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A RELIC OF 1S0e

ceived the idea of better equipment of pedals
and cranks. This inventor, after numerous
trials, was successful in attaching more practi-
cal cranks and pedals to the velocipede, and to
him is given the credit Of the invention of the
bicycle.
His machine did not take we'll in England.
In fact, until the Americans became interested,
IL received no attention whatever. Lalle-
ments velocipede was a much more finishe d
article than Michaux's and, excepting the
heavy wooden wheels and ponderous iron fit
tngs, was similar in design, though ungeared.
TO the rear driving safety of today. Lalle-
ment's wheel first appeared in 1868. This was
some eight years after Michaux's attempt to
Introduce his idea. Both men worked indie
pendently upon their ideas and. although fol-
lowing the same lines, were doing so uncon-
sclous OF one anothers work
Lallement came to America in 1864 but AT
that time did not succeed in inducing capital
lists to push his invention. When he returned
to England in 1866 Michaux had added a
brake and several minor improvements to his
wheel and in 1867 showed the same at the ex-
position. From that year on the velocipede
became very popular in England.
During the time that both Mcbaux and Lal-
lement were improving their models in England
their chief aim seemed to be the addition OF
small improvements. with an utter disregard
OF lessoning the weight, DC. The machine
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Boston Globe, City Gossip.

Boston Globe, City Gossip.
A feminine friend informs me that the sew
ing circle. some phases Of which being fttest,
have survived, is no longer in il for gossip with
the Turkish baths She says when it comes TO
the Russian rooms. where the steam interposes
q veil, condolences dwindle to modest compari-
sons OF examples in addition or subtraction Of
too solid flesh. But in the dry-heat rooms and
in tho cooling room from tho respectively
sheet -draped and Turkish blanket-swathed and
diyan-supported dreams Of fair women there
might be gathered any day by conscienceless
row by the ears Those baths are most popu-
lar with women, learn, where luncheon can
be ordered, and pictures o. the feast that 20
with the dow OF soul after IN massageuse has
evolved her subjects into the state which there
h the highest authority for believing TO b. akin
70 godlines. would not b altogether studiss
In vater eolorR
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upon Mr.. Carrols rights. This fact was
learned in 1869. Desiring the exclusive right
to manufacture bicycles in this country. Mr.
Witty purchased the rights OF Mr. Carroll for
$1,000 and Mr.. Lallements for Sl3. 900, MAKING
tho total purchase price $4,000.
Numerous but futile attempts had been
made to introduce the bicycle in this country
early in the sixties. but it remained for Mr..
Witty to introduce the wheel successfully. His
purchase from Messrs. Carroll and Lallement
of their rights included a two-wheeled veloci-
pede. embodying guarding arms and treaties.
Immediately upon making his purchase he
started to manufacture the wheels. Upon put
ting the first consignment upon the market
the idea struck the popular favor and he read
lily found purchasers. At the outset OF his
venture he was unable to supply the de-
mand for wheels and cleared in profits
$1,000 a day. While at the height of his
success he was confronted with an additional
obstacle. He was informed that there existed
in Newark. N. j., velOcipede OF the same
character which he was turning out. This
machine he also purchased, paying $1,000
Altogether, his efforts to obtain the exclusive
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don't be uneasy on that account Tn not
wholly bear and hope to see you get on
splendidly."
Miss Jones winked back her threatened tears
and bending her head low over the keyboard
proceeded to rattle off several letters with COM
mendabie rapidi;y, not infrequently pausing
while Nr. Pendragon collected his ideas for a
new sentence. When the task was done the old
lawyer looked over the work. found il free from
serious error, ard was impelled to encourage
Miss Jones by expressing his satisfaction; but
he did not act on the impulse. Miss Jones had
thought how unwise it would be for him to en-
courage her when the permanency OF her en-
ployment really depended upon his son.
She ii probably go.iike the rest of EN-, at the
end OF week. said old John to himself. and
after that he thong hit no more about the matter
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Tile 1900 sArrrr

