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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Century Cycle Club.

Last Sunday five members of the Cen
fury Cycle Club, under the command of
First Lieut.. O'Connor. made run TO the
Anglers Club House. Wathen. a new
member, left the party at Anglers and
started for Leesburg, Va. He went via
Great Falls and Dickey's, and his first
misfortune was to run his wheel, as we'll
as himself in the canal. The only result
was a good ducking. The roads were
something horrible and the poor boy was
obliged to foot 1t half of the distance but
with all of his troubles he still claims he
had an enjoyable ride.
This Sunday the club will go to Chapel
Point, leaving Washington on the Steam
er Randall at o'clock and ii is expect
ed that quite a large number will go on
this run. as the novelty and the enjoy
able time that will be had has caused a
majority of me boys to signify their in
tention of being on hand today.
The handsome gold-plated medals for
the survivors of the recent century run
of the club have arrived and nearly every
one has at this time received his medal
E. Maury Posey is now at Niagara Falls
while his brother, Dick. is spending a
few weeks In the southern part of Mary
land. He has just returned from an ex-
tended trip around the New England
States.
Frank A. Jones has returned from
Ocean City.
Lee West left last Monday for Cottons,
Md.
Capt. Ed. S. Byrnes and Edgar H. Mon
roe made a flying run to Mt Vernon last
Saturday evening, remaining over until
Monday morning.
The road from Alexandria to Washing
toms Home are frightful and had our
great George ridden bicycle his trips
to the National Capitol would have been
few and far between
The pool tao5e committee has got down
to business at last, and We hope to see
within the next few days the Centurions
and their friends enjoying themselves in
a friendly game.
Lieut.. Billy OConnor, w. F. Meher, and
Allie Hollander have something up their
sleeves to spring on the boys, for this
trio can be seen every evening out on
the conduit training and last week they
made arrangements with the track peo>
pie for practice at the park on Septem-
Der l.
Capt Byrnes will call the basketball
players together and organize the team
for $3.50 There will be a manager and
a team captain to be elected. This season
will find some new players with the Gen.
turions, but a great many of the old
players will hustle next season for the
honors It is most likely the following
members will play this season: Byrnes,
Abel, Gooding. Monroe, O'Connor, e. NJ.
Posey, Cooley, Wathen, Kaufman, and
Dick Posey. Much better work will be
expected from the boys the coming sea-
son than last. as they have had one years
work at the game and should make
good showing.
Jolly Three Cy Gle Club.
The Jolly Three Bicycle Club took run
to Great Falls Sunday, leaving the city
at 10 o'clock. hot pace was set going
up and they arrived in quick time. After
an enjoyable dinner the return trip was
made. but owing TO a mishap they did not
reach the city until late.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

It's downfall from the moment 1t lets the
racing control go from it,
And there are many critics who take
exactly the same view of the situation.
George Banker, the international favor
ite who sailed for France a few weeks
ago. did not compete in the Grand Prix
de Paris as he intended. He arrived In
Paris so shortly before the date set for
this race that he decided 1t would be use
less for him to compete in the blue rib
bon event of the season in French circles
and do himself Justice. so he sat quietly
by and watched the foreigners ride for
the rich stakes. In this race, by the way,
Jean GougoltZ. who was seen here early
in the season, attempted to introduce
American methods in the affair. and at
the start jumped to the front and tried to
run away with the race. Like all imi-
tators. he failed, and when the watches
snapped at the finish Gougoltz was abso-
lutely last
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Colonel Forney.

