New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
In making a secure fastening there 1t would

seem easy to make ar attachment for holding
a lusgage-carrieT to be placed over the rear
wheel. which might be used easily wom
en- 8 wheels as on mems. II should fasten 10 the
frame in such a way not 70 it, and the
holder itself should be Of the telescope sort and
easily adjustable to hold little much. The
convenience Of the rider Will be greatly pro-
NOTED IL the luggage holder can be opened and
closed quickly. At present a small bag be
procured which fastens to the handle-bar by
straps The straps not likely 20 do much
harm TO the nickel bar but the friction ot the
lower part of the bag is pretty certain TO have a
bad effect on the enamel Of the head Of the
bicycle.
a new rule has lately been adopted at the
East Twenty-third-st st ferry and signs outside
the ferry-houses announce that wheeimen are
not allowed to ride their bicycles across the
bridge and the ferryboats. II one asks for
the reason. he is told that an accident was
caused by wheelman doing this who ran into
passenger. and that in self-protection the COM
pany obliged TO forbid what was formerly
allowed. Probably the company is within its
rights in laying down such a rule but its Off
GERS would never dream OF requiring man on
horseback 10 dsmount at the ferry gate and lead
his horse on the boat nor would they think Of
compelling a man in a wagon Of any kind to get
down and walk In one respect. at least. the
bicycle Is at disadvantage as compared with
other vehicles.
In weather like that which usually prevails
a. this time Of year there is a decided ad-
vantage in Carrying a cleaning cloth in the
pocket II one is going to cross ferry on his
return trip Inevitably the rider will arrive
at the ferry somewhat heated and more or less
perspring and in the draughts which he cannot
escape on tne boat he will oe In imminent dan.
ger OF catching cold. With cleaning cloth
ar hand however. he can spend his time on the
water in rubbing up his wheel. removing dust
and mud. etc. and the exercise will prevent
him from getting chilled. while at the same
time he will be getting out of the way work
that. in the natural course of affairs would
have TO be done after he reaches home This
Is TIE time Of year when cyclers should take
all precautions against undue exposure after
violent or even moderate exercise. To wait for
a trait Oh a windy station platform is particu-
larly hazardous and 10 ride for some distance
in cold car is NOT free from danger
One OF the conspicuous effects OF the wide
spread interest in the bicycle is the growth OF
roadhouses and the tendency 10 the revival Of
old-tne hotels. especially in places that are off
the line OF railroad travel Unfortunately,
many o, the landlords who have grcwn sleepy
and stod through long years when there
next TO nothing to occupy them have not
aroused themselves TO the Importance Of the
opportunity now presented, a.d many Of the
rural hotels fall far snort Of hat they should
be. With the lapse of time il is 70 be hoped
there will be an Improvement in them. As for
the roadhouse It's number is legion especially
II all the places at which so-caed soft drinks
are dispensed are included Places OF refresh
ment have sprung up as il by magic on all the
principal lines OF travel. a rider who recently
went over the Merrick Road for the first time
in a year expressed astonishment at the in
crease in places Of this character. In almost
every bit OF woods along the way a building
has been put up and things 70 eat and drink
IT, ,afa ,.--t r. ta,. ..s
whenmcn is still further looked after in many
~ them by the display o' foot Pump in
prominent place. and the announcement. that II
: Is free f0r all 10 use Advantage has naturally
/ been taken OF the most prominent corner on
this r1uch-rdden road. at It's junction with
I.ocusi-ave.. whore large resting and refresh
,uent place has lately been planted
Precise accuracy is not 70 be looked for, per-
haps. in a publication Ike The l.. A. W. Bull
! letin" and il Is no, 10 he supposed that the
editor IS we'll posted on New-York politics. But
! No 5gIi1 who has been writing TO this Jour
nal on the importance OF sending legislators to
/ Albany who will favor road inprovsnleni ought
! 20 know better than 70 say. as RI aid m re-
/ cent number. that I'VE are now nominating men
for Senator's and Assembymen throughout the
state (of Ncw-York) for the Novr'r her election
Every well-nformed citizen Of ms state knows
that no Senator'S are 20 be elected this'uear, anu
/ thar those elected a year ago fraN=astill two
! years to serve
J Most u the arrangements have been made FOR
tho cycle show 10 be held under the auspices
Of the National Cycle Board Of Trade al the
Grand Central Palace In this city in February
, About all the large manufacturers In the coun-
try have applied for space. and he allotment
was made last week
Cyclists desiring 20 join the League OF Amer
lean Wheelmen may obtain full printed In
formation and membership blanks by sending
names and addresses to the Cycling Editor
Tribune.
HARVARD FEELS ENCOURAGED.
THE FOOTBALL. ELEVEN SHOWING BETTER TEAM
voRK-rHE RECORDS OF THE MEN
1 Cambridge oct. Il (Special).-The game WIN
v-ese,sr Wednesday decidedly encouraging 10
we'll vishers for the Crimson. and this encourage
r,on, has been borne by the excellent work the
team has done IN the daily practir" or the "eeN'
There is getting be some semblance OF team play
IN their work though they still have much TO learn
ir that respect and they arc playins much sharper