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The necessity of reinforcing the tubing of light bicycles at its junction with the frame forgings is too ap- parent to require argument.
The only question for discussion is: What form shall the reinforcement take? It is a well-known fact that vibration is the deadliest enemy of the bicycle and especially of steel tubing, and that where vibration is suddenly checked, there the metal will crystallize and become brittle and weak.
This being so, we have devised a pattern of reinforce- ment, which, while adding little to the weight of the bicycle, imparts a marvelous strength to its joints and at the same time absorbs the vibrations of the frame gradually and protects the tubing at its junction in a way which renders dangerous crystalli- zation impossible. Because it takes the form of the letter X when in position, we call our patented reinforcement the X-CLUSIVE, and the sides being turned over to what is almost a right angle, give a safe surface for brazing, and one up which the molten brass readily runs.
The ends facmg away from the forgings are tapered from their centers out to a point, and therein lies the power of absorption.
That's why we use the X-clusive Reinforcement on the UNION CRACKAJACK.
UNION CYCLE MFG. CO.
Branches :
Philadelphia— Milwaukee.
239-243 Columbus Ave., BOSTON
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The proof of their utility can be found in the fact that our entire output of '94 Union Specials were fitted with this device, and all the world knows that no
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UNION SPECIAL
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STRENGTH.
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The B. F. Qoodrich Co.,
Sellitjg Agents, The Columbia Rubber Works Co.,
I New York— 65 Reade St. Chicago— 159 Lake St.
Akron Rubber Works, AKRON, OHIO.
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If your taste runs to mechanically-fastened tires,
you want the
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G. <Sc J." TIRE
For either wood or steel rims.
Manufactured by
THE B. F. GOODRICH CO.,
Selling Agents,
THE COLUMBIA RUBBER WORKS CO.,
New York— 65 Reade St. Chicago— 159 Lake St.
Akron Rubber Works, AKRON, OHIO
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Christmas and New Year
in France.
World's Records Broken on " Q. & J." Tires
By Buffel and Corre.
6-HOUR RACE, at Velodrome d'Hiver, Dec. It), Buffel, competing with twenty of the best French riders, came in first, BREAKING THE WORLD'S RECORD for covered track (218 kil. 926 m.).
1,000-KILOMETER RACE, Dec. 25, Corre won second prize, riding better than world's record time from 24 liours up.
12-HOUR RACE, Jan. 1, Corre second, Buffel third prizes. In this event Corre broke the WORLD'S RECORD for 250 KILOMETERS (7 hrs. 7 min. 34% sec), the only record broken in the race.
Both Corre and Buffel rode Double Tube ''Q. & J/' Tires.
Any maker or dealer will supply the "G. & J." Insist. '1895 TIRE MANUAL" and "HOW TO GET A NEW TIRE FOR AN OLD ONE" free upon application.
Qormully & Jeffery /V\fg. Co.
N. Franklin and Institute Place, Chicago.
Branches and Riding Academies at CHICAGO, 85 Madison St., Boston, 174 Columbus Ave. New York, Cor. 57th St. and B'dway.
Washington, 1825 Uth St.. N. W. Coventry, Eng., 29 Union St. Brooklyn. 419-421 Flatbush Ave,
Detroit, 201 Woodward Ave. France, Vital Bouhours, Licensee, Paris.
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DO YOU KNOW
That the Newton Rubber Works, of Newton Upper Falls, Mass., are guaranteeing their Straus & New- ton Single Tube Tires to be repairable, or replacing the punctured tires with new ones free of cost ?
DO YOU KNOW
That, of the many tire concerns exhibiting at the New York Show, none did more business than this same Newton Rubber Works ? Of course, nearly every other exhibitor will advertise and tell you that his par- ticular wares were the sensations of the show. It's amusing and you can afford to smile. The Newton people are not boasting of sensations, but their order book tells its own satisfactory story.
The combination of quality and price which they are offering brought its own reward.
Their offer still holds good, to maker, dealer, and repairer alike.
Their pamphlet, to be had for the asking, tells all about their good. It's worth sending for.
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THESNELL cycle fittings CO.
TOLEDO, OHIO,
MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE COMPONENT PARTS OF CYCLES.
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Burns kerosene oil — Reg. No. 46652.
TOM THUMB— Reg. XSo. 24238 _
Send for Catalogue of Complete Line
of
Component Parts
and
Sundries.
ADJUSTABLE HANDLE BAR. Simple, Ettectlve, and Stiong. Patent applied for.
Did you
see them
at tlie
Cycle Show?
1895 PATENT HUB.
SNEIiIj'S IjATBST PBDAIj, weight 12 oz. per pali. (Patent appUed^toi.) More coming.
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Ball will not fall out when axle 1b removed 16 OS. per pair, Interchangeable sprocket^
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The
W. S. C. H. Cycles
ARE ATTRACTING THE MOST ATTENTION AT THE CYCLE SHOW THIS WEEK
AND THEY DESERVE IT, TOO.
25 STYLES,
24 to 28=inch wheels, 18 to 29 lbs.
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The Warman= Schub Cycle House,
nANUFACTURERS,
116 to 128 N. Lincoln Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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THE CLEVELAND
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At the Chicago and New York Cycle Shows
Commanded greater attention than any other wheel. The verdict of the pubhc and acts of the progressive trade are conclusive that The Cleveland leads the van of high-grade manufacture.
OUR
SWELL SPECIALS
Are admitted to be of superlative elegance, indicative of a demand that places The Cleveland in the foremost rank of the great leaders of the cycle trade. These facts suggest early application for terms and territory.
A. Lozier & Co.
CLEVELAND, OHIO.
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Why did we do the largest business in Wood Rims at the Chicago and New York Cycle Shows?
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WOOD RIMS
Do you know of anyone making a finer bicycle than we?
FINISHED FIT TO KILL.
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THE JOINT?
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= tion and workmanship of our wheels?
Do you know us? Why shouldn't we make the best?
H.T. SCORCHER
Marion Cycle Co.
Factory :
Marion, Ind.
Made by the Marion Cycle Co.
AGENTS FOR HALLADAY-TEMPLE SCORCHER :
GEO. WORTHINGTON CO., Cleveland, Ohio- Michigan, Eastern Ohio, Western New York.
BURTIS & ZIMMERMAN, Asbury Park and Freehold, N. J. -State of New Jersey.
PORTER & GILMOUR, 1773 Broadway, New York— New York City.
MORGAN & BEACH, Ft. Wayne, Ind. — N. E. Cor. of Indiana and adjoining Counties in Ohio and Michigan.
A. L. DEANE & CO., 1116 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb.— State of Nebraska.
ALADDIN CYCLE CO., 605 Delaware St., Kansas City, Mo.— Kansas.
A. L. DEANE & CO., 1724 Lawrence St., Denver, Colo.— Colorado.
RALPH TEMPLE CYCLE C9
Agents for West and Northern States.
2208 MICHIGAN AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
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Wilhelm Bicycles.
We exhibited at tiie New York Show the finest line of wheels, including the new
Wilhelm Tandems,
ever offered to the trade. Only the very latest and best in design, finish, workmanship, and mater- ial enter into their construction. To fully appre- ciate the excellent qualities incorporated in the best bicycle on earth, send for catalogue.
W. H. WILHELM, & CO.,
Manufacturers. HAMBURG, PA., U. S. A.
GENERAL REPRESENTATIVES:
THE GEO. WORTHINGTON CO., Cleveland, Ohio— Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Western New York.
E. P. CHESBRO & CO., Willimantic, Conn.— Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. PACKER CYCLE CO., Reading, Pa.— Pennsylvania. Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware.
F. B. PARSHLEY, York Beach, Maine-Maine. C. R. JORDAN, Santa Barbara, Cal.— California.
KANSAS CITY BICYCLE CO., Kansas City, Mo.— Kansas and Missouri.
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The Motor Cycle Co.,
Offices: CLEVELAND, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, WASHINGTON.
The Hitchcock Hfg. Co., Cortland, N. Y.
We have the largest bicycle factory in the v^orld.
For prices write the HITCHCOCK MANUFACTURING Co.
SEE WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR
nOTOR CYCLE.
testimonials:
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1894. Messrs. The Motor Cycle Co., City.
Gentlemen: In answer to your inquiry would say, as one of the oldest bicycle riders in the city of Cleveland, having one of the first ball-bearing bicycles, the first safety, and the first pneumatic-tired safety that came to Cleveland, I was, therefore, very anxious to try the new Motor Cycle, and found I was the first to ride it after being brought out. After riding it several times, 1 am compelled to say that the machine is certainly a very wonderful invention, and capable of making great speed. I had no difficulty in riding it as the machine went right off on my first attempt. In starting I mounted it as I would a regular bicycle, turned oii the fluid, touched the electrical button, put my feet on the coasters, and was off. It was the first time in my sixteen years' experience I have had the pleasure of coasting a long distance on level road. Yours sincerely,
(Signed) J. H. Collister.
Mr. Collister is the manager of the Davis & Hunt Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, and is a third owner in same. He is one of the old- est bicycle riders in northern Ohio, and has a national reputation.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1894. The Motor Cycle Co.
Gents: You asked me for my experience when taking my first ride on the Motor Cycle. lean say that I rode it on my first attempt. Saw it climb the hills in VVade Park, and run at a speed faster than many of our fast riders would care to take on the road.
The motor was attached to an old frame; when a new frame is made for the Motor that will be strong enough, it will, undoubtedly, be a very taking machine. (Signed) Ralph Worthington.
The preceding'letter is from the well-known hardware concern of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Worthington is fifty years of age, and is one among the most prominent hardware men of the United States.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1894. Mr. E. J. Pennington, Pres. The Motor Cycle Company:
Dear Sir: In answer to your letter asking my opinion on the Motor Cycle: Am pleased to say 1 was among the first in Cleveland to try this machine. When I attempted to ride this one found there was little to learn, it went off at first as easy as though I had ridden it all my life. It did not take long to learn to adjust the speed. Could go as slow or as fast as I wished by regulating the oil valve on the handles. I have always been interested in bicycles and all kinds of machinery, and think the engine used on this wheel is by far the most powerful one I ever saw for its size
As a reference, would be glad to give any one of your friends my opinion on your great invention.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) W. ]. Morgan.
Mr. Morgan, of the well-known firm of W.J. Morgan Lithograph Company, of Cleveland. Ohio, is not only well known in this country but in foreign countries.
The rating of any of the above firms can be easily ascertained by looking at Bradstreet's or Dun's. We would be pleased to have any one write them a personal letter.
We have many other testimonials which can be seen at our office at any time.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS., 147-149 Wabash Ave., Chicag:©, carry a complete line of Motor Cycles and Victorias.
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The eye can't escape it.
Nor can contemporary dealers escape the powerful competition our No. 19 will give them.
A SUCCESSFUL RETAILER will talk nine minutes on points
of merit to one minute on price. Our 21-lb. Roadster has an abundance of STRONG POINTS of
merit, distinctively our own. They are easily explained
and powerfully convincing. If you are in business for something over a mere living, sell the
"GENDRON" and make a margin that will reward your
time and selling ability.
iiENDRON.
V'N9I9 i ^2 lb. ROADSTER^
SECURE THE AGENCY NOW; MARCH 1st MAY BE TOO LATE.
GENDRON IRON WHEEL CO., TOLEDO, OHIO.
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THEY STRENGTHEN WOOD RIMS
THEY ARE ALSO ATTACHABLE.
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When it is necessary to DETACH them all you have to do is to remove them,
otherwise they stay on the Rim.
Everybody is using New York Tires this year
Order your wheels fitted with New York Light Tires; any bicycle manufacturer
will furnish them.
IF OTHER LIGHT TIRES ARE GIVING YOU TROUBLE TRY OURS.
NEW YORK TIRE CO.,
25 Warr^jo Street, - - - nf^W YORK.
230 CAXTOri BLDG., CHICAGO, ILL.
NEW YORK. BOSTON. CHICAGO.
Eastern Agents for the Plymouth Wood Rim. All sizes in stock.
Mention The Bearings.
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NATIONAL SUCCESS!
A demonstration of the Riders' appreciation of a
PERFECT BICYCLE
GET
NATIONAL
CATALOG
GET
NATIONAL
CATALOG
AN EARLY REMINDER : Road Record, Los Angeles to San Diego, Cal., beaten 4 hrs. 35 min.— Twenty-two Miles of it over
R. R. Ties — Four Hours Night Riding — In the Ditch Twice and no Damage.
Why do they say, "IT'S A DANDY"?
GET
NATIONAL
CATALOG
GET
NATIONAL CATALOG
ATTENTION TO DETAIL MAKES THE PERFECT WHOLE.
National Cycle Mfg. Co. Bay city, Mich.
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The Standard of Quality in All Parts of the World
HUMBERS
COPIED BY ALL HANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD
HUMBERS are used by the nobility of Europe and
the aristocracy of America. The world's g^reatest riders and the world's champions
ride Humbers. Why?
Humbcrs can not be made for $100.
They are a little higher in price, but™
HUriBER & CO.,
AHERICA, LiniTED.
LONDON. PARIS. NEW YORK.
FACTORIES-Beeston, England; Westboro, flass. AflERICAN OFFICE-=3i8 Broadway, N. Y.
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MENTION tHE BEARINGS.
/Sotbio^l in Siqbt of Saqers
COMPARISON INVARIABLY WINS US ORDERS.
Al. With Direct Post. XI, Pneamatlo Pads.
IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FLATTERY, just notice how some people flatter us. Then they are a year behind and can never attain the perfection which always characterizes Sagers. Better stick to a poor idea than to be guilty of a clumsy imitation.
Saddles with all adjustments weighing only from 12 to 20 ounces, flanufacturers of Beauty Child's Seats, Pneumatic Pads, Toe Clips, &c.
Szvqer A\2^puf2vcturipq Cornpzvpy,
General Western Sepresentatives for Saddles. -^ — tVVi/ V ilC3 1 dVy <■• T»
THE MOST POPULAR TIRE AT
THE SHOW
was
THE WEBB
SEE THEH ON CLEVELAND WHEELS.
others are talking, we are doing business. flore BRANDENBURG PEDALS were in use at
the show than all others combined.
PARKHURST & WILKINSON,
CHICAGO.
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You Can Pick the
from a group of cycles because of their ease and swiftness of motion and the evident enjo)- ment of their riders.
What ! Don't you handle them ?
Then send lor our catalogue and terms to dealers.
AMES & FROST COMPANY.
Blackhawk St. and Cherry Ave., Chicago,
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THE BISON
WHEELS FOR 1895
Are leaders in every respect, and will be more popular than ever this season.
Lighter, Stronger, and Easier Running.
If you want to secure the agency for quick-selling", up-to-date wheels, write
for catalogue and terms to the makers. Liberal discounts to the trade.
Qibson & Prentiss Cycle Co.
BUFFALO, N. Y.
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PTMTOMQ "^OR 1895
Agents
for Tennessee,
Dudley Bros. & Black,
Nashville, Tenn.
Agents for
Colorado and Nebraska,
A. L. Dean & Co.,
Denver, Colo.
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Plant and Office Building of the Fenton Metallic Mfg. Co., Jameatown. N. 7.
FENTON TRACK RACER, 17 LBS.,
FENTON ROAD RACER, 21 1-2 LBS ,
FENTON LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 1-2 LBS.
FENTON FULL ROADSTER, 28 LBS.,
PRICE--
S100
The same standard of excellence will be maintained on our 1895 product as formerly.
All Fenton Bicycles fitted with the Fenton Adjustable Bar.
FENTON METALLIC MFG. CO.
»»TK>N TMt .MRiNo. JAMESTOWN, N. Y.
To the Large Trade==Don't Order
Your '95 stock until getting our quotations of the best line high and medium grade wheels in the market . . .
New Hail
HIGHEST POSSIBLE GRADE. TWELVE YEARS' REPUTATION. PRICE FOR 1895
Will be a seller at this price.
$85
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ALSO TEMPIiAB, 28 in. man's wheel, $60.00
ATALANTA, 28 in. ladies' " 60.00
KED CLOUD, 26 in. boys' " 50 00
ASTHITE W^INQS, 50.00 WHISTLEB, 24 in. boys' wheel, 40 00
WHISTLER, 24 in. girls' " 40.00
CHERUB, 15.00
Best selling line for the trade. Discount to trade.
Address (or quotations. Send for catalogue.
Wm. Read & Sons,
107 Washington St., Established 1826. BOSTON, MA5S
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BICYCLE
Exclusive West Side Chicago Agent,
C. E. GRAHAM, Madison and Robey Streets.
Exclusive South and North Side Agent,
A. T. HEYWOOD, Room 904, 48 Van Buren St., Chicago.
MUNGER CYCLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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Mr. DEALER
Have you an Aluminum bicycle in your line ? You ought to have, for people are beginning to ask for them. They have heard that they are better than steel. Better get the agency while you can, for it will be a good thing to have.
ST. LOUIS REFRIGERATOR & WOODEN GUTTER CO.,
Catalogue for the asking.
ST. LOUIS, no.
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Imported.
Domestic.
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THE JAHES TRACK RACER, 16 1=2 lbs.
The James Cycle Importing Co.,
103 Adams Street, CHICAQO.
MENTION THE BEARING'
BREEZE=IN=THE-FACE
You may shake your head and shi\er now, but wait until sultry summer comes, and you'll long for a breath of this blood- quickening, brain-clearing air. Then if you've a
Vou can find refreshing, cooling breezes everywhere with scarcely any exertion. Write to the
EXCELSIOR SUPPLY COHPANY, .76.78 wabash Ave . Chicago.
For Latest Catalogue.
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It was the talk of the Show.
That
Detachable Sprocket, i
The simplicity of it made a hit.
Take your wrench, loosen but ONE BOLT and OFF it comes over the crank. It goes back just as easy. Detachable links in the chain make it a simple matter to alter length of chain when changing gear. There are other good points on '95 "Libertys." Our new catalogue tells about them.
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"HOW MUCH OF HUMAN LIFE IS LOST IN WAITING?"
The Han Who Buys an
IT'S AN ANDRAE.
Andrae.
Thanks his Lucky Star that he did ; he is filled with self=gratulation. There is quite a difference between wheals; perhaps you have discovered this.
Julius Andrae Cycle Works,
Milwaukee, Wis, U. S. A.
ADVANCE SHEET READY.
Mention The Bearings.
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If you want to be in the PROCESSION you must get into
the BAND WAGON.
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IS AT THE HEAD OF THE LINE.
UNRIVALED. UNEQUALED. UNEXCELLED. TALK ABOUT RIDING UP HILL— THE METEOR WILL CLIHB A TREE!
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
METEOR CYCLE C9
47 Van Buren Street,
CHICAGO.
FORMERLY MADE AT BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
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DID YOU SEE THEM AT NEW YORK CYCLE SHOW? Cortland Wagon Co., CORTLAND, N. Y. MENTION THE BEARINGS |
YOU WANT THE BEST?