NrTVrfI FOrh
Col James Forney, who is in charge of the
Spanish prisoners at Seavey's Island. off Ports.
mouth. N H., donned the uniform of private
in 1861, and every move upward to his present
rank has been earned by hard and gallant service.
He fought under Farragut during the civeil war,
and raised the first flag over the custom house AT
New Orleans, after the subjugation OF that CITY.
He commanded the Second Battalion of Marines
during the labor riots Of the summer of 1877,
and was highly complimented by the Secretary OF
the Navy and by Gen. Hancock for his gallant
conduct
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Tennis Tournament at the c. a C


The annual tennis tournament of the
Columbia Athletic Club will be held on
Labor Day. September 5. 70 decide the
tennis championship of the c. A. c.. both
in singles and doubles. for the season of
1883. Unusual interest attaches 10 the
present contest, owing 10 the fact that
the tennis contingent of the club has
been largely REINFORCED during this sea-
son and the fight for first honors VIII Dc
longer and more spirited than ever De-
fore Mr.. O'Leary, the present champion.
is Justly entitled to a place in tie nrSt
rank of Washington players. as was DEM
onstratei by him in the District cham
,lonship last fall. He is in his usual
fine form and seems likely 10 retain his
posftion for another year at least.
Among those who are being picket as
winners are C0ourn. of the Bachelors.
whose play in the Columbian University
tournament this spring showed him 20 be
a coming champion; POmer0y, who took
second place at the c. \. c. last year;
Tally. Of Johns Hopkins; Taliaferro; and
Clemens, of Columbian University.
The list of entries already includes more
than twenty men. and many more VIII
doubtless enter during the coming week
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Cincinnati G. A. r.. Encampmenf via
H e. n

Choice of three different routes. Tickets
sold Sept. 3, H. 5, good to return until 18th
and may be extended until Oct2, s14 for
the round trip. For tickets and further
information call on B. &c O. ticket agents.
au2o, e, Q, q, 2s, 3I-se2,3,4 em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Green

The records show that TO date there
have been the astonishing number OF
forty paced races conducted in this
country this season. The score of win
nings and losses is as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

To remedy this the board track was
built The outlay for this Improvement
was considerable. This work was the first
improvement. and it has proven to be the
best that was ever made for bicycline In
this city At the very opening meet at
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Rockville Fair Tuesday.

Special express trains leave B. & o. sta
ton I2:l5 D. m 81 round trip. including
admission Regulars $50 q. m, 1850 p m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

All of the races this year have been
held under control of The Park Bicycle
Club The enterprise of this organiza-
ton is manifested by it's acceptance of
two national circuit dates for this sea-
son: the arrangement for the appearance
of Michael and his pacemakers in the
city. even though the midget did not
race; the riding of Harry Fixes; the APP
pearance of Starbuck and TITUS. and A
good many other well known riders who
will race on the third of a mile board
track before the season ends. In no
previous year was such sport offered. no
one caring to go to the expense oil secur-
ing crack riders and stand the chance Of
losing money on the venture Up to this
season the only time any outside riders
arypeared on the race track was when the
national circuit meet came annually.
Not only need the Park Club be COM
mended for bringing good track riders to
race for the benefit of the local public,
but its energy and enterprise has been ex-
erted in other directions. Securing a lease
of five years on the place. the first steps
taken were for the erection of a new
track The old dirt track, which was
large and roomy, was regarded as one of
the fastest dirt courses in the country.
1t had its drawbacks. however, the most
serious of which was the fact that in case
of rain the track could not be used for
some hours afterward. The water would
sink into the clay soil and make it so
heavy, to use track expression, that the
tires of the wheel would stick to the sur
face. Riding a wheel over track of this
shape was good deal like person run
ming barefoot through molasses as there
was certain adhesiyeness which pre-
vented fast time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

However, this condition Of affairs can
hardly keep up. The Park Bicycle Club
feels certain that the people of this city
will support good racing. and they are
endeavoring TO crafty their wishes in
this respect It may be a hard matter TO
get the public TO recognize the fact that
good sport is an almost weekly occur
renee. When this is once done the pat
ronage will probably be more liberal
There are many thousand more bicycles
ridden in Washington than in Baltimore.
and yet, strange 10 say. the latter place
seems TO be a much better bicycle town
AT least DEVELOPMENTS up 70 this date
have so proven, but whether there will be
a change or not remains 10 be seen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

