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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12
THE NEW BICYCLE DANCE.
A New Fad Which May he Introduced
i'm This City.

Now those in Indianapolis who have here
tofore been compelled to choose between
cycling and dancing may say, 'TH take
BOTH" for they may adopt the plan Of the
Michaux Club. of New York. and go through
the figures OF the dance while on their
wheels. This is entirely different from the
bicycle dances given in this city last year
at the Country Club and elsewhere. when
the dancers simply wore their cycling cos
tunes and did the dancing in the ordinary
way. There was nothing difficult about
that to one who knew the dancing steps,
but the new bicycle dance will test the
skill of many of the best riders, not so
much to do their part as to avoid col
Hsion with some one less able to hold his
own
The new bicycle dance was first introduced
during the winter by the members of the
Michaux Club, CT rather practiced, for 1t
was not until few weeks ago that they
attempted TO go through the motions for the
OBLIGATION of their friends. There has been
only one dance-the Virginia reel-practiced
thus far, but the members have sue
ceeded so we'll in their efforts with that
good, old-fashioned dance that they are now
endeavoring to produce something more diff
ficult
The dancers stand beside their wheels. four
each side of the dancing floor. When the
music begins the first couple mount and
ride toward the center, passing to the right
of each other. When abreast they each turn
sharply to the left at an angle that threat
ems destruction to both wheel and rider, and
circle twice. after which they ride to their
places. At the moment when they are leav-
ing the center of the hall the second couple
mount and ride forward, reaching the center
Just as the first couple leaves 1t. They
proceed with the same movements and so on
to the end. This Is only one of the many
figures which the ingenuity OF riders may
develop from the idea
The members of the Michaux Club have
become so accustomed to this figure that
they have already begun practicing several
others, and some of the members are trying
to arrange a plan for a quadrille
on wheels. This will be much more difficult
and will require the constant motion of all
riders, except at such times as they may
meet and stand still, supported by each
other.
The Virginia reel would not be difficult
for any experienced rider TO undertake after
seeing it done once, but the other figures
would require many days practice so as to
perfect team" work. With the present ex-
IRENE popularity of the wheel in this city
the new bicycle dance may be looked for
as one of the features Of the summers
amusement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12
THE BICYCLE CARRIERS.
They Are Becoming a Common Sight
en- the Streets.

The use OF the carrier by many of the
larger stores for the delivery of small pack
ages promises to be a great factor for i'm
provement OF streets and country roads. The
time will come when free delivery will not
be confined to the city. but packages will be
sent into the surrounding country. The
cheapness OF this style OF delivery OF small
packages will bring about this result, and
when 1t is accomplished those interested will
add their voices to the cry of the wheelmen
for better roads and better Streets Already
the CARRIER IS becoming quite common on the
streets. but the inquiries OF managers OF
large stores indicate that before the summer
is over most of the small package delivery
will be made by this means.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12
SUMMER BICYCLE TOURS.
A Way for Friends to Spend Their
Vacations Together.

From all over the country come reports OF
tours being arranged for the early spring
and summer It has become quite popular to
take an outing and vacation on wheel. A
number OF young women of ST. Paul and Min
neapolis have arranged to take bicycle trip
to Chicago early in the summer. They will
all wear boomers. Two married women will
chaperone the party. They will take along
an army tent, shotguns, and many other
things for comfort and pleasure. They ex-
pect to be on the road week or ten days
each way. One of the members of the party,
in speaking of the trip said that out OF re-
spect to the betrousered species of humanity
they would take along one man. He might
also be handy in case of tramps spiders.
This is only one of such parties that have
been arranged. but is probably the most
novel. In most instances the parties are SIM
ply friends who desire to take summer out
going to a summer resort and settling down
for few weeks of monotony, called rest and
pleasure, and have concluded that the exer-
else of wheeling accompanied by the pure air
and sunshine OF the country, will do them
much more good and be more enjoyable, at
the same time being the least expensive
manner OF spending few weeks or days, as
the case may be- While such trips may have
been talked of here. nothing has been heard
of any definite arrangements having been
made.
The DANBURY HAT COMPANY IL Io-
Gated at No. East Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12
TIE GUARANTEE SYSTEM.


