The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-02

a Democratic city convention. No one knows
just who started it, but there was fighting
garding the advent of the bicycle gained
the day and after unanimously deciding
to take no action the meeting adjourned
to the corn field in question. satisfaction
was expressed at the present order OF
things and the bicycle was thought to be
a good thing, for it did away with much
work. After the belligerents had withdrawn
the better element" returned and Old Jim
again called the convention to order. He
said:
out as it has. If 1 had been forewarned
/ am sure Superintendent Powell would
have g ayer me b euad thinks * lot Of
But tomorrow is Sunday and the men
are sleeping, getting ready to watch those
and 1 hated to ask their services. 1t is
evident that there are some OF our num-
Der who have no respect for themselves.
same among other people, for have noticed
that there are many who kick every time
matter OF prlncip st,o Is n mentioned s n we
ready for talks"
I'VE should do something" began an old
yellow horse, called Dunn, land go on
record as opposed to the disgrace the BIZ
cycle in the hands of men are bringing
US to. Last week attended horse sale.
sold under the hammer for 10. 20 and go
/ remember when members of the same
families would have brought 20, so and go
and heaven knows / have improved since
then, but only yesterday red-faced man
offered s2o for me. There is question OF OF
favor OF taking up arms against the tyrant
man and the bicycle"
For one." began Mr.. Bay. of North
Meridian street. who arose at the con-
clusion of Mr.. Dunns remarks, 81 am in
favor of war or any vigorous means OF
my opposition to the bicycle and the ac-
tions of our oppressors. The time was
when 1 went forth the pride of the street.
week and then for exercise. Those persons
who used to take delight in driving me
and whom took delight in hauling. have
buried, as it were, in stable. My groom
even neglects me to ride bicycle and be-
hut five times this week" Mr. Bay blushed
as he made this confession and to add to
his embarrra ssment, some untnougntfui AM
NAL from Alabama street asked:
What do you want for nothing?'
The convention was in session for two
hours and more ana many f stirring rsfions
were passed and a copy sent 10 the Jour-
nal The better element returned to their
stalls in ample time to be ready Tor church
Sunday morning in case it was raining
and bicycles could not be ridden Along
the road to the city several members of
the bum element" were found by the
Wavside. badly foundered from eating too
much corn all OF which led Old Jim to
remark to the crowd keeping pace with
him: -.
some horses, and mules, will desert
principles and honor for belly full OF
green corn. .
The resolutions prepared by the better
element are as follows:
s.Whereas We stand face to face with a
condition which promises to bring disgrace,
dishonor and disuse to US all; and, "a
whereas, Our oppressors, man, has III
vented machine called bicycle, which
has caused a depreciation Of values. fall
of ourselves from once proud position;
and,
whereas. Some of US who once were
driven tandem are now driven to milk
wagons and peddling carts, much to our
humiliation and disgrace, and all because
of Abe advent OF the bicycle; therefore.
be IL
of the bone and sinew OF the horse world
OF indianapolis. that protest as q mat
ing up again to that high plane of re-
spect and Difference once gwen Us, tuere-
fore.
'sResolved. That we protest against the
manufacture of any more bicycles, and ask
Congress-. and the Board OF Works. and
Mayor Denny and our friend. Superinten-
dent Powell. to stop the manufacture or
BICYCLES which action, we think, Will re-
store our prices and honor and allow US
to again fill positions of trust and honor:
and furthermore. be 1t
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
lions be spread on the minutes. and copies
sent to Congress. the Indianapolis Com
mon Council. the Board Of Works. Mayor
Denny and Col George Powell and the
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