The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

hundred brands Of cycles, that diner only
in weight. strength. cost, and name ine
highest-priced wheels are me nhnt'st
in weightA minimum weight or nlne-
teen pounds has been reached. Next ltal
they will weigh less than seventeen
pounds. Tn problem OF how iignt Wi','
can be constructed ana sun prti w
fuil-sized man has not as yet ieeh luil9
solved but from present indlcauohs VIZ
probability is mat the cycist OF 1870 VIII
present the appearance or "A man VINO Hn'
been captured by a couple or nccp shdh','
who ere bearing him off 20 their lar. \
cvclfst on one OF these slender machines,
going down the road after dark win tne
forthcoming electric light streaming from
the handle-bar. vii present starting
IN Is not however I'm human nature for
every one 10 be satisfied with something
that every one else has, and there j.
demand for machines that VIII be prac-
ticable yet differ from the majority ~
action and appearance
Inventors are busy 20 this end. In
France and Germany no less than twenty
varieties Of motor cycles have appeared
They are without exception cumbersome
IN appearance.
The arrangement by which two bicy-
clas are coupled together his met Win
much favor and 10 frequently seen on
the New York bOuleynrds. IL Is intended
primarily az a means for social tour
Of a lady and gentleman. When a tatisu-
ing hill is come up With he can CALAMITY
40 all the work. ii necessary TO the sum-
nit. II is also used In the instruction OF
timid wom-n. The machines may readi-
j. be uDcCupled. and I'm case OF Disagree
meut the cyclists may return separately.
Not 50 with the interesting arrange
ment called the Duplex. There the fair
cyclist is united 20 her companion for
tho entire Journey. \ very high rate or
speed can be obtained ON this machine.
IL can upset n the twin riders are at
losBerhcads. as each has a steering ap-
paratus IN hand. IL is claimed for this
machine that no previous practice rs
needed upon behalf OF the lady. The
Duplex Is quite frequently seen on the
Riverside Drive and IN Central PARK.
II IS especially adapted 10 the use OF
engaged couples and newly married per-
sons who cf mot bear the most tenn
pJrary separation. a young lady and
gentleman seen on the road on a Duplex
VIII be set down as pair Of recently
mated turtle doves, or soon TO be sucn.
There are many designs for the aiiix-
ing of baby chairs To- the front of eye
les Fond fathers spinning along with
their cherubs costly seated In basket
chairs can be seen by the score on the
Boulevard every Sunday. SO far there
have been no ACCIDENT in New y FORK city.
and but one In Brooklyn, 20 children thus
carried, but fond mothers out watching
the flying wheels, shudder at the possi-
biities.
The United States local mail delivery
has been conducted with tricycles for
nine years. W men the cycle IS recognized
on its merits by municipal authorities
and streets constructed 10 meet the re-
quirements. all delivery OF light local
| freight. such as millinery, dry-gOOds.
| household orders of meat, groceries. and
! vegetables. will be by means of some such
vehicle as this one. Space is given %
snow a recent invention for the comfort
| OF touring cyclists in a tent which, COM
pactly folded and strapped 70 the handle
| Is not tn the way, but which, spread out
COB. Nf.
| the man and his hCrse.
a WHEELER.