There Is talk among local bicycle manu-
facturers docking toward an agreement of
some kind. whereby the guarantee system
may be abolished altogether. There are two
or three OF the local manufacturers who
would like 10 see formed national associa-
ton, which would regulate this matter for
they claim that the custom OF guarantee
ing wheels Is expensive and not businesslke
They claim as precedent that no other class
OF manufacturers gives guarantees covering
years tme and no other manufacturers
are 80 imposed upon as they are The dealers
who have considered the matter say they
favoc putting the wheel OF each manufactur-
er on its merits. reducing prices and abol-
3shing tie guarantees altogether.
Such course would hardly be popular, es-
peciaIy as the tires of some bicycles are
still In the experimental stage. The saving
OF few dollars on the price of wheel
would hardly compensate for the satisfac-
ton that comes with the knowledge than
II anything breaks because of a flaw in the
material the factory viii replace It. The re-
duction proposed would amount to very lit
tie, for the dealers say that with the present
demand there can be little reduction. 1t has
been arried by one dealer that all manu.
facturers would agree to the abolition of
the guarantee system on the grounds that
each make or wheel would then be sold on
Its merits. To remain outside might indi-
cate than the wheel could not stand the test
and there might be something dishonest in
rs makeup. Should all manufacturers reach
some such agreement or should a majority
of them. IL would bring woe TO the unsus-
peeting. The public could then be made the
victims OF inscriptions dealers who, under
a GfN
sell their wheels the best,
claiming them to be fully able to
stand the test The average buyer cannot
judge a bicycle. Poor material may be COW
cred with enamel. while a faulty tire may
not develop as such until the owner is ten
miles from home on dusty road in August
In the great rush there has been in the
bicycle business every manufacturer occa-
sionally sends forth a wheel which afterwarsf
shows some defect. The guarantees are al
present all the buyer has to fall back upon.
for when SO. So or 500 Is invested, one
likes 20 know that he has the assurance
OF getting the worth of his money.
The manufacturers have their side of the
question. They are constantly imposed
upon. Wheels are returned to them with
every indication that break was the result
81 an accident yet the owner viii vow and
declare that the thing broke while II was
riding along slowly on the asphalt" Buy
srs ask al kinds OF things. expecting a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12

great deal, simply because they have bought
a wheel. The public Is not alone 10 blame,
for the manufacturers in pushing their bust
ness to the front have been very generous
and they educated the child which has re-
turned to cause them trouble. 10 is hardly
possible that any sort of agreement can be
reached at present. After the business has
become settled as other businesses have
there may be some general method of sales
adopted. Nevertheless dealers are becoming
moro rigid all the time in dealing with the
public and they generally make some in
vestigations before repairing or replacing
wheel. Greater care is being taken in max
ing wheels and consequently dealers are
more conservative in their methods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12

are well provided for. but the transient
downtown visitor is the one to be assisted.
In riding down town on the wheel there is
no place to receive 1t. In the big buildings
there are signs with large letters. mo BIZ
cycles allowed in these halls. At the public
library there is a stand with upright rods,
into which the front wheel OF the bicycle
may be slipped to keep it upright. There
are also stands at few barber shops.
What is wanted is a place at every store
where wheels may be left while shopping
is being done
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-12
Something the shopper. Need.

1t Is said that the popularity of the bicy-
Gle is going to revolutionize some matters.
Contrivances that were not thought of a
few years ago have appeared. Many people
ride down town. Men who are in business
and can take their wheels in with them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

p1-TuERFOORD.- Died. az the Retreat
for the sick on Monday, March Is, ls.l.
THOMAS RTTHEEFOOkD son OF the
late Alexander II. Rutherford, ~ the
nftv-third year of BIS age.
Tgs funeral Will take place from -.
pants Church WEDNESDAY, The 18th
Instant al IL A. ~. Friends and rela-
tives of the family Invited 20 attend.
NIMMO. Died. al her late residence,
on Monday. March l6. 1886, Mrs MARCIA
RFyr T.. NINMo. rtllct or me late a. 3d.
Nimmo. In the eighty-third year OF her
Funeral from Centenary ". T.. church
WEDNESDAY the 18th instant, az l
o'clock. -
BOWEN Died. March It. 1886. at J.2O
A NJ. at 1903 west Marshall. GRAYSON
DASHIELDS, infant sor OF Tladeus and
Ida Bowen and grandson OF /. W. Hicks
aged seventeen months.
Funeral viii take place from 81. Mark :
church TO-DAY at L. NJ, Friends OF
the family invited 10 attend.
CULLINGWORTH.- Died. az her moth
er's residence. March H. 1896, al j.30 J..
NJ. Miss LAURA VIRGINIA CTLLlNf-
WORTH In the forty.nfth year OF her
age. She was the daughter OF Mrs Eliza
beth and the late William Cuiiingworth
blessed are the dead that die IN the
L. )
Funeral will take place at the residence.
on the Ctrp,i OF Twenty sixth and L
streets, at 4:30 y. NJ. WEDNESDAY,,
March IS 1896. Friends and acQualnt-
ances respectfully invited TO attend
Scottsburg Courier please copy.
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Na.al Notes-

