New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-29

foreign firms made any effort to exhibit at this
show The American wheel compete with
the world but France England or Germany
cannot hope to make impression on the
American market Another singular feature of
the show was the fact that there was not sim
gle exhibit Of a gear case az the exhibition. At
the foreign shows all the wheels have such
cases The evolution Of the bicycle lamp was
still another interesting problem AS recently
as four years ago practically all bicycle lamps
were black enamel. and most of them were Of
foreign make. Some Of them would not bring as
much 30 cents each to-day, although in those
days they listed at from 81 to 81 each. They
burned sperm oil. Then the enterprising Ameri-
turned his attention to beating his English
and French cousin in the lamp question, and his
success mas been phenomenal. He devised the
nickel lamp which burned kerosene oil. Then
he turned his attention TO acetylene and cleo
tricity. and the exhibits Of lamps at the Garden
in the week would have dumfounded the travel
ling wheelman who had Just returned from the
wilderness after two years trip. There is no
demand here for lamps Of English make 1t is
said that more than half Of the Garden space
for the show next year has been subscribed for
already.
The show closed last night in a manner beft-
ting such an exhibition. At some of the exhibit
lions heretofore the exhibitors seemed to become
nervous on the last day and began to take down
their signs and make other preparations for
moving their displays early in the evening. The
throng, however, last night made any such
many booths were in presentable shape right up
10 the closing of the show. The success of the
show emphasized by the action of one of the
largest makers in the country, who is known as
a conservative and successful man In the indus
try. He sent an agent to Manager Sanger with
the proposition to take the entire centre space
for the show next year. saying that he would
pay good price for It, Manager Sanger said ne
appreciated the liberality Of the proposition. but
that he could not afford to give so much space TO
any one maker. 1t estimated last night by
the Garden officials that the paid attendance In
the seven days Of the show would total up about
seventy thousand.
From all parts Of the country come reports
OF the interest in the League of American
Wheelmen assembly. which meets in Providence
one week from next Wednesday. Some Of the
delegates those representing the Far Western
divisions have already LEFT their homes for the
meeting and Few now in the East visiting
for few days. From the latest adVices IL
seems that the forecast made two months ago.
in which IL was predicted that there would be
263 votes represented. will not fall short more
than vote two. 1t may be that 1t VIII be
a trifle less. OF the States which have a vote
in the Assembly the following are not expected
to be present: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi. Montana, Cali
fornia North Carolina, North Dakota, oregon,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, titan ana
Washington. These states VIII not De repre-
scented. their memberships are too small 10
warrant the expense Of sending delegate VI
the more important questions TO be considered
II is expected that the vote on racing control
will be To continue az heretofore; professionals
will be admitted; keenan, vii be elected presi-
dent; Foutz will secure the first vlce-presl-
dency: Kingsbury or Cooke will be elected sec
ond vicepresdent; Tattersal VIII again pe
treasurer Some arrangement Will be made
whereby the small divisions will be allowed
representation by proxy; division boards VIII be
allowed to have ex-ciief consuls the State
~ 0rSt
bly, will be devoted 10 a discussion OF good roads
topics and the hrst evening VIII be given over
TO dinner The succeeding days VIII see the
routine reports read and the amendments TO
the constitution and bylaws read as well as the
election OF officers.
The Madison Wheelmen have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the year; President, Justus
Frankel vice-president William j. Brandt;
treasurer, Milton Well: recording secretary.
Meyer Levy; financial secretary. Sol. Jacobs;
captain. Rudolph J. Magic; frst lieutenant.
Ben Kalkut: second lieutenant. Milton Well;
Board Of Goyernors-Louis Musliner and A.
Appel
The members OF the Indian Cycle Club Of
Bfooklyn will give their friends an opportunity
to see them on the theatrical stage on Wash
ington's Birthday. On that date they are going
70 give minstrel show at McCadden Memorial
Hall at South Third and Berry SITS. At present
those who are TO take part In the performance
are rehearsing under Henry Batchelder. Cap
tain Dave Bernstein. who is chairman OF the
Entertainment Committee. is doing his utmost
TO make this a success The hall has seating
capacity OF l.oU
"A skilfu rider will be able TO take light
wheel over almost any obstacle. says veteran
rider whereas under the same circumstances
a clumsy rider would smash heavy machine.
II is done by slightly raising the front wheel
as the obstruction is reached and then pressing
heavily on the pedals and throwing the weight
forward just as the front wheel passes over,
thus easing the driving wheel"
The Defender Whee.men. of Brooklyn. will
give a progressive ecchre party Tuesday
evening at their clubhouse, No. 05 Devee-st
The Entertainment Committee has been work