New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-08

MscLesn returned 70 the Garden together and de-
was eating dinner in the cate The two riders Went
70 them; ana Walthour held whispered converse
ton Finally Walthour IN louder tone. said:
We'll, IN get It any way. Be sure of that" Powers
Wathour was asked about the conversation, and
ssia; II A., was eoout money wanted my money
ay nf bs about S work so far p this
me to his lawyer at No 40 wall-st. and would not
Tn in the the. same boat MacLean interrupted,
Eas 10 awyfT ALREADY have my
need the money, and intend TO get it
logue was overheard between Powers and himself:
II don't have TO do any more six-day riding
time I'm worth 10000 and YOU You know that
. IN bar you from every track all over the world
''what!' shouted WaIthour. you bar me? why.
will come the Independent Bicycle Riders Associa-
ton and another six day race which VII be far
Independent riders will take part, and will be in
What do you know continued walthour grow
Ing more angry; independent riders will go to Eu-
deal fair also; Remember that. win your
II is said that Mr.. Thompson, of Thompson &
DunfS, may back the proposed Independent en-
durance race
ROOT AND DORLON FAvORITEs.
The desperate squirt of the early morning evil
IDENTIFY had its effect the riders there were
few sprtnts in the afternoon evening. The with
drawal OF what was generally considered the five
strongest teams did not keep down the attendance.
and last evening every part of the building
filed. Root and Dorlon were naturally the favor
ties. They the only American in the
race. and their performance gaining a lap has
given them added popularity. They both good
sprinters, and it is the opinion the experts that
II they remain in fair condition they stand a royal
chance in the final struggle.
Vanderstuyft and Stol. who are tied with them
in the lead are also riding in fine form. and seem
10 have plenty OF energy in them yet GougoltZ
and Breton, the French team. holding back and
not induging in any unnecessary sprints. They
are confident that opportunity for stealing
lap viii come before long to place them equal
terms with the leaders. Their admirers declare
that Dorlon went TO pieces toward the end of the
last sXday race and that this is likely to happen
again.
The special contest last night was the second in
the series of three half-nile the worlds
championship between FriOi. the French champion,
and Kramer, tbs American champion and holder OF
the worlds championship at the distance The lat
ter won last nights race. the second and last, in
20 49,
Because Of the crowd Inspector Walsh had
larger detail of police than usual also
understood the additional police there
precautionary measure against possible excitement
growing out Of the Withdrawals and 4 repetition of
lap stealing enthusiasm and possible trouble follow
ing rulings.
p. T Powers. the promoter and manager OF the
said that the riders who had quit and were
reported being eager to get into print would not
ne opposed by him in causing to be published any
contracts which they say they possess.
It is said that WalthOur has engaged Black &
Gruber TO hght his for him and that they will
meet Pat POwerss lawyer to-day.