The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-07
WHlRL OF
THE WHEEL.

Bicycles are having IN immense IN
huence on the commercial economy OF
Richmond, and the wheel is steadily
taking it's place in business end DONG
away rapidly with slower. more costly
and more laborious methods In many
directions.
number of firms In Richmond have
invested n one or more bicycles as part
of their equip ment for business. one or
more book-5tores deliver light packages
On the wheel, and the druggists are fast
adopting them for carrying medicines.
one OF the largest retail drug stores
In the city has supplanted two clerks
and a porter with two boys on whecis-
4 cigar-dealer does his delivery with
a bicycle. and the use of a simple luggage
carrier sends out large packages on the
wheel.
AS the sales of wheels have Increased
the number of agencies have Increased
in ratio, and they now number hfteen'
two being the additions or last week:
AR Barton has, with that public spirit
which has characterized all mis- r.ethods
in building up Barton Heights. removed
the toll on bicycles crossing the First
street viadrct. 1t Is one Of the prettiest
rides around the city, and all wheelmen
and wheslwomen in Richmond shol,d
take off their hats as it were TO Mr..
James II. Barton.
as street-cars, and as a general thing
the best class OF citizens ride them.
The Boulevard has never recovered
from the cutting up II received during the
SHOWS of winter. and IT compares poorly
with the beautiful drive OF last summer.
1t deserves better care, and It would take
but small attention 10 place this popular
thoroughfare in good condition.
The proposed bicycle festival for chart
~, under the auspices Of several we'll
known society lanies. is gradually taking
shape. and a very interesting affair may
be looked for when the arrangements
are completed
Such festivals are very popular in other
cities They usually consist of a lamp
light parade in costume. and masque-
rade ball or other entertainment indoors
afterwards.
The Richmond Cycle Club has arranged
its runs for April as follows: The 18th.
Rio Vista, ten miles; 18th. Seven Pines;
10Th, Forest Hill Park; 9th. National
Cemetery. These runs will be at the rate
OF six miles an hour so as to suit begin
ners or ladies who wish TO ride. On the
4th of May paper chase will take place.
I'm which the speed will be as asst as
possible.
meeting Of the Cycle Club of the
Young Mems Christian Association Will
be held tomorrow evening at s o'clock
when officers for the ensuing year will
be elected. AT the close of the meeting
the members will have their first club
roun.
MOTIFS.
When really tired by your riding. the
best relief is obtained by walking slowly
for half an hour
The rider who always carries a wrench
IL. 49,
road. In the same way, he who learns
how TO repair his tire. and carries a re-
pairing outfit, will seldom have a pune
ture.
In my opinion. it is quite impossible for
a really safe light machine TO be built ex-
cept at a very high price. The extra
work alone upon a feather-weght ADDS
dollars to the cost of production, and
while l know and believe that a cheap
machine can be easy to ride. strong and
thoroughly safe in every particular. do
not believe in a combination of cheapness
and excessive lightness.
Pneumatic tires, fitted to fat rims, are
more likely to pu1cture than when con-
cave rims are used. They bang down on
the rim. and get nipped by stones. In the
case Of concave rims, the stones come on
the edges first, and the mass of rubber
between either makes them glance off,
or protects the air-tube from damage.
See that your chain wheels are in lire.
If they are cut, though ii be ever so little,
1t will make an extraordinary difference
in the run of the wheel.
Cork handles are easily cleaned by wip-
ing them with a cloth upon which turpen-
tine has been poured.
Pop" said the farmers son. "buy me
a bicycle. won't you?
mo. won't: but I'll tell you what I'll
do. The next time the tools need sharp
en.ng l will rig UP a saddle and treadles
on the grindstone end you can run
her"
Cycle racing is no more injurious 20 the
health than any other sport, unless car
ried beyond the powers and constitution
OF the devotee. On the contrary, racing
calls forth and insists upon most tenn
perate form OF existence 1t being obve-
Gus that the body must be brought TO the
finest condition 10 render such supreme
tests possible.
1t is the habit of sope riders 10 give
their wheels the same amount Of care
they would the iron tires of a farm-wagon
is not well.
Every rider will acmit the necessity of
attending TO tire cuts. yet few know how
To heal the gashes permanently. Here
Is an idea worth trying: Debate the tire
and remove all grit, dirt, etc; inject a
small amount of solution. fill the hole
with some loose cotton, smear some sOlu-
ton on top and in five minutes the tire
will be ready for use and give no further
annoyance
In oiling the bearings of your wheel,
remember that the surplus lubricant
which runs down the spokes over the rim
and onto the tire. Is not the best thing
in the world for tine tire.
When you come to sell wheel. you dis
cover that 1t ts absolutely worthless.
When You try TO buy one. you find that
Il ere isn't one for sale that isn't the
best enc made.
To get even with the city ordinance re-
curing wheelmen to carry a bell every
Fort Scott wheelman carries a cow-bell
and in this Wv adds fltel n tha dap,ao