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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

faction. In fact. SONS peosss c1aim that
ton whea sltghtiy beAind the pedals than
when directly over them. This 10 peeAape
something that can best b left to the dis
erection Of the rider. It II also suggested
that the proper height Of the saddle from
the pedals should be just the distance from
the heel up. In other words. the saddle
should be placed at that height from which
q person can touch the pedal with the heel
when sitting on the wheel. Though this
may be so. on account Of the demand for
lower framed wheels and also the drop
sprocket, many riders this year are pedal
ing with a slight bend in the lower limbs.
Every now and then the saddle should
receive some attention. 1t often happens
that the wheel begins to squeak when In
motion. and 1t Is the hardest thing tmag1n-
able to locate the noise. In a majority OF
cases the trouble lies In the saddle. Elk
anime 1t and see II any parts have worked
loose. This is frequently the case. and
when the loose parts are frightened the
difficulty Will have been overcome. Some
and a drop of oil will prevent the annoying
sound. If a rivet works loose the rider
himself ought to be able to fix 1t. Rivets
can be bought at any hardware store for
about cents a dozen. and 1t Is easy
enough to place one In position.
If the rider could only appreciate the
value of a good saddle he would keep 1t In
the best of order. So many by chance
stumble on a good fit that they pay very
little attention to the matter. but 1t Is wen
for them and all others to remember that
an easy and comfortable saddle should al
ways receive some attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

manent organization win be effected. II
= sxpected tlzat . monster club will be
formed out oe the order in the District
and have things ready tor the working out
The management Of Glen Echo 10 making
arrangements for the holding Of q gala
night In the near future for the local wheel
men and their lady friends. The affair has
not as yet assumed definite shape. II Il
contemplated to have all of the clubs in
terested in the big entertainment. The af-
fair will be held some time the latter part
month; but before anything is done a meet
ing OF all of the bicycle club presidents
will be called to take some action
Entry blanks for a race meet to be given
at Petersburg, Va. August 81, by the Cock
ade City Cycle Club. may be obtained at
the office OF the International Athletic Park,
Room S6. 9SI ID street. There are in all
seven events on the program. all for anna
teurs, with a fair prize list.
The members of the Capital Bi. Club have
been calf upon to mourn the loss by death
OF one OF the most popular members OF the
club. Col Frederick w. Flowers who re-
sided al No. 25o7 Pennsylvania avenue His
death was not entirely unexpected. as a
stroke OF paralysis left him i'm an extremely
critical condition. His was a familiar fig
IRE at the club house. and. though looking
IKE person somewhere near forty-five or
nifty years OF age, he was fully twenty
years older. He was one of the boys and
with the boys all the time, making a lively
ana congenial companion. He was also a
member OF the Analostan Boat Club and
belonged to several other organizations
Inc demise occurred at Garfield Hospital
Monday, and the funeral was held Thurs
DAY afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the chap.
resented by floral pieces. and also by many
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
STOLEN WHEELS RECOVERED

The police department has been unr
usually busy in looking after cases Of
stolen wheels thefts of which have been
reported by the victims from time to time.
The losses Of bicycles have been more nu-
erous this year than ever before. Ac-
cording to the recent list. compiled by the
tolice department for The Star, nearly
thirty wheels and other sundries have been
recovered during the fortnight extending
from July "a to August 4. The bicycles and
articles recovered are as follows:
One Fleet Wing bicycle, No. 30.134. recov-
cred and turned over to owner, c. Walling.
One Searchlight lamp. recovered and
turned over to owner. F. P. Davis.
One Stearns tandem, recovered and turn
ed over to w. D. Hadger.
One Fowler bicycle. recovered and turned
over to f. H. Shuster.
One Searchlight lamp. recovered and
turned over to H. j. Mock.
One bicycle saddle. recovered and turned
over to j. l.. Smith.
One Searchlight lamp. recovered and
turned over to E. c. Robinson.
One Psyche bicycle. recovered and held
awaiting Identification.
One Searchlight lamp, recovered and
held awaiting identification.
One Crown bicycle. recovered and turned
over to j. w. Goodwin.
One Sparticus bicycle. recovered and
turned over to w. D. Hadger.
One Marvel bicycle, recovered and turned
over to H. w. Higham. jr. & Co.
One Senator bicycle. recovered and turn
ed over to W. d. Hadger.
One Fowler bicycle, recovered and turned
over to H. 8. Gather.
One Searchlght lamp. recovered and
turr ed over to w. E. Whitson.
One bicycle saddle, recovered and await
ing Identification.
One Searchlight lamp, recovered and
turned over to H. B. Culver.
One bicycle saddle, recovered and await
ing Identification.
One Searchlight lamp. recovered and
turned over to H. w. Edwards.
One bicycle saddle, recovered and turned
over to c. NJ. Smith.
One Searchlight lamp, recovered and
turned over to F. G. Mather.
One bicycle saddle, recovered and turned
over to G. s. fainter.
One bicycle saddle recovered and await
ing identification.
One King of the Road lamp. recovered
and turned over to r. B. Hayes.
One Iroquois, recovered and turned over
to J. NJ. Jefferies.
Two Rambler bicycles. recovered and
turned over to w. T. Robertson & Co.
One Eclipse bicycle. recovered and turn
ed over to c. d. Shakleford.
One bicycle. name unknown. recovered
and held awaiting Identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

