New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-18
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
GETTING READY FOR BICYCLE DAY.
THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN wHEELMEN AbAN'
poNs CONTROL OF RACING-NoTEs AND
COMMENTS FROM EVERYWHERE.

snowstorm has enabled many people 20 ride their
wheels regularly in the last few months The re-
suit has been that the mileage enthusiasts nave
secured a much better start than usual. and those
who watch these trials closely predict that the
mileage figures this year will be larger than ever
The dealers throughout the district are hoping TOT
good weather on Washingtons Birthday. so that
the riders can their bicycles in celebrating
Bicycle Day Most of the prominent dealers Of
the city are enthusiastic the subject and enter
tainments of all sorts will be arranged at the stores
OF most pretentious on that day Re1reSn-
rnents Will served at many places, and at Others
kinds The stores will be decorated with bunting
Cards OF invitation have been issued so bountfuly
that with anything like good weather Thursday
Rjcycle Dav ought TO be observed with more pomp
than two years ago, when the idea was suggested
and carried successfully in this city by The
Tribune visit the large dealers in the district
last week proved that more confidence prevails In
The smaller dealers in the suburban districts feel
the same WAY as can be yod Ds ne
With the abandonment of racing by the League
Of American Wheelmen many vexed questions have
been shelved for the time being. 1t is the
wish of every loyal member OF the organization
that time Will prove that the action is wise. There
are some. however, who think otherwise. ]. w
Brigham of Kentucky, a member of the National
Assembly. in the city yesterday. In speaking
about the action of the organization said: II
that the majority of the delegates were of the
opinion that racing positive detriment to the
League, and being always willing TO abide with the
majority We made attempt to voice the senti-
ments OF the minority. I trust that the organiza-
ton will prosper under the conditions. The
League handled racing simply with the idea Of
keeping II clean and wholesome 1t never made any
money out of that department, and never could
stin, l believe that racing, like any other sport
must be governed by parent body TO keep 1t clean
beers opposed TO the sport would have been fool
hardy TO have meddled with racing during the
lucky home and attend to my private business.
think that our Eastern friends have not judged us
fly IN inf COahol
assassination believe that the man shot in
showed. to my mind that this was so. l am con-
WINGED that Kentucky will go Republican at the
next election"
copy Of The Manila Freeman just at hand
brings news Of the wreck OF the steamship Hupeh
on its way Java Hong Kong Most of the
officers were saved but many of the crew. Chinese
lost. Among those saved was Frederick ].
Revie. Of this city. well known If the bicycle
trade in Broadway few years ago. Reville has
been the travelling for one Of the largest of
the American manufacturers for the last three
years, and he had full consignment of wheels with
heard from him. but It is believed that all of his
samples were lost.
The North Hudson County Cycers of Union HILL
have elected the following officers fer the coming
season: c. w Roehr, president; Gus Class, vice
president; Walter Herdman treasurer; Arnold NJ
Oft. recording secretary; F. W. Schenck, financial
secretary; W. H. Ayres, captain; A V Bothmer
first lieutenant; Charles Plat, second lieutenant;
ond eergeant. Wfie1 RIacknnge tbTS sereesnt:
sidney Moos: color sergeant; Dr. stellwagen ana
Z. Packard, trustees
At sociable given by the Evergreen Wheelnen
the clubhouse. No. 142 Somerset. last week the
following officers installed: President, Adam
J. Raediz; president George W. Ruppel; treas
urer.. Joseph A Ledogar; recording secretary,
Harry A Klein; financial secretary, David Y. Force
g,,,i15i
the Paris Exposition which will be devoted to the
exhibition of the products of the American Bicycle
Company Secretary C w. Dickerson, who is in
charge Of the matter. said that the building would
compare favoraby with any single exhibit structure
at the Exposition being large convenient and archi
tecturally beautiful On the walls of his office. be-
hind Mr. Dickerson: as he spoke to reporter yes
IT will be, and the ground plan showed that the
Ton II is an admrabie position. directly opposite
the station which is the terminus of all trains
Toad leading i to The A1fomo6e Buding upon the
In order 10 increase the interest in mileage COM
petition and TO demonstrate that by the use Of the
coaster brake century records be materially
reduced Elmira firm will offer the following
prizes to riders this district One coaster brake
es sge m Mach o 0as Drake hgh
est mileage each week during april and May State
tributed just soon as the records are announced
ing the price of high grade bicycles in England:
THE announcement that cycle manufacturers
contemplating raising the prices of machines has
not occasioned surprise TO those who have init
mate acquaintance with the trade The reports OF
last season showed that cycles cannot be made
a profit while prices are low. OF course, with
enormous capitals, big dividends were out of the
question, but even in cases where the capitals
not excessive the dividends have been small.
Inere Were one OF TWO Dflgnt EXCEPTIONS DuI the
fortunate firms had special advantages The last
season saw rise in the price of materials, and
o-ipe still ShO raYiSe
The fact remains that the profit 10 guinea
cycles is practically nothing. vet some firms
listing a machine at even lower figure.
DR.. Workman has article in Travel" on
Cycling in India" DR. Workman has cycled over
the whole Of the Indian peninsula and has made
careful observations which should among other
things denolsh the superstition about the Grand
Trunk Road DR.. Workman says there are other
Grand Trunk. II is probably the longest road in
the world 10 which name is applied. and while
some parts OF il kept in excellent condition
others have been allowed get OF repair
and the state of the road in parts can only be
called dIsgraceful In respect of construction the
roads of Ceylon far superior those of India
Indian roads may be classed fair weather roads
and while wheelmeD can get over them easily In
the dry season there few roads that be
used for cycling during the monsoon rains
The annual pool tournament Of the Vigiant
Cycle CLUB will start Tuesday evening, and
Will last for some time. handsome prize will
be given 10 the winner
A. G. spaldihg the ex-president of the bicycle
combination. left Thursday for his ranch in
New Mexico. Mr. Spalding Will be away for
month. and will get the his friends think that
he needs much.
CHANGES IN THE COLUMBIA STROKE.