The record-union., 1896-09-06

be closed. 1t is fine thing to operate
on a hot day, as 1t helps the operator to
perspire, and that is always sign OF
good health. Pumps are single action
and double action, but the language that
accompanies them is usually triple ac-
ton.
Bicycle-Bi-to purchase; cycle-on the
lnstallment plan) A two-wheeled ami
mai with artificial lungs and a morbid
and perpetual appetite for repairs.
Found on both the Eastern and Western
hemispheres. but especially on the lat
ter. Its temper is uncertain and it will
sometimes turn upon it's rider and rend
! him to pieces; but if treated kindly and
led with oil, afr-pumps and catalogues
it can be trusted for about half an hour.
Costs 500, or S29 SO, according to whe-
ther it has name-plate on it or not.
Bicycle Face-(Fa-eyeballs are; Ce-
hanging out) A fearful and apparently
incurable disease resulting from at
tempts not to run over old ladies who
lose their heads in the middle of the
road. Caused also by riders looking
back to see if their best girls or wives
| are in danger Of being run over by truck
men.
Bicycle Bell-(Be-go to; Li-hades) A
small nickel or silver instrument which,
being rung loudly for three consecutive
minutes, means "Get out of here to a
warmer place!" Frequently used to at
tract notice when nobody is in the way
and the ringer is doing some fancy rid
ing. In such cases he ought to be
dead ringer.
Bicycle Cop-(Cop-copture or capture.)
A scorcher allowed by law. Wears a
blue uniform and has his machine
geared up to JOG. Can see in the dark
| if a wheelman's lamp is lit or not. Prin-
| cipally used to arrest truckmen, street
! car drivers and all others who get in the
| way of wheelmen.
Bicycler; also, Bicyclist-Derivation
| unknown, as no one has been told the
name of the man who sat astride the
| first machine. A peculiar individual,
| who does not speak English, but con-
verses with others Of his race in distinct
| language known only to themselves and
| absolutely untranslatable by outsiders.
| He has an idea that the whole surface
of the earth belongs to him and will fight
| for it by running down anyone who
dares to contest it with him. He will
! try and kill the other man. Is some
times killed himself by a passing brew
cry wagon and his friends then write
to the papers demanding several more
earths as their inalienable right. Is full
of fun, but doesn't know it. Pity is un-
known to him, and he is generally
prevaricator on the subject of his
| runs"
| A bicycle lamp that will throw a di-
rect and penetrating glow Of light a
| hoc i,1c< hnayo
| fected by resident of Buffalo. The
manufacturers have taken it up with
avidity, but it is doubtful whether the
lamp can be put on the market before
| next season, as it requires special ma
| chinery for its manufacture.
This new light is accomplished by the
aid of electricity. 1t is simple and sure
| and experiments recently made have
| demonstrated it's usefulness. The light
| is maintained by a small storage bat
| terry which is also the invention of the
| same man.
The lamp is a cone shaped reflector,
with a crystal glass globe set in the
front. Inside the point of the cone is
| set tiny incandescent lamp OF half
| candle power. Attached to this is an
arm, which holds the lamp at any de-
! sired angle to the head Of the bicycle.
From the lamp proper extends a small
insulated wire to the battery. This
portion of the lamp is about half the
size Of an ordinary cigar box, and is en-
| cased in a neat leather covering. This
case, which contains the storage bat
terry is hung by strips inside the frame
| of the wheel in the same manner that
/ tool bags are held.
There is no Inconvenience or trouble
of any kind to the rider after the lamp
is once placed in position. The light may
/ be turned on or off at Will, and, once
charged, the light viii burn steadily for
ten hours. 1t can be recharged in any
place where incandescent lights are
used, and in simple manner.
Riders of the wheel have been told
in many paragraphs Of late how to
breathe properly. An expert wheelman,
who is also physician, says:
THE easier a person breathes the
| easier he may ride, but by ease of
breathing should be understood long,
regular respirations, avoiding any tend
ency to short, quick respirations. Those
troubled with nasal disorders are often
compelled to breathe through the mouth
and when riding at a good rate rapid
exhalation is almost unavoidable. This
manner Of breathing is always injurious,
and is more than apt to lead to heart
or lung trouble. The mere rapidity of
| movement is not in itself sufficient to
| bring about this sharpness OF breath,
as it is Familiarity known, but must be
| accompanied by intense muscular effort
in order to produce it, and may, there
fore, be attributed to general muscular
| fatigue.
When a rider begins to feel a weak
ness of this kind he should at once re-
duce his pace or dismount and rest,
making at the same time practice Of
breathing through the nose, with slow
exhalations through the mouth. Pre-
cautions Of this kind add very much to
the pleasure and enjoyment of wheel
ing. and greatly multiply the benefits
that are to be derived from the exer-
cise."
This is the time of the year when the
cyclers of both sexes can best find en-
joyment astride the silent steed. The
green leaves are turning slowly but
! surely, and another month will see
them scattered over the country roads.
The sun is gradually working its way
toward the equator and, the days are
growing short. Now is the time for the
wideawake wheelman to get moving:
with the first flush Of dawn he should
leap from his couch and quickly slide
into his clothes. A bowl of bread and
milk is sufficiently nutritious to last till
breakfast time Without everything
4 looks inviting. The dew is on the ground