Weighing 100 pounds and over. Only few of
them are now in existence. Col. Pope of Eos
Ton mas In his possession the orig nal Iallement
M9eei; IN SIZE. weight and general construction
1t Is similar to the relics here described.
The 1869 wheel of Mr.. witty's is the first
ratchet motion velocipede ever constructed.
One revolution of the treadle makes three reyo
iutions of the wheel This wheel is we'll con-
strueted Of strong wood, with steel tires. The
'front.' wheei is slightly larger than the rear one
The machine weighs about lbs pounds.
The Manhattan Bicycle Club have one Of the
early racing machines in their possession. This
wheel Is constructed on much the same lines a
the regular road wheels. The attempts to
tighten the weight of the machine were success
full by about ten pounds. The racing wheel
weighs over ninety pounds.
l.. Nj. Billiard Of Yonkers has in his posses
sion q wheel made in 1863 Ii is constructed
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HAT DO YOU SUP
pose has happened now?
By thunder! What do
you suppose can have
happened? Eli? By the
mischief, Hum p h.
Wha. do you Think
1t was thus that old
John Pendragon
snorted and raved when
once we were within
the security of my pri-
waite Office. / had kept
him waiting several
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Ealaa Economy

Is prncticed by many people, who buy inferior
articles OF food because cheaper than standard
goods Surely infants are entitled to the best food
obtainable. It is q fact that the Gail Borden
Eagle Brand Condensed MIX IL the best infant
food. Your grocer and druggist kept
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From the New York Sun.
VNHE BICYCLE HAD IT'S ORIGIN IN
- Europe. In 1855 carriage repairer of
Paris, named Michaux, conceived the idea. and
after sundry experiments he fitted rude cranks
and pedals to the front wheel of hobby horse.
improvised the velocipede, and put his inven-
ton before the public. Shortly after Michaux' s
experiments. Pierre Lallemeut of Paris con-
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away his caine all he has to do is to Barr
um. This joke was related in Mr. witty's
presence.
hese arly machines retailed for slO0 and
sizo. They were very cumbersome affairs,
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BICYCLES. OLD AND NEW.
How They Have Improved Since The Days
OF the velocipede.

A WHEEL MADE IN 1906 THAT COULD ONLY BE
USED IN RIDING DOWN HuL-Ir WAS NOT UNTIL
1855 THAT MicaAUx CONCEIVED THE IDEA OF
CRANES AND PEDALs
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THE PENDRAG0NS
WRITTEN FOR TIE EVENING STAR BY
FREDERICK R. BURTON.
CHAPTER i.

81 HAT DO YOU SUP
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what to call en- why not number the girls
Ell. Blessed if didn't come near mistakino
your latest for a clientn
Young Pendragon leaned back in his chair
just after the manner of his father when Sc
rlous matters were under discussion and re-
piled gravely:
1T must be something of a nuisance. gov
ernor. / feel ii myself and for that very reason
am anxious to get a typewriter who can be de-
pended on to stay, one who will be perfectly
satisfactory. Well hit it very soon, l think /
have young lady in view whose services can
be obtained before long, and am pretty sure
she will suit"
''Oh, it's all right Jim, of course it's all
right" said old John spontaneously IL
don know what's been the matter with all the
others, but you have to see their work more
than do, so | spose you know. Meantime.
what's this ones namef
Jones'"
Miss, 1 s'pose? All right IN 60 and get
acquainted with Miss Jones, and as soon as we
begin to understand each other and know each
other by sight. we will make our bow to Miss
Smith and say goodbye to Miss Jones. eh?'
Jim smiled. but made no reply, and his father
i returned to his own room. The young lady in
question was sitting patiently by his desk where
| he had left her, her fingers resting lightly on
| the keyboard OF her machine. 1t was As il she
were afraid of losing valuable time by any elsy
| in the movement of her hands
Are you familiar with the terminology OF
| law, Miss Jones?' inquired old Pendragou
solemnly.
Miss Jones almost gasped. It was her frs,
interview with this stern, big voiced man, and
she was frightened.
II do not know, SIR" she responded tim.
| idly; II am afraid not, though IN the school
we had to copy legal papers so that we might
| learn to write for lawyers"
rs this your first regular employment?"
''ies, sir" Miss Jones voice was almost in.
audible. She was all OF culver aud she
clasped her hands nervously. Old John remarked
her trepidstion under his beetlng brows and
mentally he called himself q fool for botherins
the girl He had never before asked sucl
questions and they would not have been sug-
gested on this occasion but for his banterine
conversation With jim
well, Miss jones'" be exclaimed, chesrily,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-01
Jnaer 10 Advertisements.
AmusemenI5. ,

