The herald., 1895-12-22

in their attempts to reach above two miles,
has created CONSERVATION among the
natives. This magnificent piece OF me-
chanism is built to carry live men,
weighs ninety pounds and is geared TO
1913. 1t will he manned by Herb McCrea'
steersman and captain, BOB terriii' C,!ue
Washburn, Godfrey schmidt and Chas.
Wells, the San Francisco giant. Ihls
machine is the first of the kind to be re-
ceived upon the Pacific coast. Shafer, the
famous trainer of the Syracuse record
breakers, never tires of sensations
and seems to always be in the lead III this
line, and in keeping with his customary
way of doing things has announced tue ex-
pected arrival shortly OF one OF the only
two six-seated bicycles ever buiit-a sex
tette which will weigh 100 pounds and be
geared TO 200.
The record breakers of the Syracuse team
have been taken up by the society people
of this charming resort and the sta wart
young gentlemen have been most nanu-
somely entertained by the visiting guests
at the hotel, coming as they do from all
parts of the world. Trainer ohafer's watcil-
full eye has prevented the participation IN
any social function of any of this men, as 1T
would conflict with his strict rules OF train
ing and conditioning.
Last evening the bath houses and plunge
we're made to appear beautiful by the at
tendance of the swell set OF eastern guests
to witness a game of water polo and other
aquatic sports given by the young ladies' OF
the hotel in honor of the popular riders.
Will Knippenberg, the well-known repre-.
sentative of the team, and Mr.. David
Shafer, the famous manager, have EN-
deared themselves to the ladies' of the
hotel by consenting TO give an open BIZ
cycle meet on New Years day at
the track for the benefit of the New Beach
bicycle path which the ladies of the hotel
are building at an expense of $4,000. All
proceeds OF the meet will be devoted to
the laudable enterprise.
Mr.. Shafer is in no hurry to 90 for
records, as he prefers to put his men in
proper shape before any attempts are
made against the records; for, as the
logical trainer puts 1t, "What is the use of
being in hurry"
The following letter has been received
from Mr.. d. G. Shafer, the trainer of the
Syracuse team:
CoRoN DO, CAL, Dec. 10, 1895.
Sporting Editor Herald:
Dear Sir-The Syracuse Post of Dec. 10
came out with an article under the head.
line, "Rival Teams to Meet" stating that
was lodging around the country to avoid
q meeting with the Stearns team. This is
az false as it is absurd in every particular,
as is also the assertion that 1 had used nm
fair means in securing for the Syracuse
people the services of Frank Rigby, which
has been an extremely tough thorn in the
side of the Stearns people. The real facts
of the case, and Mr.. Rgby's own state
ment, are as follows:
"When the Stearns people came to me. -
said Rigby, ~ promised that would write
before accepting any offer. 1 shortly after
ward met Mr.. Shafer, who was not at that
time connected with any team, and placed
myself in his hands. Later on Mr.. Shafer
was employed by the Syracuse Cycle Co. to
organize q racing team, and as matter Of
course went with him."
This disposes Of the first charge, and the
second is so absusd that it scarcely inertia
. reply. In the first place, anyone know
ing me will know that am not in the habit
OF running away from anybody or any
thing. The fact is, that both teams were