The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-17

become the law of the city. The decree
recites the fact that bicycles do not injure
and are not dangerous to pedes-
with pedestrians. Acting upon this theory,
the decree states that on all streets outside
Oh the popuious parts OF the city. w WI h;er a
cles, the riders shall have a right to use
the outer edge of the walk. If the walk
have the right to use a strip on the edge
of the walk about thirty inches wide. In
all cases the riders must blow a horn When
approaching a pedestrian, first when forty
yards away and the second time when not
less than ten yards distant. All streets on
which the sidewalks are closed to riders
must be plainly marked with signboards at
the expense of the city.
are preparing to make it a success in
ment, which caused the downfall of the
old club. has been excluded. The clubhouse
on North Delaware street has been fitted
up again and is now ready for members.
The clubhouse is open and the directors
have invited all wheelmen of the city to
make it their headquarters until such time
as a meeting may be held for the reception
of new members, after which the house
will be closed to those not members. The
directors are ready to receive applications
for membership from all wheeimen IN COCO
been settled. There is some talk of making
it t~wenty-one years, but as there are a
lare number of young ment, eligible In every
other respect who are yet twenty-one years
of age, the limit may be placed a little
l low mest,n This Is s auf bald to, win be n dssdde ahe at
the constitution and bylaws will be
adopted. The directors have secured a copy
Kings County .Wheelmen, of New York.
and will follow them very closely in making
the laws for this club.
LIE Bicyclette thus laments the fact that
France cannot compete with the crack
riders of America: Banker, Johnson and
Bliss are coming over as Americas repre-
sentatives to race on our tracks; Barden,
Harris and Edwards will also be here this
season, and Houben, Protin and Hautvast
have already signified their intention of
competing. so things will be pretty warm
when the time comes. If we could only put
up a trio of French racing men worthy to
take their places in the front ranks with
these flyers! Are our men wanting in
speed? Is not our climate favorable. or can
it be our race is degenerating? If Wed1nger
was only twenty years old. 1T Casslgnard
was still living, or if others only had their
willingness and their ambition, what a tri-
umph would be awaiting him who would
show up among the top notches:
THE applause that was so freely given
to Zimmerman, Hauben and all the Tor
eign champions who covered themselves
with glory while on our ;o tpaf far th mo French
crack who would stand up and face the
of the world.
worth training hard for and it will be sim
ply dreadful If not one Frenchman is aple
to qualify for the final. Come, you racing
men, get your wheels and prepare Tor the
contest"
Bicycle Notes.
There is a well-patronized riding school
managed by Hay & Willis. at Gresh's
Academy.
The bicycle craze is growing. New pupils
are coming into the schools at the rate
of half a dozen a day.
Mrs. Glasgow is one of the best lady
riders i'm the city. Riding came naturally
to her and she can do almost any OF The
ordinary turns with the wheel
Hay & Willis are preparing to issue a
new gravel road map of Indiana. 1t Will
be a complete may of the State, show
ing all the good bicycle roads by red
lines.
The Oldest riding school in the city If
Hearsey's. This is we'll attended. Every
precaution has been taken for the safety
IF the riders. Men and women ride morn
ing, noon and night.
George Gaylor has been engaged by "a
r. Hearsey & Co: to conduct their riding
he will also continue his instruction in
all kinds of athletics.
A bicycle club is being organized among
the young women riders of the city. Mrs:
Hewitt II. Rowland is at the head of it and
among those who are to belong are Mrs.
James b. Curtis. Mrs. joseph &. Sharpe,
ir.. Miss Lyon, Miss Van Valkenberg. Mrs:
p. Miller and Miss Wan.ck. TIE club is
discussing suits for riding. A teacher of ex-
per.ence, who has taught. ladies to ride
the hest for suits. . This can be readily
w;ned free or dust. which the flannel or
other wool suits hold.