SEE THE
Duryea Tire.
Did you see it at the show?
No Tools. No Cement. No Special Rim.
Endless wires outside of rim. No roll, no creep. Canvas or meshed fabric. Instantly detached. Air tube exposed with- out lacing or unlacing.
INDIANA RUBBER & INSULATED WIRE CO.,
HARION, IND.
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THE ORIENT GlIARAINTEED AT 19
LBS.
FOR ROAD USE.
Big, Easy-Running 7-16 inch Balls; Gear, 60 to 80; Fin- est Tool Steel Bearings; Tread five inches be- tween outside of crank ends at Pedal hole
RACERS, 16 lbs. FULL ROADSTERS, 23 lbs.
NOTHING FINEF MADE.
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The Walthan Manufacturing Co.
FACTORY, WALTHAM, MASS.
194-196 COLUMBUS AVE., BOSTON, MASS.
Our "Gem" Catalogue la nearly ready— Bend us your name. T
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STEEL BALLS
For an ^ Anti=Friction Purposes
Oil Cups, Nipples, Air=Valves, Turned Nuts, Screws, etc.
We also manufacture
...AUTOMATIC
SCREW MACHINES
For turned work of every description.
The Cleveland Machine Screw Co., Cleveland, o.
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WBlgtits : RoadstBr 21 lbs. fjacBr 16 IDs.
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Weights : Ladies' 23 ll]s. Tandeni 38 lbs.
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98 N. Clinton street, CHICAGO.
CHICAGO TIP & TIRE C2
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BOSTON VS. ASBURY PARK.
Beantowu Will Give the Seaside Resort a Hot Fight lor the League Meet — Other News from the Hub.
Boston, Mass., Jan. 26. — Boston has been very quiet this last week, with the exception of three sleigh rides, a minstrel show, and a pool tourna- ment by the Press Club, a dance by the Cambridgeport Club, and several other social events. Many of the Boston people have been at the New York Show either for the entire week or for a day or two. Among them have been Billy Atwell, Billy Warren, C. G. Percival, Jim Linscott, G. Salisbury, George L. Sullivan, Billy Corcoran, Arthur Porter, Nat Butler, Kid St. Onge, Charley Williams, B. B. Emery, W. E. Sanborn, and several others. They had several discussions with the Asbury Park workers, but no blood was spilled.
There is intense indignation among New England wheelmen over the announcement that President Luscomb will offer an amendment cutting dcjwn the secretary's salary at the Assembly. They feel that it comes with particularly bad grace from the president. The circular sent out by Mr. Bassett asking for the vote of the delegates against the amendment has been received by the Massachusetts delegates and they will surely vote against it.
Next Sunday the election at the Press Club is held, and Tuesday even- ing the annual ball, which has come to be looked on as one of the social events of the season in Boston.
Asbury Park Has Begun a Systematic Canvass of delegates to the National Assembly, in regard to the national meet ques- tion. Her circulars signed by Robert Gentle, chief consul of the New Jer- sey division, have been mailed and rumors of work being done in many ways has come over to Beantown. At the New York show there was a deal of quiet lobbying done by Asbury Park while the few Boston men who were present contented themselves with refuting such statements as seemed to create a false impression of the situation. It is now said that if Massachu- setts persists in asking for the meet, the first vice-presidency, and the pub- lication bureau that New Jersey will nominate a candidate to run against Mr. Perkins for the first vice. The probable candidate is James Holmes, ex-chief consul of New Jersey, or Samuel Boyle, the present chief consul of Pennsylvania.
In the circular already referred to, Mr. Gentle says that at Louisville last February Asbury Park
Was Defeated After a Spirited Contest With Denver. He wisely refrains from any mention whatever of the deal which the then chief consul, Mr. Holmes, plainly made with Spencer T. Williams, acting for the Massachusetts division. He claims that Boston should not have the meet because she has twice had it and because she wants several other things besides. Why should she not ask for several things at once? What division in the League has a better right to ask for favors and several things at once? What other division has done more for the league? What other division has held one fourth or even one fifth of the entire member- ship?
The Riverside Cycle Club, of this city, the club that felt so incensed last year when the "white" amendment was passed at Louisville, and composed of some of the most intelligent and representative young colored men of Boston, held a meeting the other night in regard to the question, at which some very interesting speeches were made. This meeting was held Tuesday, Janu- ary 22, and one of the members, J. Harvey Connover, expressed his ideas on the stand the club should take on the question. He said that he was aware of the stand taken by the Massachusetts division at Louisville, and that he was pleased that it
Had Been lioyal to the Colored Man. He said that the colored man should, however, make the division feel that it did not forget the past and would always be watchful of the future, mean- ing presumably that it would watch the vote of the Bay State delegation on the amendment to be offered by the Illinois delegation re-amending the constitution of the L. A. W. and again admitting the colored man to membership.
President Hamilton spoke of what he termed "the contemptible acts of some of the southern members of the League," and hoped that the members of the club would show them that they could strike back as well as receive a blow. One point which this club has never been satisfied on is the actual existence of the Union Club, of Louisville, which figured in last year's incident. They have absolutely refused to believe its existence in the face of almost positive proof. Therefore the following utterance will be understood. "It is hoped that no member of the race will so far forget himself as to allow any of those low, mean, and unfeeling oppressors of the race to use him as a tool to try and convince a fair and honest minded people of the justice of debarring a man of his rights and privileges because he has a dark skin."
To Hold a Public Meeting.
It was finally decided to hold a public meeting soon to which several of the leading members of the Massachusetts Division will be invited to speak on the question. The feeling which was shown last year has never abated among the colored people of Massachusetts on the question, and consider- ing that the south has turned in not quite 5,000, the number of members promised on condition of the passage of the amendment, they are on the right side of the thing, so many people think.
The Woodbridge Bicycle Club, of Cambridge, is already making prep- arations for another minstrel show which is going to far outshine the production they gave last year. They have a committee already at work and this committee has about decided to give the show either May 80 when the state wheelmen will be in Boston or during the time of the national meet later in the summer when
Wheelmen Prom All Over the Country
will be present. The success of the show of last year was so marked that this announcement will be hailed with interest by the boys.
Sterling Elliott has promised to write an original stump speech and song with hits local and otherwise, and this ensures a bright feature of the programme at all events. This club has always been noted for its clever hits and good work and it was enabled to furnish its clubrooms out of the proceeds of the show of last season. The best talent among the cycling organizations hereabouts has been engaged for the show, and the event will be a unique item of the entertainment of the visiting cyclists.
The Mattapan Road Club has lately moved into a new clubhouse in Mattapan which was built especially for the organization. There are few clubs about Boston which have had a healthier growth than the Mattapan Road Club. In 189L the men who had ridden together on the road, met and formed an organization which they called a "road" club, because they had met on the road. They had a single room. The first president was F. H. Hird, and the first captain, F. C. Parker. For two years they had been in Oakland Hall, and in September last they began to have constructed a new dwelling place. It has a reading room 26x25 feet, a parlor 22x20 feet, and other large and comfortable rooms to match. The interior is furnished in hard oak, and the lower floor is occupied with stores, which the club rents. The present officers are F. H. Hird, president; J. S. Gray, vice-president; D. T. McLeod, secretary; W. H. Cook, treasury, F. C. Parker, captain; F. A. Buck, first lieutenant; G. W. McLean, second lieutenant. The club has been recently incorporated.
FOR IMPROVING COMMON ROADS.
Cavendish, Vt., Jan. 27. — The state board of agriculture held an insti- tute here last week, and one of the prominent themes of discussion was the improvement of common roads. L. O. Ranford, of Stamford, for many years a member of the state board and a lifelong resident of Vermont, pre- sented the subject ably and interestingly. The state board will discuss this subject at all its institutes this winter, and try in every possible way to interest the farmers in the necessity of the reform.
It is coming in Vermont as it is elsewhere, and the most important agency will be the farmers themselves. The great influx of city people during the summer and constantly increasing purchases of abandoned farms for summer homes are important factors in the solution of the problem.
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T. M. Blackstock, President Wisconsin League for Good Roads.
Wisconsin takes a Most Important Step and Organizes a Good Roads Lieasue — Abbot Bassett's Stirring Speech.
Milwaukee, Wts., Jan. 27. — The Wisconsin Division has accom- plished considerable in its time, but what is by far the greatest achievment was made on last Tues- day evening at the Hotel Pfister when the Wisconsin League for Good Roads was organized with over 100 charter members, among whom are some of the brightest and most influential men in this state. Besides the members pres- ent to sign the charter, over a hundred citizens throughout the state who could not be present sent letters asking that their names be subscribed as charter members. Amimg the prominent charter mem- bers are: Oscar E. Binner, Vol- ney W. Foster, Chicago; Irvin F. Strauss, Ripon; L. W. Thayer, Fond du lac; John Hicks, G. A. Buckstaff, Oshkosh; Wm. M. Fos- ter, H. L. Coe, Port Washington; E. J. Fargo, Robert Fargo, Lake Mills; B. W. Pulling, Marshfield; B. F. Smith Depere; Wm. Starr, Eau Claire; G. B. Winestock, Brandon; Judge Geo. B. Clementson, Lancaster; William H. Rogers, Frank Proudfit, Frank M. Woolton, B. W. Park, McClellan Dodge, Madison; H. George Schuette, Manitowoc; John W. Knight, Andrew Simonson, Racine; William E. Carter, Platteville; J. Frank Cheseborough, Grafton; John E. Reeves, Fond du Lac; ex-Governor William D. Hoard, Fort Atkinson; Thomas M. Blackstock, Sheboygan; James I. Toner, Kaukauna; C. J. Starks, Berlin; James H. Thompson, LaCrosse; Thomas W.Orbison, Appleton;T. J. Flem- ing, North Greenfield; John Topp, Columbus; G. M. Miller, the Rev. John Faville, Appleton; Bradley G. Schley, Dr. Charles L. Babcock, Otto Dorner, W. L. Simonds, S. W. Gottshalk, George Parker, Charles E. Crane, D. W. Howie, the Rev. Judson Titsworth, J. V. Quarles, the Rev. Henry Secrist, Joshua Stark, A. K. Hamilton, Mayor John C. Koch, Rollin B. Mallory, A. Cressy Morrison. M. C. Rotier, T. W. Spence, R. C. Spencer, C. C. Rogers, S. Wolheim, E. G. Asmus, H. J. Paine, H. J. Andrae, Louis Pierron, Charles Haisch; A. C. Runkel, E. D. Haven, F. W. Erbacher, Dr. H. W. Davenport, C. R. Gether, Alonzo Fowle, John Johnston, William Zimmer, H. C. Schweitzer, L. W. Bunde, Joseph C. Cordes, W. J. Buckley, G. W. Ogden. G. P. Williams, W. T. Durand, George K. Kendall, C. M. Kendall, Milwaukee.
To those who have held that the good roads movement was an agita- tion interesting only wheelmen, it is well to say that
Among the Charter 3Iembers of this licague
can be found ministers, congressmen, ex-governors, brokers, merchants, lawyers, bankers, college professors, and men of other professions who have more than the wheelmen's interest at heart. That the movement is the outgrowth of agitation by wheelmen no one need deny, for it is the fruits of the efforts of Chief Consul A. Cressy Morrison, Secretary-treasurer M. C. Rotier, Otto Dorner, and other energetic workers that brought about the formation of this league and made the movement in this state a topic of general interest.
It is seldom indeed that a more representative and refined gathering has been seated at a banquet board in this city. It was 8:30 o'clock when the banquet opened and about 1.50 guests sat down to partake of the feast.
It was a glorious affair, and after two hours had past the music was stopped and the banqueters began the real business of the evening. Chief Consul Morrison then announced that a number of toasts were on the pro- gramme, which were as follows: "The State of Wisconsin," Rollin H. Mall- ory; "The League of American Wheelmen," Abbot Bassett; "Progressive Road Legislation," J. \' . Quarles; "The Sisterhood of Wisconsin Cities," Thomas M. Blackstock; "The Sheridan Drive," Volney W. Foster; "The Road to the Farm," John Johnston; "Good Roads for all the People,' George E. Gooch.
To do justice, all these toasts ought to be printed, but The Bearings' space is limited. All was meaty and full of interest. One of the ones that was especially commented on was that of Secretary Bassett, who said:
I leel tonight a good deal like the man who is called upon to respond to a toast to his first baby. I have not walked the finor of nights, nor watched the slow and steadygrowth of my subject without finding something about it, and my only (ear is that in extolling it 1 may paint with too large a brush, if that were possble. The co'd. un^ynipatfetic and linfeeling world has heard the baby wailing with colic, and it has asked, "Why is this child allowed to live?" It has heard the laugh and chuckle of its gleeful moments and said, "Boy's play." But the old man knows all about the baby: its viitucs, its weaknesses, its failures, and its achievements, and if it shall appear that he is prejudiced, just charge it up to the great bump of philoprogenitiveness which nature has -bestowed upon him. The League of American Wheelmt-n was organized in 18*0. and was called into being by the cyclists of America as a means of protection against the common enemy, the bicycliphobe and the road-hog. It is the largest athletic organization in the world. It has 38.000 mem- bers on its roll, and will, before many years, exhibit a munibership of 100.000. That is propl^ecy. Every father believes that his baby boy will be president. Many are disappointed. My prophecy has a basis more certain and unprejudiced. Do not doubt that it will be ful- filled. It is true that today we see a depleted roll. The baby has an attack of the colic.
Careful nursing will soon make him well. Have no fear. There will be no funeral, and no undertaker w]ll present a bill. Many of you will remember that in war times the soldiers of the Republic were wont to inscribe upon the banner of the regiment the names of battles in which they were engaged and the victories they had won. And as the old soldier gazed lovingly upon these inscriptions, his heart warmed within him at the recollection of brave deeds and glorious triumphs, and the fire of his loyalty and his patriotism was rekindled and blazed anew to spur him to a new activity and a greater endeavor.
The L. A. W. has had its victories and its banners may be well be emblazoned with its triumphs. When the League was formed at Newport, it was almost universal that prohibi- tive and restrictive ordinances and statute laws against the bicycle were found e.xistant. At Newport we had to obtain a special permit to ride on the public streets before we could think of a parade. In 1881 bicycles were not allowed in Central Park. New Yotk. and the sport was moribund in that village. The wheelnitn wanted the annual meet that year and urged that if they could obtain it they hoped for a special permit to ride in the Park. We did not give them the meet, but. $10,000 was spent to fight for our rights in the courts, and we were beaten. In 1883 when we did meet in New York, we paraded in Central Park by virtue of a special permit. We obtained by courtesy what should have been ours by right. In 1887 we found the park commissioners in the legislature at Albany and the so-called "Lib- erty Bill'' which we carried through under the leadership of Isaac B. Potter, threw open the gates of Central Park and established a precedent that was followed all over the land. We fought the ordinances and laws in all parts of the country. Today a bicycle can be ridden on any public highway in the country, and the bicycliphobe and the road-hog have gone down in the dust.
Write that upon our banners and write it so large that he who rides may read. .And when you point it out to wheelmen say to them that if the League had done nothing else, that victory alone should commend it to their support so long as they shall have strength to cross a wheel, or the memory to recall a worthy victory.
The hydra-headed monster— professionalism — has beset the institution during all the years of its existence and from every point of vantage. When the builders laid the founda- tion of our structure at Newport they took the stone marked "amateur" and made it the head uf the corner. "For" said they, "when this shall fall the whole edifice will tumble in ruins." There have been times when we have thought that under much pressure the corner stone would be taken away but it stands there today as firmly as ever before. It is true that many think it is now disintegrating under the influence of an insidious foe called "Clsss B" and others will tell you that it has already gone. But 1 will tell you. gentlemen, that our little experiment will never disturb the corner stone. Class B will be a thing of the past before many years and we shall emerge from the clouds in which we seem to be enveloped with no single part of the corner stone impaired. The colic of the baby calls for a biiter draught and we are now taking it. The inscription upon our banners is ^omewhat dimmed just now but in that new day when we shall read our definition of an amateur in the dictionary, it will glow with a new light which shall be all the brighter and stronger f r its temporary dimming.
The league has had an eventful past and its record is glorious. Has it done its work? Is its mission ended.' Shall it be laid upon the shelf in the lumber room of historv.' This meeting gives an emphatic "No" to these questions. Our eyes are turned to the sunrise and we read there our mission as the bright rays bring us the messenger ot "Highway Improvement." This is a child of larger growth whose parentage no one can dispute. The L. A. W. gave birth to the movement and it has already f.jllowed it to many worthy victor, ies. In New Jersey they will show you miles of fine highways skillfully built and intelli. gent y kept in repairs under laws put upon the statute books by our efforts. In Massachu- setts they have created a highway commission and given it power to compel the building of good roads and to construct through routes at the expense of the state. California. Indi- ana, Michigan. Missouri. New Hampshire. New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin have passed road laws within the last two years and all of those are due to the efforts of League workers. This work of the L. A. W., scouted and ridiculed as it was at the beginning, has now come to be recognized and commended by state officials and prominent citizens in all states. Tne State Highway Manual of New York, published under the act of last year, and printed at the expense of the state, contains this statement in the language of the commissioners of statutory revision; "The League of American Wheelmen is in the lead of all agitators and is doing a good service in thoroughly arousing the people as to the importance of good roads. The wheelmen are a particularly energetic body of men, the true knights of our highways. They propose ro laws, they seek to impose no laws upon the people. Their motto is "Agitation," believing that agitation leads to thought and thought to ultimate action.
Let us write these victories upor our banners and use them to spur us on to greater efforts and new endeavor. So shall we be true to our cause and so shall our history inspire respect an I admiration.
The Wisconsin Division has always been loyal to our cause. In our great endeavors we have had your encouragement and your co-operaton. The movement which you inaugu- rate tonight is in harmony with that which inspires us all. From what has been accom- plished in other states you may predict great good to come from your efforts. When we look at the enormity of the undertaking that we have entered upon to make smooth roads where mud and sand now describes a trail or cart path, we may shudder at the thought, but with willing hands and stout hearts we will yet prevail, and write a victory on the banners of the League of American Wheelmen that shall astound the world and win for us its hearty applause.
When the toast had been heard, it was close on to 2 o'clock in the morn- ing. A committee was then appointed to draft resolutions, which were adopted as follows:
The Wisconsin League for Good Roads, assembled at Milwaukee, this 22d day of Janu- ary, 1895, heartily endoise the general demand throughout the country for permanent improvement of public highways. We consider the great movement for better rords as one of the important matters of public interest of the present day, and look with favor upon any measure adopted with a view of effecting this object, whether by the nation, the slate, the counties, or the towns.
