The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-29

Several ecOrcherS were arrested III
Philadelphia recently. Magistrate Jer-
mon had this to say when they were ar
raixned before him: 1T Is perhaps
fortunate that no person was injured or
property destroyed as a result OF their
riding. or they would have been
subject to the act Of March 81, 1860,
against furious racing and driving, the
penalty for which IL fine not exceeding
$500 and Imprisonment not exceeding
five years" The men were held in $500
bail for trial.
A fair bicyclienne Of Philadelphia has
attracted some attention as she pro-
crosses on her wheel to the merry tink-
ling of small silver bells attached to the
spokes Of the forward wheel Of her ma
chine. The bells continuously chime a
warning Of her approach. The idea OF
substituting the tinkling or whirring
bell on the handlebars with string of
Jingling bells Is English, and IL being
quite generally followed since Princess
Maud set the fashion In Hyde Park.
Attorney Graham H. Harris has
brught suit against James s. Maltby
and Clinton ]. Warren, prOprietors Of
the Plaza hotel, Chicago, claiming dam
ages In the sum Of 100000 for refusal to
serve him and a party. including two
ladies In boomers, with refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris and Mr.. and Mrs.
Montgomery went for bicycle ride one
evening. and stopped at the Plaza for
a meal. They waited some time, and
then waiter informed Mr.. Harris that
the party could not be waited on while
in bicycle costume Mr.. Harris was
startled, but he presently repeated his
order and offered the price. $1.25. for
what he had called for. according to the
bill Of fare, but the waiter persisted in
his refusal. wherefore the suit.
Some ono rises to remark that It is
a cold day when the really ingenious
cyclist is compelled to walk home with
an injured wheel. No one thinks any
more of going out without the appli-
ances for tire repair. A rider recent
ly. while miles from home and far from
any relief. broke his handle bar at the
joint with the post. The accident hap
pened In a locality where birch trees
flOurished and he selected saplings and
lashed q section to each fork. the upper
ends being securely fastened to the ham
die bar near the grip. Another piece
was lashed to the bar across the top
Of the post and to each upright stick.
There was some loss in motion, to be
hn loI
ious young man to ride home. II sup
ply OF strong string and a pocket knife
are included in a tool kit, and suitable
timber can be found, this repair may
be duplicated by any one who meets
with similar accident.
The racing board Of the League OF
American Wheelmen is reported tc
have started an investigation of lead.
ing amateur riders, regarding the pay.
ment of their expenses during the cir.
cult races and the charges that they
are receiving remuneration from the
trade. 1t is said that Chairman Gideon
will probably suspend c. w. Hadfield
the Newark rider who violated the rae.
ing rules in the Mullburn road race, un.
til he can explain satisfactorily the ru.
mors that he Is in the employ of q bi.
cycle firm and competing in amateur
races. In addition to Hadfeld's case
1t Is alleged that a racing team on the
New York state circuit is having Its
expenses betrayed by an athletic clut
in New York. The racing board is KEEP,
well informed this year Of the move.
ments Of the racing men. 1t is stated
that one bicycle manufacturer has 9
list Of $50 racing men who are riding his
wheels in amateur events throughout
the country, and that they receive from
50 to IS for every win and 81 for ever,
second place they score. This practice
1t Is further said, has been in operation
since the opening Of the racing season.
A pedal which does away with toe.
clips and rubber bands, and which
weighs but fourteen ounces to the pair
Is made by a Chicago concern. The
framework Of the pedal Is bolted to the
cross pieces in such manner that the
end plates may be set at various dis
tances apart. At these end pieces ar,
"
foot plates. the sole of ones shoe may
be set into them in such way that G
secure hold Is obtained. The foot may
be instantly released but will remain II
position when riding or back pedaling
The tired Of the pedal 1t Is claimed, l!
narrower than any on the market.
The wheelmen Of New Jersey ar,
pleased over the nomination Of Care
A. Hobart for the vice-presidency. a.
he was largely instrumental In securing
the passage Of a good roads bill. intro
duced by the League of American
Wheelmen in the New Jersey legisla
ture several years ago.
The first septuplet ever built, a ma
chine which carries seven riders which
will be used by the Stearns for pace
making purposes in France. was seer
on the streets Of Syracuse recently fol
the first time. The wheel weighs IA
pounds and is geared to 124.
Walter Sanger IL to ride in all tn,
professional events In the Illinois clul
meet In Chicago July 4. 1t Will be th'
first time he has been seen in Chicag,
since the Worlds fair
A minister Of the gospel. active II
temperance work, said at publi
meeting in New York the other evenin,
that the bicycle had done more for tn,
cause Of sobriety than all the red rib
bon, blue ribbon, league, band o.
brotherhood movements Of the pas
twenty years.
NEW MINISTER'S RECEIVED.