ACADEMY or MUSIH-s-Tfe Black Cook
I\MBERG THEATRES :t5-Dcr kuasi-Bacus.
AMERICAN INSTITUTED a until 10 p NJ
Industrial Fair.
BIJOU THEATRES l0-Mrs. ORricn Esq
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-Thc Lady or thc 7 Ser1
CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL-10-G-Ihe Dose Gallery.
CASINOS :l5-Vaudcvlle
COLUMBUS THEATRES :15-s Eels
DALY'S THEATRES :15-Dolars and Stnse
EDEN MU>E.E-The World in WAY
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRES .l5-Puritania
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-S-A DARK Secret.
GARDEN THEATRES 15-RObn Hood.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :lj-Jonc.
HARRIGAN'S THEATRE-S-SQuattcr Sovereignty
HERRMANN'S THEATRES 10 Mage.
HOYTS MADISON SQCAhE THEATRES 30-A Tip
Chinatown.
ROSTER BIALs-S-Naudcyile
LYCEUM THEATRES :i5-CaItan Lettafblalr
MUSIC HALL-4- philharmonic Society.
PALMEtbS THEATRES i5-Inc MASKED Ban
PROCTOR'S THEATRES ia Fair Rebel
STANDARD THEATRES :15-Young Loves Dream.
STAR THEATRES :15-DipOuacy.
TONY PASTOR'S-S Vaudeville
UNION SQUARE THEATRES :lj-Candy.
18th STREET THEATRE-s-Thc Idea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-01
CITIES FOR ILLESTRA TION.

Here are three cities in which the census
renortS cover 100000 hands employed IN
manufactures These workingmcn will cast a
majority OF all the votes in those cities, ana
they are expected TO give Democratic ma
orily in each city. Yet the National pollcy
AGAINST which they are expected u vote has
made a remarkable difference in their wages
IA greater difference in ten years under Pro-
lection than the most perfect organizations OF
labor IN the world, those of Great Bltain' have
been able to accomplish in quarter OF a
century.
In ALBANY there are 1850 hands employed
in manufacturing and the amount paid 10 each
hand in 1880 was S5ij; but IN 1850 the
average in the same occupations was Only
s3s7. the increase having been 40.s2 per cent.
The cost OF materials had decreased, so that
the increase in value of products was only -
por cent. although the number of hands en-
plovcd had increased 11.6 per cent. But the
greatest change was in wages The consumers
obtained cheaper products. but the hands re-
ccycd 30 per cent more for their work lor
every man. woman and child employed.
In Boston there are 9O,l9s hand, employed
in manufacturing. and the amount paid 10 each
hand in 1850 in the same cmploNmcntS had
been Si2I. while in 1890 1t had risen - SOL !
for each hand-an increase oi iJ.si per cent.
Nearly 500 more yearly for every man. woman
and child employed III manufacturing III that
Great CITY ~ the result of only ten years oil
rro,yth and Protection and yet these working
mon are expected 10 vote with the foreign I'M
portcrS IN that city that all Protection j. Jln-
constitutional.
In BROOKLYN there arc 1885, hands en-
ploycd and the average of wages pad III all
their cmplo, mcntS IN 1850 was only Sab
yearly. but had nscn Ia SG05 yearly in 1890
an advance Of 27.91 per cent Though they
gain sl32 year for every man, woman and
child Is their part of the fruit Of ten years
of Protection and many Of them know that III
(,rra; Britain no such advance IN wages has
bccn ACCOMPLISHED by elaborate and costly or
carnations within quarter of century. still
these workingmcn are expected 10 roll up a
great majority for Fee Trade next week The
importer, desire IT. and there are plenty Of
Glib takers hired 10 inform the WoIiungmcn
Of I.rooh lyn that the tariff has done them no
good.
II would be strange indeed it, under such
circumstances ~ these. there ShGuld not occur
some serious di,appontmcntS for the Demo-
cratic managers in these three cities. II IL
SCARCELY - be credited that ont of tho great
number Of voters who have hitherto voted for
Democratic candidates. the change in the posi-
ton of their party aud the remarkable advance
in wages accomplished under Protection should
not result in turning the votes of consider
able proportion. If only a fraction of the
molkingmcI who have been hitherto Demo-
cratic change in these three cities. the Demo-
cratic party will find itself sadly disappointed
when the returns are counted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-01
NEAGlI.
Senator Hill Reported in The New-fork Herald oc''
DEMOCRACY MEANS FREE TRADE.
A POLICY WHICH EVEN ENGLISH TORIES AXE
GETTING TIRED OF AND AXE
KEprDI ATING.
From 4 letter In the National Observer. Lcndons

