The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

nently healthful. All exercise Is Dene-
ficial 10 the majority OF people and es
pecially SO when taken in the open air.
Persons with heart trouble, diseased
lungs, and those suffering from any or
ganic diseases should be careful, however.
how they indulge in the sport. i'm very
skeptical In regard to the effects alleged
TO be brought about from the posture Of
the rider.
Il have heard OF several cases I'm which
disease was alleged 10 have been brought
on by bicycle riding, but / hardly tlI.hk
this possible. My experience has shown me
that the bicycle is decidedly beneficial to
health.
AThe wheel is the most important factor
in connection with the general health OF
the people Mt the present time. IL Will
have the effect Of making better the
physique OF the coming race. Like any
thing else that is the fad or fashion il Is
likely TO be used 10 excess and thus do
EIrm. l know OF cases where excessive
riding has caused positive injury. Wheeling
should be commenced gradually and IN
ased us the muscles become accustomed
10 the additional strain on them. Then it
is healthful.'
DIR JAMES F. SCOTT am cnthu-
siastically in favor OF the use Of the
bicyole, and especially by women. 1t
~ OilU VI tuC bsst WV.
has ever seen as "a mems of exercise,
put when l advise women to ride give
them these rules TO observe: Do not ride
when the state of your health contra
indicates: stop short of fatigue; have a
perfectly fitting saddle The only harm
nat can occur 10 men, barring accidents,
damage to the Perincun. which result S
rom faulty method Of riding or an i'll
:jting saddle, but when these precautions
ire observed. bicycling is an athletic
amusement of thu highest value, In that
{ gives along with exercise OF all the
uscleS, recreation OF the mind, and
faithful enjoyment
Il would recommend the use cf the
heel for all nervous disorders, weak and
flabby heart, obesity. dyspepsia. loss of
leep, incipient lung disease, in fact any
where ii is not especially contra
Indicated by acute disease"
DR.. b. b. ADAMS-..The bicycle is
althful when used in moderation.
ave number of patients who have been
elped by riding. i recommend the use
the wheel by those who suffer from
rspepsis, lung trouble, and lack of cir
ulation.
II do not think. however, that bicycling
should be INDUCED in by those rhS have
heart disease. One of my patients WHOM
/ used to treat frequently l have had no
occa sion toattend sincesh e bOugt: wheel
Bicycling brings the patient out into the
air and leads to the wearing Of loose cloth
Ing II increases the circulation, adds
to the appetite. and aids digestion
1T is decidedly beneficial 20 women
The saddle should be properly :diuste Z:
to suit each rider. ] regard bicycling as
a most healthful exercise for both men
and women"
Women who by reason Of their position in
organizations OF the sex are able to speak
in an authoritative manner, are the warm
est opponents of the assertion that the hi
cycle promotes immortality. Below are Civ
en- theopinionS ofladies to whom The Times
has propounded the question, us the hi
cycle for women moral?''
MRS A. NJ. HAMILTON, president Of
wimodaughsis: 1T is an Interesting sub
ject, and ell the more 30 considering the
very great proportion or our people who
must be affected favorably or unfavorably
by the bicycle. ] presume that The Times
wishes me 10 speak only as to the effect
or the wheel on women. am acquainted
with women from some OF Washington s
best families and know personally and in
timately many of them who are devoted
to this exercise.
.They-and they are really the best
iudges-speak of ii as rare enjoyment, and.
to all appeara noes. it is beneficial. know
of many cases in W hich IL has been a cure
for nervousness, health has been improved.
colds vanish and sleep is sound and undis
turbed. j do not care to speak OF the
question of the moIesty OF the exercise.
except to say that 1 DO not regard it as
In any way immodest where modest women
are the riders"
MY personal experience is that the
Young ladies' OF my acquaintance W o were
modest before they learned to ride are
still as sweet, charming and modest girls is
ever 1 noticed while visiting Northern
cities recently that bloomers are not much
worn; perhaps It might be said. not at all.
What do l consider an unobiectinable
dress? 1 would say q neat skirt just above