We heartily endorse the maintenance, by the United States department of .Agriculture, of the Bureau of Road Inquiry, with Gen. Roy Stone at its head, and declare ourselves in favor of larger appropriations for its support, with a view toward increasing the effective- ness as well as the scope and e.xtent of its work.
We urge the permanent improvement of public highways in the State of Wisconsin and that they be put in such a condition as to admit of convenient travel thereon at all. times of the year, irrespective of weather as far as that is possible.
We urge the appointment by the Governor, of a commission for Good Roads, to con- sist of two members of the Wisconsin Senate, three members of the Assembly and tour citizens of the state, the same to be appointed within the next ten days, said commissioi to consider steps necessary to improve the roads of our state, and to maintain them in suitable condition, and report to said legislature, by the first of March next or as soon as may be, such legislation as they may consider necessary to effect these objects with a view to its passage at the present session.
We favor the permanent improvement of the old United States post roads in Wisconsin, particularly those running from the Illinois state line north through Milwaukee to Fond du Lac, Oshkosh. .\ppleton. Green Bay and Marinette, and connecting Milwaukee, Madison, Prairie du Chien, Eau Claire, Marshfield, New London, Ashland, and Superior, and that the system be extended so as to connect all interior cities of the state with one another, thus affording ready communication by wagon travel, at all seasons of the year and in all weather.
We urge the importance of providing the best possible highways for the marketing of products, and favor the improvement of all roads leading into market towns and cities, and thereby lessening the cost of transportation both of farm supplies and farm products, and therefore in the interest of the farmer and the merchant alike. We favor the construction
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of state and county roads, and the division between the state, the counties, and the towns of the cost of highways. We feel that the entire population has an interest in all roads in the state, and should contribute a fair proportion of the cost of their construction, a reason- able part of which should be paid by the counties, as being even moie directly interested.
We commend these matters to the consideration of our legislature and our governor, and to the careful study of those who may be appointed to inquire into the subject.
Articles of the Constitution
were then prepared and an organization effected with the following officers: President, Thomas M. Blackstock, Sheboygan; first vice-president, Senator L. W. Thayer, Fond du Lac; second vice-president, Ex-Governor W. I). Hoard, Fort Atkinson; third vice-president, A. Cressy Morrison, Milwaukee; secretary, Otto Dorner, Milwaukee; treasurer, John Johnston, Milwaukee; directors, T. W. Spence, A. Hamilton, J. C. Koch, C. C. Rogers, A. Richter, Jr., Milwaukee; W. H. Rogers, Madison; W. E. Carter, Platteville.
Enthusiasm did not subside until 3 o'clock in the morning, when all departed for their respective homes. A meeting of the executive committee will be held some time this week when plans for the future will be perfected. Among one of the coming events will be the organization of an auxillery league for the purpose of securing the extension of the Sheridan Drive to this city.
Among those who sent letters of regret and begged to be excused from attending the banquet on account of business were the following: O. M. Pettit, Kenosha; John R. Goodrich, Milwaukee; D. McGregor, Platte- ville; D. Lloyd Jones, Stevens Point; Lucius Fairchild, Madison; Mayor F. Powell, LaCrosse; Mayor F. R. I'nderwood, West Superior; Irving P. Lord, Waupaca; R. G. Thwaites, Madison; E. D. Coe, Whitewater; H. G. Schuette, Manitowoc; Jack- son I. Case, Racine; Mayor J. P. Hopkins, Chicago; Gov. W. H. Up- ham, Madison; Gen. Rov Stone, Chicago; Governor Altgeld, Illinois.
The constitution of the League is largely on the plan of the Ver- mont League. To still create mnre interest, an effort will be made to interest the Wisconsin State Agri- cultural Society, which meets at Madison next month. The secre- tary of the society, T. J. Fleming, is one of the charter members of the League, and is greatly inter- ested in the movement.
ARBANGINU A SOUTHERN CIRCUIT.
'FRISCO'S PROPOSED TOURNEY.
The Prodigal's Return.
San Franci.sco, Cal., Jan.lH. — The management of the Bicycle Tournament Association of the Pacific Coast has appointed com- mittees representing all the large clubs in Northern California to carry on the work for the tourna- ment. It is proposed to spend about $3,500 in prizes for the five days, consisting of bicycles, jewel- ry, clothes, etc.
Plans for the construction of the track have been submitted by F.
D. Elwell and accepted by the association. Mr. Elwell states that a novel feature of the track will be the method of laying the floor on the curves. Strips of Oregon pine, 1x2 inches, laid on edge, will be built to conform with the curve of the track, so that a rider keeping an even distance from the pole will be actually riding on one strip, thus causing a minimum resist- ance to forward impulse, while at the same time the resistance to side slipping will be considerable from the fact that the strips will be laid very slightly apart, producing a corrugated effect on the tire. The floor of the pavilion will be utilized for the straightaways and the curves will meet it with an invisible joint.
The maximum banking will be 39 degrees and can be negotiated at a speed of from 2 minutes to 5 minutes to the mile. The distance of track between the straights will be only fifty-one feet and the smallest radius twenty-five feet. The straights will be 200 feet long, making in all nine laps to the mile.
It is probable that four races will constitute the evening's sport. On the first day there will be only three and one of them will be a ten-mile club race, only one man from each club to compete. The committee has advised the management to have the entire tournament for amateurs and not cater to the professional class.
Some of the exhibitors at the Chicago show are in communication with the association as to the advisability of bringing their exhibits to this city. It is possible that two firms will transport their exhibits, at any rate. The arrangement and measurements for the space to be devoted to exhibits has not been definitely decided upon. All the local dealers will have space assigned to them and the show part of the programme will be carefully looked after by a committee.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 28.— In the issue of The Bearings of October 18, was published some extracts from a letter received from Chas. J. Scherer, of Memphis, Tenn., the chief consul of that state. In his letter, Mr. Scherer expressed himself very favorably on the (juestion of holding a southern circuit. For a time the question was allowed to remain idle until the subject was again brought up by an article in the American Wheelman, in which the wheelmen of this city were taken to task for not taking a date in the national circuit. No consideration was taken of the fact that at that time we had no track and therefore had no right to even think of accepting the date offered. As soon as it was certain that the track would be built, the question was again agitated and after the track had established a repu- tation for itself, there was no trouble. Owen Lawson took up the matter in his paper and M. J. Fleck was given the matter in charge.
Mr. Fleck has worked earnestly, as he does with everything that he undertakes, and he authorizes the announcement that the following cities in the south will take dates and endeavor to make the circuit a success: Birmingham, Ala.; Augusta, Ga.; Gadsden, Ala.; Florence, Ala.; Mem- phis, Tenn.; Knoxville, and Chattanooga, Tenn. The Wheelmen of Atlanta, Ga., are very anxious to take a part, but have no track now the old one being covered by the exposition now being held there. Parties in Jacksonville, Fla., and Columbus, Ga., are now in correspond- ence with a view of also taking part if they can get the necessary amount of guarantee to justify them in binding themselves.
If Jacksonville will come in the circuit the intention is lo start at that point and work north, the start to be made about April \U and winding up in this city with a two-day meet on May 10
At the regular business meet- ing of the Louisville Cycle Club held last Tuesday evening, fifteen members were diopped from the roll of membership on account of non payment of dues. The treas- ury was almost depleted by the neg- ligence of these members, and it was necessary that some decisive action should be taken. After this had been done, it was decided to give up the present clubhouse and take a suite of rooms in the Couri- er-Jotinuil building. The reason given by the promoter of the idea was, that this location, being on the main thoroughfare, would be more convenient for a majority of the members. The location of this building is very central.
W. L. Hyde, a resident of Illi- nois, whose home is mostly on his wheel, arrived in this city last Mon- day night after one of the most discouraging rides ever undertaken by any rider. He started from the western part of Nebraska to reach this point, but was overtaken on the way by the blizzards that have arisen during the past month. In all he has ridden over 9,000 miles since the winter began. The last snow storm caught him in the western part of Indiana, and though almost frozen by the intense cold, he man- aged to ride into Indianapolis. Here he found the snow too deep to ride through and had to take the train to this city. He arrived here late at night, and having ridden so far to see the track, he could not wait until the next morning, but insisted upon going out that night. He spent a full week upon it, and before leaving made arrangements to come back late in the spring and make an attempt on the 24-hour track record. His mount on the ride was a Sterling fitted with Morgan & Wright tires.
THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN.
Readers of The Bearings will remember the story of Secretary Abbot Bassett's return to Boston; how Sterling Elliott received him like the prodi- gal son, and how we promised to give a picture of the venerable sec- retary as he appeared before the Christmas tree. On this page will be found the picture, and the indulgent reader is asked to note how carefully Mr. Elliott has carried out the parable, even the fatted calf being there.
Lenz Relief Expedition Abandoned.
The Outing relief expedition which was to look for Frank Lenz the missing globe girdler, has been abandoned and Robert Bruce who was to head the expedition, has been so informed. The excuse given by the Outing Company is that Bruce's folks and friends had made so many objections that they did not feel justified in sending him.
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ASBURY PARK THE PLACE.
The fight for the League meet of 1895, between Boston and Asbury Park, is getting more and more interesting every day. Boston has had a long time to make her preparations, and ought to be in first-rate trim for a vigorous fight, but the last week or so Asbury Sark has roused itself from the trance into which it seemed to have fallen, and the progress made since that time has been truly surprising. It now looks as if the popular summer resort would carry off the plum right under the nose of its stronger and larger rival. Boston has had almost everything in its favor. Most of the prominent League officials are residents of the Bay State, and have been working for the Hub, tooth and nail. Then the promise made to Boston at the last Assembly is a strong argument in favor of Beantown.
Asbury Park, however, is showing a western spirit. Nothing daunted by the bold front that Boston has put on, the members of the New Jersey Division have gone about the work in the right manner. They have interested the mayor and other town officials, and have raised a large sum of money to entertain the visitors when they come. This latter point is one of Asbury Park's strongest holds, for if there is anything that the average League member enjoys it is to have money spent on him. Asbury Park has far more advantages to offer, too. For years it has been one of the most popular summer resorts in the east. The bathing there is something that should bring a man all the way from San Francisco. Then there are the pretty girls who have made Asbury Park known the world over. Your League member would enjoy nothing better than a moonlight stroll along the famous board walk wiih a pretty girl on his arm, the sound of gentle waves breaking on the shore and everything conducive to love making. One couldn't find these attractions at Boston and would surely starve on a diet of beans.
Then another argument that Asbury Park has is the fact that Boston has had two meets already, and shouldn't play the "dog in the manger act." A League meet would do the New Jersey Division a world of good and would boom the membership. After mature deliberation we cast our vote for Asbury Park and the summer girl in preference to Boston and beans. Here's luck to Asbury Park next month!
RANDALL FOR SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT.
With all of the wire pulling going on nowadays it is almost impossible to give a correct forecast of the approaching League election. L. A. W. politics are getting more and more like national politics and to get office in the big organization one must be an accomplished politician and one able to build his fences wisely and well. Certain it is that A. C. Willison will head the ticket. The good work done by the Maryland man the past year has gained for him a host of friends and now that Raymond and Pot- ter are out of the running he will have a clean field and will have no trouble in landing the plum. There are several candidates for the first vice-presi- dency with no special favorite. The wire pullers are all working lor these two principal offices, so that the office of second vice has but few seekers. Therefore, it will be all the easier for The Bearings to put in nomination a man who deserves the office, one who has done much for the League and who, although turned down at one time, has always been a hard worker — Charles E. Randall, of Chicago.
Mr. Randall has been prominent in League politics for years, and has
held many L. A. W. ofifices. He was chairman of the Racing Board before Raymond took hold, and it was his fearless actions that caused him to be decapitated. Everyone knows the story of the famous "Rule G," and how the western man was made to suffer for daring to speak his own mind. But this is not the only office that Mr. Randall has held. He was a candidate for chief consul of the Illinois Division twice, and was defeated through the actions of one powerful Chicago club, which allowed sectional feeling to blind its good judgment. Mr. Randall has represented the division for several years as representative, and was the best president that the Associ- ated Cycling Clubs of Chicago ever had. With such a record Mr. Randall need not fear to go before the National Assembly next month, and ask the delegates to elect him to the office of second vice-president. Illinois should and will be represented on the ticket.
It is more than probable, however, that Mr. Randall will not be the only man from this state who will ask the Assembly for office. The Solon from Springfield, he who has the office-seeking fever, will, without doubt, be there after any office he can get. He has had the audacity to ask forthe office of president of the League, or rather has had his friends ask him to run. What his qualifications are, only himself or a few of his chosen "friends" can tell. He is now in the hands of these friends and is being carefully groomed to make a good run for the office. But there is a great deal of difference between running for an office and getting one, so it is more than probable that after next February A. A. Billingsley, of Spring- field, III., will be relegated to obscurity, where he very properly belongs.
WOULD MAKE A STKOXG CLUB.
Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 27. — A scheme is being broached by the Melpo- mene Club to amalgamate with the Century Cycling Club thereby making one of the strongest cycling organizations in this part of the state. The C. C. C. has 300 members and the Melpomene's books show that 150 gen- tlemen have been' paying their monthly dues promptly. When this informa- tion was first imparted to local enthusiasts it created a great turmoil, the cyclers refusing to place credence in the statements of the sporting writers. It was such an unlooked-for announcement that it set members of both clubs to gossiping at a terrific rate. And on Jefferson Street the Syracuse Athletic Association members eyed the proceedings with much foreboding. They knew that such result meant more competition for them with the pros- pect of losing a number of their best members. This new organization, and it is said the amalgamation will take place within a month, intends to have a membership inside of six months to exceed that of the Syracuse Athletic Association. Committees were appointed yesterday by both clubs to look into the question of consolidating their interests and report at a joint meet- ing on Tuesday. Wheelmen are very much stirred up over the affair, and many imagine it will come to a satisfactory conclusion to all concerned.
"The fact that Charles E. Hurlick, a well-known horseman of this city, has secured a lease of Kirk park and intends to put a cycle circuit within the present enclosure has been hailed with delight. Mr. Hurlick is a gentle- man who has suffered by the new constitutional amendment and appreciates the fact that Syracuse has every facility for becoming
a Second Springiield. or Waltham.
He is now endeavoring to get a syndicate interested in the venture to expend $10,000 tor the necessary improvements. Clubmen are willing to take a hand in the scheme and there is little doubt but that the idea will secure liberal encouragement.
The Bearings correspondent had a long talk with E. C. Stearns & Co. last week in which the maker of the "Yellow Fellows" declared that he had only signed two men for his team thus far. John S. Johnson, of course, will be the star of the contingent, but Mr. Stearns places great hopes in a young fellow named Fitzsimmons, whom he will introduce on the circuit this sum- mer. Fitzsimmons is the "Zimmerman of the south" and has never been defeated in a scratch race. Such marvelously fast quarters has this prodigy reeled off that Mr. Stearns thinks he will jump into prominence with the rapidity that characterized Cabanne's entry into Class B. It looks as if the Stearns team this year will not be of the proportions which made it conspic- uous in '94. They will have their representatives by the scores, however, in every city of the union.
A few days ago the announcement that Charles M. Murphy would make a trial to
Reduce the Straightaway Record to 1 Minute, in a New York paper, created a sensation. Murphy will no doubt sign with Stearns again this year. Charley knows that it is almost impossible to get human pacemaking for such a trial, and the dare-devil will therefore secure the services of a locomotive and select some spot along the side of the track where a wind shield can be conveniently used.
Such an attempt as this, and the future of cycling can only result in an experiment of this sort, will certainly revolutionize record breaking and ter- minate finally by having a law passed in every state in the union suppress- ing all such foolhardy attempts. We maynext hear of the cycler flying through an air tube to break the record of the shooting star.
Most of the big-bugs of the local manufacturing world deserted Syra- cuse last week to spout the virtues of their wheels at the New York Cycle show.
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LOREMCE, the fairest city in the world, is situated on the Arno, which divides it into two equal parts, protected on the north by lofty mountains, surrounded by charmnig hills and valleys, and with a charming climate. Florence was probably founded by the Romans in the first century B. C, and, in spite of its turbulent history, has always been a flourishing city. The city was until recently surrounded by walls, now almost entirely re- moved. The nine gates, however, still remain. Florence is a city of pala- ces, of gardens, of stately churches, and broad and beautiful streets, fully deserving of the title clamied for her of the "Fairest City." The muse- ums and the galleries of Florence are the richest in the world.
From Florence to Pisa the road is level and is built in the Val d' Elza.
On each side are small hills covered entirely with vineyards and between
them are running the yellow waters of the Arno. Puccechio, Castelfranco,
Pontedera, and Cascina are small places without any other interest but the
peculiar look they have and the picturesque position they occupy. A gate
right on the road gives access to the Pisa of the Romans, which is situated
like Florence on the Arno in a beautiful and fertile plain, bounded by the
Apennines on the north and open to the sea on the south. Pisa is an extremely ancient city, having been an important
town before Rome was founded. It became a Roman colony in 180; for many centuries it was the most powerful city in
Europe until worsted in the war with Genoa in the fifteenth century. The streets are wide, well paved and lined by
lofty and handsome buildings of Pisa. The great attraction is the group of buildings known as the Four Monuments,
The Finest Group, Perhaps, in the World. There are also some fine churches. The road to Pietrasanta, Avenza, and Spezzia continues to be level and from Avenza one can see the mountains of Carrara, so reputed for their splendid marbles. Spezzia is a good-sized town situated on a very fine bay. It is the most important naval station of Italy and most of the parts of the Italian man-of-war are built there. The summits of all the surrounding mountains are crowned with forts.
The road to Borghetta di Tara Matiarana and Sertri a Levante passes near them. The first part of it is hilly, but the panorama seeu from Picco, eight miles from Spezzia, is really grand. Some beautiful scenery is passed ingoing down to Sertri a Levante, which is itself a lovely little spot on the sea shore where a great many people come during the winter season.
From Sertri a Levante to Genoa every curve of the road hides some splendid points of view. Chiovari, Rapallo, Recco, and Nerri are all small cities, one finer than the other, but when Genoa appears at the last turn of the road it is not admiration one feels — it is a sort of amazement. Genoa is called "La Superba" on account of its beau-
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From Pisa to Genoa, this part of the country on the sea shore is called "Riviera di Levante," but from Genoa to Marseilles it is called "Riviera di Ponente." The first one is already very fine and very interesting, but the second is still more if possible. The climate is nicer, the sky is of a darker blue, and the flowers grow everywhere, even on the sides of the road. Olive trees cover all the hills and all around everything is green during the winter.
Not far from Genoa is a beautiful cartel at Pigh. The road is on the sea shore almost all the time, and after Voltri and Varazza, appears Savona, a pretty good size town and seaport. \'oli, Pietraligure, Albenga are charming little villages, not very distant one from the other. Then comes Alassio, a lovely spot for those who want a real-good rest on a sunny sea shore. I remember I spent a lovely morning there, lying and dreaming on the sand of the shore with the blue waves of the' Mediterranean coming nearly to my feet.
