The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22
RUN FOR THE sc. O. O.'S."
The Tall Bicycle to Be Seen ON the
Streets Again Next Sunday.

There is going to be fun among the bicycle
riders Sunday. The l.. A. w. has arranged
for &c. O. o. run to Broad Ripple" which
means Good old ordinary" run. Last
night nearly forty riders had signified their
intention of joining the run, and it is ex-
pected that this number will be increased
to sixty by Sunday morning. The rules.
which are as follows. tell the whole story:
",Riders will meet in front of the postoffice
next sunday, May r. at a; m sharp. Start
"Route-Form on Pennsylvania street in
front of postoftice, move south on Pennsyl-
vania single file to East WSSnang'o ~ r eaSI
road, countermarching to north side or
street and west in column of twos to Merid-
dian, north on Meridian to Monument Place.
around Monument Place to the right, max
ing the complete circuit OF the monument
and dismounting opposite the east cascade
and ride around to Meridian street. north
on Meridian street eight abreast to Fail
creek, then single file to Thirtieth street.
nois to the canal, following the towpath to
Broad Ripple. Here break ranks for dinner.
etc, particularly the etc: Return single lille
following tow path and crossing Illinois
street bridge, taking the new cycle path
down to Bellevue for refreshments, then on
to % Sora MsSasn
south on Meridian to Monument Place A
photograph will then be taken Of the sur
VlVOrS.
..Fines-Headers. so cents for each offense;
scorching, Is cents for each offense; coast
ing, % cents for each offense; walking up
line, 5 cents for each offense, A special fine
column at Bellevue and climbing the Mich
'Ruies-An fancy riding. such as vaulting,
pedal mounts, riding hands off, stand still
and curb stone acts. is barred.
'sUnicycAng positively prohibited unless un-
foreseen circumstances arise (and fall)
Every rider must furnish his own medical
attendant.
ssNo mixing of drinks allowed.
mo oil cans, wrenches or screws will be
allowed; graphite and pumps may be car
| ried, however
mo safeties viii be allowed within sight
| of the line of march All ordinary riders
| are expected to carry forty rounds of ammu-
nition. Steel-pointed tacks will be found to
| give best satisfaction. Flat glass bottles
that can be broken twhen empty may be
carried in place place Of lacks, and used as 2
| as offense Ito inner tubes.)
"Al chain drivers barred with the single
| exception of Fishers giraffe.
''Caution-Procure accident tickets before
| the start; afterwards it may be too late.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made with the
promptly as far out as Twenty-second street.
| Should anything serious occur further out
the coroner will be notified
| Riders having any doubts as to their lat
| eral balancing propensties are advised to
| split their hair in the center.
| In drawing up their wills before the starr
| riders will bear in mind that legal docu-
ments are not valid If dated on Sunday
Observation-Disclosures have been made
| for favorable weather. Wappenhans having
agreed to switch rain that was billed fol
/ that day. The l.. A. w promises good
roads and the wheelway League a pic
| turesque path. A suitable medal will be
| awarded the rider who will make affidavit
/ after completing the trip. that Broad Ripple
| is only eight and half miles. Riders hav.
| ing delicate organisms can secure protector
| by providing themselves with catcher:
! mask and gloves. Any rider taking header
| is requested to remain in stu until he /.
| kodaked Riders will also be expected Il
| wear cheerful expression at all times, ever
though Ii may not be a perfect At. Tn.
| board of regents have been petitioned Il
furnish one OF the monument poles for :
| Flagstaff. Should they grant the request Mr.
| Lou Keck, on his sixty-inch Apollo will ac
| as color bearer, and a guard of honor vii
be detailed to protect him from the small
| boy and the broomstlck.
'sPersonal-Be on hand with some sort O
an ordinary. even If you can only take par
in the parade Any kind OF an old crook
WILD on this run. We are after q pictur.
That will be record breaker. BY All OF u,
L putting In q word between this and Suudos
we can awaken : whole lot OF interest an