The record-union., 1896-07-12

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Nes, things are shifting all about, and
horses, to their sorrow,
Aren't sure when they lie down at might
they'll have a job tomorrow.
With cycles coming, more and more,
and everywhere the trolley,
It's quite enough to make a horse feel
rather melancholy.
The outlook for the noble beast is grow
ing gloomy, very;
Its true he still is hauling folks out to
the cemetery;
But when he views the drift of things
it won't be long, he feels,
Till the hearse is a motorcycle" and
the mourners all ride wheels.
+. L. A. w. Bulletin.
An individuals character always
stamps itself upon what he is intimate
ly associated with, and while a mans
habits can be told by the clothes he
wears, so always does the bicycle he
rides gives an indication of his general
characteristics. A man who takes
pride in his personal appearance, and
is careful in his habits, generally takes
good care of his wheel; or, If he were
riding a horse, the horse would be found
to be carefully groomed and the har-
ness kept in perfect order. On the other
hand a rider Of a dirty machine Is
a slouch generally. Therefore, keep
your machine clean; no skill is required,
merely a little care. A careful horseman
will constantly watch his equip
ment, examining from time TO time the
buckles, straps, etc, to see that they are
lin perfect order In the same manner
careful wheelman sees that the bear
ings are kept perfectly adjusted, al
though he should not attempt amy me-
chanical work that he does not UNDER
stand. It is cheaper to take the Wheel
to the repair man than to experiment
with it without a perfect knowledge or
the manner in which it is put together
The bearings need thorough fabrication,
and by thorough fabrication is meant
inst a few drops of oil occasionally in
stead of an overdose at long intervals,
nor is it necessary to oil them for every
ride Also keep the chain thoroughly
free from dirt and well covered with
graphite. and once in a while go over
every screw and nut to see that they
are tight. Attention to these little de-
ails insures comfort and freedom from
annoving little accidents. Your wheel
is a very generous friend and rewards
you for a little attention a thousand
fold
BicvcIe etiquette is simple, having for
it's basis the thoughtful consideration
OF others.
An all-important rule is to always
offer assistance to a dismounted wheel
man or wheelwoman who appears TO be
in difficulty of any kind. Women, II
the paradox be permitted, put them
selves on the same footing as men when
they mount the wheel, and are bound
TO encounter practically the same con-
ditions; but, for all that, no man viii
forget to extend to her the same cour-
tasies that she should receive under any
other circumstances
she win need assistance frequently.
Don't plug up a hill just because you
are able to do it, when the woman whose
muscles are weaker, and who is prob
ablv riding a heavier wheel, is opilged
10 dismount and walk up
some men are fond of displaying be-
fore women their prowess in that direc-
ZION She will admire you much more
- instead of waiting at the top OF the
hin for her. YOU dismount and assist her
W the hill
II &c tha duty of the men in party
r. see that the women get out OF the
1rip as much enjoyment as possible
vbila at fbe same time it is incumbent
upon the women to trouble the men as
little as they can. In following mar
row nath. permit the women to pre-
cede you.
Al a corner, if you see party of
cyclists on the cross street, SLOW up
bit until you ascertain which OF the
three possible courses they mean TO
take. A slight turn 20 the left on your
mart gives them a better cnance 10 ger
Inv h,,t TOO much would cut them on
from riding down the street up whlch
Won have come. In such cases 1t Is
much better to slow up sllShlly IMAM -
attempt to sprint by.
Never he ashamed to dismount. III you
,,aat q runaway. a brass band, lot OF
children or a group OF Wheeiiii'ii' i'i'.,' {
49, s,raet Won will do better on the
eyro,nd rather than giving an exhibition
sr ts.;cl, riding and fancy lodging.
~ rid;ne through city streets always
,.o,,,a,,bar that. though the car you see
nav he going away from you, ana you
bava n1enfv of time TO set by the wagon
o.,s on the other track come the othei
,vav and that if riding fast you may
not he able to stop in time to clear the
foe II rarely happens that man or
,vbaal comes out of collision in better
shape than the car
II cyclists will adhere to these rules, Sc
far as practicable, there will be fewer
road hogs" among riders and an enc
TO complaining
coasting on bicycles promises to grow
An nopularity everywhere as means
~ diversion. Club contests are now al
4ba Rage in the Empire State prizes be
srs~ offered as in a race. The fat mar
has a chance with his lean friend II
+bis sort of a contest, which accounts
IN part for its measure of success. IL i
often the case that coasting compeu
tty,n forms the feature Of a club run
a long hill is chosen. the straighter th'
better, and the entrant that goes th'
furtbest without removing his fee
fro,y the coasters or scuiling tmovins
+be forward wheel to the right and LETT
.,.,ns first prize. Probably the bigges