SAN FRANCISCO March l7.-Th,
rni.ed States gIa1oat Bennington ar
rived from Honolulu yesterday me De.
lay On her arrival was caused by a..
breakdown OF the alT-pump OK her por
engine. so she had % make the remain
der OF the voyage under sail. she DrousH
twenty-;hree OF tie crew or the wrccKe,
schooner Mattic Dyer.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Do!
phln sailed from Puerto Cortez. Honduras
for TampicO. Mexico, th.s morning.
Movements o; naval vessels have bee,
reported TO the Navy Department a..
follows. The Montgomery sailed ir-u
Hampton Roads this morning TOR
short tarset-practice cruise.
The Monterey arrived ~ Victoria, y
C.. yesterday. She Will cruise arounl
the northwestern coast until the new Or.
dock 1T Port Orchard, Puget sound, l.
ready to receive her
The tralning-ship Essex arrived al New
York to-day from Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

Mr.. Edward Harrisan and his New YORK
Stock C0mpanY Coming.

Mr.. Edward Harriean and his Now
YORK stock company Will be at the Arad-
envy for three performances on FRIDAY
and Saturday. cold Lavender" will
constitute the opening bin. Mr. Harri-
gan has made distinct place for himself
and his plays IN the dramatic field rs
presenting minutcly studied pictures a.
the humorous element bon the low lfe
of New York city lie is an excellent
character actor ard he has gathered
about him q company of highly skilled
impersOnatOrs, who apparently study their
characters from life. and devote "a great
deal OF care TO makeup and costume.
Tile realistic pictures they produce,
though sometimes lacking in dramatic
force are entertaining because Of their
realism, ana are made additionally de
vertiug because in the delineaticn OF
such scenes as they present songs and
dances are naturally introduced. The nu-
sic. furnished by Dave BIaham, is oi 90
popular character. and as in all OF Mr.
Hauiean's productions, is well rendered.
"Old Lavender" Is one OF Mr.. Harr1aus
best character studies. and be was Tee
ceivcd last evening with as much c1rci-
ality by very large audience as when
hc first presented 10 some years ago.
The play was sp.ondidiy mounted with
the scenery ana accessories used IN
fhe recent New York revival.
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goLD ATTEMPT Ar ESCAPE.
The Jail at Lenolr, y. C.. in Very Poor
Condition.

IENOIR. y. c.. March T.-Special.-
The eight prisoners in jail made an at
tempt 10 escape last night. aud came very
near succeeding. They procured some
sticks ar wood from the fireplace. wiz
which they partially succeeded IN prizine
on me cage door. bat were heard 10y JAN
or Alternately VINO, Win "9a's' "''Oo.
disarmed them.
Vhe iau has been condemned by every
Grand Jury for four or I'VE years. and
In is probable that the county commission
crs WIN be indicted boy the court which
convenes on March seth, IL they do noe
take some action toward the construc-
ti0n OF a new jail before that time.
Many escapes have been made from the
present structure which was built over
nifty years ago. and is not OF sufficient
capacity 90 entertain the increased num-
bar Of prisoners.
In the mercantile business two changes
have been made during the past week.
Mr. j. l.. Nelson takes into business with
him. Mr. M. T.. Shell. ex-clerk Of the
Superior Court. and Mr.. r. T.. Wright
has Joined in cO-partnership with Messrs.
w j Ramseur, and G.. w Cochran.
The snow is said 10 be from six TO ten
inches deep IA Watauga and Ashe coun-
ties.
The blue birds We're entirely obliterated
by the severe freeze ia March. 1850 ana
none have emigrated 10 this county since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

