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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

one Of the 400 get the blame for what
the one scorcher does. The present
proposed severe city ordinance is q
Is drawn I'D in that severe form on
account of the few scorchers. WHY
should we suffer for the acts Of a few.
We do, and we can't help it unless the
'scorcher'' is suppressed. 1t is now
proposed to offer the services Of the
wheelmen themselves to the mayor to
act as special policemen without COM
pensation to suppress scorching. 1t is
not an enviable position to hold. but
there are doubtless many wheelmen
who have the good Of the wheelmen
sufficiently at heart to furnish the may
or with 500 special policemen if he re-
Qu1res so many to suppress the nui-
sanee. Those willing to volunteer In
this capacity should send their names
at once to James P. Elmer The eff
feet Of such appointment of special po-
ncemen will be that when a cyclist is
inclined to "scorch," not knowing but
that some man near him is a special
policeman, he won't.
1t seems to the writer ridiculous to
pass an ordinance like the present pro-
posed one, that embraces such a vast
area that all the regular police Of st.
Paul cannot enforce it. If they pass
a reasonable ordinance 1t would be
supported and enforced by the wheel
men themselves; but I don't think the
wheelmen will be willing to help en-
force an unjust and unreasonable one.
"A WheoIman
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uous, but they will be comfortable
But with brown hose and bronze braid
the foot passes without special COM
ment, and it is certainly comfortable.
Hercules braiding is much used, the
kind that is placed upon skirts for
trimming
Bells upon the shoes are an agree
able novelty. The ringing tires and
the gongs that clatter as the wheels
go round are never a pleasant accom-
paniment to a cycling tour, but the
''bells on her toes" are as musical in
sound as IN name, and the young wom-
en- who try them are charmed with the
result. Small sleigh bells are used,
and are sewed to the boot, about four
or five being used from toe to top. The
bells come in all colors, and can match
the costume perfectly
1t is. perhaps, to be regretted that
stocking supporters are so conspicuous,
or If so, that they have not a different
name. Knee bracelets" they are call
ed In one shop that makes a specially
Of them.
A knee bracelet that Is neat enough
for any one consists of two carriers.
one going below the knee and one
above. To keep them from riding
up or down a tiny gold chain is strung
between them. These are easily made
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
NEW YORK RIDER AN EASY WINE
NER In THE SIX-DAY
RACE.
BEHIND HALE'S BEST MARK
THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
RECORD SAFE BY NEARLY $50
MILES.
LAWSON FINISHED FOURT
He Might Have Overtaken Golden
but Refrained From Pushing the
Fatigued GOthamite.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The six
day go-as-you-please bicycle race
closed tonight. Albert Schock, the
plucky New Yorker, who for a time
was we'll ahead of the record and who
up to the last twenty-four hours was
within six miles Of it, dismounted at
10 o'clock with 240 miles between him
and the record Of 1910 and 1900 yards
established at Madison Square Gar
den in New York last December. Most
Of the contestants broke the monot-
ony during the evening by frequent
spurts. Schock, Alberts and Rivierre
went the mile within three minutes
in one Of these dashes, and Frank
Alberts covered five miles in fourteen
minutes twelve seconds.
Golden, who finished third, was near
ly tagged out, but occasionally made
fast laps. Lawson was in good shape
and might have overtaken Golden for
third place, but refrained from push
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rs my hat on straight?" Is no longer
the inquiry one hears when a party Of
pretty girls meet. 1t is Are my leg
gins SMOOTH" and Are you sure my
stocking supporters shown"
These questions, while rather start
ling to a town that has never been
struck by the bicycle, are the most
rational in the world when bicycles are
as plentiful as pretty faces and wheel
talk Is all the rage.
When woman mounted the bicycle
she discovered that she had legs. And
Immediately following this disclosure
came the realization that they must be
clothed. Like Eve, her eyes became
open to the new condition Of things.
Women's leg ornaments are not only
conventional but necessary. All kinds
yOf little contrivances are given out this
spring over the counters for making
the legs and ankles comfortable and
pretty while turning the pedals.
Perhaps the most useful Of them all
is the knee pad, which is the softest
kind of a pillow for strapping upon the
knees. 1t is made to match the Co.'S
tune, and is Of a piece with the bloom
ers which every modest rider wears
underneath her skirt. The knee pad is
as large as the kneecap, with nice
strings for tying on or buttons. 1t is
warm for cool days and can be lighter
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are Joined in the center. Besides the other
advantages referred to. this allows Of a more
narrow tread, thus bringing the feet OF the
rider nearer together, adding to muscular
power and contributing to grace
Then there is a new axle and cranks of
only one piece-a single forging to which the
sprocket wheel is fastened by being slipped
over a permanent leg which bears all the
strain and leaves the holding screws to sim
ply keep the sprocket in position.
There is also a new adjustable chain, into
which links can be inserted at viii, without
tools and without delay. This is accomplished
by the use Of a slotted link. with the center
Of the opening sufficiently enlarged to allow
it to be slipped off or on its holding rivets
By this form Of link the annoyance of delay
through broken chains can be avoided.
There is also shown a new chain adjust
ment, easily and accurately operated by
means Of thumb screw that adjusts the
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chain evenly on both sides and allows of any
desired tension.
Then there is noticeable improvement in
the protection Of all bearings from dust.
This is particularly to be seen in the axles
where an inner brass tube, fitted with felt
washers at its ends. keeps in the oil and ex-
cludes the dust This not only keeps down
the friction, but, for the same reason, adds
to the life of the machine.
Many wheels also show an increase in the
size Of the balls, the standard, f1ve-sixteenths
Of an inch, being increased to three-eighths
of an inch. These larger balls wear better
and cut less.
There are also valuable features contained
in the provision for Ofling, cleaning and flush
ing the bearings without disturbing the ad-
justment, or removing any Of the parts of
the bearings. A screw in the sproket fange
or crank axle, permits the application Of oil
directly on the balls, the same result being
effected on the opposite bearing by means
Of an oil hole in the adjusting cone. The
forms of oiling devices differ in various
direction Of and comfort in oiling with
out the necessity Of removing parts.
1t Will be noticed in the construction OF
the portions Of the whee referred to- that
bling the parts, there being fewer pieces and
a decrease In required fastenings. This
makes the machine not only less likely to get
out OF order, but makes it more easily re-
paired, because parts can be inserted with
out tools or more than ordinary skill.
Then the Joining Of parts is done more Sc
CUF6Iy IMAM DeIOre. In1S Is notable IN the
fastening of the handle bar, in which there il
strong tendency to get rid Of clamps and
bolts
In handle bars the forms Of last year are
preserved, and every variety OF shape is t.
be found, but with them all there is a ten
dency to narrowness. which brings the hands
nearer together, requiring less swing to pro-
duee the desired result. and keeping the
guiding apparatus under more direct control
There Is an increase in variety of gears
giving almost any desired combination and
relation between the rear and driving
sprocket. Then there Is a tendency toward
enlargement OF the sprocket some beins
made with ten and twenty-five teeth, instead
Of eight and twenty teeth. This makes
decrease in required power, and yet, through
saving in weight, and perfection Of, construc
ton. speed is not sacrificed.
There has also been an improvement In
saddles in the direction of additional springs
and better imitation of pneumatic seats q
well as the use of the best material, care,
fully constructed. All this will add both Il
the comfort and health Of the rider
Then there has been an Improvement n
cyclometers, by the reduction In size and
weight, increase or recording power and ease
Of adjustment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
PRIZES FOR TWO INVENTORS.
One for a Bicycle Brake and the
Other for Monkey Wrench.

