The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31
TRIPLE TANDEM socIABLE.

bicycle can enjoy some of the delights of g
trip awheel, provided, of course, that some
of the seats are occupied by experts.
The triple tandem sociable, though of
composite build, weighs only 1875 pounds.
1t has seven wheels, the one in front be-
ing used to steer by. The power that can
be applied by the six operators is sufficient
to send the machine along at a rapid rate
despite the retarding force of considerable
friction 1t is expected that the triple tan
dem will be found very useful in parades.
On it can be mounted musicians whose at
tention not being conferred on balancing or
steering themselves can play any kind of
instrument, and thus the problem of how
to mount a band on bicycles viii be
solve5. Beginners, too, may be taught
the bicycle stride and genZally familiar
lied with the Tvheelnnan's tactics by taking
a safe mount IN the midst of experienced
cyclers.
Wheelwomen who live in the country or
in the suburbs OF large cities are frequent
" annoyed by vicious dogs or terrorized
by tramps and fOotpads For their pro-
lection bicycle holster containing n good
sized revolver is suggested. The holster
can be made of covert cloth, crash or wool
en- material and attached to the belt by
means of loops, the same as the ordinary
bicycle bag. Wonan's proverbial though
absurd fear of firearms may make the re-
volver habit one of slow growth among
feminine cyclists, and the question of the
granting of pistol carrying permits may
have to be decided before they take to
these little protectors, but it is not unlike
" that wheelwomen viii eventually equip
themselves for the annoying encounters
which are Of almost daily occurrence.
The bulletin recently issued by the COM
Inittee of transportation of the L. A. W.
in reference to the bicycle baggage matter
is very encouraging to wheelmen. 1t
shows that more than a dozen of the big
railroads OF the country are now transport
ing bicycles free Of charge when accom-
panied by the owner and at the owner 3
risk. The bulletin closes with the follow
ing very reasonable appeal to wheelmen:
The transportation committee is en-
deavoring TO secure the free wheel conces-
sion from all railroads in the United
States, and, with that object in view it is
absolutely necessary that a proper under
standing of the rights of the railroads as
well as those OF the wheelnen should be
considered. The committee would request
all wheelmen having grievances against
railroads to present same through the com
mittee on transportation. -
Some one suggests that, since hitching
posts are provided for horses some sort of
arrangement should be provided for the
safe keeping of wheels while their owners
are in stores temporarily or engaged in
business. Now and then a business man
applies for a permit to place in front Of his
place of business rack for wheels. This
necessity for some means for securing cy-
cles is felt in every city Of the country, and
in the course of time it may be adequately
provided for.
Ever since the first mean man put tacks
in the road for the undoing of innocent
wheelnen inventors, and many victimized
cyclers as well, have been trying to devise
a tire that would resist the insidious sharp
ness of the pests of the cycle path. And
now young man of Syracuse comes for
ward with a rubber continuance which he
claims will put at defiance taeks and all