The great trouble seems to be that the
local public does not appreciate thu fact
that right in this city there is built one
of the fastest tracks in the country, and
that the day is not far distant when it
will be known all over the country. As II
is, several worlds records have been es-
tablished on it. and what is more great
many other records viii be made. The
performances of the local riders seem to
be overlooked. The Washington public
hardly thinks it possible for any local
men to ride fast enough TO break a rec
ord. That is where they labor under a
great big delusion. This city has as fast
a set of riders as will be found in any
other city in the country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
AMONG LOCAL ATHLETES
Labor Day Track and Field
Meets in Order.
THE INTEREST IN BOWLING

Potomacs Preparing for n Big Fall
Club Regatta-List of Events-An-
aIostans and Columbus VIII BE
Invited TO Row a Friendly Eight
Dared Race.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

If the local people DO not give the local
boys their due credit 1t is gratifying 20
note that in other towns their riding abil-
tiles are fully appreciated. In Baltimore
for instance. whenever the local boys 90
over on the full Eclipse team. II is enc
of the best drawing cards that the man
ayers of the Coliseum track can Sc
cure. The dozen or more riders will draw
as big a crowd as an entire race meet
would in This city. The speed which they
have demonstrated on more than one oc-
casion is solely responsible for this. As
an example. it is stated by the Baltimore
people. and without exaggeration, either
that Fred Sims is so popular IN Baltimore
that he can draw crowd of 1000 people.
In Philadelphia the same rider can draw
we'll while down South there is no rider
who receives the ovation that Is accorded
Fred Schade at every appearance The
races of. June 80 at Richmond clearly
evidenced this
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

Baltimore and Washington are two
cities that have been considered 10 be
practically dead. so far as cycling was
concerned. though both are good cities
so far as baseball is concerned In the
former city a small track. only about
sixth of mile in circumference. has been
built. away out in the suburbs. known as
the Coliseum. 1t is a board track, and
ever since its opening, several months
ago bicycle races have been held every
week and sometimes twice a week The
people have responded literally. and the
track has become so successful that II
has been necessary to enlarge the man
agement The management Of the Park
track has a much better course. and
gives a c1ass of races fully equal 10 that
of the Baltimore track. and yet the local
public does not seem 10 respond as hber-
ally as it should; not near as literally as
do the people in the Monumental city
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
OVerlands for SIS.

That's the price of all the 81 patterns. Think
of that, Mr. Wheel Rider, and you, Mister, who ought
to be wheel rider.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

1t is hard to believe that the failure to
give proper support TO the enterprise is
due 10 an inclination that cycle racing Is
degenerate or obnoxious. So far as the
sport is concerned, there is not better
outdoor game. Resembling horse-racing
in some respects. it is quite different from
it in others, and so far as baseball is con-
cerned it is an entirely different sport
The finishes in bicycle events are even
more exciting than the finishes in horse
races. taking everything into considera-
ton. Nothing is more thrilling than TO
see a bunch OF cyclists with wheels al
most even coming flying down the home
stretch each rider exerting himself TO the
utmost to push his wheel the least bit
ahead of his competitor and beat him out
at the tape.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

the track. held in May. its advantages
were proven A shower came up during
the progress of the meet Within ten
minutes after the rain, which lasted per-
haps quarter of an hour, the riding was
resumed without any hindrance to the
riders. On the dirt track this would have
been impossible. Not only in this respect
was the value OF the new track shown,
but in the matter Of speed it showed up
with surprising results OF course ii was
naturally expected that much better time
would be made than was possible on the
dirt track, but no one knew Just how
much better time could be made. The re-
suits were not only gratifying. but sur
prising in the extreme. Built as il was
on such good lines and general scientific
construction, the track has shown its
10 be a worlds record course.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Jolly Three G. Gle Club.