There is a Real Forest of Olive Trees
to pass through in leaving Alassio for Ceno and then after Oneglia,
Porto Maurizio shows its white buildings on the top of a little hill. Very
busy is Porto Maurizio and within a couple of hours San Remo is reached.
San Remo is in Italy what
Nice is in France. It is the
most important and popular
winter resort of this country.
The climate is very mild.
Palm trees are seen in every
garden, private or public ones.
The promenades are lovely
and quantities of fine hotels
are there to accommodate the
numerous visitors.
Ospidaletti and Bordigh- ere came next, and Ventim- iglia the last Italian city of the frontier of France and Italy. After one mile of climbing up, the road goes straight down to Mentone. A very fine bridge called the "Pont St. Louis" is the very limit of frontier of both coun- tries, France and Italy.
Mentone is a winter resort too. It is a quiet place, but —
its situation is charming. The road becomes hilly for a few miles on the way to Monte Carlo and Monaco, the celebrated little "Principantie," which is a free state and here is the famous gambling place, Monte Carlo. Its situation is unique, and one can not have an idea of what it is until he has seen it himself. From there to V'illefranche and Nice the country is marvel- ous, and the road is as smooth as a billiard table. Nice is the queen of the Mediterranean. Its fame is universal, and the city itself, as well as its surroundings, are beautiful. All kinds of attractions are to be found there, and over 80,000 visitors come every winter to this real paradise
Antibes, a little town, posseses an old fort which, viewed from the road, makes a lovely tableau. The "Golfe Guan," is a fine bay where the French Mediter- ranean fleet has its headquarters when out of Toulon, and Cannes is the rival of Nice. Cannes is not as large and as important a town as Nice, but is patronized by the most aristocratic French and English families. Not far from Cannes the road passes across the mountain of the "Eandril" and is pretty hilly, but it pays to walk on, so fine is the scenery that one is treated to every minute. From the Ferme des Adrets, fifteen miles down grade, brings you to Fregus and St. Raphael
On the Best Road One Can Dream Of. Roman ruins are seen between these two last places.
A level and beautiful road leads to Hyeres through Vidanban, Cam- ouler, Sollies Villa, La Pauline, and La Crau. Hyeres is quite a resort in the winter and there are palm trees all over the town. It is situated within two miles of the sea and its climate is exceedingly mild. It is a very nice morning ride; the road from Hyeres to Toulon being through beautiful plains. Toulon is the first French navy station. The bay is beautiful. There is a fine road to Aubagne, La Penne, St. Marcel, and Marseilles. Marseilles is the third city in France and the most important sea port of this country. There are beautiful wide streets and promenades and it is a very cosmopolitan city on account of the numerous steamers arriving there from all parts of the globe. Representatives of almost every country are met on the street.
From Marseilles to Aries, after a short hill, the road is flat to Salon and Aries. Aries is a small city full of antiquities, Roman theaters and numer- ous Roman tombs. One of the finest arenas, very well preserved, is also there. To Carascon and Avignon the road is magnificent.
Avignon is a very old city and several popes resided there when troubles obliged them to leave Rome. The castle they occupied is still existing.
Lyons is the second city of France. It is a great place for silk facto- ries. Though it is quite a large town, Lyons, on account of business, looks dull. There are fine squares and wide streets and Notre Dame de Four- viere is a splendid church, situated on the top of a hill on the other side of the Saone.
I suppose there is nothing to be said about Paris, the city everyone dreams about. I will only say that when one has been once in Paris he always wants to go back again. Everything that may attract one's fancy is in Paris and the more you know the more you have still to learn. The surroundings of Paris, like Versailles, Fontainebleau, and Ramcouillet, are the real frame of this great city.
I took the train then to Havre and sailed back to America by the French line steamer.
WESTERN CITIES AFTER DATES.
S.A.LT Lake Citv, Utah, Jan. 20. — Salt Lake City is anxious to secure a date on the national circjit and is working hard with that end in view. The plan is to form a circuit west of the Missouri River consisting of Denver, Salt Lake, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and El Paso, I i,Texas. If these cities all desire dates on the circuit their request will be one the racing board can not well ignore. With the completion of Salt Lake's new ^9,0OQ ir.Tck and that of the San Jose road club at San Jose and the new El Paso track these cities can furnish inducements for record-breaking opportunities that need deter none of the best men from leaving the east during the racing season to follow this circuit. The west has never had an apportunity of seeing the crackajacks and there is no doubt but that national circuit races at these places would draw large crowds. From a racing man's standpoint the extending of the circuit to the far west would meet with general approval. The old timers are becoming tired of visiting the same places year after year and would welcome an opportunity of seeing the sights and scenes at the western country. The manufacturer could do no better than to send his team out over this circuit and in this manner advertise his wheel in a field which is rapidly becoming a market for a goodly per- centage of the bicycle output. The Falcon team, now in active training on the coast, will come to this city in the early spring and finish train- ing on the new Hot Springs track preparatory to following the circuit. The Sterling team, now in Mexico, will also finish its spring trip on the new track here in May. The work on the track is pro- gressing steadily and eigh- teen teams are at work hauling material for the foun- dation. Engineer Joseph does not intend to have any faulty turns or embankments on this track and before the surface of natural concrete is put on, the track will be rolled and hardened and put
'J'-wo Monte Carlo scenes. to actual speed tests.
The western travelers are again invading this section on their return from the Chicago show.
The Inter-Mountain Wheel Company is the name of a new association formed for the purpose of carrying on a general cycle trade. They will handle the Lfnion and Czar.
INVITES A DISCUSSION.
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Editor The Bearings: I should like to invite a discussion through your valuable columns on the following point involved in the construction of a three-lap bicycle track, that is, the proper position of the tape rela- tive to the curve. This matter has bfeen mooted during the past few days by our local enthusiast, with myself as the interested listener. On the track we are now constructing, some of them have taken issue with me from the fact that I have placed the tape 100 feet from the spring or beginning of the pole curve, thus leaving a home stretch of 264 feet, i. e., from spring of upper pole curve to the tape. The radius of our pole curve is 159.66 feet, and the width of track forty feet and banked for a 2 minute pace.
Now, I should like very much to see a discussion of the following point with the concomitant conditions I have mentioned above: Whether it will be more conducive to speed, safety, comfort, and interest to the spectators to have the tape 100 feet from the spring of the curve, or fifty feet or less from the same point. Yours respectfully,
Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 19. H. S. Joseph, C. E,
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The Brother of the Husky Miiliv tulceean Will go into Class B this Year — An. ex->Iayor oq Good Roads.
Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 28.— Another member of the Sanger family of this city will probably be seen on the race track next season as a Class B
rider. William F. Sanger, a younger brother of Walter C. Sanger, is now negoti- ating with H. A. Lozier & Co. and the Humber people. Though yet young, he promises to develop into a rider equal to his brother Walter. His friends here believe that he is one of the coming riders of the country, and with proper training would even make his brother hustle in time.
It was about four years ago that the safety first came into prominence, and among the first riders here were the San- gers. Walter soon developed remarkable speed, and his record since then is too well [ known to warrant repetition. William was too young then to make fast time, but as he developed, he began to show talent as a racing man. Last year he thought himself strong enough to undergo active training, but on advice of his parents and his brother, he put it off for another year. This year, however, he says he is ready and intends to take to the track. The younger Sanger is well known in this city and state as a fast rider. Until last year, however, he did not ride in any races out of this city. Last September he entered the races in Menominee, Mich., and carried off several first prizes. Among other races he won was a tandem race, and by it he succeeded in catching the half-mile tandem record of .Michigan in 1:08. He also raced at the state meet at Ripon and secured a place in several of them.
Probably the best showing that young Sanger has made since he has been racing was on July 29. 1893, at National Park. It was during the Telegram Club's races, .-ind it was in the very event which made Walter Sanger famous by winning the mile competition record in 2:09^'^, that put a feather in William's cap. The race was a handicap with Walter as scratch- man. William had a small margin over George Banker, Charles Murphy, and "Pinky" Bliss. Everybody knows how Walter rode past all of them, but few have heard how William Sanger won third place in that event. Toward the finish Bliss, Murphy, and Banker were bunched.
The Two Sangers Were in the Rear,
but began to spurt and finished as follows: Walter Sanger, first; Banker, second; William Sanger, third, and Murphy, fourth. William's actual time was 2:15, which is the best mile he had ridden. Young Sanger is now believed to be nearly fully developed, and ought to make a valuable man if properly trained. He is about nineteen years of age, weighs 180 pounds, and IS 6 feet l}4 inches tall. He is muscular, and has a frame equally as solid as his brother, with the exception that he is lank. He has often been told that he has a build like Zimmerman. He does not resemble his brother in features, being a dark brunette. He is not yet full grown, and will pri)bably develop into a muscular fellow.
Ex-Mayor W. H. Rogers, of Madison, who attended the Good Roads, banquet here, is heartily in favor ot the plan to have the state make roads. "Wuen I was mayor of Madison," said Mr. Rogers, "I favored building roads of macadiin into the country for the benetic ot Madison people after the roads in Madison were all built. I wanted to build roads out into the country and it was done. I signed several hundred dollars worth of city orders for work done on country roads and I never heard that there was any complaint on the part jf tcie taxpayers. Tnere is one idea about this good roads movement which has come to my mind but which I did not mention at the banquet for fear that those present might think that 1 was trying to throw cold water on it, when in reality I am one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the plan. Tne idea occurred to me that it was "Not Ri^ht to Ask the Farmers to Keep the Roads Up.
The farmers are obliged to render their lands to the public under the right of public domain, of course receiving a compensation that seems to the purchasers just and right. In other words the power is that they can go ahead and take any part of a man's property for a road, paying him their own price. Nevertheless, the farmers are required by law to keep up the roads, and to work out their road taxes. I hold that the farmer is not nearly so much interested in the road's lax as the residents of contiguous villages and cities, but nevertheless, they are required under the present system to work the roads and keep them in repairs, after having originally given them for the public good. The poll taxes is not collected in cities. That is well known. I tbink that there is likely to be some legislation on the subject." Senator McGiUivray will introduce a "good roads" bill during the pres- ent session of the legislature at Madison. It provides for the construction of good roads by local assessment and county and state aid. In a general way the plan of the bill is this: Upon the petition of one-third of the prop- erty owners whose land is contiguous to a road that is sought to be improved, the county board is to order a survey; then upon the application of three- fifths of ttie properly holders wnose property is to be improved, the work of improving the road is to be ordered. The property owners are to be assessed for one-third ot the cost and the county and state shall pay the
other two-thirds, except where it is shown that by reason of other roads nearby property will not be increased so much in value. The amount of the assessment is to be reduced by a small percentage, the county and state making it up. Provision is made not to allow any county more than a certain amount for improvements each year. The state labor commis- sioner is to approve all plans of improvement on behalf of the state
GOVERNOR M'INTIRE WAS THERE.
Denver, Colo., Jan. 26.— The Denver Wheel Club is noted for its unique and original entertainments and has introduced in the west many novel ideas which have been imitated far and wide. Perhaps the most suc- cessful entertainment they have yet produced was their "tramps' carnival," held on the 15th inst. It was much like a "bum" smoker, yet in details very unlike it.
The invitations to the carnival were printed on paper pie-plates, and the programmes on the soles of worn-out shoes; two original ideas and certainly very appropriate. It isn't every day that the governor of a state and his staff honors a wheel club with a visit, but Governor Mclntire, Secretary of State McGaffey, and Collector of Internal Revenue New were distinguished guests of the evening and were placed upon the platform, beside King of the Carnival Shackelford, as hard a looking tramp as you will meet anywhere. After the performance the governor remarked that it
Ai the Denver Wheel Club^s Smoker.
was one of the treats of his life and that he never expected to spend a more enjoyable evening during his term of oiifice. When he discovered that he had been "shot" by a kodak fiend he blushed deeply at the idea of being pictured in such a mob.
The entertainment provided consisted of the grandest assortment of "fakes" that I ever expect to witness, but yet so rich that they kept the audience in a continual roar. Perhaps the greatest hit of the evening was the "Bum Orchestra," whose selections were strictly original if nothing else. The musicians were the diniest, worn out looking set of the crowd. Eader's "medley" was one of their favorites, and upon its announcement, every man of the sixteen played a different tune, making a "medley" of noises sufficient to raise the roof. Another hit was a phonographic repro- duction of "Soosy's" band — somebody turned the crank behind the curiain, and "Daisy Bell" was the result. Ihe "gang" did not break away until late in the morning after a grand evening of pleasure.
Breaking Texas Records.
The Americans who started for Mexico two weeks ago stopped on the way at Laredo, Texas, to break a few state records. One of the party writes that the attempts were made on the new quarter-mile track and that they were very successful. Maddox, paced by Callahan, Leonert, Brown, and Levy, rode a flying mile in 2:06. He also got the half-mile, flying, unpaced in LOS'.'s. He won a two-mile race in 4:48, competition record. Callahan got the standing mile in 2:18^/5, while James Levy, champion of Mexico, late of Chicago, rode a flying quarter unpaced, in :30, beating Maddox's record of :31''5.
The boys are having a fine time and were royally entertained by the Texans. Laredo is half a Mexican town, and Levy, who is a half Mexican himself, showed Nicolet and Callahan around the town. He steered them up against a Mexican gambling game something like lotto or keno at a cent a chance. Levy told the boys that they were winning and they tried to make the Mexican give them their winnings. As none of the party could understand each other their attempts at coming to an understanding were laughable.
Maddox and Brown won the principal races at Laredo on the 22d. Brown won the quarter, with Nicolet second. Maddox got the mile open, with Callahan second in 2:31. The order was the same in the five-mile — Maddox first, and Callahan second. Levy lowered the state-mile record to 2:21. At San Antonio, on the 21st, the races resulted: Quarter-mile open, Maddox, first; Callahan, second; Nicolet, third. Two-mile open, Callahan, first, Maddox, second; Levy, third. Mile open, Callahan, first; Maddox, second. Time, 5:13''; state record, 5:19. Quarter-mile open, Callahan, first; Nicolet, second; Levy, third. Mile open, Callahan, first; Maddox, second; Levy, third. Two-mile open, Maddox, first; Callahan, second; T. J. Pomeroy, third.
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TWICE AS GOOD AS OTHER TIRES!
39 40 41
No.
Class B — Paced. Standing.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
1 |
6 |
13:46 |
|
2 |
7 |
15:57 |
|
.S |
8 |
18:15 % |
|
4 |
9 |
20:27 Vs |
|
5 |
10 |
22:45 |
|
B |
11 |
24:59 |
|
7 |
12 |
27:18 |
|
H |
13 |
29:33 i/s |
|
9 |
14 |
31:50<5 |
|
10 |
15 |
34:103,6 |
|
11 |
16 |
3(5:19 |
|
12 |
17 |
38:31 |
|
13 |
18 |
40:4326 |
|
14 |
19 |
42:.562,6 |
|
15 |
20 |
45:083,6 |
|
Ifi |
21 |
47:21 |
|
17 |
22 |
49:26=!6 |
|
18 |
23 |
51:38 |
|
19 |
24 |
53:54 |
|
20 |
25 |
5t>:04 |
|
21 |
26 |
58:15 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
|
Class |
B — Unpaced. Flying. |
||
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
Name. Place. Date. |
|
22 28 24 |
1-4 2-3 1 |
1:24 2:07 Vs |
Cabanne, Decatur. Oct. 28. 1894 Sanger, Waltham. July 17, 1894 Sanger. Springfield Sept. 12, 1894 |
Class B — Competition.
|
No |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
25 |
1-4 |
:283/5 |
|
2ri |
1 |
2:1 8 '/5 |
|
27 |
4 |
9.47 V 6 |
|
28 |
5 |
12:19V6 |
|
29 |
6 |
15:31 >/6 |
|
80 |
7 |
18:02 |
|
31 |
9 |
2:5:103/6 |
|
32 |
10 |
25:45 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Brown,
Sanger (Hand), Titus,
Sanger,
Decatur, Oct. 13, 1894 Springfield, Sept., 1893 Lafavette. July 30, 1894 Denver, .Aug. 17. 1894 Cleveland, July 21,1894
Class B — Tandem, Unpaced. Flying Slart.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
33 |
1-4 |
:2ti/6 |
|
34 |
1-3 |
:32t5 |
|
35 |
2-8 |
1:15+5 |
|
36 |
3-4 |
1:36 |
|
37 |
1 |
1:56'^ 5 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Rigby & Johnson. Decatur, Oct. 31, 1894 Bernhardt & Goetz, Decatur, Oct 26,1894 Titus & Cabanne, Denver, Aug. 17, 1894
Class B — Tandem. Paced. Flying Start.
No. Miles.
1-4
1-3
2-3
1
Time.
:23
:313/6 1:12 l:52ts
Name
Place.
Date.
Rigbv & Johnson, Decatur, Oct. 28, 1894 Bernhardt & Goetz. Decatur, Oct. 30, 1894 Callahan brothers, Waltham, Sept. 21,1894 Titus & Cabanne, Minn'p'lis Aug. 10, 1894
Class A — Paced. Standing.
|
0. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
42 |
1-2 |
:59 |
|
43 |
2-3 |
1:182/5 |
|
44 |
3-4 |
1:283,6 |
|
45 |
1 |
1:58 Vs |
|
46 |
6 |
13:43 |
|
47 |
7 |
16:05*4 |
|
48 |
8 |
18:26 '/6 |
|
49 |
9 |
2i.:463,6 |
|
50 |
10 |
23:043/5 |
|
51 |
11 |
25:26 |
|
52 |
12 |
27:432,5 |
|
53 |
13 |
30:03 Vs |
|
54 |
14 |
32:19 |
|
.55 |
15 |
34:37 |
|
56 |
16 |
36:.54 |
|
,57 |
17 |
39:11 |
|
58 |
18 |
41:31 Vs |
|
59 |
19 |
43:50 Vs |
|
HO |
20 |
46:07 |
|
61 |
21 |
48:27 |
|
62 |
22 |
50:462/6 |
|
H3 |
23 |
.53:04 V6 |
|
64 |
24 |
55:22-/5 |
|
65 |
25 |
.57:403/6 |
|
66 |
26 |
59:52 Vs |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Porter, Waltham, Oct. 2C, 1894 Nov. 2, 1894
Meintjes, Springfield, S< pt. 14, 1893
Class A — Flying Start, Paced.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
Name. |
Place. |
Date. |
|
67 |
1-4 |
:25V6 |
Porter, |
Waltham |
Nov. 2, 1894 |
|
68 |
1-3 |
:34V5 |
|||
|
69 |
1-2 |
:53 |
• ' |
||
|
70 |
2-3 |
1:15 |
Oct. 20, 1894 |
||
|
71 |
3-4 |
1:24 |
|||
|
72 |
1 |
1:523/6 |
" |
Class A— Unpaced Records, Standing Start.
