The Portland daily press., 1894-05-19

was on that account "72-gear'' Now the
average gear of bicycles in this country is
GA In Europe where the roads are so much
more smooth and level than here a higher
average gear is use, because a high gear
means shorter leverage and gain of time,
but loss of power On Europe's road the
loss of power is not much noticed, but on
our rough billy highways, it renders the
riding a ''dem'd horrid grind.' Such
wheels are used only by racers. There is
probably not 72-gear in Maine.
Mr.. Gilman is very strong rider and had
not fully realized what was the matter with
his wheel. He resolved to push through to
Boston if it killed him. They reached Ports
mouth at exactly IL o'clock. But it Mas
10 o'clock at night when they stopped at
the Revere House in Boston, after beginning
their journey 10 hours before. A head wind
and the sleepless night and the high gear
were responsible.
Mr. Gilman undoubtedly has tine record of
riding from Portland to Boston the only r.
gear bicycle. The distance is lis miles.
Bowdoin Athletic Preparing for Wor-
cester.
The Bowdoin Athletes who are to take
part in the New England Intercollegiate
tournament at Worcester, next Wednesday,
!. were practicing at the Topsham Fair
Grounds Thursday afternoon. They are
showing up very well and will make strong
bid for first place in some of the events.
l.. f. Soule, '95, ran two miles(and the
track was slow in 10 minutes and 10 seconds.
The record at Worcester is 10 minutes and
seconds. In the average year 10 minutes
and rs second is sure of first place. Besides
Soule is sure to do better under competition.
G. L Kimball, '95 and j. H. Bates '96 are
both throwing the l6 lb. hammer 100 feet.
The best record last year was so feet. j..
H. Bates put the shot SO it,, inches. The
record is 81 it. 10 inches.
From Philadelphia to Boston.
Hartford, Conn.,, May 1S.-Mrs. George H.
Chase and Mrs. Louis Leisure, young ladies
prominent in social circles in Philadelphia,
passed through this city today en- route to
Boston on bicycles. They left Philadelphia
Sunday morning. Today they make a run
from Meriden to Springfield, forty-five
miles. Both women are in exclleent
physical condition and are delighted, with
their experiences as far as this city Not
an unpleasant incident has occurred They
do not fear molestation on country roads as
both are armed and are familiar with the
use of revolver and ready to defend them
selves if necessary. After rest of a few
days in Boston, they will return to their
homes.
In General.
The second run of the Wheeling division
of the Athletic club along the Cape shore
will take place this afternoon, unless
stormy. Take either the 4 or o'clock ferry
Supper will be served at the Sea View
cottage at o'clock. 1t is hoped there will
be large attendance. Last weeks run was
thoroughly enjoyable.
The demand for Messrs Bosworth and
Manley's May number of the Maine Central
with it's illustrated article on the Rangeley,
is very large and comes from fishermen in
all parts of the country.
Fifteen members of the Megantic Fish
and Game club went through the city yes
terday on their way to their camp at Lake
Megantic. DR.. Heber Bishop, of Boston,
was in charge of the party. They had a
special car, and went up over the mountain
division. They will go to Brookshire,
Quebec, on the Maine Central, and thence
on'the Canadian p cifc.
The sloop yacht Gwendoline, sailed into
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from Salem, where she
was purchased by Mr.. George q. Owen. of
Owen, Moore & Co. He is now the owner of
two yachts, but will probably dispose of his
old one. The Gwendoline formerly belonged
to clergyman in Salem. She is a fine
addition to the Yacht club fleet
Today the yacht Viva will sail to Booth
bay to bring to Portland the yacht Chaos, a
black cutter, owned by John f. A. Merrill,
Wadsworth Noyes and Harrison F. Davis
These three with others will go to Boothbay
with Capt. Charles Merrill in the Viva.