did not meet with popular approval. The
chainless consisted of two cog wheels, con-
nected by a rod, which took the place of
the chain. 1t remained one season. but did
not give perfectly satisfactory results and
as result has not been seen in this city
for some time. The movement for a chain
less bicycle Is now stronger than ever and
many predict that the chainless wheel will
be the bicycle of the future. This may be
true. 1t Is understood that one of the
largest bicycle manufacturing concerns on
the market is making arrangements to
turn out q chafnless wheel for next season
II such a wheel does make its appearance
the chances are that the price of bicycles
will revert to nearly their original price.
in construction. The first year or so of
be more In the nature of an experiment
than anything else. and the purchaser is
the one to furnish the experience.
The Illustrations show two new designs
of chainless bicycles. One is propulsion by
means of a cog arrangement. and the other
by friction. The latter is the invention of
a St Louis bartender. 1t would seem In
the friction chainiess that the wear and
tear on the tire would be great, and that
the pushing OF the bicycle would be much
harder than with the chain, though il is
claimed that the revolutions of the rear
wheel are increased with less pedaling
The cog chafnless would require a guard
on the rear wheel. something on the order
OF a ladies. wheel. to prevent the clothes
Of the rider from being caught and torn by
the large wheel when revolving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
THE COMING CIRCUIT MEET

The entry blanks for the national cir
cult races. which will be held in this city.
Friday afternoon. September "a, made their
appearance during the week. A number
of advance entry blanks were printed and
distributed at Philadelphia during The
league meet, with very satisfactory results.
several of the crack riders announcing
their intention of visiting the city for the
races. There are in all seven events on the
program, four amateur and three profess
sional races. The most noticeable thing is
the absence of a novice race. This race is
regarded as very unhandy for a big race
meet and causes more trouble than all the
other events combined. Then. again, The
novice race Is more apt to be marked by a
spill, something that jars the nerves of the
spectators.
The total value of the prize list is $S65.
OF this sum $260 represents the amateur
prizes. while the three professional events
represent $500 in cash prizes. The largest
purse is in the two-mile handicap. in which
$40 is given in fine prizes. All of the pro-
fessional ever IS have 500 firsts. The one
mile open has a purse eQualing $1Sj, and
the two-thirds of a mile Open purse Of
$175
In the amateur events the largest purse
is the five-mile handicap. In which five
prizes. worth $50, are offered.
In the other amateur races the prizes for
each aggregate $50 in value.
The entries to the handicap races close
September IS, while for the open events the
entries will be received until the day of
the race. The entrance fee is 81 for the
first race. and 81 for each additional race
for professionals; and 81 for the first and
fifty cents for each additional amateur
event. In the one-mile tandem race, anna
teur, the event will be declared off unless
three or more teams are to start. This is
done to insure a good race. No entry
blank will be received unless properly filled
out or accompanied by the full fee.
Manager Gettinger has already received
the entry of Cooper and Bald. while Kiser,
Loughead and the other cracks will be
heard from. The events and prizes are as
follows:
One-mile open, invitation (amateur) -
Three prizes valued at $35. SIS and SO.
tive-mie handicap (amateur)-Five prizes
valued at $35. $50. SIS. SO and $.
Two-third mile handicap (amateur) -
Three prizes valued at $35, SIS and $40.
One-mile tandem (amateur)-Two prizes
valued at $50 to each man of first team,
SO to each man of second team.
One-mile open (professional)-Cash, first,
800; second $50: third, SIS: fourth, $40.
Two-mile handicap (professional)-Ca
first. 800; second. $50; third, $40; fourth.
SIS; fifth. SIS.
Two-third mile, open (professiona)-Cash,
6rc hts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
THE cHAINLESS BICYCLE