One for a Bicycle Brake and the
Other for a Monkey Wrench.
A highly interesting competition be-
tween large number Of new inven-
lions has just been decided by a very
distinguished Board of Awards, and a.
handsome cash prize and solid gold
medal awarded as the result of the
decision. For some time the patent
firm of John Wedderburn & Co., of
Washington, D. c., have given a month
Iy reward of $3.50 to the inventor who
should submit the best invention from
the standpoint Of simplicity, novelty
and utility. The Board Of Awards.
composed of Senator William Stewart,
Of Nevada, Chairman; Representative
Claude A. Swanson, Of Virginia; Mr..
John G. Eckloff, cashier Of the Second
National Bank of Washington, and
Messrs. A. G. Moses, of w. B. Moses's
Sons, and Frederick E. Woodward, Of
woodward & Lothrop, two of the lead
ing merchants Of the capital city.
This Board has just selected the prize
winners in the contest participated in
by inventors who submitted their de-
vices during the month Of January.
The prize Of $3.50 goes to William Tay-
lor, OF Kearny, N. j., the inventor Of
a bicycle brake of simple construction.
and the gold medal to Theodore G.
Thomas, Of Lamarque, Texas. for g.
monkey wrench Of novel design.
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ORGAN GRINDER ON WHEELS.
Western Mans Notion Regardfne
Music ON the Bicycle