The Gamblers WIN Test the Constitution
aiIty of the Maupin BIZ.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March i7-The
first move of the Old Dominion and Viz
ginia Jockey Clubs in testing the consti-
tutionalty Of the Maupin law will prob
ably DE made tomorrow 81 is said. when
am attempt will be- made 10 accept bets
on the New Orleans and 81. Louis races
on the commission plan in the poolroom
az the ST. Asaph track.
IL BIS stated that information relative
10 odds names of riders, and descrip-
tons OF the races win Doe received from
iLo tracks as usual. and money will be
received ostensibly for transmission 10
the tracks Up 60 post time. the officials
OF the two clubs holding that 10 Is un-
constitutional TO- attempt 10 prohibit the
transaction OF a commission business in
Virginia.
Each better viii b. required 10 pay q
Zee OF tye or ten cents and sign an order
'0r his money 10 De transmitted TO the
track and placed on whatever horse he
desires 10 back. Although IL is expected
ihat arrests VIII follow, and the case
0e taken into court. the officials expect
20 secure their point an first hearing. n
The decision Is against tacm. however.
.hcy will appeal and then tfy 10 secure
an injunction against the authorities.
pending the decision by higher courts.
BADLY ADVISED.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. March 17-spe-
cial-ThOse favorlng the tracks. includ-
lug Alr j. r. Hll, express themselves
as being c0r-ldcnt OF overcoming TIE
Maupln law. while the people. as a whole.
outside az those dependent upon the 81
Asaph track. are now opposed body
and soul. TO any continuance OF racing M
this vicinity.
a Well posted lawyer said tonight ho
thought the rdce-track people bad been
badly advised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

The Richmond play-goers VIII not nee~
90 Doe invited with this traditional shove
mans cry 10 De present mt the great
minstrel performance at tAc Academy
tomorrow night.
There is 40 larger or more brilliant as-
grceation Of minstrel talent ou tne road
mi this time than Will Dec presented az
this entertainment. The oilo OF spcciAl-
ties is altogether remarkable the scenic
and mechanical features are exceptional
10 ano. and the first part-Old-tlme MIN
sfrelev-is uncxcellcd.
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north CdROLJNA NEUS.
More Contributions TO the Library TX
Governor Holt In Feeble Health.

Governor Holt In Feeble Health.
RALEIGH. y. c., March 17.-special.-
The taking Of a police census Of the city
BEGAN to-day.
An idea has gained circulation here
that the woodworking shops OF the Sea
board Air Line would be moved back
here. The shops used mere formerly Tor
that purpose have been used as store
house for the road. and now the stores
have been moved back 10 their former
place and the shops are empty.
Two more gentlemen Messrs }. VI.
Proctor and c. T. Baiiy-have given $l'0
towards uhe circulating library. rms
makes nve The other five viii come
along. STANDARD books which represent
many. have also been given.
IL was rumOred here on SATURDAY ihal
Ex-Governor Holt was critically Ill., ana
the members of his family had been sent
for. il is said this IS mistake Out al
the same time IL Is known that DIS
health is very, very feeble.
II is said that Senator Butler IS inter
csted 10 the amount of $4,000 IN me hoa
noke Rapids watcr-power, near Neluoi'
Ybe North Carolina Manufacturing ami
Supplv Company, which has been estap-
ushel here. will this week move an us
saw-min plants and equipments TO moore
county and do a big business there. us
lumber market will be here.
Mr. colin Hawkins has bought property
on the line of the Seaboard AIT Line
and will put up large storage houses.
I'm the Governor Guard Armory q por-
trait of Lieutenant-COlonei bosaft mas
been placed. Colonel Bogart is the officer
who. IL will be remembered, was killed
hv accidentally falling from his horse
while ON duty at New Berne. I'm May. lsto'
al the time of the trouble with the me-
eroes I'm James city the negro settle
ment across the river from New Berne'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

KEYsVlLLE. VA. March i7.-Special.
An epidemic OF measles is prevailing in
our town. but il seems TO be- a mild
form.
The wheat and oat crops are looking
badly. the winter having been uufavor-
able. and much Of these crops are killed.
Judging from the unusual activity in tho
fertilizer trade our farmers are preparing
for a large tobacco crop. II. however. the
price Of the weed does not improve be-
fore planting time the crop viii be cur
tailed. rs much OF IL is now selling below
the cost of production. An effort Is being
made to reorgarize the alliance in this
county. Mr.. Hasktns Hobson. the al
lance lecturer. will deliver an address
here on Saturday, the 4th of April, and at
the courthouse on court-day. April the
9Th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

Preparations All Made to Hang Dowden
To-Day.

