New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
CYCLING.
A ROAD RACE TO BE HELD ON THE
CONEY ISLAND PATHS.
TUE paNKERs ARE FINISHING THE PLANS FOR
THE BICYCLE TRUsT-CHARLEs r. FLINT
TO CONTROL THE TIRE INDUSTRY.
1T is sAID-NOTES AND
COMMENTS

COMMENTS
II was said yesterday that there would be
nneoting OF the bankers in charge OF the arrange
ments for the American Bicycle Company on
Monday Whether this will include also a meet
ing of the bicycle manufacturers or not couid not
be learned II was asserted that the cha'ces
were that the meeting of all interested IN the
company would be held later in the week. as some
OF the makers would not be able to reach the CITY
by Monday Charles r. Flints interests, 1t Is
understood will practically control the tire part OF
the company. In other words. all the ures u oe
nlaced on the machines made by the trust are 10
he furnished by Mr. Flint. II Is said Inc TIRE
| companies now included in the combination are the
Dunlop Hartford, Peoria. New Brunswick, Nor
gan g. Wright the Indiana and the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing Company. Rumor had IL yester-
day that the price paid for the Dunlop interests
bv the combination was close TO s10OOO. While II
has been announced that the company Will not
embrace automobiles in its scope. some or the
manufacturers are in favor of the automobile in
dustrv being included Charles F. Smith. OF In
diana Is said to be strongly in favor OF such a
move In speaking OF the trust yesterday a man
prominently connected with the trade said: Il
think that the formation Of the company will do
the bicycle industry n world Of good. There are
about thirty thousand bicycle agents in this coun-
try and can well understand that many OF them
are a little nervous over the formation OF the one
hlg company Still, I think that the veteran
dealers who have made a name for themselves III
the trade have real cause TO feel apprehensiVe
over the situation In many cases the dealers Will
come together and consolidate their interests pos
sibly opening larger stores. The magnitude OF
the enterprise has not been fully comprehended
and understood by many people. The arrange
ments to be made for the foreign trade will Include
EXPORT facilities never before used. Now, 90
NOT mean to say that all OF the makers who are
not in the trust will abandon the business tar
ha
that the makers In the company are wiling 10
take all of the stock when may come ro Ie all co
cerned man who lays more or less Stress upon s
ne nrns"nt Year estimates that the profits for next
year on a capital stock of spWOND ought TO De
close to 10 per cent the common stock II
that is so then that is pretty good stock to have
ones money tied up IN.
There Is to be a road on the morning OF
Labor Dav over the finest in the world for
such contest for after many years of requests on
the part OF various promoters. the Associated
Cycling Clubs OF Long Island have secured permis-
sion to use the Coney Island cycle paths for
twenty-five mile struggle on this date. Before per-
mission was granted, 1t was made clear to the au-
thorities that the promoting association was work
ing for the sport and for the sport alone Then
Park Commissioner Brewer not only granted per-
nit for the contest, but personally asked for the
needed police TO handle the crowds and IN other
ways evinced his interest in the affair. The race
Island), at point near Prospect Park The course
When W pe the Vide bdnevard viii be crossed and the
return made on the other path. Three round trips
The turns will be so long and broad and care
fully cleared by the police that IT VIII not De neces-
sary to sacken speed to any extent.
More or less interest is displayed in the one hun
dred mile race which will take place at the Man
haitian Beach track tomorrow The competitors
will be Elkes. Miller. Waller and Pierce, and each
man will be paced by motor cycles. 1t will mean
weary grind OF from three and half TO three and
three quarters hours and those who enjoy grinds OF
this sort will probably be pleased with the exhibit
tion In some quarters the impression has been
created that Pierce will win the contest. Among
racing men who familiar with the records and
winning the race None of the other men have
belle Believe 9th that he Mi get such long lead in the early
during the entire distance Elkes in addition, will
have the advantage over the others IN having for
will have to do the best they can with motor tan
dems. This will give Elkes decided advantage,
which many people seem TO have underestimated.
Many local wheelmen are preparing TO go TO Mon
treal to the international championship contests
from August TO 10. They will go from there TO
Boston the National championship contests
from August "A TO 49, At Montreal Monday will be
devoted to the registration OF visitors at headquar
ters in the Windsor Hotel In the evening there
will be a masquerade bicycle parade. There will be
a civic reception by the Mayor and Aldermen on
Tuesday. The racing will begin on Wednesday and
there will be plenty OF features to interest the vsi
tors from that time to the close. number OF runs
have been arranged TO interesting points, and there
will be in addition excursions, band concerts and
theatrical entertainments.
Roundsman schuessler, OF the New-York bicycle
squad has been challenged for race by r. +. Nc
Donald Of the Chicago police force. Schuessler has
accepted the challenge. and will go to Chicago,
where the race will take place.