If love-sick wheelmen take TO the idea pro-
mulgated by ingenious Western man we
may expect to see the bicyclist serenading
his inamorata in novel style during the com
ing summer. The Westerner referred to has
turned his wheel into a bicycle organ, and
the idea has excited admiration among all
who have seen 1t in operation. The queer
looking box attached to the front forks is a
small organ, operated by means OF a cord
passing over a small wheel in the box and
around one Of a larger size fastened to the
spokes.
The inventor of the little device declares 1t
is original with him and that the queerly-
equipped wheel is in great demand for sere-
nading and running about town on pleasant
evenings. Since he inserted the Daisy Bell"
cylinder he claims to have an Increased de-
mand for tandems. The fly in the ointment Is
suggested by the idea that the notion may
be adopted by so many novelty seekers to
make 1t a nuisance. The idiot with the rubber
aeolian harp was deplorably numerous last
summer. Think Of the same fool scattered
along the boulevard playing these organs!
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ing the fatigued Gothamite and in
sisted upon dismounting whenever the
latter did. The score follows:
Schock, 1870; Alberts, 1,615 Golden,
1,6O5; Lawson, 1888; Cassidy, 1854;
Rivierre, LAP; Ford, 500; Muller, 1884,
The stake money was made up OF
one-haR the gross receipts; forty per
cent Of this half going to the winner,
20 per cent to the second, Is to the
third, 10 to the fourth, to the fifth and
the remaining 10 to any one going over
1900 miles and not getting a prize.
Following the close Of the six day
contest, Greer and Smith, the cham
pion tandem team Of the District Of
Columbia, rode against time for the
five-mile indoor tandem championship
and established a record of eleven
minutes flfty-f1ve and one-fifth sec
Onds.
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weight for hot weather If a bicyclist
falls she lands upon the knee pad and
does not get the bruises that made her
life miserable before the knee pad was
thought Of
THE ANKLET.
An ormental little thing that might
be frOwned upon did it not serve it's
purpose of utilitarianism is the anklet
This a gold band that catches around
the ankle. 1t Is tight and can be made
to strengthen the ankle if broad
enough. 1t takes the place of the an
kle strap used in skating. 1t is also
useful in holding the Ieggins firm, for
leggins- even the best Of them-have
a way Of becoming unbuttoned and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
THE 1897 BICYCLE.
While Apparently Unchanged, the
New Wheel Is a Much Finer Crea-

The 1897 bicycle, while showing no marked
departure from its predecessors in mechanic
al principles and general appearance marks
a great advancement in simplicity of con-
struction, combined with lightness and
strength. In fact, the changes in these d.
rections are more marked than those during
any one year since the wheel has been gen.
orally adopted as a vehicle,
The wheel, like other inventions, began a
complicated and cumbersome thing. Now
the minimum of weight with the maximum
Of strength and speed is apparently very
nearly approached.
We notice, first in the 1897 models, the in
creased use Of nickel steel of the per cent
grade, which. weight for weight, has about
ten times the endurance of Is per cent car
bon STEEL This shows the possibility Of the
reduction in weight, and is evidenced by an
examination Of the tubing Of the new wheels.
This tubing is lighter and larger, while be-
ing on the safe side of the breaking point.
Then we notice the saving In weight the
increase Of strength and the addition of
grace by the adoption Of the flush joints. This
Is marked improvement in the new wheels.
Another very notable feature of the new
wheels Is a reduction in the number of pieces.
This is Seen in every portion Of the wheel
and has the result Of dispensing with many
nuts, bolts, screws and clamps. 1t is par
ucularly noticeable in the cranks and axles.
Instead Of five pieces some Of the new wheels
have only two. That is the axle and cranks
are in two pieces, which, when put in place,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