WELDON. y. c., March l7.-Mr. Wal
ter l.. Daniel is in receipt OF a check for
81. 600 from the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany amount of damages awarded him as
administrator on the estate OF Mr.. Charles
kce who was killed as depot agent OF
the company AT Garysburg. The case
was three times tried. The amount Of
damages asked for was $4,000. The first
two trials were mistrials. and the third
time he was awarded $1,000. The case
went up 10 the Supreme Court. the judy
ment was confirmed. and now the matter
is ended by the company promptly pay
Ing the amount awarded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

working order. II proves great 0o''''
nicnce 10 the people. n,.,..
mo infant twins of Mr.. J. p. Phelps,
town sergeant of Crewe, were buried sun
day afternoon.
Misses Dell Lockett, Martyne bradshaw,
Mary Lou Arms and Blanche Hurt oil
South side Female institute. Buikeville'
spent Saturday and Sunday al ther re-
spectiye homes in this place.
Rev. l.. l.. Spencer has LETT Tor WISH
TO Richmond. Much interest is felt here
in the Pollard murder trial now IN pro-
gress at Farmvlie. OWING TO the fact
that the Murdered woman has many rel
atiyes in this vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
Do. ciarlcnnd the snI,ntIon army

BOSTON. MASS, March H.-Rey,
Francis T.. Clarke. president Of the United
Society Of Christian Endeavor. states
that his action IN becoming m auxiliary
member Of the Salvation Army has n"
significance other than as IL shows his
interest in the work and aims or the or
ganization. IL Is step. he says. he mas
long wanted to take. but circumstances
always interfered until this time. Mr.
Clarke adds his action in enrolling him.
self a. q member OF tho organization
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
FOUND DEfD ~ BED.
Judge Baker l.. Leo Appoints sheriff for
Warwick County.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March Il
Special William Kendrick, who came
here several months ago from Eappahan-
mock county. was found dead in hsd yes
terday morning The coroner beaded tina.
heart disease was the cause.
Tho cruiser Raleigh sailed to-day. after
taking on $50 tons Of coal
The German steamship Scandal sailed
for Hamburg Via Norfolk, with SOL
bushels OF corn.
Judge Baker =. Lee yesterday appoint
ed J. n. Young sheriff OF Warwick coIn-
~. that Office being declared vacant
Sheriff T.. W. Milstead having recently
been appointed city Sergeant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
Rail,o,d Stockholders

CAPE CHARLES. VA. March N.-Spe-
cial.-The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad Company, was held
to-day in he office Of the superintendent.
Messrs. VIM. A. Patton. vice-president,
and J. n. Purviance, OF Philadelphia, and
II. s. Hayward. superintendent motive
power. Jersey CITY, and others were pres
ent. The old board Of officers and direc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

4 Coy Dies From Resultant Causes-sena-
tor Ilanagan's Claim.

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE. March
17.-speclal.- s.x-year-od son Of Mr.
William c. Knabe. Jr.. living near Ge-
nito. I'm this county. died yesterday from
Injuries received from fall from a straw
stack when at play. some three weeks
ago.
Eryslpelas and blood poison resulted
from the injury received, and these
caused his death. lie was a bright little
boy. and his death is deeply lamentet by
the people OF the community.
II RS said that Senator William NJ.
Flanagan. who was at his home yester-
day. insists that the Legislature has uu-
Willingly repealed the walton lakw.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
Amhns.n,lnr Ilhl Snils

NEW YORK. March l7-Hou. Edwar
i. Uhl. recently appointed United State
Ambassador 10. Germany sailed this
morning on th5 North German Lloyd
steamer Saalc The new Ambassador
was accompanied by Mrs. Uhl. two daugh-
ters and young SON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
DE1TH FROH EPILEFSY.
A Clever Forgery Committed on Reids-
willie Man-One From >eapoli..

Vile nan-One From >eapoli..
DANNILLE. Va. March li.-Spec.al.-
Thomas Doe Keen. a youth, twenty years
Of age. was found dcsd in bed 40 an carly
hour this morning at tho home OF his
sister, Mrs. George \. Watson lie was
as well as usual last night. Epilepsy
was the cause OF death.
\ clean forgery was pCrpetrated IA
Reidsyille to-day by man naucd Ne
Allister from Neapolis. The name OF +.
y burton. OF this city. was forged to "A
check which McAlllster got cashod In
Reidsvillc McAhis,cr has skipped. The
man " no endorsed the check ct the Reds
Vile bank is the loser 70 the tune Of SZg5.