Miles.
Time.
1-2 1:032/6
1 2:16V5
Name.
Place.
Date.
Jennv, Oneonto, Aug. 8, 1894 L. A. Callahan, Denver, Aug. 18, 1894
Class A — Unpaced Records, Flying Start.
|
0. |
Miles |
Time. |
|
75 |
2 |
4:55 Vs |
|
76 |
3 |
7:282/5 |
|
77 |
4 |
10:04 |
|
78 |
5 |
11-26 |
|
79 |
10 |
25:26 |
|
80 |
25 |
1:05:30 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Porter,
Senn,
Senn,
Coffin,
Senn,
Senn,
Waltham Utica, Utica, Newark, Utica, Utica,
Sept. 27, 1894
Oct. 19, 1894
Oct. 20, 1894
Nov. 5, 1894
Oct. 23, 1894
Oct. 23, 1894
IN IS94 ' TWICE AS MANY PRIZES WERE WON ON '
PALMERTKES
^ AS ON ALL OTMER t
Vmakes combined^'
157
RECORDS!
All on PALMER'S
••••
131
OF THESE ARE
WORLD'S RECORDS!
••••
We do not split distances above the mile, as these are not recognized by the L. A.W.
••••
PALMER
PNEUMATIC
TIRE CO.,
CHICAGO.
Class A Records— Competition.
No.
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
1C6
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
Miles.
1-4 1-4 1-3 1-2 2-3 3-4 4
10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 100 kil
Time.
:27^
.292/6
:442/6 1:03 >/s 1:252/6 1:37 9:513/6 12:11 15:15«/fe 17:433/6 16:502/6 19:23*^6 20:24 */6 21:.53y6 22:52V6 24:142/6 25:32 27:55 30:29 32:57 35:412/6 38.05 Vs 40:39 V6 43:103/6 45:533/6 48:31 2/5 51:182/6 53:58 56::j9V5 59:182/5 l:01:.592/5 1:04:393/5 1:17:59 Vs 1:31.02V5 l:44:ll*/5 1:57:332/6 2:11.06 Vs 2:24:592/6 2:39:47 2:46:123/6
Name.
Place.
Date.
Howie, Janesville, Beuschoten, Poughkeepsie Porter, Waltham,
Jenny,
Porter,
Porter,
Scott.
Scott, J. Linneman, 1. Linneman, Meintjes, Meintjes. J. Linneman, Meintjes, Meintjes, Mein'jes, J. Linneman, Meintjes,
Oneonto,
Waltham,
Waltham,
Asbury Park
Asbury Park
Chicago,
Chicago,
London,
London,
Chicago,
London,
Chicago,
London,
Chicago,
Chicago,
Oct. 10,
, Aug. 15. Oct. 22. Junes, Oct. 22, Oct. 22, Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 12, Aug. 12, July 8, luly 8, Aug. 12, July 8,
•Aug. 12, July 8,
Aug. 12,
Aug. 12,
1894 1894 1894 1894 1891 1894 1893 1893 1893 1898 1893 1893 1893 1893 1898 1893 1894 1894
Class A — Tandem, Paced, Flying Start.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
121 |
1-4 |
:25V5 |
|
122 |
1-3 |
:342/r |
|
123 |
1-2 |
:58Vi |
|
124 |
2-3 |
1:133/6 |
|
125 |
3-4 |
|
|
12i |
1 |
1:523,5 |
Name.
Place. Date.
Haggerty & Williams, Wthm, Nov. 2, 1894 '• Oct. 27, 1894
Paced, Straightaway Road Records. Single Team.
No.
127 128 129
Miles.
1-2 1 1*
Time.
:462/s 1:35 1:32
Name.
Place. Date.
W. H. Penseyres, Buffalo, Nov. 9, 1894
E. F. Leonert, Buffalo, Dec. 13, 1894
Cordang & Bailleux, Holland, Dec. 2, 1894
♦Tandem.
Unpaced, Straightaway Road Record.
No.
130
Miles.
1
Time.
1:523/6
Name.
Place.
Date.
E. F. Leonert. Buffalo. Dec. 13. 1894
American Hour Records.
No. Hours. M. Yds.
181 132
26 1489 45 1530
Name.
Place.
Date.
Titus, Springfield, Meintjes, Chicago,
Sept. 18, 1894 Aug. 13, 1893
Competition Flying.
No. Miles.
133 1-4
Time.
:263/6
Name.
Place.
Date.
Sanger, Denver, Aug. 18. 1894.
Tandem. Standing, Paced.
No.
Miles.
134 1-4
Time.
:262/6
Name.
Place.
Date.
Banker brothers, Hartford, Nov. 7, 1898
National Road Records.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
135 |
5 |
12:55 |
|
1.S6 |
10 |
26:072/6 |
|
137 |
15 |
39:302/6 |
|
138 |
20 |
52:51 |
|
139 |
25 |
1:05:21V5 |
|
140 |
50 |
2:30:10 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Monte Scott, New Jersey. Oct, 12, 1894
A. E. Weinig, Buffalo, Sept. 15, 1894
The English do not recognize any distance I'iss than fifty miles, and their records stand as follows:
No. Miles.
141 142 143 144
50 100
876
Time.
2:07:15
4:39:28
12:00:00
24:00:00
Name.
A. A. Chase A. A. Chase A. A. Chase C. C. Fontain
Indoor Records.
|
No. |
Miles. |
Time. |
|
145 |
1-2 |
1:05 Vs |
|
146 |
1-2 |
1:07 |
|
147 |
1 |
2:142/6 |
|
148 |
1 |
2:20 |
|
149 |
3 |
7:28 |
|
150 |
3 |
7:28 1 5 |
|
151 |
4 |
10:08 Vs |
|
1.52 |
4 |
|
|
1.53 |
5 |
12:39 Vs |
|
1.54 |
5 |
12:172/6 |
|
1.55 |
25 |
1:08:31 |
Name.
Place.
Date.
Barbeau. "A," Philadelphia, A. T. " " Comp.
A. t:
Nat Butler, "B," New York, Comp. Roome. ".\," Philadelphia, McDuffie, "B," New York,
Roome, "A," Philadelphia, " McDuffie, "B," New Yor< Roome, "A," Philadelphia Martin, "P." New York, "
Horse Records.
156. 157..
-Robert J, pacer - 2:015^
.Alex, trotter 2:03K
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A CYCLE RIDE ON PABALO BEACH.
Forty Miles Down the Florida Coast on a Sand Beach as Hard
as Asphaltum.
Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 20. — Wheelmen throughout the north placed their wheels several months ago in storage until spring comes with all its beauty and its warm summer days. Not so in Florida; here one may ride dur- ing every month in the year.
While spending last winter in Jacksonville I heard much about Pabalo Beach, which extended for forty miles down the coast, any part of which could be ridden with a bicycle at low tide. Being fully determined to inves- tigate the statement, I crossed the old St. John's in the little steam ferry, being obliged to lay my wheel on the cabin roof, and boarded a train stand- ing on a narrow-gauge track close at hand. After a ride of something over an hour, we pulled into the depot at Pabalo. A few moments later, I was on the beach. Any stories that I had heard had hardly done this magnificent race course of nature justice; far as the eye could reach north and south it extended, level and hard as an asphaltum street, and from 100 to 200 yards wide.
A hasty glance at the tide showed there was no time to be lost if St. Aug- ustine was to be reached before the water forced one into the deep sand higher up on the shore. How easily the wheel did spin over this hard moist sand. Down, down the broad beach we flew, the pedals fairly humming as they responded to my efforts. The cool ocean breeze was from the north and played the double part of helping me along, and keeping me cool. A glance down the beach showed a little speck which looked not unlike a small dog, or at most one of Florida's "razor-back pigs." As the distance shortened between
right after the annual meeting in New York, February 18. If Prial will be removed, naturally a great hustle will ensue tor the plum. In this event Batchelder will step into the field as a candidate for the position, with an excellent show for being the favored one. "Batch," as he is well and favor- ably known to the riders and cycle lights throughout the state, has followed the game for a number of years, and is right up to date in all matters per- taining to cycling. As handicapper his work in the long run has given good satisfaction, and no one has ever accused him of favoring one man over another. Another good failing of his is to give no quarter to Buffalo men when they compete in outside meets. Should Batchelder secure the office he will resign from the Courier staff, and devote his entire time to handi- capping. He will remove to New York City so as to be in touch with the metropolitan riders, and will be in attendance at all prominent meets in his district in addition to following the spring and fall circuits. By devoting his entire time to t'ne work, and being free from all trade connections, Batchelder ought certainly be able to provide more closely contested and interesting handicaps, by reason of fairer allotments than have been run in the past.
Louis Callahan, who is hob-nobbing with senors and senoritas in Mexico, in company with a select party of B's writes to the representative of The Bearings in an enthusiastic manner at the way in which the team is being treated by the natives of southern climes. Louis is unquestionably one of the cheeriest little B's that ever drew toll from a manufacturer, and is a great favorite with the members of the fair sex. By the way "Cally" got four firsts and two seconds out of six races at San Antonio, January 19 and 20. In his letter dated January 17 he states that he dreamt about a bull fight that they will see in the City of Mexico next week, and an awful thing
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us, the object grew larger and larger, and when a little nearer I found it was a horse and cart with a genuine "cracker" driver.
Now for a race, thought I, and on near approach I made the proposition. "I recken," was the reply. The old horse was urged into a run, and at times the 200-pound trotting sulky barely touched the beach so fast did the cumbersome wheels revolve. We were neck and neck, and the little old driver was getting excited urging his puffing steed to still greater efforts, but a little extra spurt left them far in the rear, and put the poor beast out of his misery.
It was now only about an hour's ride to the end of the run, and I dis- mounted to admire this remarkable shore. It is from ten to thirty feet wide and edged by a bluff, forming as it were a natural embankment, behind which was low or swampy palmetto land. The beach is so hard that a horse's foot barely leaves a mark. Shells of pretty designs are found at the foot of the bluff in profusion. While gathering a few choice ones I was suddenly reminded that I had better go on, as the old Atlantic was giving a louder roar each time the surf climbed up the beach.
The rest of the journey was a race with the tide, and glad enough I felt on nearing the tall tower of the old lighthouse which for many years has marked the site of St. Augustine.
BATCHELDER FOR HANDICAPPER.
Buffalo, Jan. 27. — A. G. Batchelder, one of the League handicappers for New York and New Jersey, and sporting editor of the Buffalo Courier, is after the position of handicapper for New Jersey and the metropolitan district, now held by F, P. Pri£^l, This change will probably come to pass
happened to him. His experience can be better recited by quoting his letter, which ran as follows: "An awful thing happened to me last night. I went to bed rather early, and the first thing I knew 1 was sitting in the ampitheater, in which a savage bull fight was being held. 'Gee,' but that beast was a whopper, and the way he made those matadors jump around was a caution. I held my breath, and expected to see one of those fellows ripped up the back every minute. But no such thing happened, and soon they had that bull as quiet as a kitten. Then the next thing I knew I was going around that pit for an unpaced exhibition mile. I was doing a fair clip, but was not pushing myself, when all at once I heard a snort and a roar behind me. Looking back I saw a bull had gotten loose, and was making after me at a fifty clip. Maybe I didn't duck my nut and make a sprint. I don't think I ever went so fast following the c)uad on the boulevard in Buffalo as I did around that ring. And those yellow-faced Spaniards were yelling like a band of ".vild Indians. I thought I was shaking the brute and slackened up. but the animal was right behind me. I dug my feet into the pedals and kicked like a fiend, but could feel the hot breath of the beast as he snorted along right behind me. My breath was getting short, and I was dead bushed, but that bull didn't seem to get tired, so I kept plugging along with those fiends yelling harder than ever. My heart dropped, and I felt that I was done for, for the beast came up alongside, and 'biff' went his horn into my machine, and I went into the air with a yell, when suddenly I woke up covered with perspiration from head to foot. Jim Levy had jabbed his elbow into my ribs, and it was as sharp as a bull's horn."
The Badger Cycle Co, have removed their offices from Oregon tq Madison, Wis.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
FLATTERING KECOGNITIOX.
A very flattering recognition of the workmanship and high cjuality pro- duct of the Hartford Rubber Works Co. is the contract they have just closed, through their selling agents, R. B. McMuUen & Co., with the Western Wheel Works. This calls for an immediate shipment of a larga quantity of single-tube tires to be used on their '95 output. In addition to this the Hartford Rubber Works Co. will supply them with all the G. & J. tires they may use this season.
Ill olden times the woman rode
As htted one of subject mind. Her lord and master sat before,
She on a pillion sat behind.
But now upon her tiying wheel
She holds her independent way. And when she rides a race with man,
'Tis her Columbia wins the day.
The Pope Mfg. Co. have virtually decided that no high-grade wheel can be sold in this country at a higher price than $100.
Maude (hatefully) — "Beauty never did run in her family." Helen (tactfully) — "No, it was usually seen on her bicycle."
Century Road Club Affairs.
The following are the successful contestants for prizes offered in 1894 by the Century Road Club of America;
M. & W. gold individual mileage medal won by Dr. Milton Keim, Philadelphia, with 18,538 miles to his credit.
Johnson gold individual century medal, won by Milton N. Keim, Jr. Philadelphia, with seventy-eight centuries to his credit.
Club century banner, won by Lincoln Cycling Club, Chicago, with :{17 centuries to its credit.
A. A. Hanson, of Minneapolis, rode '21,053Jmiles during the year, but under the conditions of the competition was not entitled to count the total mileage. He has, however, secured the national record, and will receive a special medal.
A similar competition will be conducted during 1895.
H. P. Walden, Chairman Road Records Committee.
Mr. Going-Man : "1 see that the number of marriages is decreasing." Mrs. Coming- Woman : "Yes, they're afraid Parkhurst will next tackle the lottery law."
An ^Exquisite Catalogue.
You can always expect something fine in the catalogue line from the Pope Mfg. Co., but this year's effort eclipses anything they have heretofore put out. It is the most dainty, exquisite, and up- to-date of the 1895 catalogues, and rises far above the level of the catalogue as it is generally known. It can be had free by calling upon the nearest Columbia agent, or it will be mailed for two 2-cent stamps by addressing the Catalogue Department of the Pope Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn.
Song: of the Shirt— 1895 Pattern.
Making over my bloomers for Tommy! .^h. my heart! How happy I've been
Down the road with my wheel!
And how ghastly I feel To sit pedaling a sewing machine.
A Magnifloent Wheel.
Mr. H. Von der Linden, the Columbia agent in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., writes: "The Model 40 Columbia received yesterday. Anncuncement of its arrival in the daily papers brought a large num- ber of wheelmen in to see it. Everybody admired the substantial looks of the machine. It's stiffness is a wonder. The Pope Mfg. Co. are to be con- gratulated upon such a magnificent wheel.
Of Special Construction.
The chain upon the '95 Columbias merits par- ticular description. It is the Elliott self-oiling chain modified. Only one block of the chain at a time pulls against a tooth of the sprocket. This engagement is at the underside, just before the chain leaves the sprocket. The links are of special shape and make, and very highly polished. The contact of the chain being with but one sprocket- tooth at a time, the friction of the running gear is minimized to a marvelous degree.
The L. A. W. Pointer s^ys: "The Pope Mfg. Co. are endeavoring to show the other cycle makers their heels this year in great shape."
One hundred dollars! Columbia price, you know. Have you seen the new Columbia models.'
The walker with his five-mile radius explores and learns the beauties and peculiarities of l^yi square miles; the bicyclist, with extended radius, sees all the beauties of an area of more than 1,200 square miles — a territory more than fifteen times as great as that open to the man who plods along on foot. — Outlook.
The Hart Cycle Co., Columbia agents in Phil- adelphia, are putting it this way in their advertis- ing: "The question has been asked, 'Who will be the Tiffany of the cycle trade?' We can not answer as to who will be, but there's not much difficulty in guessing who is. We put in evidence the Columbia Model 40. Its elegance— finish- design easily distinguish it as the finest gem in cycles."
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"HOCKEY" POPULAR IN BALTIMORE.
Wheelmen Claim That the Game is Good Training— Still Worry- ing about That Track — News From the Orioles.
Baltimore, Md., Jan. 28. — The more athletic of cyclers here are say- ing that they have found an ideal winter in-door sport in hockey, which is simply "shinny on ice." Recently there has been built here a large artifi- cial ice-skating rink, the management of which is working intelligently to popularize it. He oEfers free room for practice in the morning and free admission to teams playing exhibition games there. The consequence of this is that hockey has become immensely popular among the young men and a league of playing clubs has already been formed. In this league are the Maryland and Baltimore clubs, while the Clifton Wheelmen and the Centaur and Madison Square clubs are getting teams ready for ice field. All other clubs are looking on interested, and may join and make a league of cyclers. Some of the men who go in for track and road racing say that hockey is a splendid way to keep into good condition. They point out that it strenghtens and invigorates all parts of the body and yet need not fatigue it. It has enough of excitement to keep the wits keen and the head going This sport, coupled with the prospective inter-club pool tournament will promise to fill in for the local wheelmen their winters, which have usually lacked all these things.
On the night of February 26, at Ford's Opera House, Palmer Cox's 'Brownies" will appear in
A Benefit for the Local Cycle Track. The officials of the Maryland Division are heading the enterprise, from which they hope to reap enough to put the track once in gocd condition, and give them enough money for a year. After such a start, they say, they do not fear failure.
The Maryland Athletic Club, adjoining the cycle track on the south may affiliate with the wheelmen's organization. Now comes the announce- ment that the athletes will put their quarter-mile track into shape for cycle racing, and make a bid for cycle members. As the Park Cycle Track charges but 83 per year, and the athletes charge 812, it is difficult to see any success for such a move.
Some of the track flyers and their admirers who were at the New York cycle show, say that M. F. Dirnberger will come heie early in the spring and try for records on a quarter-mile track. It has long been contended that this track could be made a record breaker, but the only effort seriously made in that direction was three years ago, when Dorntge and Penseyres of Buffalo, broke several world's tandem records.
The Question of Road Signs is being much discussed here. So long has the local division's work and the track been synonymous, that the touring section of the wheelmen think the time has come to give them a chance. They say that the further devotion of direct League finances and action to racing will be unpopular with those "who pay the freight," and put out to the depleted membership in proof. So it may be that the next surplus will go for "helping hands," which will be posted continuously along, at least, some of the short distance routes. One of the long-distance riders, who has meandered through sev- eral states, suggests that wooden signs be substituted for the iron hand, as, he says, it is easier nailed up after knocked down, and that, if knocked down, the iron sign will probable be broken. His ideas, however, do not meet with much indorsement as it is the general opinion that the iron hand is more durable.
