New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-07
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
A GOOD ROADS PLANK FOR THE DEMO-
CRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MORE EXHIBITORS REGISTERED FOR Nh"i
YEARS sHow-sHowERs AND cYcIIsTs-A
DEALER ON CHEAP wHEELs-THE
CUBAN FAIR RAcEs-wHAT A
PHYSICIAN SAYS OF

PHYSICIAN SAYS OF
CYCLING.
". j. Morgan OF this city, left for chicago ias'
night armed with little resolution when ne VIII.
present to the Democratic politicians. Mr.. Morgan
desires the Democratic party to insert good roaos
plank in It's platform. The resolution Is az ioio"s'
1--WE favor the general improvement Of the public
roads and streets The concurrent testimony OF our
consular and commercial representatives In foreign
countries as well as the practical results attained by
the construction Of good highways in several OF our
own States. attest the great value OF smooth
permanent highway service to the farmer ana me
users OF al Cases OF roaa Of ifs
Department Of Road Inquiry at washington upon
broader and more efficient scale ana the iareer
and more popu.ous States should provide Tor the
gradual and general Improvement OF the country
roads by such judlcous system as VIII relieve tne
present condition without imposing a burdensomc
upon the industrial classes OF town and country
and In such manner as wi: provide for the payment
such improvement by future generations. by whom
the profits and benefits OF good roads will be en-
joyed'
The National Cycle Board OF Trade has instructed
its architect. to submit report and diagrams as 10
the best method OF arranging exhibitors spaces for
the Eastern National Cycle Exhibition that will be
held next winter at the Grand Central Palace OF
Industry. at Forty-third-st, and Lexinston-ave.
This step has been made necessary owing to the de-
mand for space. II Is almost certainty that
an additional, floor will have to be secured at the
Paacc. the number OF applicants is rapidly
getting to the 200 mark Following is an addi-
tional list to that already published Over thirty
OF these firms also applying for membership in
the National Cycle Board OF Trade:
Aetna Wax Manufacturing Company. the American
B. H. o. and Sewing Machine Company the Amer
lean Gas Furnace Company. the Bearings Publish
Ing Company. Bolte Cycle Manufacturing Company,
Buffalo Wheel Company, the Chandler Company,
w. E. Davis. Clifton Manufacturing Company.
Combination Cyce Company, Cyc.e improvement
Company, Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing Company.
Fenton Metallic Manufacturing Company, Fox
pany Globe cycle Works Gormul.y & Jeffery Manu-
featuring Company William J. Hanes Company,
Hall e. Downing Hamilton Cyc:e Company Hart
pany HI: Rosenblaf' & Co.. f. l. Horsman indie
pany Kenwooi Bicycle Manufacturing Company
II. II. kiTe Company knight Cycle Company, Light
Cycle COMPANY. f. A. Lozier 4 Co. Luthy Co.
Mason Mason Company. A. l.. Moore Company
New-York Tire Company. Edwin Oliver & Co.
Richmond Bicycle Company, A. NJ. scherey & Co.
United States Projece Company. F. J. Werneth
Company. Western Wheel Works Eastern branch.
ney Manufacturing Company, ". W. Whitten Cycle
Manufacturing Company.
Local cyclists have had hard time lodging
showers of late. Yesterday a party Of wheeImen
stopped repairers place TO walt until II ceased
raining. One of the party knew the dealer and the
latter became communicative The talk started on
cheap wheels, and one Of the party said that he
had purchased a cheap wheel. and that he would
do again. II trying to get through
the season with it," said he, but next year there
won't be any wheel OF TOO high a grade for me.
This had the effect OF causing the dealer to go back
into his shop and bring out a handful Of small parts
of wheels You see these little balls" said he:
out Of one Wheel Every one of them is detective
man takes great chances when he purchases a
wheel OF that sort
The number OF cyclists. men and women. who
braved the elements yesterday in Brooklyn. rather
than do without their daily constitutional was sur
prisng. The cycle path was crowded Yesterday
between the showers and when the first drops fell
the shelter house at Coney Island was thronged: |
Some Of the natty costumes OF the women presented
a rather dapidated appearance later
There was quite a crowd OF cyclists seen on the
Boulevard and on Riverside Drive all day. The
cyclists and the farmers have at last come to
thorough understanding in regard TO good roads. but
they will never agree the rainy weather question
The cyclists are OF the opinion that they have had
enough rain during the last two weeks 70 ast every
body for least the remainder OF the present
month.
Quite a crowd went out 10 the Waverly racetrack
Yesterday 10 witness the bicycle races to be he'd In
conjunction with the Cuban Fair The heavy rain.
however had softened the track. and the manage
The entry list is an excellent one including some of
the best known amateur and protessionai rliers.
clears up
Henry Rehrman OF the Amphion Wheelmen
claims new record Behrman started on Satur-
day for fast trial from Jamaica TO Patchogue and
return He made the trip from Jamaica TO
patchogie at a rafting gait and then concluded 70
stop Behrman claims to have made the trip IN
. hours and 81 minutes. The best previous record
for the distance made by Thomas Hall Of the
Kings County Wheelmen who made the trip In
hours and 80 minutes.
The large crowds which have attended the race
meets all over the country this year have been
surprise to many people. They show concusively
the bubble interest In SUCH gatherings. Some manu-
facturers who decided to give up the hiring OF
racing teams their mistake now, and II Is hintei
that there Will be n lively scramble among the
makers before long sign fast riders for next year
Said physician yesterday:
Cycling has become a necessity to all classes OF
society The professional man. as his calling de-
manis can combine business with pleasure. and by
the physical exercise of cycling and being In the
fresh air can create for himself energy for the
gentle action OF the body keep its organs and func-
lions in healthy state. The mechanic may ride
quickly to work prepared to go through the ordeal
OF the day and return with equal rapidly TO his
home refreshed and contented. What a source OF
delight and comfort impossible to replace Is the
bicycle 10 the reporter. collector. tradesman. mail
90 rrier clergyman district physician,