r.on, , letter In the National Observer. Londons
Oct. 10.
noticed with pleasure that in rGccpt article 1r Si
c,ni.s 49, me true policy OF the Tory party These
nrnripi,s both in Church and State. embodied AZ
we're in perfectly artistic form the sulais spiI.t y.
our ierislton since PaIlamcnts nrst began ana they
were on The whole followed by legsiaqFs Go"h he 20
that these principles The result Of the eApetlrs o.
centuries are more likely TO be sound than those %I ,b.
have pre1 allied the last nifty Years or So ana lIs
we are beginning 10 discover IN various diIec~ons'
May quote the preamble TO me 6 ATS 81 NJ,
I'm which the REASONS FOR PROIEt IIoN w ~
TIONAL INDUSTRIES at the right time are gwen
with great clearne,s and beauty OF language p.,,
., England that is 20 wit CrdeIs Cutters, saddlers.
Gloyrrs Point Makers and such like HandicTaitsnen
nave y IN on WorS As Well for ssientaton OF them
selves their Wives and families. as for SoCl saSa'Ua a
of great part OF the Youth OF this realm in s9od AH
and huda6le exercise besides the manifold Denens
that bv means or reason OF their kno"ldseS; Ven
lions and continual travail daily and universally CONE
NV tbn Whole Estate of the Commonwealth Of the SAID
Realm: vet Notwithstanding. II 80 II tAat ps IcaS S
of the abundance OF foreign Drought INTO ,hls
realm from the parts of beyond the seas. The sai9
r,cry imn"y.rShed the Youth not trained IN the
said sciences and Exercises and thereby the sud facuI,
ties and the exquisite knowltdge> thereof IKE IL IN
citizens and towns within this Reslm of England Huc
impaired. the whole Realm greatly eliuiiae baraSf
well sol a work 10 the>, commodities and uVinss III
the Arts and sciences aforesaid ana TO me gea ,
couugem,nt OF sdlfl Woikmen OF IN, health pe,,
In very deed nothing inferior u any stranger Ill '"e
faculties aforesaid .,, "a, ,..,o,,or
And so The act entirely prohibits the importation
Of a number Of articles made by the artehcer aloe
said Observe that strangely enough. there j. 10y 10y
n word ir thi, preamble about the Importance 10 ,ns
consumer OF getting his goods In the cheapest naiMs
from The country which had the greatest rela'Nee
adynutecc" I'm their production. The ONLY Object Oh
fhrse legislators seems 90 have been 10 breed ana pr
serve race OF skilled and iorishins hhsmsh onnos'
LAYING a, her countries make their own arrans
ments 1t must seem curious TO our '"U fen
club friends that this policy. which has now , ias
so obsoler in England Is precisely that when fT1h.o
Wsmarck a modern statesman of some repute. In
sututed in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-01
PERSONAL.