The highest known mileage in Maryland for the last riding season was Park Policeman Julius Ackerman, who made 7,500 miles. The next is Dr. Harry B. (iwynn, principal of one of the largest public schools, who went 6,600 miles.
CALIFORNIA IS WIDE AWAKE.
San Jose, Cal., Jan. 21. — Cycling circles were quite active during the past week. The San Jose Road Club opened its new clubrooms last Wed- nesday and a meeting of the officers of the Northern California division was held in the new clubrooms of the Garden City Cyclers on Saturday night. The rooms of the Road Club were thrown open to the public and in spite of the stormy weather a large number attended. The rooms are situated on South Third Street. The arrangement of the new quarters is excellent, everything for the health and comfort of the members being looked after. The front of the building is occupied by the parlor, billiard and reading rooms, and the back rooms are fitted up for gymnastic purposes.
Although the Garden City Cyclers have not yet formally opened their elegant new rooms on San Fernando Street, they were used on Saturday evening to entertain the L. A. W. officials of the Northern California divis- ion. The meeting was presided over by Chief Consul Charles K. Melrose, of San Francisco. The chairman of the racing board, R. M. Welch, reported that he is preparing a list of coast championships, to be few in number and correspondingly important, so that a rider holding a cham- pionship will be entitled to distinction. He is also working on a metropoli- tan racing circuit, to include San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, and San Jose. By this arrangement, no city within a radius of 150 miles can hold a race meeting on the same day. It was decided that a League meet be held this year, and San Jose was suggested as the proper place for holding the same. The Garden City Cyclers have received a proposition to hold the meet here on the Fourth of July. At this event, all League members will be admitted free upon presentation of their tickets. This would be the big
event of the year, as the League has regained much of its former prestige in this part of the state.
Considerable routine business and general discussion was indulged in, after which the meeting adjourned to the banquet hall, where a splendid table awaited them.
Wilbur Edwards is having a mechanical pacemaker constructed. It is an electrical contrivance, designed to go at the remarkable speed of 1 minute or less for a mile. The machine is similar to a tricycle, two wheels behind and one in front, the whole to be covered with some light material fashioned after a cowcatcher on a locomotive, to be used as a wind-break. Between the two rear wheels will be a powerful electric motor, above which will be seated a driver, who will be shielded by a plate glass window; a sidebar, used as a trolly, connects with a wire running around on the inside of the track, so arranged that the view of spectators will not be obstructed.
Al. Jarman will ride on the Falcon team this season. Jarman was one of the most promising men that the Garden City had at the beginning of '94, but had to give up riding to look after business.
Both the Road Club and the Garden Cities are preparing their men for the 100-mile inter-club relay race, which takes place early in April. The Garden Cities won the cup last year, and have set all their energies at work to carry it off this year too, but they will have to ride harder this time, and will have more clubs to compete with.
Wilbur Edwards has presented his club with the piano that he won in the twenty-five mile track race held in Los Angeles, last October, when he beat Zeigler out for first place.
PRESIDENT BATES' IDEAS.
Permit me to sketch a plan for liberal changes in the L. A. W. racing rules. This plan has been enthusiastically approved by many wheelmen.
Wheelmen shall be classed as follows:
A — Amateurs (with substantially the present definition of Class A).
B — Professionals.
An amateur going out of his own state to contest shall be provided with a certificate of membership and standing from his own division. Such certificate shall be recognized everywhere, unless notice of invalidation has been published by the division issuing it.
Amateurs may contest f )r prizes not exceeding a value of SlOO for any one prize; but special licenses may be granted for higher values.
Medals or objects of art, properly inscribed, shall be first prize for annual national, state, county, or club championships, and for record break- ing; but no medal or inscribed prize shall be offered or taken for any other contest. Other prizes may be given in addition to inscribed medals or objects of art for championship and record-breaking first prizes.
An amateur may not sell, give, barter, loan, or pledge any prize until after thirty days after the close of the racing season in which such prize was won; after that date such prizes won by an amateur shall be owned in fee simple, like any other property lawfully acquired (except that medals and inscribed works of art shall never be sold, given, bartered, loaned, or pledged by either amateurs or professionals).
Clubs may employ trainers, pacemakers, and other assistants for their own members within the limits of their own divisions only.
No amateur shall receive any compensation, direct or indirect, for rid- ing, using, or performing any service for any particular wheel, tire, bicycle part or accessory, or engage to ride, use, or perform any service or advertis- ing for any wheel, tire, bicycle part or accessory.
No person expelled from Class ,-\ shall be eligible for admission into Class B except by special permit from the racing board.
Professionals may engage for hire to ride, use, advertise, or perform service for any wheel, tire, bicycle part or accessory.
Professionals may contest for money or any other prizes; but the value of any one money prize shall not exceed 8100, except by special permit.
Professionals may sell, give, barter, loan, or pledge any prize except a medal or inscribed object of art.
Betting upon any bicycle contest, or being interested in any wager or risk other than the prize contested for, shall be punished by permanent expulsion.
Special license may be granted for contests between champions of Class A and champions of Class B, or between either or both and foreign visitors (except that Class A members may not race for money).
Any American wheelmen 'vho shall visit any foreign country shall, while abroad, be released from the rules of the L. A. W. and be required to obey the rules governing the country in which he visits, under penalty of expul- sion from the L. A. W. upon conviction of having broken such foreign rules; but no complaint shall be tried unless it is attested by the governing body of the country where the offense is alleged to have been committed.
This plan is only a sketch— not a complete or accurately drawn set of rules.
The division of all wheelmen into only two classes, amateurs and pro- fessionals, is the simplest and most practical known and tried. anywhere. It is substantially the system that is making France the head of the cycling world.
This division and these rules are intended to keep the amateur a real amateur, without dodging or nonsense, while it avoids the difficulties of both the American L. A. W. and the English N. C. U.
The amateur is given the liberty, of which he has too long been unjustly deprived, to race at any distance from home, and for prizes of more value — as large a value as is good for the sport — and of honestly disposing of prop-
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erty honestly won. The prohibition of selling, giving, or disposing of amateur prizes during the season is fully as efficient as the present rules — more elficient, in fact— to prevent amateurs from racing merely for profit, while they are put on a level with amateur artists, authors, or any others — given the right, to which they are both legally and morally entitled, to hold, use, or convert property honestly earned, just as an amateur arlist, author, gardener, farmer, or mechanic, sells his productions, if he can.
The object of limiting medals and inscriptions is to stop the nuisance of racers going about covered with all sorts of trashy trophies, also to reduce the number so that they can easily be kept track of.
If no person expelled from Class A is e'igible for Class B then his punishment for dishonesty is real, and not a reward and promotion.
Provision is made for contests between two classes and for the proper treatment of foreign visitors. The present rules make American hospitality and courtesy churlish, in fact, indecent, and actually prohibit the very things the American nation most desires to see, and that would most redound to our glory^welcoming the champions of other nations to contest with ours upon American tracks.
The rule giving Americans just freedom when they visit Europe to obey the laws there needs no defense or eulogy. It is practical common sense and gentlemanly courtesy, as well as international law and comity.
All that I ask is for wheelmen to study these matters well. If they approve of such changes, or any others, they can, if they will, compel the L. A. W. to adopt them.
The L. A. W. Bulletin recently asked, in apparent seriousness, if anybody could render a good reason for not joining the League, at the same time confessing that far too few do join it. I have been rendering a reason and predicting slow growth for several years. The great American people do not join the League because they do not like its lack of liberality. Its rules are not popular. It is not approved by public opinion. The way to succeed is tu invite success. The way to attract greater numbers is to please greater numbers. That's what's the matter, precisely. If you wish to be convinced talk with the general public on the grand stand, don't con- fine your inquiries to wheelmen who are already members.
Every needless restriction put by the rules upon the natural and lawful freedom of American citizens hinders the prosperity of the League. Every rule that is not in accord with American law, tradition and common senti- ment hinders the growth of the League. Too much exclusiveness and too much unnecessary governing hurt the League. Too much special privilege for Class B and restriction for Class A hurt the League. Threats of a rule to prohibit women from exercising their natural and lawful rights and to prevent their holding the same rights for the same money as men in the League damage its growth. Rules that are based upon the assumption that everybody except a select few are dishonest rascals not to be trusted with ordinary liberty, hurt the League. Rules that make crimes of acts that are lawful, reputable, and common, hurt the League. Expelling our greatest and purest champions, as Zimmerman, prejudice the American people against the League,
The League ought to have at least 100,000 members. It will have them as soon as it is reformed so as to represent and please American public opinion. President Bates.
A COMMUNICATION.
Mr. Albert Mott sends us the following communication in answer to an article in The Bearings of January 4, and we gladly give him a hearing:
Editor The Bearings: The article headed "Referee's Decisions," (probably not written by Mr. Barrett or Mr. \'an Sicklen, who are not "ignorant of the rules,") so far as it relates to Baltimore and myself is correct with the following exceptions:
First. The racing rules do not say "the referee's decision shall be final," as therein quoted.
Second. The trouble did not occur "in a five-mile handicap."
Third. It was not caused by any of the riders starting for two laps on the bell.
Fourth. The referee did not refuse to listen to a protest.
Fifth. The referee did not rescind his action.
Sixth. He did not quote, "the referee's decision shall be final."
With these exceptions, which perhaps only leave the punctuation points, the "Baltimore case" is all true.
The facts, as briefly as possible, are simply these:
The riders ran the last lap of a heat, to qualify, knowing that it was the last lap, and after crossing the tape spread out as usual at a finish prepara- tory to a stop, which proved it conclusively to the mind of the referee. Especially did the rider protested for do this and he especially did not qualify and did not claim it. Then some trainers ran out on the track from the training quarters and amid wild gesticulating and shouting by them of "go on," "go ahead," "another lap," some of the men were deceived by the trainers and started again.
A salesman of a cycle firm then protested, was listened to, and a deci- sion rendered that the judges had the men correctly as qualified.
Then the salesman became abusive. He was directed to leave the track for that. He did not go, and persisted in his loud and abusive lang- uage in the hearing of the grand stand. Then the marshal of the track was called and directed to remove him, which was done.
Then there was no response to the bell for the next heat.
Then men, with horror depicted in their intellectual countenances, ran up to the referee and exclaimed in awful accents "the riders have struck."
Then the referee called at the training quarters, and in an address it was believed there was a misunderstanding of the case by them, and the referee proposed to give them the benefit of the doubt, in all fairness, and explain it before they should commit a fatal act on insufficient evidence; that a protest had been lodged and a decision on it given; that it was for the Racing Board, not them, to review the decision; that the man making the protest had in his excitement become abusive and ungentlemanly, and had been removed from the track ; that they could not afford to uphold ungentle- manly conduct; that Albert Mott personally cared nothing whatever for the abuse, but that he would be recreant to his trust, and himself culpable if he did not protect the office of referee created by the Racing Board, and that therefore the decision must stand at present; but, that redress was provided for and could be had of the Racing Board for any hardship put upon them by a referee, and that, finally, the bell would be rung for all the events, and the clerk of the course would announce each one, and that if they did not respond that fact should be at once reported to the chairman of the Racing Board.
The bell was rung and the men responded.
The marshal asked if the man who had been abusive should be allowed on the track, and the referee replied, "Yes, if he promises to behave himself."
The facts were reported to Mr. Raymond and Mr. Gideon, and they gave the opinion that the proper thing had been done.
The racing rule referred to by the article reads: "His (the referee's) decision in all cases shall be final providing his decisio)t does not conflict with any of these racing rides," which is a qualification decidedly not mentioned by the writer of the article referred to.
The decision on the protest was based onthese grounds: Even granting that the bell had been illegally sounded by the scorer, a true sporting judgment would depend upon its (the bell's) effect upon the minds of the riders, if that could be ascertained. Every rider must have one chance to qualify — not two. Two chances would be unfair to those who had qualified. The riders proved conclusively to the mind of the referee that they under- stood it was their last lap and only chance, by the usual maneuvering for places for a spurt; by the spurt made by all of them, and by the spreading and holding up and sitting up after crossing the tape, especially the rider who was protested for. They showed by every action familiar to witnesses of races that they supposed rightly that they competed for qualification in that lap, aud had jumped for all there was in them. It was also in the mind of the referee that the unlawful "coaching" of the trainers was what had caused the after confusion among the riders, and not the scorer's bell.
Some confusion in The Bearings article is no doubt due to the fact that in another protest by the same rider on the same day, in another race, the following rulewas read to the protesting man: "The judges shall decide the positions of the men at the finish. In case of disagreement the majority shall decide. Their decision shall be final and without appeal."
This protest was that he had won third place when the judges had declared for another.
The judges were polled, in his presence, by the referee, and confirmed and insisted on their original decision of the order of the finish. The rider then insisted that the prizes should be held up, whereupon the racing rule was read to him, as above, and he was told it could not be done, that there was no "appeal" to the referee or to the racing board and, in fact, nothing whatever to justify holding up the prizes that it was not a decision under Track Rule 3, which provides that prizes shall be held up when the protest is that there is "conflict with any of these racing rules," but that this was a protest of the degree of judgment exercised by the judges within the strict line of their duty and nobody's else.
This is written to you because it is the first time specific statements have been seen, although general ones have appeared, about "ignorance," "rotten decisions," etc., which were just a trifle amusing. And then again, as it is nowadays the proper caper to question motives, who knows but what this "ignorant referee" wants to be made the "new official referee."
Baltimore, Md., Jan. 20. Albert Mott.
QUAKERS ATTEND THE SHOW.
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 27. — "Show" week in New York has had a detrimental effect on cycling in this city during the past week, both as regards the sport and trade. Everything has been dull and even the report- ers who hustle after cycling news have had little encouragement.
Hundreds of wheelmen availed themselves of the opportunity of visit- ing the show at greatly reduced rates, and during the week one was always sure to find many familiar faces from the City of Brotherly Love. The dealers were there in force and did a great deal of business. On Wednes- day, "Philadelphia Day" was observed and from 200 to 500 Philadelphians were in attendance. If they can not have a show of their own they at least appreciate a good one, whether they had to travel ninety miles or not. They were well paid for their trip and enjoyed the exhibition immensely.
The Turner Cyclers held their annual meeting on Friday night and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Daniel Lorenz; vice-president, Fred Oldach, Jr.; recording secretary, Herman Schwartz; financial secretary, Herman Winterer; treasurer, Henry Auer, Jr,; captain, Leo F. Jones; directors (two elected for two years), Adolph Boch and A. E. Hundtermark. With the exception of the captaincy there was no opposi- tion for any of the offices. For the office there were two candidates, Jos. I. Smith being the opposing candidate. Both had made a vigorous fight, but Jones was the lucky one. The vote was a close one.
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Vol. II.
CHICAGO, FEBRUARY 1, 1895.
No. 22.
TO OUR READERS.
There's no rest for the weary. We thought that we had got through with shows when the New York exhibition closed last Saturday night, but to our sorrow we find that there is still one more show. This week we are at Philadelphia giving the Quakers an opportunity to examine the work of the " builders of the most highly fin- ished bicycles in the world." Therefore we will again have to postpone the account of the " Ban- tam's experience at the New York Cycle Show. "
EDITOR ''FOWLER TRUTH."
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"THE FINEST IN THE WORLD."
Hditor "The Bearings."— We received "The Bearings" this morning and saw our name mentioned in a letter from R. C. Wbayne. We must say that we do not consider "The Bearings" the best cycling paper in America, but the £nest in the world. We also read tbe article "English vs. American Wheels." Our motto is "America leads the world" and we shall put it in large letters above our stand at the cycle show at Amsterdam next February. We were the &rst to introduce American wheels in this country and already we have bad three imitators in as many months. We want all American novelties and we are sure toftnd them in "Tbe Bearings."
Please quote us advertising rates.
Respectfully yours,
W. Washington Taylor & Co. Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. ii, i8gs.
NEW YORK SHOW IS OVER.
Close of the Brilliant Society Event in Gotham — What Some of the Leading Exhibitors Think of the two Shows.
New York, Jan. 28. — The closing night of the first national show under the auspices of the Cycle Board of Trade closed at Madison Square Garden last Saturday at 11 p. m., and before the chimes of a distant church
leaders of swelldom have called at our stand, and I think that before long the cycle exhibits will at least be considered equal to the society horse show by the "400" of New York.
Yost Mfg. Co., of Toledo, Ohio, per W. C. Brewer: In my mind there should only be one show held, and that at Chicago, providing a suit- able building could be secured. Regarding the New York management, this company has no complaint to make. We think the National Board of Trade of cycle manufacturers should manage the annual show. In the future we believe the exhibit should be held as early even as October 1.
American Dunlop Tire Co., of New York City, per Harvey Du Cross: From a business standpoint the two shows are about even. Things are all coming our way anyhow and maybe that is why we are as satisfied here as we were in Chicago. Personally I favor two shows, both of them to be over by January 1. This idea of holding them so late necessitates a running behind on orders and naturally a delay on same. The manage- ment, both here and at Chicago, was faultless. Our business has been entirely up to expectations both at Chicago and New York, but I think that if the dates chosen for the next exhibits are about the middle of November, everyone will be better contented.
W. H. WiLHELM & Co., of Hamburg, Pa., per Harry Wilhelm: We were perfectly satisfied with Chicago and will be there next show sure. We did the most business in Chicago. The Chicago management, and for that matter this one also, cannot be improved upon. Of course the building in New York is way ahead of Battery D Armory, but with a Madison Square Garden in Chicago, that would have completely distanced all' other shows. As it is, the building here is the only thing ahead of Chicago.
Fenton Metallic Mfg. Co., of Jamestown, N. Y., per A. Gilbert, Jr.: I think that both were really excellent shows. The amount of business done here by us was greater than Chicago. We favor two shows annually, to be held about November 1. The management was satisfactory at both places. All they need in Chicago is a good building, something fashioned after the Garden here.
Cleveland Rubber Works, of Cleveland, Ohio, per J. F. Ives: Being a New Yorker, I think that this show leads not only Chicago but the world as well. Business here is no better than Chicago though. The New York management compares favorably with Chicago, it being impossible to improve on that. The Chicago show was strictly a business affair, while
had rung out the hour of midnight, ushering in the Sabbath, but little remained of what had been the grandest scene of life, gayetyand animation imaginable. Fully 8,000 persons attended the Garden on the last night, the men appearing better groomed than usual, while dainty members of the fairer sex drifted here and there, clothed in brighter hues, than on any of the preceding evenings. •
The final hour arrived all too soon for those present, dozens of regretful expressions being overheard on all sides when the musicians, under the direction of Gustave d'Aquin, had ended the last selection on the programme, and the whistle of the superintendent of the buildings signaled "all out." That the show was a success there can be no doubt; that it was a magnificent success, is equally certain, both from the amount of business transacted and the number of persons attending, as well as from a standpoint of beauty and perfect management. During the last day. The Bearings correspondent called on those, who had also exhibited at Chicago, and in reply to a request for their respective opinions on the two shows
The Following Batch of Expressions Were Gathered:
Syracuse Cycle Co., per W. U. Hawley: While the business done by us at Chicago was immense, we must say that the New York show was still more satisfactory, or rather, surprising. The crowd in attendance here does not seem to be so enthusiastic as at Chicago, and is certainly no larger. The exhibits could not have been better than in Chicago, although the sur- roundings in Madison Square Garden has a better effect, and serves to show them off better than at Battery D. We are thoroughly satisfied with both shows.
