The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-10

race and staying In to the finish receives
as much as the man who wins the race.
There is still more cOmmcndabie iea~
tvrc. IL IS possible for three men TO each
ride lap. or pace a third OF nile III
forty seconds. ana such time would mean
200 gait Racing IN this way Is likely
10 pay. and the public would be more IMAM
HANDY FOR WHEELWOMEN.
Women who ride bike may be inter-
cstcd % know that there are recently inn
ported and domestic bags and pockets OF
great variety to be found al the best
shops No woman will DE fully equipped
without one OF these useful ana pretty
things. They are made OF leather chosen
for its durability rather than beauty, al
though many OF them are very handsome.
A double pocket. made with strap long
enough 20 slip through the belt and hav-
ing one bag higher than the other. is
most convenient one. as the smaller IS
used as n change purse. the other Tor
handkerchief, cards, keys. and other small
necessities. This style costs 81, hut these
viii pc sold cheaper later In the season.
Morocco. calfskin. alligator and monkey
skins are fashionable Just az present. the
latter skin being very much the rage Tor
bags. and IS very handsome. monkey
skin bag. silver mounted. with watch case,
win cost s. or $40. Others may be bought
Tor prices which vary from $3.50 10 IS.
QUICK BICYCLE DRESS.
Here IS an idea for the use OF women
who do not care 10 take the trouble 10
don "a special costume every time they
wish TO ride Cover number Of ordinary
curtain rings with cloth and sew them
about two inches apart on either side OF
the inside Of an ordinary walking length
skirt Then take a good. strong cord. sew
IL firmly 10 the hem, run 1t up through
each ring. lacking IL with thread TO n
cloth covers OF the rings cut little silt
on the waist and on each side. and bring
the end Of the cord through e. letting the
ends hang on the outside OF the skirt
when ready 70 mount pun the cords. and
You VIII find that this simple device draws
the drapcry up on each Side giving po-
lonaise effect 10 the skirt, and keeping IL
away from the sprocket wheels Tie
cords can be securely tied about the waist
ON dismounting. unite the cords. and the
skirt falls into its proper position.
RULES OF TIE ROAD.
The multiplication Of wheels is likely 10
lead TO new legislation In regard 10 the
right Of way for vehicles, and compr
greater care on the part Of pedestrians
In ST. Louis an ordinance has been pass
cd requiring bicycle-riders TO Keep TO
the right" under penalty Of heavy me,
and I'm Detroit pedestrians are warned
that. waving the right of way which the
law gives them. they are expected TO as
sume the initiative I'm avoiding collisions.
Tho general rule Of law is that pcdestrl-
ans have the right of way as against We
hiclcs Of any kind al street crossings but
this might not apply 10 other parts OF
street
The introduction Of asphalt pavemen's
caused much more walking in the streets
than formerly. and this. with the multi
plication Of wheels. seems 10 impose d
new Obligation for caution on The part OF
pedestrians The fact that the bicycle is
"A vehicle difficult TO stop without great IN
convenience for the rider mdch more uli"-
cult. in fact. than carriage Drawn py
horses. is likely 20 give oicyclls'a soHIe
advantage i'm legislation and In the court
decisions which are sure TO come III 'iii'o'
STRAWS.
The bicycle dealers Of chicago auiou my,
themselves as victims OF misplaced COZ
fdence in the matter OF the use OF que
diamond frame by. Ady IIu.ia' o,-.l-is..r-1
from appearances last year ihey oiu''tu
but a limited supply OF drop lIdihes gp9"
the assumption that boomers Noulu ut
extensively worn THIS year. anu now VIC
melancholy fact has daWntl u9'h tueiu
that the hlOOmer has lost ITS tip SO 10
sneak and the sklrted lazy t.tii@t VIII
h.. most Inn evidence.-The American
Nheelman.
So many accidents have happened late
v that the following advice could not
receive too much publicity. In Trying 10
pass "a vehicle or another whtelhal.
every rider should pass ON the lcll a.Hc
instead of the right. it is almost am IN
falible rule for amy rider or oIi'cr 70
unc0nsoiOusly pull 20 the right when SIG
nailed 10 look out for some one back OF
him lu passing after giving some WARM
ing. enough room should Dee given 10 pre-
vent either the horse start ihE or some
slight obstruction making Tie Whcti uh-
manageable
one year ago probably not more tnah
ono woman out of - would wear anything
blt loggins This season the demand for
ii'vels etgckinqs TO be worn without lcg-
Gins has been SO great that the supply
hls NOT leeu equal 10 it in many cities OF
tbr United states. IL is little straws like
These which show The wind is blowing to-
ward "a reformation. OF ID change at least,
iu ,,onuu's dress in the more advanced
countries of the world
NEARLY 4 MILE 4 MINUTE
. James O'Brien. a New York man. has
10 is claimed. perfected an electric bicycle
which has shown speed Oh comet Pig
close 90 nifty miles an honr . hIleh ot-
clircs That this TREMENDOUS iaic DIS Ivy hp
means JOS limit OK speed, hli no one i"3
as yet dared TO try ID 10 thr extreme
Taking wheel weighing tWcniy-seFeh
pounds, Mr. % irlen mas anted ht''eIt
motor ana sWltchnoaii when lo-t,le
bring the weight up 70 9lAt4 ppul.i7. lit
battery. witch l5 known as We oiy
chloride. is the main part OF MI. - I,iith >
Invention. us weight Us ABOUT Alleeh
pounds. when Y coHslutiaDiy 4rS9 tll.'l'
any lhhE u-eu lu pItF.Du7 cA-'s' 'i,l "a
Win ms battery I"IeS can pe mum
tanned when VIII carry we "i'} 'it yFD'
rough country roads nphli ana ao"hiiiil'
for period OF lorty-eishl hours
The electric attachments occupy com
parativcly little space. lney can be easily