s'cnator Sfaufords nerves and complexion are re-
ror,co bv a san Francisco interviewer to Indicate
better health than when he went abroad. early la't
summer bu, he complains little about his LEGS being
sttr He does rot contemplate rcsisnns ms sea-
at Washington especially If he continues TO gam III
Vlgor His heart l. stll 81 on Scl'Ihs Id' i" IVAN
bill " his through Congress
Miss Kate Field, though busy business woman
does no, like 10 work a desk. Much OF her writing
she does on a tablet in easy chair IT Is SAID that
She even curls up while thus engaged, ana mat
she acquired this habit unc0nscOu>y from Eh|'O'''
Barrett Browning.
Ia>irur they .ay, IS 50 deeply absorbed In his pro
fc,,ona work that he forgot his wedding day, ana
had 70 be- hunted up in hospital By the brides rea-
tves on that fcsta OccaeJn.
Sir Julian raunccto.c sails from Liverpool to-day
on the Majestic. He Ia, spcn. good deal OF time
lately with Lor salisbury at Hatfield. In connection
with the honor Of Grand cross Of the Bath. !ately
bestowed upon him. the Queen dispensed With ue
necessity nj sir Julian travelling - scotland 70 ~
cclyc the order personally from llcr Majesty
That i,hed volume OF shakespeare which Tenny-
SON 80 often peruscd during the last days OF his Ire
W., buried with him. Tile book WAS incased In
metal and tendcrly laid beside Its late owner
Xavier Mariner the French Acodemcian who died
recently was fond II quiet and solitude, ana hhi
simple tastes For the last twenty years he was "A
vegetarian or rather hater 81 flesh, feeding only
ON egg, and salads. washed down with a little vino
and water II wa, pcrlay, this sobreiy which helped
him 10 attain 20 the ripe Of eighty four. for no
,,.. NOT n.iuralv robust, When "a" grew too inhrm
ia yu li. wheel chair uS'S - tax" him about ~ inc
second hand book-tau-. which he was fond OF Visiting
Ia Governor Mcrliwcath"r Of KENTUCKY. attained
the ag. Of ninety three last sunday. Besides serving
The Blue Grass state It's chief Mag strTte n" was
al., tinted states senator, succeeding Henry Clay III
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bottom of hill the driver stops and shouts: ma
class passengers keep your seats. Second class -
sengers get ont and walk. Thjrdcass passengers n
out and push.'
about Josiah ~ Inquired Mrs. Chugwaier
Nothing ~ reared Mr.. Clmgwater throwing his b.<
the lounge. Nothing, only I've made n fool ~
myself again. That's all! I got three ant niece r.
change somewhere this morning and | find | p,ssed N
IA streetcar conductor little while ago for n dime
and cheated myself ont of sevcn-Ont of-er-no ~
continued, modera;ing his tone {" guess it's-hum-
it's all right. Samantha. "-(ChcagO Tribune
"The st. Louis Democrat" tells how to keen n gun
from rusting Have ring Of zinc soldered round tba
barrel. or. If II Is not convenient to do this have
long strip Of zinc sodered out Of sight underneath the
barrel. The gavanc action which Is excited between
the zinc and the iron eectuay prevents the oxidation
of either metal, and long the zinc remains In
contact with the iron not particle OF rust will appear
on either the inside outside of the barrel.
The Strike Is On" Those bicycle riders strike a
fearful gait nowadays"
Yes, and that's not all: they struck a woman
the other day that was twice fearfu."-( Yarmouth
Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-01
nm crrrr,.ND AND Mr.. CROKER

What has Mr.. Grover Cleveland, Democratic
candidate for President, promised To WI
Richard Croker. boss Of Tammany llaIl
If there has been anything more amazing III
the strange and bewildering history OF DEM
ocratic politics than this unnatural alliance DC
tvecn the Imam who is better than his par'!
and the local leader who until recently even
:, late as at the Chicago Conycntion-waS
scorned by that party, what, pray was IT, anu
when? If Mr.. Cleveland, in his previous
career. has not found it in keeping win his dig-
nity and with his sense OF Seli-respec1 10
tolerate political alliance with Nh Croker o'
with Mr. Cookers Tammany Hall, how can he
now explain his sudden irresistible iohdiieSS
for that which he formerly rejected with con
temut? Does he pretend t. say that IahlhiahN
Hall is better now than il was two years ago
when MIR. Cleveland and all his friends fought
if with all their energies at the polls? is he
willing to admit that he is no longer Detter
than his paIty'-ihat he and Mr. Croker are
now of the same class, shipped IN the same
crew and sailing for the same harbor'
II is one of the mysterious problems OF the
Democratic party that man who has been ad-
mired for his courage, respected for his opinions
they wcIo sincere praised for his firmncSs ana
applauded for his disregard of unholy alliances
should at this late day throw Oft his mantle ana
clasp in his arms the very people whom not
many DAYS ago. he Stunned at every meeting.
This is something which Mr.. Cleveland should
explain On this extremely grave Subject Dem
ocrats as well as Republicans demand lItIe
light. Surely Mr.. Cleveland can give the cN-
planatlon lie certainly cannot be at a loss
himself As TO the cause of this sudden change %
faith. this new naturalization Or docs he pre-
fer TO remain silent that people may diaW the
only conclusion which is possible under the cir
cumstances? What has Mr.. Croker been led
To expect in the event OF thc.clcctlon oi MI
Cleveland? Are the people of this state and
Of this country TO understand that every vote
cast for Mr. Cleveland is a vote cast for MI
Croker? Nothing being said to the contrary
bv the Democratic candidate for President he
who disputes this conclusion is a rash man.