Columbia Rubber Works, of New York City, per J. C. Pierrez: This show is far ahead of Chicago in point of building, attendance, arrange- ment of exhibits and management. The amount of business done at both places was satisfactory to us. One thing that created a strong impression on my mind was the high class of people who attended this show. The very
this one seems to be more of a society event. November is about the right time to hold future exhibits, this date being altogether too late.
United States Tire Co., of New York, per A. J. Cahill: Well, its pretty hard to say which of the two shows has been the better. It reminds me of the story of the Irishman who was asked to pass an opinion on the merits of two brands of whisky. Says he, "There is no such a thing as bad whisky, although some is better than others." Both shows have been good, and to speak truthfully, I don't know which was the better. We did big business at both cities.
Pope Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn., per L. S. Dow: Colonel Pope was called away today, and I really do not know how he does feel regarding the two shows or the date or anything else. Our business at both cities was all that could have been desired. Possibly earlier in the year would be better for several reasons. The attendance here has been composed apparently of a very swell class. We are thoroughly satisfied with both shows, as regards management, especially in Chicago where every attention was shown exhibitors.
Indiana Bicycle Co., Indianapolis, Ind., per Fred Pattee: As far as the management is concerned, I do not see but that the Chicago show was run every bit as good as here. We took more orders in Chicago than at New York, but they were not so large in size, thereby making things about equal. The shows should be held not later than December 1. If the Chi- cago people could arrange for say the third week in November with one week intervening the New Yorkers could get along nicely with the first week in December. Personally I am dead against shows of any kind. I think it is better to hold shows, if shows there must be, under the manage- ment of the Cycle Board of Trade.
Plymouth Cycle Mfg. Co., of Plymouth, Ind., per W. Smalley Dan- iels: The New York show was fully as good as the one in Chicago and we have seen as many agents here as there. We did more business in Chicago than here. I like the universal size idea of railings and signs as worked in
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New York. We could not possibly have been better cared for by the man- agement here than was the case in Chicago, where exhibitors were asked several times daily if anything could be done to add to their comfort. However, there is no fault to find with the New York show people and we will be at both exhibits next year. Our local agent in Philadelphia holds a cycle show of his own next week at which all the Philadelphia dealers will
better. Compared to Chicago, the management is much cleaner, that is, so far as the littering of the floor with paper and trash is concerned. The attention shown exhibitors in Chicago was admirable. I like the regulation height of stands and railings as used in New York.
Sterling Cycle Works, Chicago, per C. W. Dickinson: Business satisfactory. Prefer January for date. Don't care to make any comparison between New York and Chicago show. Did big business at both places.
MuNGER Cycle Co., Indianapolis, Ind., per L. D. Munger: This is the finest show I ever saw in the east. It certainly has reached my fondest expectations from a busines standpoint, and I went away beyond the same in regard to the social end of it. New York has made a greater jump for- ward during the past year than for any three years together in the past, as far as the cycle business is concerned. I was much surprised to see that the so-called "40U" of society do actually take an interest in the sport. I had heard the stories of them, but always doubted it until now. I believe it all now. I can readily see that the New York show is a grand success, and it is a necessity if cycling is to be kept alive. Two shows are best, one in Chicago and the other here. If December 1 was taken for the first exhibit so as to get all through by January 1, I think it would be much better.
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exhibit, and it is our intention logo there from here. It is to be hoped that the next national show will be held before the holidays. We did more busi- ness here this time than we did last year and feel highly gratified.
Eagle Bicycle Mfg. Co., Torrington, Conn., per F. E. Weaver: We believe the shows should either be held decidedly earlier to give all manu- facturers ample time to canvass the trade afterward, or else later, for the interest of the riding public. I should judge that both shows were about even in point of business, a large number of agents being in attendance at each place. Most of the business done by standard concerns is placed with their regular agents who would have placed orders earlier had it not been for the shows, or in other words, new business acquired by older concerns is comparatively small at the cycle shows, they be'ng of most benefit to companies of more recent organization.
Edwin Oliver & Co., New York City, per "Ned" Oliver: There is no comparison between the shows from an artistic stand point, the New York show being away in the lead of Chicago. More busmess was done in New York than in the western city although I was perfectly contented with things there. The management at both places can not be criticised in any man- ner. I think it is to the general interest of the trade, not to have any shows at all, but if it must be so, then arrange the date fully six weeks earlier.
Central Cycle Mfg. Co., Indianapolis, Ind., per L. M. Wainright: Business here was quite as good as at Chicago. The management at both places was really excellent. This regulation style of placing signs and rails allows the manufacturers more of a chance to exhibit their stuff than was the case at Chicago. I don't favor the show idea myself and think that the trade would profit if it was discontinued entirely. I would gladly go into any movement to abolish cycle exhibits. If there must be shows, let them be about December 1.
E.C.Stearns & Co., Syracuse, N. Y., per E. H. Wilcox: The New York show is indeed a beautiful bazaar, a sort of society event in Gotham, from which point it is a grand success. We did more business in Chicago by big odds than here, that being a business show and this more of a society fete. True, this New York Show is a great educator but then future shows must not be held later than November 15 so as to be all over by the holidays.
Eastern Rubber Co., Trenton, N. J., per J. A. Barnes: We are satis- fied with both shows and have done enough business and booked enough orders both at Chicago and here to keep us rushed for some time. I would
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Remington Arms Co., Ilion, N. Y., per J. W. Schoefer: We are doing a magnificent business here, everyone of our representatives taking plenty of orders. We have seen all the big eastern trade, and did more business the opening day here than we did during the entire week in Chicago. If the shows could be held in the month of November it would certainly be much
rather have shows in November and prefer two shows to one, Chicago and New York being the best locations. Everything is satisfactory.
Winton I5ICYCLE Co., Cleveland, Ohio, per Geo. H. Brown: From a business standpoint. New York is not in it with Chicago. I size up the entire thing in that way. This show is well managed and all that, but not to compare with Chicago, where each of the management made it his special business to inquire of each exhibitor daily what could be done for them, if anything. Exhibitors appreciate attention like that, I tell you Another thing in which Chicago led was the system of giving agents visit ing the show, badges by which they could be recognized by exhibitors. The date for cycle showing is altogether too late. November would be about right. I say let there be one show only, and that at Chi—, well, have it centrally located.
GoRMULLY & Jeffery Mfg. Co., Chicago, per A. L.Atkins: R. Phillip
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Runs so easily that it makes you feel good to ride it.
Built like a watch, with care and attention to the minutest detail.
The acme of all that is modern and perfect in bicycle construction.
Mdition de luxe catalogue of the year, mailed free on request.
Sterling Cycle Works,
336-240 Carroll Ave., Chicago.
Schoverling, Daly & Gales, 302 Broadway, New York
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THE MONARCH.
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The careful statistician who attempts to classify the one hundred thousand riders of the wheel in Chi- cago, will be astonished to And how large a propor- tion of the cyclists are connected with its real estate and building interests. It is significant but not sur- prising that over and beyond all other professions, trades or occupations the real estate operator should b". found amongst those foremost in availing them- selves of nineteenth century methods of travel, for even the physician, the exigencies of whose calling demands a convenient and reliable means of rapid transit, does not feel a more imperative de-naod for the cycle than does the real estate man to whou; ' time is money " and who finds that this means of trans- portation is available beyond all others.
Realizio'g these facts the recent Cycle Exhibit was anticipated with interest, and means were adopted looking toward a thorough and unbiased report re- garding the relative merits of the various mounts offered the purchasing public with a view to these lection of the best, that such might be editorially en- dorsed to our readers, above any and all other manu- f-ictures. Of course journals devoted to the interests of the bicycle industry cannot make such distinction as they rely largely upon the advertising patronage of the manufacturers for support and were the really best selected and endorsed in preference to all other brands, the ones discrimated against would withdraw their advertiSments from the columns of the paper making the distinction. However, the. Real Estate AND Building Journal is in a position to make a sslection upon merit and has done so in a way which cannot but afford satisfaction to its readers who must lo ik in vain in bicycle publications for unprejudiced alvice in making selection of a wheel. Upon the opening of the Exhibit this paper assigned a trusted member of its editorial staff to act with a mechani- cal expert who has no interest in any particular wiieel, and who by the way was formerly connected with the largest cycle manufacturing concern in the Eist. These two men without betraying their mis- sion to any man, made a thorough examination of every line of wheels exhibited, "carefully and judi- ciously weighed every claim made by the various man - ufacturers and noted all expressions of .those most competent to express intelligentopinions. This ex- haustive and painstaking search was conducted dur- ing the entfre six days of the exhibit and at its close t^e two representatives of this pape r met to compare notes. Upon coming to a point of making a decision both were gratified -but not surp rised— to find that each was ready to award the palm of pre-eminent su- periority to thb same wheel, viz., the Monarch. Both conceded that such a preponderance of points ex- isted in favor of the Monarch whether viewed from the vantage groun d of the experienced mechanic or from the staodpoi nt of the editorial writer wbo in his way has had an equally long experience with the wheel, that no other decision could be given The reader should remember that this decision was ar- rived at after the most thorough investigation with no (riend to reward, no enemy to punish and no in- terests save those of our re'xders to serve.
In view of such facts those who have neither time nor facilities to make such investigation, may rely upon the justness of the verdict. Taken as a whole the Monarch ranks above any and all other wheels and is emphatically and unqualifiedly the best For this reason we commend it above all the rest w hatever claims may be made. The decision is based upon a fact which is above question or argument and should be of benefit to every reader who contem- plates the selection and purchase of a wheel for the coming season.
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PACIFIC COAST BRANCHES: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, BAKER & HAMILTON, Proprietors.
OTHER BRANCHES: Detroit, Denver, Portland, Salt Lake City, Toronto.
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The careful statistician who attempts to classify the oott hundred thousaod riders of the wheel In Chi- cago, will be aaionlahed to And bow large a propyl r- llon of the cyclists «re connected with itA real etate and building Interests It IsslgnlQcant but not sur- prising that over and beyond all other profcKlons, trades or occupatlone the real esuto operator ahould b<» found amongst those foremost In availing them- selves of nineteenth century methods of travel, for even the physician, the exigencies of whoso calling demand^a convenient and reliable means of rapid transit, does not feel a more imperative de'uand for the cycle than doe* the real rtUie man to whou: ' time is money "and who llods :hat this means of trans- portation is available btyond all others.
Realizing these facu the recent Cycle Exhibit was anticipated with loierest. and means were adopted looitlng toward a thorough and unbiased report re- garding ihe relative meriu of the various mounts offered the purchasing public with a view to the se lectlan of the best, that such might becdliorially en- dorsed to our readers, above any and all other manu- f^cture4, Of course Journals devoted to the Interests of the bicycle industry cannot make sncb distinction a* Ihey rely largely upon the advertising patronage of the manufacturers for support and were the really beH selected and endorsed in preference u»all other brands, the ones dl&crimated against would withdraw their advertiSmeniti from the columns of the paper making thedlstlnctioD. However, the IIkal Estate AND Building Journal Is in a position to make a selection upon merit and has done so in a way which cannot but afford satisfaction tolls readers who must lo ik la vain In bicycle publications for unprejudiced alvicein making selection of a wheel. Upon the opening of the Exhibit this paper assigned a trusted member of its editorial staff to act with a mochanl- Cal expert who has no Interest In any particular wheel, and who by the way was formerly connected with the largest cycle manufacturing concern in the Eist. These two men without betraying their mis- sion lo any man, made a thorough examloation of every line of wheels exhibited, "carefully and Judi- ciously weighed every claim made by tho various man* ufaclurcrs and noted all expressions of .those mo&t competent to express lotclligentoplnlons. This ex- haustive and painstaking search was conducted dur- ing the entfro six days of the exhibit and at Its close t^e two representatives of this paper met to compare notes. Upon coming to a point of making a decision bath were gratlfled -but not surp rised— to find that each was ready to award the palm of pre-eminent su- periority lo tho same wheel, viz., the Monarch. Both conceded that such a preponderance of points ex- isted in favor of the Monarch whether viewed from the vantage ground of the experienced mechanic or from the stand poi nl of the editorial writer who In hl« way has had an equally long experience with the wheel, that noolher decision could be given The reader should remember that this decision was ar- rived at after the most thorough Inveatlgallon with no friend to reward, no enemy to punish and no In- terests save those of our reidcre to serve.
In view of such facts those who have neither time nor fzcilities to make such investigation, may rely upon the Justness of the verdict. Taken as a whole the Monarch ranks above any and all other wheels and Is emphatically and un(|uallfledly the best For this reason we commend It above all the rest whatever claims may be made. The decision Is based upon a fact which is above question or argument and should be of beneOt to every reader who contem- plates the selection and purchase of a wheel for the coming season.
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EASTERN BRANCH: 97-99 Reaile St., New rork, THE C. F. GUYON CO., LTD., Managers.
PACIFIC COAST BRANCHES: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, BAKER & HAMILTON, Proprietors.
OTHER BRANCHES: Detroit, Denver, Portland, Salt Lake City, Toronto.
MENTION THe BEARINOE
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Zimmerman Wheeler Sanger Johnson Tyler Titus Cabanne Dirnberger
In fact, everybody who visited the New York Show admired the six handsome models of . .
Syracuse Bicycles
Which were one of the leading attractions of the big" exhibit. A man with half an eye could see that the Crimson Rim line was bound to shine again as the
The Leading Bicycles of '95 ^
SEND FOR THE HANDSOMEST CATALOGUE ISSUED.
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Gormully was seen in the cafe accompanied by A. G. Spalding, but refused to be interviewed on the comparison of the shows. Mr. Atkins, however, expressed himself as follows: "Being a Chicago firm, we would naturally do more business there than in New York, although we have broken all records here. We are entirely satisfied with the week's work and have no complaints or suggestions to make. I really am not prepared to be inter- viewed regarding the best date for holding the shows."
Arlington U. Betts & Co., Toledo, Ohio, per Max. R. Himes: We did much more business in Chicago than here and feel that the shows should in the future be held much earlier. Frequently firms have their catalogues all made up and printed before we can do business with them, and even if a deal is made we are not put in their catalogue then. If, say, November was chosen I think it would be much better. Regarding the management I want to say that we have been treated most shabbily. We were given a 6 x 6 foot space in one of the balconies for which we were charged $75. That was all right enough until we found out that other firms, possibly favored ones, were given larger spaces at less money, and that too on the main floor. It was not right, so we moved down here with the Eastern Rubber Co., last Wednesday.
Black Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa., per F. A. Brand: Chicago was the most successful of the two shows, and I'll tell you why. The one that has the first date is bound to be the greatest from a business standpoint. We really favor Chicago, I guess, anyway. The attendance here has been, as you know, good; but no larger than at Chicago. The date is altogether too late, causing a rush on travelers after it is all over. In Chicago sales were of the quick action style, while here you may not see the results until the future. At the Chicago show a buyer would enter the booth, look at the wheel, examine it, remark that he liked it, ask for best terms and sign the contract for fifty or more, in all not spending five minutes talking it over. Here, however, after an hour's exchange of ideas, explanations, arguments, etc., the agent tells you he will think it over and there you are.
John P. Lovell Arms Co., Boston, Mass., per D. R. Harvey: This is far ahead of Chicago in point of business and everything else, although we were thoroughly well treated there and did good business. The date is about a month too late. Two shows are best, New York and Chicago.
Snell Cycle Fittings Co., Toledo, Ohio, per H. H. Nelson: This
building is so much finer than the Chicago one, and the attendance appar- ently greater, that one woulci feel disposed to speak in favor of this show were it not for the books, which show quite plainly that Chicago beat New York completely from a business stand point. We are satified with both places, but think the latter part of November to be much better date for all concerned.
New Departure Bell Co., Bristol, Conn., per Mr. Rockwell: We did more business in Chicago than in New York, although we can not com- plain of the amount done here. The shows should be held a month or more earlier. No possible complaint can be laid against the management at either show. We were well cared for by both, especially Chicago.
Western Wheel Works, Chicago and New York, per Theodore Merseles: Although I was not in attendance at the Chicago exhibit I understand from those of our concern who were, that this is way ahead of
the Chicago Show, If held about six weeks earlier, in time for the holiday trade, it would certainly be much better. Both the shows have been entirely satisfactory to the Western Wheel Works and we have nothing but the most sincere praises for both managements.
Ames & Frost Co., Chicago, per A. W. Moore: The amount of busi- ness was about the same at both places, but there were, by all means, more
agents at Chicago. December 1 would be a more desireable time for hold- ing future shows we think. The management here was no better than Chicago, excepting in one thing and that was the rule against smoking in the building after 6 p. m. That was a good point and is deserving of special mention.
New York Tire Co., New York City, per Frank N. White: We did an enormous amount of business in Chicago, but did still better in New York. The date should be as early as December 1.
Hill Cycle Mfg. Co., Chicago, per Frank Fowler: Chicago beat this show out, twice over. The management has been as good here as at Chicago but no better. Of course Madison Square Garden is a more appropriate building for a thing of this kind than old Battery D, and then this similarity of heights of signs is a good thing. If I were running this thing I would stipulate that the signs each be a certain distance up with the rest of the space to the floor open, thereby making a prettier effect than is the case now. Chicago was the real cycle show this time. We have had visits from all the society people of Gotham and they go into ecstasies over the Fowler, but ecstasies don't pay for meal tickets and while we appreciate their kind words and ability to know a work of art when they see it, yet — well business is business, and we did more of it in Chicago in two days than we did here in the entire week. Of course we are satisfied, having placed the Fowler with agents throughout the east, for which we thank the ones who have allowed us to grow up. A date about two months earlier will be the proper caper hereafter.
Buffalo Cycle Co., Buffalo, N. Y., per F. C. Atherton: We have done much more business in Ne v York than at Chicago. The dates should be considerably earlier. Perfect management has marked both shows. Yes, we will attend both this year. Chicago and New York seem to be about the proper places.
Keating Wheel Co., Holyoke, Mass., per W. B. Osgood: While our Chicago business was enormous, we have completely beaten that out here during this week. If the shows of the future are held earlier by even two
months, I believe it will be considerably better all around. Two shows are all right. New York and Chicago being the best places to hold them. The management of both places could not have ben improved upon.
