The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
GOSSIP OF WET ROADS.

large manufacturer this year intends to
utilize the top part of one of the front forks
of the bicycle Is a receptacle for matches.
He realizes that every cyclist should be pro
vided with matches with which to light his
lamp, and comparatively few riders carry
match boxes. The matches are in most
cases carried loose in the pocket, and this
is always a dangerous practice. AS the tub
ing Of the front forks is hollow and hinged
lid can be made in the crown Of the fork,
the idea seems to be particularly happy
one. This same manufacturer has also pat
ented device by which a cyclometer can be
carried on the crown of the front fork, thus
bringing it much nearer to the rider and
enabling it to be read so much easier. He
will also have attached to all his ladies'
wheels receptacle fer holding little articles
requisite to a womans toilet, such as hair
pins needles and cotton. etc.
The London Times recently published an
article on the cycle industry. The output
from the British factories at the present
600 cycles per annum, valued roughly at be-
tween FIJI. 900 and f12, 100000. The capital
represented by limited liability cycle COM
panies had jumped from 100000 in 1895 to
Ell 600, coo in 1896.
To wash sweater. ill pail two-thrds or
three-Quarters full of cold WAGER. In ex-
IRENE cold weather the water may be tenn
pered a little, but let 1t be cold and not
warm. Take cake of good laundry soap
any good soap that hasn't an excess Of al
tween the hands in the water for a moment.
Put in a teaspoonful of ammonia and stir
well. Soak the garment IN this liquid for
fifteen minutes or half an hour. and then
squeeze out the dirt, but not vigorously
enough to impair the garments shape Turn
inside out and repeat the process. Pour off
the water, which now contains all the dirt
that was in the garment, and rinse very
thoroughly In several waters-cold water, of
course-using the same motions as before.
Lift the garment from the rinsing water and
lay it over a line or wooden frame to drip
and dry. When dry turn right side out and
the job is DONE
Observe the following cautions: If the
garment is one you care anything about,
Dick and Harry, Bridget and Jane. 1t will
take but few moments, and you will be
amply repaid for the trouble. Put the soap
in the water, not on the garment Use good
cold water. Don't wiring or squeeze or pull
Dry wrong side out. Don't dry in the sun
or wind or by the fire. A shed or basement
with a tub to catch the water is usually
is cold enough to freeze. Don't iron. In
case the garment is extremely dirty. use
more ammonia and soak longer. If there are
grease spots, after soaking remove the spots
with ammonia. benZine, some cleansing
compound. and then proceed as before.
Riders possessing a due regard for the
rights and privileges of pedestrians never
clang their bells unnecessarily. 1t is suff1-
Client for the careful, observing cyclist to
give timely warning only, not to ring his
historical manner when 1t is too late The
wheeling critics of the larger cities can best
comprehend this statement. Take New York
city, for instance. Green cyclists run down
pedestrians almost daily there, and in nine
cases out Of ten it develops that the rider
rang too late, forgot to do it, or did it when
too far away for his victim to note the warn
ing. Common sense will dictate when to ring
and when not to ring.