The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-08

vantage over others, n the feeling of
dissatisfaction that at present exists
compels the racing board Of the L. A.
w. to make a study Of the question
with the object Of adopting new pacing
rules. w. G. Russell, a prominent
member Of the National Cyclists union
of England, has arranged a set Of pac-
ing rules which are to be submitted to
the N. c. U. for adoption. The rules
cover all the Objectionable points In the
pacemaktng trouble, and the accept
ance Of similar regulations by the
league woul be a vast Improvement
on the existing state Of affairs in both
amateur n professional racing. The
rules are as follows:
THAT only licensed amateurs and
first year men be eligible to act as
PAGERS in amateur events.
THAT only licensed professionals be
eligible to act as PAGERS in professional
events.
THAT the use Of pacing instruments
supplied by the trade prohibited in
amateur events.
THAT no pacing in amateur events
be performed except on single machines
or tandems.
THAT all pacemakers in amateur
events shall be general PAGERS"
According to reports from United
States Consul Parker at Birmingham
lIlG IIdQS Ol ludI pace WIN the OnlC0Q
States in bicycle materials Is steadily
declining and promises to terminate al
together in a short time. AS for the
complete bicycles the trade with the
United States has completely stopped
and not n was shipped this year.
On the other hand, some American ma
chimes were sold in Birmingham and
the consul thinks the sales may be ex-
tended If the prices are slightly
lowered. The Birmingham tube fac
tories, however, are turing out vast
quantities Of bicycle tubing for the
continental makers and, confident Of
retaining their hold on the colonial
trade for bicycles, are charging their
plants in the expectation of making no
less than a million wheels lex rear.
Daniel Canary, the trick rider, who
has been giving exhibitions in Europe,
has returned to this country. Canary
foreign champion, Mick" Kaufman,
who challenged him for a trick. Ca
cary thinks hat there is a good field
abroad for American wheels and ideas.
He says that he failed to see any I'M
fairness shown to American riders
there, as has been reported.
Charles Murphy, the well-known pro-
fessiona1 rider Of Brooklyn, says he
has about made up his mind to aban-
don the racing path. Murphy is said to
be worth $40, 900. He may enter the
cycle business, but his friends laugh az
his talk Of retiring, and say that he
will be seen on the race track as usual
neXt spring.
A. G.. Morrison Is being pushed by
the West and South as their choice
fer the presidency Of the League Of
American Wheelmen in case of the non-
acceptance of Chief Consul Potter. Mr..
Morrison is an officer of the Wisconsin
division and one of the vice presidents
Of the league almost since its forma-
tion.-New York World.
The principal French events for 1897
a already been hxed, as follows:
deaux-Paris road race, May 10 and 16;
Boil DO Owenty-four hours, July 10
and IL; Paris-Royan road race, Sept. IL
and II.
Starbuck, the fast professional long
distance rider, Is said to be
gTieving over his recent defeat by Mich
ael, the Welshman, and is anxious to
have another match race. 1t is report
ed that in case he doesn't succeed in
getting on a match with Michael he
will go for the American hour profess
SIGNAL record. Starbuck first made his
appearance as a professional at Ath-
letic park in this city in 1892, when
he defeated a number Of local riders
in the hve-mile handicap at Walter
Sanger's testimonial.
The park commissioners Of Philadel-
phia, have recommended that $25, 900 be
spent during the current year in the
construction Of cycle paths along the
principal driveways of Paramount park.
Many Of Italy's cycling cracks will go
to Australia for the great carnival to be
held in Melbourne during the month
Of January.
Physicians assert that riding with
the head bent low over the handle-bars
will eventually cause serious brain
trouble. The fact that such riders pos
sess brains will come as a revelation to
the wheel world.-Bicycling World.
1t is said that Miss Edna Morris, of
Creston, Ia, is blind, but rides a bicy-
Gle. A cousin accompanies her and
guides her by holding the handle-bar.
During the coming season the League
of American Wheelmen will spend a
large amount of money in advertising
the league and stating its benefits by
of decorative posters, which will
be sent to all parts Of the country. A
prize of 500 has been offered for the
hest design.