New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-19
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
COMMENT on THE MICHAEL, NJ DUFFEE FIFTEEN
MILE RACE

MILE RACE
Several prominent wheelmen Of this distric, who
went to Cambridge to witness the MichaeMcDufee
hfteen-mile race returned the city yesterday. All
particularly enthusiastic about the contest and
severa. predicted that such would become
as popular hereafter in this country they
abroad While nothing but praise was heard for
the pucky little Michael none were so small as to
John C. Wetmore. the official Handicapped for New.
Jersey. had this to say OF the race 1T was one OF
| have ever seen. II was stirring sight. and the
fifteen thousand people were on their feet cheering
CHAMPION nap ms should 90 to Michael still Mc6u.e rode
remarkably clever race. and only for mistake in
different result lie may challenge Michael for an
Sh Sr and fss pa the M BE
to meet hrbGSk H G and TITUS IN the near S
sort OF racing in th. country at its meet at Man
haitian Beach last fall"
Deputy Chief Cortright said yesterday morning
that there plenty of law against riding bicycles
on tho sidewalks of this city. He pointed out Sec
ton $50 of the Penal Code which reads: ANY per-
son wilful.y driving any vehicle upon the sidewalk
is punishable with fine OF $50 or Imprisonment for
that covers Magistrate Simmss decision against the
policeman the day before yesterday who arrested
The woman discharged by Magistrate Simms
who said that there was no law In the city against
The Long Island Railroad yesterday issued the
appended notice: III B. Fullerton is hereby ap-
pointed special agent Of the passenger department.
with headquarters at Long Island City. with spe-
cial duties specified below. together with such
other duties as may be assigned from time to time
II will be the duty of the special agent to make
proper arrangements Cor the handling OF bicycles
and ali informatio, tending assist cyclists in the
selection OF roads and stopping places Long
Island. etc. Requests for information suggestions
and complaints addressed to him will receive
prompt attention
A joint committee meeting Of the Good Roads
Association of Hudson County will be held at the
Palmer Club house. Brightest. and Jersey-ave
Jersey City, next Tuesday night. The meeting will
be held for the purpose of hearing complaints and
suggestions relative TO the streets and roads OF
Jersey city.
Many wheelmen write and ask why II is that
trucks and other vehicles continue to use the
asphalt strips In the city streets which have been
laid for the special benefit OF cyclists. There is
no law at present which will prevent the drivers
OF vehicles from using these strips II they feel
disposed. Such law may be introduced In the
near future.
Bills OF exchange were sold yesterday against a
shipment OF fifty Amercan-mado bicycles to
Smyrna. Turkey. The shippers say this Is a radi-
cal extension OF their business
John 8. Prince is endcavorng to arrange a match
race between Walter c. Sanger and Conn Baker
TO be contested at Atlanta. Ga, July 3.
Cyclists desiring 10 join the League OF American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and |
membership blanks by sending names and ad- |
dresses to the Cycling Editor. The Tribune.