The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-13
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
BRIDGE CYCLE PATH PROJECT STILL
IN THE ENGINEER'S HANDa

OF sphnxes to whom the cyclists are daily pro-
pounding vain questions concerning the much
sought path for vince across the bridge. No
answer comes from the officials and the riders
are guessing as to the meaning Of tho delay.
Yesterday Commissioner shea said that he had
not as yet received report from Engineer Mar
tin. He declined to give any intimaton OF what
the decision will be. although his manner indi
Gates that he knows. One remark that he lot
drop was to the effect that he would probably
call another meeting ofth cycling committees.
This is one OF the points on which those who
say the path will be built hang an argument.
They assert that II the path was to be refused
there would be no further consultation with
the wheelmen. but that such a conference in
dicates more likely some change in the details
to be discussed. In some quarters it is be-
lieved that Engineer Martin actually did
make a report last Friday. but that it was re-
turned to him for revision. There is reason for
this in the Fact that every one in the Commits
sioner's Office seems TO know what is going on.
while Engineer Martin talks about his final
report and says that he Is still at work on it.
This also Is regarded as a sign that the Con-
clusion will be favorable. On the other hand.
some who are close to the officials say that the
increase OF weight on the bridge never will be
consented to and that there is no chance for a
path
meeting Of the Cycle Trust will be held to-
day to receive the reports OF the committees
appointed at the last meeting The chief re-
ports are those on organization and finance.
rumor to which little credit has been given
is that representative OF A. G. Spalding has
gone abroad to interest European capital. A
story having more oredence is that the trust 10
actually at work in various practical direc-
tons representatives being now travelling
through the country getting the opinion
most desirable widths of wood rims In order
that standards may be adopted. As an evil
telling all those in the combine to go ahead
with their plans for next year. 1t is worthy
nGf the 2 400 model OF the o hey IN
made up at the factory. and the branch man
ayers and retail agents Of the company have
Burns Pierce. who on the 4th of July es-
tablished new worlds records from, one up to
and including twelve hours, which had previ-
ously been held by foreign riders, arrived in
New York yesterday and went at ONCE TO Man.
Fixes and "poegi;s," stevens pn{ in some fast
Is seconds and stevens below l minute 81
seconds in the concluding miles OF their respec-
| tive try outs"
There is a large class Of riders who when
travelling T. wheel suner dire thirst anu throat
| lions and the dust of the road but who deny
themselves the satisfaction OF drinking, For
! these there is comfort in the views OF DR.. l..
| Championers Of Paris. who says that when
riding man or woman should drink all the
| water possible but should eat no solid food
lie declares that while it il useless to eat during
viol lent exercise 1t Is important to drink II the
body i n good condition; This i in direct
| clans. but 1t is In concord with the experience
Of some riders. who indulge themselves in the
the the better for it. While It would nndoubtediy
make racing man "loggy" to drink lust be-.
hard road riders who can drink copiously
while travelling. Others never do moro than
! rinse out their mouths and Threats. and de-
! clare that they could not ride If they drank.
| While doctors disagree and experiences con
@ aysy hs rdeTs bs
bound by any prejudice created by the testi
mony Of Others. but should experiment and
ascertain whether 1t is better to drink freely or
abstain. So long as the needs of different tenn :
| pcraments and constitutions vary there IL not
| likely to be any agreement on this subject.
The hill selected by the club for the climbing
t IT, Is famous one 10 for such events i Is
great struggles between the clubs as far back
as, the high wheel days. 1t is practically the
So" who can ride furthest toward the summit
causes rare display Of grit nnd, strength and
which would ,anSwe r for the PURPOSES Of both q
coast and climb. but the coasting hill selected
At Cedar Grove Is only three miles from Eagle
over a good and almost level road. through
scenery as pretty as could be desired.
The Consulate Of the l.. A; W. and the Asso-
ciated Cycling Clubs have determined to CO.
opsratHf in an en1"ayor e. haze the sXtrayaga2t
There is no objection to any ordinary sprink:
ling. hut as il is being done in the district
asphalt it must be through running streams OF
tainty Of being thoroughly splashed with mud
! On Fiith avenue dry strips are left by the
have this done on on Eighth avenue and Contra
| Park Wcat.
BosToN. July 12.-Mayor Quincy to-day sent
in veto Of the automobile order as passed 10y
the Ahsrmen. This order had provided b that
ton unless approved by the Board OF Aldermen
srRINarlELn. July 12 / White road race
seconds handicap. The field was one of the
largest IL Hew Ensapd read events il
Park, VI. Il. SacEett. . minutes 30 second.
handicap, Finished second The scratch men p,
paced by motor tandem. rode two and one.
half miles IN I minHtes q seconds. The race
was under the l.. A. W. rules.
BosToH. July l2.-,Frenn o, Stanley Of New.
ton has issued challenge and will post Sl2,GuL
and any vehicle. man or animal. said race tc
take place tn" Charles River track duripl
race is TO be for any distance from one to tor
miles.
NOTES.
The Defender whcelmcn of Brooklyn will have
JOINT with the Williamsburg Wheelmen o
Queens |" l.. next sunday.
The wheeling enthusiasts Of the Harlem Ya"h
Cub will hold their hrst monthly run to tho coun
try clubhouse at city Island ON Saturday afternoon
Tho start viii he made from tie city clubhouse, a
! blp East list street, Robert Evans Will make rac
| for the hr.t division, which starts nj l.. NJ vii
liam Townrr will pace the fast division. starting a
u o'clock
The following officers have been elected by tn,
Orange Whermen; President. George II. Bremen
| Vicc.Presidcnt, John Leimer: Treasurer, jacob
Brury: Financial Secretary. Frank sites; RecordinG
Secretary, Thomas cullen; Captain Harry Wade
First Lieutenant. Walter Jones' Second Lieutenant
! John Freeman; Bugler, George Krnney, colo
bearer, William Busold; scrXeantat-Arms, Jame
Cooper
A side path state law has been pass, al in Florida.
The Rights and Privileges Committee Of tho Assoc
CiSted Cycling Clubs of New York will make en-
doRvor To have thu ferry companies establish rul
| permitting cyclists to board ferry boats ahead -
trucks and wagons when all arc present a. the gat
| together
! Arrangements have been made t. hold frur-lays
met under y. C. A. auspices at the WalthaT
track during tho national meet Of the J.. A. W. Il
| boston next month.
| Tom Linton whp arrived in this country on las
Saturday. has already signed for agans