The Jolly Three Bicycle Club took run
to Great Falls Sunday leaving the city
at 10 o'clock. hot pace was set going
up and they arrived in quick time. After
an enjoyable dinner the return trip was
made. but owing to nrishap they did not
reach the city until late.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

The fact that bicycle race meets are
being held at intervals this year is due
only TO the enterprise of a few people.
practically one man. Whether the public
does not recognize the fact that good
cycle racing is held in this city, or
whether they do not care TO patronize
the sport is hard 70 conjecture. but it
Is quite certain that the meets are not
patronized as literally as they ought TO
be. considering the character OF the sport
thar IS offered. While all the meets
have bten attended by number OF peo-
pie. who have the same affection for
cycle racing as the fans have for base
ball. yet there has not been meet held
this season at which more people could
not have been accommodated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
CYCLING COMMENT.

Since the beginning of the present sea
son the people of Washington have been
favored with a higher grade Of cycling
sport. so far as track events are con-
cerned, than was ever known before. Not
only has the character of the racing been
higher, but there has been much more
of sport, and events are run on nearly
weekly. Had anyone prOphes!ed year
or SO ago that weekly bicycle racing
would be a feature of this city he
would have been laughed at Yet such
prophecy would have been correct.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

As another big step towards the ac-
commodatiOn Of the public and the de-
mands of the time. night racing was in
troduced- The spectators at a night meet
see the illumination and take the whole
situation in with matter Of fact sort Of
air. They do not seem to realize the
cost Of introducing an electric light SER
vice for the track and the grand stand.
TO say nothing of the grounds surround
ing If one would stop TO consider they
could easily see that this Improvement
represented no small outlay The man
agement OF the park. however. has not
said one word about expense They have
gone ahead in a business way and catered
70 the demands Of the public. Race meet
after race meet has been held this year
TO hardly more than an expense paying
house, yet nothing has been said. and
with characteristic enterprise they have
gone ahead arranging for other meets
and good attractive features. While one
meet is being run OF plans and details
are being completed for another.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
CADETS OPEN ORDER DRILL.
Crowds of People Witnessed 1t in
the Parade Ground.

The soldierly qualities of the Savannah
Cadets were shown yesterday afternoon
in their extended order drill, and they
met with pleasing comments from the off,
GERS of the regular army. members of the
court martial, who witnessed it,
The drill was in extended order and be-
gan at $50 o'clock on the parade ground.
Among the officers present to witness the
drill, most of them standing in the shadow
of the Confederate monument, were Col.
Mills, Col Hasbrouck, Col Woodruff, Col.
Mansfield, Maj Patten and Capt. Strong.
Col. Mills and Bal. Patten were in uni
form.
The side of the parade ground, on which
the drill took place, was lined with spec
tafors, eager TO see the maneuvers. The
efforts of several mounted police were nee
essary to keep back the crowds.
The drill in extended order is something
rather new, so far as the public is con-
cerned. With the troops also it is not
as familiar as are other drills, their prac-
tice in 1t being usually confined to once
a year. when in camp 1t was interest
ing to all who witnessed it,
The Cadets were received with cheers
as they marched on the field under COM
nand of Capt. Brooks. The officers of the
army at once began their comments upon
the excellence of the formation of the
company, the distances maintained be-
tween the fours, the dress in the fours,
the regular cadence of movement and the
generally fine appearance of the men. As
the leading three sets of tours passed, one
of the officers remarked to another that
he would like to have ten sets of such fell
lows to make a company under his COM
mand.
The first order of Capt Brooks was for
the formation of the advance guard. This
was executed faultlessly, after which the
advance fell back as support for the COM
pany. The line of squads then advanced
and the order to fire was given The cor
poral in charge of each squad knew his
business, and his commands were called
out well in the firing
Advances by PUSHES We're then made, the
men falling to the position lying down in
fIing. The support came on and line was
formed. The order for rapid firing was
then given and perfect fusilade continued
for half a minute. An advancing enemy
would have had trouble in getting through
the fire with five-sixths of the company
sharpshooters and marksmen.
The company then assembled on the
third squad and fired three volleys The
men then deployed and advanced in COM
pany front at the charge, this ending the
slirmsh drill. The trumpet calls were
blown by Private H. c. Harry with a
clearness that made them always intelligi.
bic to the men. The drill was ordered by
the calls.
few additional maneuvers were exc
cuted after the drill, the command being
finally ordered to rest while the officers
Joined in conversation with those of the
army. Soon the march back to the armory
was ia ken IN. The army s0fFioarc ooooro
panied Col. y. r. Lawton, of the regiment
TO the armory, where they made sort of
inspection. They all found opportunity to
tell Capt. Brooks something about the ex-
celience of the drill his command had CIV
en-.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
DISTRIBUTING THE FUND.
Payments Made From the Electric
Railway Fund in Court.

