The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-18
BICYCLE CHAT.

Count Angelo de Julio, who came from
Rome fifteen years ago. leaving a long
line of distinguished ancestors. Is at
present startling New York by his Sc, 00O
bicycle. 1t is said that it took three
months of constant labor to set the solid
gold and mother-of-pearl in the ebony
tubes which cover the original steel
frames and the mahogany rims of both
wheels. Even the handles are studded
with pearl and gold. The under steel
frame. the handlebar, and in fact the bi
cycle itself, with the exception Of the
jewel work. were made in New York,
especially for the count. The spokes
and running parts We're forwarded to the
gold platers. where the steel received
heavy bath Of dark gold. Then the BIZ
cycle was put together and sent to Rome
where the frames. rims and other parts
We're elaborated. Count de Julio has
ridden for the last fifteen years and was
made president of the New York Tour
ist Wheelmen last Year. whose members
honored him with gold medal for rid
ing over 10000 miles during the preced-
ing year He received another gold
medal from the Excelsior Cycling club
for the accomplishing of like feat and
another for making record Of 1O,2oO
miles.
Crash suits for wheelmen are becom-
ing remarkably popular, particularly in
the larger cities. Old time cyclists
watch this effort at display with dis
dain. A few years ago the cyclist
dressed for comfort when he went for
"a ride. Now that the society element
has taken up the wheel the effect can be
seen In the attire Of the average wheel
man and wheelwoman. In the larger
cities two sweaters We're seen year
ago to one today.
Tandems have become wonderfully
popular this year. and now tandem
which has just appeared promises to be
more popular than any of it's predeces-
sors. Many inquiries have been sent to
the makers this year for Il double ma
chine for the little folks, but the manu-
facturers have been SO busy turning out
the regulation bicycles that they have
not given the attention to the matter
that the demand would seem to war
rant. one firm has taken the initiative
and has turned out lot of these tam
dems and the wise business policy
which prompted this move Is already
apparent. The machines are made
with rs. "a. and 20 inch wheels. The
smaller tandems are Listed at $l00, and
the 26-inch wheels at $l25.
The city officials of Pensacola. Fla.
have given notice that hereafter all
hacks, carriages and other vehicles, ex-
cept bicycles. must carry two lights at
night. Bicycles are only required to
carry one light This order was issued
because of a kick made by wheelmen
that hacks. etc, were not required to
carry a lighted lantern at night, while
bicyclists We're arrested II caught rid
ing without lighted lantern.
BY court decision in Kokomo. Ind,
q bicycle is placed in the same category
as a sand bag. A pedestrian who had
been knocked down charged the Offend
ing wheelman with assault and bat
terry, the bicycle being designated as the
weapon of offense. AS new defense
against scorching the decree of the
learned Judge will be hailed with joy.
There are upward of 10000 men in the
country who find profitable employment
in making and repairing bicycles.
Immediately a street is improved all
the heavy carriage and trucks seek 1t
out and 1t is only question of time,
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