BY many it is predicted that the bicycle
OF the future will be radical departure
from the wheel of today. AS near perfect
as the wheel Of today may be. 1t is not SO
| perfect that improvements cannot be made
In IT. This has been the invariable rule of
mechanics. and the bicycle can hardly
| prove an exception. Stimulated by the de-
| mand OF the public for something better
the manufacturers will endeavor to put an
article on the market to meet the popular
taste. As it seems at present. there is no
need Tor any Improvement. yet there are
many who are demanding something
! unique and novel in the line of bicycle con-
struction, and the manufacturers find II
lucrative investment to crafty the wh:ms
of this class.
The diamond frame has been recognized
| as the strongest combination that could be
made for bicycle construction. 1t mas stood
something different. Accordingly the tri-
angle or pyramid, frame wheel has made
its appearance. 1t may be several years
ahead of Its day, as popular fancy has not
taken to that style of construction as yet.
This is only one of the most prominent de-
partul es from the present style of bicycle
frames. There are innumerable designs on
the market. but they are either lacking in
some qualities, or else do not eqUal the
present style in weight and are therefore
objectionable to riders. No cyclist is gong
back to a thirty-pound wheel after having
pushed twenty-pound Twenty-Five
pound wheel for several years. 1t would
be foolish move, indeed.
Within the past three or four years there
have been no improvements in the general
design of the bicycle. The improvements
that have been made are mostly in the line
of detail, though in this direction some
wonderful strides have been made. The
number Of changes in this direction are too
many to mention here The weight of the
wheel has been reduced n mint
dreamed Of four or five years ago. until
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
O7RO9
The Friction ChafnIess.

today the factor of safety is the smallest
known in mechanical construction. The tires
have been wonderfully improved upon and
the matter of repair brought into the bands
of all riders.
The tread has been brought down to a
scientific basis. The bearings have been
made as near perfect as is possible, though
it is admitted by all bicycle experts there
is plenty OF room for Improvement yet
The bearings have also been made as near
dust proof as possible while arrangements
for the chain adjustment have been pat
ented by number of people. The cranks
and sprockets have been brought down to
a scientific basis also. and innumerable
other smaller details have been looked af-
ter. all tending to produce the bicycle of
today. If one make Of wheel had all the
improvements on it We would have a model
bicycle, but as 1t is the improvements are
scattered over a number of different makes
and as a result no particular wheel is per-
feet.
The latest trend for improvement is in
the matter Of the chain. The idea in view
is to abolish the chain. Two years or per-
haps three years ago a chainless wheel
made its appearance on the market, but it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Manager William Gettinger. WIN has
charge of the coming circuit meet in this
CITY, for September "a. went over to PhiIa.
oelpfia last week to secure the attendance
OF some OF tho crack riders for the occa-
SIGN. Tom Cooper filled out an entry hI,nl
While Bald, kiser and a number OF tba
other cracks announced their intention OF
attending the races Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Arrested the Geverner.
From tho Cleveland leader.