Railway Fund in Court.
The remaining matters in the Electric
Railway litigation were about all wound
Up in the United States Court yesterday.
There now remains only the final decree
to be taken, which will finally end the liti-
CATION
orders were passed yesterday upon a
number of petitions and interventions in
connection with the case. The litigation
sounds H. A. Pevear against the Savan-
nah Street Railroad Company and the
Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Company
against the same defendant.
Under the orders passed yesterday the
following payments will be made from the
fund in court: j. d. Harrell, master COM
missioner, $500 additional for services rem
dered costs OF court, $140.40; ]. H. Fall,
on coupons, SS7020; II. H. Hull, on cou-
pons sl0.S6; w. w. Mackall on coupons,
1886 25; city of Savannah, for taxes $3.50. n (;
j. S. Collins. on coupons, $1,14; j. s. Col
Inns, receiver, for services in adjusting
claims, in full, $1,000; Louisa Nelson, on
coupons. $3S6.25, and Hugh Logan, $962.50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
---e-<s-e---
DISPENSARY SCRAP AIRED.
Sanitary Board Heard Eye Wit
nesses' stories of the Trouble

nesses' stories of the Trouble.
The sanitary board devoted most of its
time yesterday to an investigation of the
charges preferred against City Physician
Kenan by Mr. A. n. OKeefe, keeper of
the city dispensnry The gist of the charges
has been published in the Morning News
and is mainly based on the difficulty which
took place in the dispensary some days
ago.
AS witnesses to substantiate his side of
the case, Mr.. OEeefe had his father-in-
law, who was in the dispensary at the
time DR.. keuan entered, and colored
porter.
Mayor Meldrim presided and instead of
asking questions, allowed the witnesses
mostly to make statements of the affair
without being interrupted. BY this method
much time was saved and the material
facts were developed as though there had
been rigid cross-eXamination.
Being the aggrieved party, Mr.. OKeefe
naturally made the first statement He out
lined the circumstances of the assault In
addition to this, it is said, he introduced a
number of prescriptions written by DR..
kenan and which are said to have some
bearing on the case in the way of drawing
OFT the remarks from Mr. O'Keefe and TO
winch llr. hCnan look exceptions. The de-
tails we're gone over after which the other
witnesses were examined with the excep-
ton of Dr. Rollins. who was present in be-
half of lr kenan, but who left before he
was called by the board.
The board did not intend at the outset
to make any recommendation in reference
TO the matter, it's only province being to
take the proof and submit 1t to Council.
Just what will be done then is not known
as the members abstained from expressing
an opinion of the testimony. 1t is not be-
lieved by some of the board, however.
that the attack was a fragrant breach of
official duty. Still the fact that Or. Kenan
went to the dispensary and engaged in a
fight with Keeper OKeefe. who was on
duty At the time, is regarded by them as
the point ON which the matter rests. Thev
would, of course, regard the matter alto
SCther differently had the officials clashed
while neither were on duty.
AS the tiatter stands, it is asserted Dr.
Kenan is subjeCt either to removal or rep
| rimand NY Council. Some of the members
of the board, however, inclined to the be-
| lief that the matter will end with repri-
mand.