The morning times., 1896-06-28

Good roads is the watchword OF all bi-
cycle riders. II is the crying need Cf the
hour. The League literature has this to
say on that SUBJECT:
ITO obtain reform in this direction is
one OF tie objects OF the Leagu Already
much work has been done, but there is
very much to be accomplished. Plans
are on foot for the systematic pursuit
Of this object and before long Il movement
will be made all along the line.
Co-oPERATIo. NEEDED.
I've need the cooperation of every
cycler i'll this laudabie undertaking. In
TINS work the horsemen will join hands with
u.s. but cyclers will take the lead. 1t is
proposed not only TO show townships the
advantage of good highways, but to compel
them 10 build and maintain the very best.
Let every wheeman put his shoulder to the
wheel. If the League can have $4,000
members, il can do better work.
League workers in several States, nota-
bly, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode
Island have secured the passage of laws
requiring townships 10 erect guide-boardS
ut cross s-roads and forks.
New York division secured the passage of
the Armstrong bill, requiring railroads to
carry bicycles free, and many other States
have made il an act of IL gisation.
The general bicycle law Just enacted ap-
pears To he an excellent one. 1t is tie
first comprehensive Ia W on the sub iect pass
ed many State, and itseems probable that 1t
will furnish 4 modelfor Observation-Disclosures.
The influence of the League of American
WheelIhen, as represented ny ITS chlei
consul, Mr. Per kins. has been eNertPdto good
purpose IN securing the passage of this law,
which is in the interest both of cycle riders
and the public at large.
A LOCAL MOVE.
There is Il chance for the wheelmen Of
tile District, Irrespective or organizations
to show the country what they can do. The
Times stands ready to of1er Its aid anu
push the matter to successful issue. IL
all depends on the wheelmen themselves.
Every wheeiman who has hidden 10 ureat
Falls knows what a nuisance tine road from
the Anglers Fishing Clubhouse to the
Great Fails is. 1t wears Il man out worse
than any other part Of the ride. 1t is up
hill ;.nd down until nearly all the peasure
Of the ride is spoiled.
Wheelmeu also know that they can use
a path over the Conduit 10 Il point op-
posIte Dickie's on the Virginia side. Ii
Is Just at the second lock from the Great
Falls. But here the path ends about half
a mile from the fails Up to this point it
has been smooth. \ few bridges are down,
but it is decent riding. Now, to all those
who are III favor of good roads this sug
gestion Is made:
Why not build bicycle path along
the canal from the second lock up to the
Great Falls?
With this path constructed, the way
to the Great Fails will be an easy one. The
ride will then be one of pleasure. There
will be no more dread OF that long hill
with its ups and downs.
THE COST.
Rough estimates have been made, and
IL is thought that So 1900 would he more
than enoUgi money l" pu tth. 5 path in saie
condition. and rebuild few bridges. Then,
what better ride would any one want
Three thousand dollars could be easily raised
by a subscription among the riders them
selves There are thousands OF them in
this city and !; dollar from each would
give fund that would more than be SUI
ficcDt.
sition.
The Times has seen the War Department
in reference to this matter 1t will be ready
next Sunday to give all the riders of the Dis
trict the result of its investigation. The
Times will also open n subscription list,'
and Just as soon as practicable the work will
be begun.
Here is a chance to setan example TO the
world The District wheclnen can show
the country what they can do. The Times
will publish details next Sunday. Be ready
TO act promptly. The sooner the work is be,
gun the sooner 1t will he finished.
Don't you think 1t is a good idea?