From tho Cleveland Leader.
Gov. Thomas WorthinRton has the unique
distinction Of being the only chief official
of the state ever arrested and started Cor
jail. In 1916 or 1916 this worthy executive
contracted with Judge Jarvis Pike to take
the timber from the present state house
ground. The governor at.that time lived at
Chilicothe Some misunderstanding arose
as to the settlement of the hill. and the
doughty judge sucd out capias from the
court Of Squire King, aud had Mr.. Worth
ington arrested and started for the jail
But be- was net locked up. the matter
being amicably adjusted. and good feeling
going all around. That was the nearest
approach to happening Of the kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Though IT seems as though only a limited
number OF persons are aware of the fact
most saddles can be regulated whenever
desired. The continual weight of the body
IL very apt to stretch the leather and a ter
two or three months hard riding the saddle
will sag in the center. In a majority OF
cases the average rider does not appear to
take any notice of this and continues to
springs beneath begin to make an i'm
preston through the leather. while the r4ar
back board is shown by another impress
sion. The remedy Is simple. Look beneath
the saddle, and the rider will find that he
can tighten the leather by either working
a screw or unloosing a nut. and throw the
pommel out still further. This takes only
short time. and many a rider will find
comfort in using the saddle again.
In regard to the position of the saddle
For general use IL IS best to have the sad
die adjusted on a level: that is. have the
rear end and the pommel or horn on the
came line Though some riders prefer it
the writer does not recommend the raisins
level of the rear end. 1t not only serves tC
chafe at certain seasons OF the year. bu
the rider Is apt to get hurt when mounting
or get caught In the saddle when dismo IN
ing. The scorcher and racing men seem &c
prefer the pommel end somewhat lowe,
than the rear end. This Is thought to civ,
additional leverage In pushing the wheel
tbracins the arms on the drop handle bars
and most likely IL does.
The location Of the saddle is enothe,
thing that should be considered In buyipa
I a wheel 1t Is best to get T-shaped saddle
post instead Of an L-shaped one. With tine
FORMER the saddle can be fastened directly
over the pedals. which is claimed to be ths
proper location. but II this should bring ths
body too close to the handle bars then fhe
saddle can be taken on and placed on fhs
other end OF the post, giving more salts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

From the czev,lsnd L. uder.
surgeon-'Hurry up. Get the instrumsnts
in readiness. Wen amputate his leg
Studenf--But Il seems 20 be nothing
more than q simple fracture. should
think the leg might be saved"
Surgeon--Certainly II might: but DON'T
you see that he's unconsciousr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Like the brii1fance az mnW Gu0
n every piece 81 Iibsey cut Glau1. KlkR>-
This trade mark = always CT - -
genuine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Slightly Damaged by Fire.

After the close -of the services
AZ the " Z, church last Sunday
evening. while the janitor was eX-
tiugui>hing the lights, in some
manner the chandelier fell. and
in an instant the floor was ablaze.
An alarm was sounded, but the
fame, We're extingui,hed By the
aid of u few pals OF water before
the department had time to arrive.
The damage will amount to
about $l2j, caused mostly by
smoke, although portion Of
TIE ho)r was badly burned.
Seven or eight pcws were also
damaged. The building was insured.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Eastern PrOspectOrs Searching
Baraga County to Discover
IL Lost Mine
WHICH Is SAID TO ENIST.
And That Its Location il Known
to Many OF the Old Chip
pewa Indians.

The following is taken from the
Detroit Free Press, and is in the
form Of a special dispatch to that
aper sent from Baraga, dated the
|19th inst. which we republish;
aFor many years past vague
tales have been ahoat regarding the
existence of rich silver mine in
B9raca county, somewhere in the
neirhborhood OF hill which grew
IA have the name of Silver Noun
Ita;n. The various stories were to
the effect that the existence of the
mine was known to number of the
| older Indians OF the Chippewa tribe,
whose reservation is near here and
that adventurous spirits who had
attempted to locate the mine met
with misfortunes which deferred
them from further attempts, or cost
them their lives. Never. until re-
Gently has any serious attempt been
made to test the truth of these.
tales. but this spring n number OF
proSpectorS from New York and
Buffalo took sufficient stock in the
story 10 send an exploring party TO
Silver Mountain. where work has
been prosecuted for several weeks
past. The prospectorS have stunned
publicity. tor obvious reasons, but
specimens of quartz taken from
their test pits have been seen by
severa, reputable citizens. AMI were
found rich in both gold aud silver
both OF which were in native form
The party doing the exploring is
very c.ose-mouthed, bat the >pcri-
mems already secured are certainly
encouraging, and other exploring
parties. composed OF residents oi
the county, will probably take the
field IN a taw days.
The SENTINEL stated some time
ago that a number Of prospectors
were al work In variou, parts of
the county. but o. yet no definite
facts can be obtained ,regarding
the progress made, but we
expect in tie near future to
be able To give our readers an
interesting article on the subject.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