commissioner Of patents has been obliged to
recommend the creation of a new examining
division. The bicycle. he explains, has prac-
tically opened up a new Industry and has
brought upon his Office an enormous amount
of work in this one line of invention. All
applications for patents on improvements are
energetcally prosecuted, and the pressure for
early and prompt action is great. as 1t is
a matter OF the utmost Importance to manu-
facturers and dealers that orders for each
season should be filled with the latest Inn
provements added. The amount of work
in this field Is sufficient to keep an examiner
business as it comes in The bicycle is now
classified with the harvester and gets only
a share of the attention of one diyfsion-No.
Z. This division is now further in arrears with
It's work than any other in the Office, and It
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
Cure for Nervousness

Many people Of an acute nervous tempera-
ment who have become cycling enthusiasts
assert that in a remarkable degree it has
braced up their nervous systems. The condi-
ton OF health depends very largely on the
strength of nerve power, and this glorious
sport in moderation is a wonderful nerve
stimulant. Bracing up the nerves means
strength to the entire system consequently
1t Is not at all surprising that doctors SO
frequently recommend cycling as g. remedy
for many little ailments undoubtedly arts
ing from blue spirits and a lack of nerve
tone; and however much medical men may
disagree in regard to the correct forms Of
treatment for these complaints, they are al
most unanimous in their opinions respecting
the many benefits to be derived from BIZ
cycling INDUCED in judiciously.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
Edison to the Rescue.

Mr.. Edison is said to be devoting a share
OF his inventive genius to the bicycle with the
idea Of devising some strength saving appli-
ance thereto. He is reported to be confident
that he can find a successful means for stor-
Ing the power created by descending hills for
later use on the level or in up grade work.
He believes that natures force found in grav-
tty alone offers hope for supplementing the
powers OF the cyclist in any practical way.
Storage battery systems and others invoIv-
ing the use of motors have a great future for
three or four wheeled vehicles says Mr.
Edison, but will never be made practical for
the single track two wheeler. He therefore
thinks that the inventors opportunity for
usefulness in this direction Is limited to
methods for taking advantage of the force of
gravity.
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catching on the pedal causing a dis
mount for rebuttOning
The newest bicycle shoe is not quite
as tall as the old one, and is made
from the dress goods so far as the
uppers are concerned. It is we'll
in experimenting with the scan
dal to call in the services
of a peasant of any Of the old coun-
tries, who has had experience in the
art Of sandaling. 1t is easy to learn,
but difficult to pick up. The braid
Slips" making the shoe feel uncom-
Portable. With a black stocking and
q good braid the feet may be conspic-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

chappies. It is so neat and nice. The
most daring leave the knee bare above
the stocking, but others bring down the
leg Of the bloomer to meet the garter,
with a tight elastic around the knee.
1t would be very nice if q woman
could wear her old stocking supporters,
and her straight black stocking upon
the wheel-also her street skirt, if it
comes to that! But the truth is that
the street stockings and the common
supporter would bag and be as I'M
slightly and inconvenient as the long
skirt, so the sooner a woman reconciles
herself to something good and pretty
the sooner she will feel comfortable
on the wheel.
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you were a sponge" or ''trespasser. "
Do this at once before you forget it,
as the writer feels sure that If you
have not already contributed your
share it is through oversight
Remit to the association officers or
to me if you prefer, and receipt and
membership ticket will Immediately be
sent you.
1t is only proper to say that this is
unofficial, and is sent out simply for
the good of the cause" by
Henry r. Curtis,
A Simple Member, 355 Minnesota street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

lowing qualified for the final: McFar-
land, Eaton. Allen and Jones' Allen
tried to make a runaway win of it.
but was nipped on the last turn and
finished fourth after one Of the gamest
rides seen during the meet. McFar-
land outclassed his opponents and ran
away from them in the short home
stretch. Jones finished second and
Eaton third. Time, 2:18
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TO BICYCLE RIDERS.

