The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-10

wheels. ard the fact that the messenger,
an expert rider. took two headers during
the parade. testified TO the superiority of
the modern bicycle.
ON the return Of the parade to the
Capitol Square. before dismissal Presi-
dent Jackson Guy made a lrief address,
I'm which ne clearly outlined the fact that
the League was formed for a practical
purpOse-that Of improving the streets
and roads-plainly outlined the policy OF
the League I'm its intentions TO use every
Influence II possesses 10 secure this need
from the city authorities.
His speech was greeted with great en-
t'usiasm.
No prettier sight has ever been seen
In Richmond than was presented as the
League, standing beside their wheels. sur
rounded their president in nOllow
square. and applauded his sentiments TO
the echo.
re stated that a committee had been
appointed to take cognizance of he bad
places In the street. and report the same
to the proper authorities. and invited the
members of the League to report bad
holes in the street TO this committed IL
consists of Thomas Christian. Cecil Epps.
and G. \. Rawson. lie stated that a
committee has also been appointed 10
confer with the City Attorney in regard
to far ordinance governing bicycles.
nrsoiuIIcNs.
Colonel c. OBJ. Cowarlin one OF the
Board OF Governors. then real the fol-
lowing resolutions and moved their adop-
ton. The vote was a tremendous shout
from 800 lusty Threats. accompanied with
the blowing of bugies and whistles and
the ringing or bells
We. the members of the Richmond
League of Wheelmcn. assembled together
at the CITY Han on the afternoon OF
Saturday the 9Th day OF November lS.j
on the occanion OF our first street parade,
DO adopt the following resolutions:
!. We deplore the bad condition Of the
streets OF the city OF Richmond, a condi-
ton That not only Affects the comfort
and pleasure OF wheeimen. hut alike in
tcrfcres with the convenience, business
or pleasure OF those who use them with
buggies carriages or wagons. Believing,
then. that we will promote the best I'm
terests OF the city. we pledge ourselves
to use our influence. wheresOeVer We can,
To secure better streets by increased ap-
yrct.riations end by the use Of the best
means by which such appropriations may
be made available for the purpose.
2 Considering the number of our ciu-
zens now unng bicvcles, and the IN
creased number likely TO use them. and
the taxes derived from the property in
vested In thon. We respectfully ask or our
city government that a bicycle track be
made on Broad street, 10 extend from the
t1ty Hall TO the Boulevard, and TO con-
sist OF a strip Of the street made hard.
even. and smooth, and adapted to tat
purpose.
4 ship on a bicycle was the prettest
sight In the parade a pretty little
yacht. ingeniously built on light frame
surrounding the wheel. with nasts. bow
spirit. cordage. and net work sails. was
propelled by Alex. X. Sclaap. who acted
as captain and Leroy Schaap. dressed
IN sailor costume. as pilot.
MODERATION
The truest enjoyment OF cycling is in
riding with moderation. though scorcnors
who are always iH,ng to make "a record,
VIII not believe 80.
Moderation is TO some who are always
trying make record, a bugbcar But
ore who rides with moderation gets the
true enjoyment OF cycling.
Cycling. when carried on 'ei'h modera-
ton, may. In 30 far az the healthy heart
is concerned, DO permitted or even rec
commended. 1t Is not necessary 10 ex-
clude cycling Ia every case OF heart dis
case. IL may even be useful In certain
instances In which me action OF the heart
IS feeble. and in which signs OF fatty ie-
generation are found. as increased mus
cuiar exercise often improves the con,
dition of muscle. and OF no muscle norc
than tie heart itself As the action OF
cycling tells directly upon the motion Of
the heart. the effect IL produces upon
this organ Is phenomenally and nnex-
pectediy great In regard to- the work II
gets out OF II. The ultimate effect OF
severe cycling % TO Increase the size OF
tho heart and TO render II irritable and
representative TO motion. the cycling act
ing upon II like stmulant. The over
development OF the heart under the con-
tinuai overaciion. and extreme overac-
ton. affects. IN turn. the arteifa resi-
Hence, mobiles the natural blood pres
sure. and favors dsgenerativs structural
change IL tho organs OF the body gen.
sg&llY. N psrsoSss of tiI1d ard nexyous