John Funke was at Marquette
tlis week.
D J. Norton was at Houghton
Tuesday
?. Il. McKernan was over from
LAnse Tuesday.
j. W Aston. Of Laird, was a
Anse visitor Tuesday.
\. \. Pinet and \. n. Pinet were
at Skanee Thursday.
John Ross returned from his
homestead near Sidnaw this week.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Long was buried Wednesday after
! noon.
Alex Henderson, supervisor Of
Laird township, was in town
Tuesday.
Frank Foucault has opened a
hand ball court in the rear OF
John Mcintosh S saloon building.
dance was given at the Ma
uonal Hotel last evening nd an
enjoyable time was had by all who
attended.
Charles f. Cameron went to
Marquette Monday to attend the
term Of Z. S. Court, having been
summoned as u juror.
Joseph Bellaire, James Charette
ana Joseph LAHORE were at Mar
qnette this week in attendance at
Inc U. 5. Court.
1t Is understood that Alex.
Martin will enter his famou trott er
"a the-races which will take place at
Lake Linden July 18th.
A strawberry and ice cream
festival was given at the Town Hall
last evening by the ladies of the NJ.
E. church.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
DIR KINGS new DISCOVERY FOR
COSsJ nPTIuN

This Is the beS, medicine in the word
f,r all forms OF Coughs and Cod and
for consumption. Every bottle is guar
II has no equal for Whooping Csngh.
Asthma. Hay Fever, Pneumonia. Bron-
chitIs. La Grippe, Cold In the Head and
for Consumption. Ii is safe for all ages.
pleasant To take. and. above all, a sure
cure. IL IL always well to take Dr..
kiug'S New Life Pills in connection with
d.. King's New Discovery. as they
regulate aud tone the stomach and
bowels. We guarantee perfect satistac-
ton or reiuru money. Free trial bottles
NJ ;. +. Harris Drug Store. Regulsr
size 80 cents and Sl.OO
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Hotel Vendome-A II. Bennett
Fond du lac. j. H. Manning. +. NJ
Johnston, c. II Kelsey, W w
Rape. ID. J. Caven, H. T.. Gilmore.
MCCLELLAN. Marquette; O. V Yoight,
NewYork: J. W. Aston, Laird; O.
Fucrst, W. J. Lampson, c. NJ Ken
dali. Milwaukee; NJ. W. NcNally.
New Richmond; c. &. Spencer, Du-
luth: ID. Levinsqu. G " Matheson.
Chicago; CD Hampton. Ishpeming.
l.. b. Long. Detroit: j. Richards.
Cleyeland: 5 Roenier, Toledo; f. NJ
kiehle. Indianapolis
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Following j. a report ~ the poor orders IS
sued for the month 81 june. 1876:
Mrs Horau. .uul'is- a M tr!,u-r,,rfn,lar X M
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Hotel Arrivals.

RICHARD FEoRE, supt. of Pao Or :
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

John and Patrick hester went ia
Detroit this week.
August Nisula was down from
Laird part of the week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Nester, Thursday, a son.
Mrs. VIM. Crebassa was visiting
relatives at L'Ause part OF the
week.
John Funke's saw mill is still
closed down, owing to lack of dock
room for storing lumber.
John Cosgrove, Jr., went to Dol
lar Bay last evening, where he has
secured position in the mill at that
place. ..
Mrs, John Fpnke and daughter,
Miss Addie Hillyer. expect to leave
for St Paul Monday to visit
relatives.
Mrs. H. Wilcox and children. who
have been visiting in lower Michi-
gan for several weeks, are expected
nome THIS evening,
Mrs, II, Bearinger. formerly of
Baraga. but now residing in De-
troit, is expected to arrive here this
evening. She will visit friends for
several weeks.
Philip Foucault, highway com
missioner of Baraga township.
has made some much needed re-
pairs on the Baraga and LAnse
road.
DR.. r. W. Boyer. dentist. Of
Marquette, is in town for a few
days. He may be found at Dr.
Turner 5 Office. over Jerry Reals
drug store.
\ very pleasant surprise party
was rendered George Smith AT hi,
home Thursday evening. by about
twenty-five of his Young friends.
The evening was spent in card-play-
ing musical selections. etc.
The Baragas will cross bats
with the Calumet baseball team
in that city this afternoon, and
the Calumets VIII play the Baragas
In this city tomorrow after
noon,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Attend Miss X. Wallis closing
out sale Of spring and summer mil
iinery at cost fur the next ten days.
NJ her pariors on Broad street.
L,tn,c
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Russia has 5000, 900 hens. They
average a yearly output OF 1000 :
900. 900 eggs and beat the French
and German layers by about 300
ODO 600