L. C. Smith Tire Co., Syracuse, N. Y., per C. A. Benjamin: We did more business here than in Chicago. Future shows ought to be held about
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December 1. The New York management was as good as at Chicago, but no better.
Peerless Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio, per W. A. Ne£f: Our business was big at Chicago, but we equaled it here. Shows ought to be held earlier. The management here has been fully up to that of Chicago.
St. Louis Refrigerator & Wooden Gutter Co., St. Louis, Mo., per L. W. Conkling: The results of this show are ahead of those at Chicago. If they had a building like this one in Chicago, I am satisfied that nothing on earth could beat the western city. Perfect management and good busi- ness were the features there, although the business has been better here.
Warwick Cycle Co., Springfield, Mass., per T. T. Cartwright: This show compares favorably with Chicago. We have transacted more busi- ness here than there. If the future shows were held a month or so earlier it would be better all around. The management at each show was entirely satisfactory.
H. A. LoziER & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, per Mr. Goss: The volume of business negotiated by us at the show has been a pleasant surprise to us. Although not up to the results of the Chicago, we did such a tremendous business there that it would take a big lot to equal it. The results here, however, are perfectly satisfactory. If the shows were held, say Decem- ber 1, it would be better and it is to be hoped that the coming cycle exhibits managers will attend to that point. This building beats Chicago, but the managem.ent could not at least do any more than tie it.
Crawford Mfg. Co., Hagerstown, Md., per L. B. Whymper: The results here have been satisfactory and compare favorably with Chicago. The date is rather late.
Liberty Cycle Co., New York City, per J. S. Bretz: We have done more business here than at Chicago, simply because we cater to the eastern trade. That Chicago was a business show of huge proportion there can be no doubt and the management there, as here, was all that could be asked. We did more business in Chicago than we expected, and came fully up to expectations here. Future shows should be held earlier.
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass., per C. E. Weaver: We did more business at Chicago than here, that exhibition seeming to be more of a business affair than this in general. We can find no fault with the results here, however, and the management is as good as Chicago, but no better. December 1 or thereabouts would be better dates for holding the coming shows.
E. NoDERER Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio, per E. Noderer: More busi- ness was done in Chicago than here by us. The management there paid more attention to the smaller exhibits than seems to be the case here. In Chicago no complaint was waited for, the managers voluntarily offering any needed assistance at all times. If the dates of the shows were made, say six weeks, earlier it would be better.
A. G. Spalding & Bros., New York and Chicago, per A. G. Spalding: It will be impossible to learn for two or three weeks, definitely whether more business was done here than at Chicago or vic'e versa. No criticism regarding the two managements can be made by me. I am a Chicagoan as is Mr. Gotmully (seated across the table) and. let it suffice to say that Chicago can and will hold its own against the world.
Geo. N. Pierce & Co., Buffalo, N. Y., per Mr. Thompson: We have done about twice as much business here as at Chicago. The attendance
A. G. SPALDING THE NEW PRESIDENT.
does not seem to be so large, however, although the management is as good. The Chicago show was a magnificently managed affair and we are thoroughly satisfied with the results. November or December will be better dates than January, hereafter.
McKee & Harrington, Lyndhurst, N. J.,per J. H. McKee: New York beats Chicago with us, as far as results go. We have done more here than there. No complaint at all to make with Chicago, but we have made a stronger play for eastern trade than western and so naturally the results run accoidingly. From one month to six weeks earlier would be about right so for as dates are concerned.
G. W. Cole & Co., New York and Chicago, per G. W. Cole: New York equaled Chicago, and that is saying a great deal. Wc did not expect to have our magnificent business of Chicago reached, but it has been. Shows held about December 1 or even earlier ought to be better still than these.
Many others questioned replied in the same strain. All favor dates from November 1 to December 1, and with one or two eastern concerns the volume of business done here was no greater than at Chicago.
The Cycle Board ol" Trade Transacts Considerable Business at New York — Details of the Annual Meeting.
New York, Jan. 28. — Two meetings of note were held at the Madison Square Garden last week by the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manu- facturers. The first was on Thursday at 2 p. m. and the other, on Saturday at 3:15 p. m. Both were held in the Garden Concert Hall and were well attended. Probably there should have been more persons present at the Saturday session, especially in view of the fact that every exhibitor was requested to either be present or send a representative. By actual count from The Be.a.rings correspondent's seat in the balcony, the total number of persons present when the meeting was called to order, was exactly sixty-six, including the officers and committee upon the stage. Fully 500 were expected and, although nothing was said upon the subject, it could be plainly seen that newly elected president of the board, A. G. Spalding, felt somewhat concerned regarding it. The Thursday meeting was held for the purpose of reviewing the work of the past year, the first one of the board's existence, reading of reports and election of officers. Over $90,000,000 worth of cycling manufacturing property was represented by those present, when
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A. G. Spalding. FresiJeut of the a\. B. T. C. M.
President Albert A. Pope called the meeting to order. Those present of the active members were, Messrs. Bidwell, Burris, Coleman, Kennedy- Child, Dickerson, Day, Dykeman, Faxon, Fowler, Garford, Gormully, Hul- bert, Lovell, McKee, Neff, A. .A. Pope, Geo Pope, Pierrez, Page (proxy). Redding, A. G. Spalding, Smith, Stearns, Palmer, Kiser, Wilson, DuCros, Bowe, and Measure.
A. Kennedy-Child then read the minutes of the last previous meeting. At this point of the proceedings Colonel Pope slowly arose from his chair and addressed those present for several minutes, regarding the first year of the Board of Trade's existence. He then branched off into an interesting account of cycle manufacturing in general and, beginning at the first, brought his listeners down to the building of safeties and
The Inlroduction of Pneumatic Tires. He lauded the latter in particular, and dwelt at length on the advantages of air cushions" as compared with the solid tire of yore. There were several tire makers and dealers present, and each one thought the Colonel was alluding to his special make, all of which did the same Colonel no harm. .\fter a lengthy but deciaedly interesting discourse on the success of the New York Show, a few words of praise and thanks were offered F. W. Sanger, the Garden's manager, for the able manner in which he had attended to things in general. The Colonel then sat down, and the treas- urer's report was read by Mr. Child, he having been handed same by Mr. Redding, the board's treasurer before the meeting opened. The report showed a balance on the proper side of the ledger. Something like 6S00 has covered all expenses for one year, the receipts amounting to about $1,000 for the same length of time.
A. G. Spalding moved, after the treasurer's report had been received, read, and approved, that the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufact- urers meet again on Saturday afternoon in the same place, and that all exhibitors, the press, and the cycling public generally be informed and invited to be present. This, Mr. Spalding said, would enable holders of special railroad tickets a sufficient length of time to prepare themselves for their departure from New York, in view of the fact that the tickets had to be used within three days after the date of the last meeting of the Board of Trade. This point was voted upon and passed unanimously.
A vote of thanks to Mr. Sanger, of the Madison Square Garden, was then moved by A. G. Spalding, who was at once seconded by a dozen voices.
Colonel Pope in expressing the gratitude of the Board to Mr. Sanger, spoke highly of his ability to cope with huge projects such as the cycle show had been, and thanked him most earnestly for the manner in which he had treated the various members of the Cycle Board of Trade, as well as each
exhibitor individually. In reply, Mr. Sanger, who had been seated at the rear of the hall in his characteristic, modest manner, arose and said: "Gen- tlemen, it affords me the greatest possible amount of pleasure to hear you speak so well of me. I have endeavored to please you all in the managing of this exhibition, but if I had known of this vote of thanks being thought of, I can assure you I would not have been present. Of all the various styles of entertainments held here at Madison Square Garden, there is absolutely none that brings me in contact and association with such a thoroughly representative body of men, and withal, gentlemen, as the cycle show. I thoroughly appreciate your kindness, gentlemen, in remembering me here today and in conclusion, would say that my best wishes are tor the cycle manufacturers' continued prosperity."
A warm round of applause greeted this modest speech, after which Secretary
Keniiedy-Child Submitted His Official Report
to date. It was an exhaustive document, several pages of type-written paper, but in those pages a report of every detail had been prepared, all of which was listened to by those present with the greatest of interest. A part of the report read as follows:
Since its successful formation tfie Board of Trade has been otficially recognized by the United States Government through the Inter-State Commerce Commission as the repre- sentative authority on ail matters concerning the general industry of cycle making and selling. No legislative enactment, either State or Federal, that is calculated to affect either beneficially or otherwise the industry can even be discussed without the Board of Trade being called in either forinstruction or advice. The various incorporated Boards of Trade, some hundreds in number, are in official communication with us, and the various transpor- tation and other carrying organizations of the United States are. at the present time, listen- ing to our demands regarding more favorable rates (or our product.
The board has called into existence several committees to aid it, prominent among them being the committee to investigate the relations between the racing man and his employer, and a committee that has been erroneously entitled the Press Committee, which really was called into existence to make a thorough investigation of the circulation and standing of such publications as desire a patronage of the members of the National Board of Trade, recognizing that exhibitions of cycles were held for the benefit primarily of the trade. The Board of Trade undertook the management of the exhibition now in progress. Any one of you who may have been in the hall, and mingled with the crowds of orderly people who with intelligent interest viewed what is unquestionably the finest display of bicycles that the world has ever seen, will possibly appreciate the fact that the whole exhibit is a success.
Owing to the great distance that a number of the mem- bers of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee have to travel to attend meeting, they have not been as numerous or as well attended as we could wish, but it is a satisfaction to know that what we have lacked in numerical strength we have made up in tireless activity, for the same persistency that these gentleman have taken in establishing business of an international reputation has been ungrudg- ingly given to the stockholders of this corporation. That there is a wide field of usefulness all ready for the occupation of the Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers is a fact of which 1 need not remind you. Concerted action and mutual confidence accomplishes quickly that which individual and fancied antagonism could never succeed in. If the magni-, tude of the industry in the next ten years may be computed by its growth in the last decade, we believe that this corpor- ation, wisely directed, will become a mighty power for good in our midst.
Mr. Snell moved that, the election of officers being in order, the chair appoint a committee of three to retire and bring in a list of thirteen names, men to act as directors for the ensuing year.
The members named by Colonel Pope, to act on the committee were Messrs. Garford, Lovell, and Bidwell. They retired and in a few minutes
returned with the following list of directors for 1895: A. G. Spalding, New York; R. P. Gormully, Chicago; Geo. Pope, Hartford; R. L.Coleman, New York; C. F. Smith, Indianapolis; W. F. Wilson, New York; C. W. Dicker- son, Chicago; M. Measure, Boston; E. C. Stearns, Syracuse; A. Kennedy- Child, Hartford; W.J. Brutt, New York; Joseph McKee, New York, and W. A. Redding, Brooklyn.
Messrs. Bidwell, Lovell, and Garford were appointed to act as tellers and the balloting began. After the votes had all been cast and the tellers had retired to count the same, the thread of the routine was taken up and unfinished business was called for. Nothing of an interesting character occurred therein. Mr. Gormully moved that a vote of thanks be tendered the retiring president, this being seconded by A. G. Spalding. Thanks were offered and accepted by Colonel Pope who replied in a nicely-worded speech. The tellers, at this point returned and announced that 665 votes had been cast, of which number, three had been necessarily cast out owing to imperfection. The motion to adjourn was then made, and after having been duly seconded, the meeting came to an end. The thirteen directors, however, moved to a private council chamber in the tower and proceeded to elect the following officers for 1895: President, A. G. Spalding; vice- presidents, R. Philip Gormully and George Pope; treasurer, W. A. Redding; secretary, A. Kennedy-Child; executive committee, R. Philip Gormully, Joseph McKee, W. F. Wilson, George Pope, and R. L. Coleman.
Following is a complete list to date, of the active members of the Board of Trade, together with the number of shares held by them, respectively:
NAME AND ADDRESS. SHARES.
Atherton& Funnell, Buffalo 10
Bruff, W. J., New York 2.5
Bidwell, George R., New York.- 5
Black. George 1„ Erie, Pa 25
Burns, Elliott, New York ...25
Bowe, J. C, Syracuse _ 10
Coleman, R. Lindsay, New York 50
Child, .^. Kennedy Hartford. 10
NAME AND .\DDRESS. SHARES.
Fowler. F T., Chicago.. 25
Garford, A. L., Elyria 10
(jormully. R. Phillip, Chicago .50
Goodspeed. C. E., Brooklyn 25
Hulbert. William A., New York 1
Indiana Novelty Co., Plymouth, Ind .10
Johnston, W. C. Goshen. Ind 10
Lozier. H. A., Toledo 25
LHommedieu, S. Y., New York 2
Lovell, Benjamin, Boston 25
Measure, \V., Boston .50
McKee, Joseph, New York 10
Neft, W. A., Cleveland ...25
Pope, Albert A.. Boston ....50
Prial, F. P.. New York.. 20
Pope, George, Hartford 25
Pattison, John C Shelby. 0 25
NAME AND ADDRESS. SHARES.
Pierrez. j. C. New York 2
Page, T. C, Chicopee Falls 25
Rood, Charles D.. Springfield 25
Redding. W. A.. New Votk 5
Spalding, \lbert G . Chicago ...50
Stall. \V. \V.. Boston 10
Schulenburg, (). G.. St. Louis 10
Smith, C. F.. Indianapolis 25
Stearns, E.C.. Syracuse 10
Scheffey. W. A., New York 10
Very, Alpha ().. .Springfield ...25
Vogel. Geo. M., Toledo- 10
Wilson, William F., New York 50
Wainwright. L. M., Indianapolis 25
Cushman, Joseph \V., New York 1
Riser. J.. Chicago 10
Palmer, John F., Ciiicago.. 10
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NAME AND ADDRESS. SHARES.
Crawford, R. S , Hagerstown 50
Dwight, Henry C, Hartford 5
Dewey, W. F., Toledo 25
Dickerson, C. W., Chicago 20
Day, George H.. Hartford 25
Dikenian, C. S., Torrington, Conn 10
Ducross, Harvey, New Y'ork •*
Faxon, O. J. & Cfo., Boston 10
SATURDAY'S MEETING.
The session, which was called for Saturday afternoon, was rather poorly attended, there being but sixty-six persons all told present, whereas fully 600 were expected. L'pon the stage the newly elected board of officers and directors were seated with Albert G. Spalding in the chair; seated to his left sat R. Phillip Gormully, first vice-president of the board, while to President Spalding's right, was Secretary A. Kennedy-Child. After the usual routine of preliminaries had been gone through with. President Spald- ing arose and addressed the meeting as follows:
.A short time ago the word "bicycle" only meant recre'ition experiment, oddity. Uo you realize what it now means? .'\ decade ago the dozens of wheels then in use could oe counted on the fingers of your hands. Today the hairs of your head are inadequate. A decade a few advanced workmen occasionally earned a little money by making a bicycle. Today skilled scientists and mechanics rely for the support of their wives and children upon the annual salaries received from more than 100 different American cycle manufacturers, employine in the aggregate over .50.000 .American workmen.
A few years ago £1,000 would cover the entire investment of the world in the bicycle business, and we had in America only a |few important wheels. Today those in this room represent aninvestment of millions of dollars, and the annual output of hundreds of thousands of whee's. Today we have somewhat limited, and tomorrow we will still further limit, the field of the horse, reduce his value, and surpass his speed. Steam and electricity are now our only rivals. The meaning of the word '"bicycle" has changed. It now means thought, rivalry, nerve, competition, capital, profit, loss, business.
When one says iron, lumber, produce, food— thoughts of rivalry, antagonisms, joint interests, common benefits, and mutual dangers at once and naturally Hood the mind, and Boards of Trade for the general good are recognized as beneficial and necessary. The \ hcnomenal and growing interests of the public, as shown lately in Chicago, when the buildings were entirely inadequate to contain those wishing to enter, and now here in New York's magnificent Madison Square Garden, which has been nightly tilled with crowds of ladies and gentlemen whose intelligence, refinement, and numbers recall the great social event the Horse Show-Ihe extraordinary liskofour undertaking, the magnitude of our investments, what we have done, what we propose to do. all declare that we are one of the great family of businesses.
The need of proper legislation, better roads, guards against common dangers, aids to mutual benefits, justify and warrant the existence of the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers. It is only a short year ago that a tew manufacturers saw the coming need and legalized our Bjard of Trade. Our giowth, like our bicycle, has been pheno- menal, and today our voters must be counted by the hun- dreds, and our power is felt where the bicjcle is known.
The first year has ended with an exhibition we are all
proud of. An exhibition without tricks or sensational attrac- tion, yet to which came the best educated and most intelligent ladies and gentlemen of New York and other parts of the country to see the artistic mert, designing ability, and the mechanical inventions which they demand and which we must supply, as the genii of the wheel. What maker here that has not "heard from the board" during the past year.' What lover of the bicycle that has not been proud of this exhibition?
To each and all of them I say: Join me in praising the late retiring President, Colonel Pope, and his board of directors for the result of the past year, and thanking him and them that our first birthday is so gloriously celebrated by tliis grand exhibition that closes tonight.
And now with us, my fellow-officers, rests the future, and it is no trifling trust. Each year doubles the investment and output, and qu idruples the problem and the responsibility that comes before the National Board of Trade. I sincerely thank you. gentlemen, for intrusting to me the office of president. While appreciating the honor, I also realize the responsibility and hourly see the horizon of its possibilities growing.
Before accepting this office, so kindly and so unanimously tendered to me, I hsd a plain talk with the Board of Directors, and explained to them that I could not accrpt the office unless I could have assurance from each and every member of the board that they were in earnest about this Board of Trade, and would give it the necessary time to insure its success.
I am pleased to state, gentlemen that such assurance was given very enthusiastically. I accepted the office knowing it meant certain work, and while doing my utmost to discharge its known duties, I shall also study to discover new fields in which to make it lelt that we have a Cycle Board of Trade.
It has been said, "a leader's strength depends upon his followers." "Leaders" and "followers ' are not the right terms with us, and I use them only to call attention to the fact that our Board of Directors are the real men with whom lies our fate for the next year. Those of us who are manufacturers know these gentlemen. To those present who are only friends of the wheel I would say that every member of our Board of Directors is one of those who has helped the bicycle in its present high position.
Let us, then, all go forth, and for the next year, as individual, maker, or seller, contend among ourselves to make the best and to sell the most, but let us all, as makers, sellers, or friends of the bicycle, unite together to do our utmost to make the National Cycle Board of Trade a body whose power for good shall be felt by makers, dealers, and users throughout the length and breadth of .\merica.
The close of these remarks was the signal for an enthusiastic outburst of applause, amid which the speaker resumed his seat. Following Mr. Spalding in speech-making was R. Phillip Gormully, of Chicago, the first vice-president of the Board of Trade. Mr. Gormully spoke entertainingly on matters in general relative to cycling, not forgetting to allude glowingly
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