Henry r.. Curtis Submits IN Appeal
to Spirit.
Every bicycle rider uses the cycle
paths in and around ST. Paul that
have been built and are being main
tanned by the St Paul Cycle Path as
socfatlon, of which A. B. Ovitt. 1913
Pioneer Press building, is presidant
and T. B. Scott, Northern Exchanges
bank, is treasurer.
If you have not contributed towards
the expense of building and repairing
these paths, you should feel out Of
place and as If you had no business
on them
contribute your dollar Chats all it
costs for membership and 1897 dues)
and feel like a man, and not as though
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

Foster Defeated I'm All of the Match
Races

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April s.
Three straight victories for Charles S.
Wells was the result OF his match with
Walter F. Foster at the indoor bfcycIe
tournament The greatest rivalry ex-
listed between these two riders, The
distances were one, two and five miles,
All three races were wont by less than
three feet. The times Of the different
races were 2:02 2-5 for the mile, 445 As
Tor the two miles and 11:16 for the
five miles. All the races were paced
Floyd A. Mcfarland won the mile
open for professionals easily. The fol-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
PUT AN END TO "sCORCHING.n
One Nuisance That Should BE
Promptly Suppressed

Scorehing and reckless riding on side
walks or elsewhere within the city
limits must be stopped. Not one wheel
man in 500 is a rockies rider or does
any scorching In the city; but every
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
Chicago Billiards.

CHICAGO, April BIN the billiard tourna
ment today Spinks beat MaggioH 400 to 275
winners average, IL 1882. Cation beat SUIT
ton 400 to BIG; winners average. % Gil.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
SCIENTIFIC sPARRING.
Prof. James Corbett to BE One OF the
Principals,

NEW YORK, April 3.-The Palace Athletic
club Of this city, has offered a S.. 600 purse
for a scientific twenty round match for points
between Jim Corbett and Steve O'Donnell
and Billy Madden has accepted the offer OF
behalf OF O'Donnel and signed articles Il
box within two months.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
ON A NEW SERIES.
Cavendish Whist Club Opens
Another TOurnav

The first game of the new series at the
Cavendish Whist club was played last even
ing. Countryman and Taylor winning the
high score badges. The scores for the night
were follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

| The extraordinary growth and popularity
! of cycling has made Its impress even upon
] the staid machinery Of government The
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

is proposed to relieve It before the rlut
becomes worse.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

STOCKING SUPPORTERS.

at home. and g. gold eyeglass chain
used for the connecting link
STOCKING SUPPORTERS.
The most expensive stocking support
ers are mere clasps. They come rich
ly jeweled and fasten with a snap upon
the side Of the stocking. They can be
obtained at very high cost, if desired.
The jewels are continued up the leg,
being fastened on an elastic
A very natty little stocking support
err is q. plain elastic that Is folded in
side the top Of the stocking and turn
ed over and over until it forms a hard.
firm band under the knee. This is very
like mans golf stockings and is much
In vogue among the lady feminine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
Expert BiCUCI6 Repairing.

1t has not been, it is not, 1t never
snail be our practice to charge
fancy prices" We use only the very
best grades Of materials, and can
guarantee satisfaction in every way.
We solicit your patronage.
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The
Guaranty
OF THE
GREAT
ADLAKE
BICYCLE

Means something. Backed by one Of
the largest concerns in the country.
the Adams & WestIake Co. having
an experience of over forty years in
producing fine metal goods. with a
capital Of millions, the element Of
chance in construction Is entirely
eliminated. The ADIAKE Is In a
class of its own, the only one Of its
kind, it stands alone-the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

The Great Temple - Medium
priced wheel. Strictly high
grade In materials and fittings,
Thoroughly warranted. A splens
did mount for those who do not
wish to put In too much money.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
Many bicycle Pntents.

A Simple Member, 355 Minnesota ST
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04
EST
<ICYCLE
1@UILT.
At $Ioo-

The Great ADLAKE = 'sThe
wheel of high degree"