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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THE cHAINLESS BICYCLE.
ITS DIFFERENCE IN DRIVING
MECHANISM FROM WHEELS
NOW USED.

Simple in Construction and Prettier
Appearing Than the Chain-Drivcn
WheeI-It Is. However, several
Pounds Henvier-EIeven Mnnufac-
tories of Standard wheels to Use
the Same Patent-Racing Men In
terestcd in the New Gear.
The chainless bicycle has been the prin-
cipal topic with cycle dealers and wheel
men in general for the last week.
While the chainless bicycle has created
an interest and curiosity among wheel
men it has not been received with the en-
thusiasm which would be expected for an
invention for which so much is claimed.
The chain-geared bicycle was considered
by wheelmen TO be the acme of perfec>
ton Of bicycle and wheelmen are slow
to believe that the chainless wheel can
be so great an Improvement Very few
persons care to express an opinion on the
chainless, and most of the wheelmen who
keep informed on such matters prefer TO
await results.
1t Will be a year or more before it is
definitely known whether or not the
chainless is a thorough success. AT the
same time it is safe to assume that the
manufacturers who intend putting the
chainless bicycle on the market in 1888
would not make such revolution in the
manufacture OF their wheels if they did
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
MIR. MYERS can HAVE THE NAME.
If He Doesn't Want to Discuss Com
missions With an Anonymous
Writer.


missions With an Anonymous
Writer.
Editor Morning News: Ex-Mayor My
ers, in his card of to-day, stated that,
while he would be pleased TO further dis
euss the subject of the commissions, he
cannot be expected to discuss a subject
with an anonymous correspondent. who
may or may not be entitled to considera-
ton.
Should the ex-mayOr desire to learn my
identity a call at the Morning News will
disclose it. Or if he is really in earnest
in his assertion that he will be pleased
TO discuss the subject, let him state that
he will do so, should I sign my own
name, and 1 will cheerfully refrain from
the use of nom de plume.
There are several points up about which
Mr.. Myers could give the public interest
ing information, and nothing would give
me greater pleasure than to afford an OPP
portunty for enlightenment. (But all this
aside) Does Mr.. Myers really think thai
further efforts should be made to block
the will of the people? Surely not He
is a good Citizen, and for quite a mum.
Der of years was a public servant, and
while he and l have differed at times,
recognize that during his public career he
was anxious TO carry out the wishes of
his constituents and to enhance the in
terests of the community He, as mayor.
did some good things. He believed, as
do in improving the public thoroughfares.
He or his administration, converted the
old cemetery into handsome park at very
little cost and solved. in Kidding us of
an eye-sore a problem that previous adj
ministrations had failed over. He knows
that it is the expressed wish of the peo-
pie of Savannah, solemnly repeated, that
commissions. whether they be good, bad
or Indifferent, should be abolished.
He knows that the people have passed
on the question as to the good or evil OF
this legislation, and he realizes that their
decision is final.
While 1 do not think Mr.. Myers is solely
responsible for the existence of commits
sions, he is nomnally responsible for the
commissioners, and in so far as he has
made injudicious or unwise appointments
he must bear the responsibility for the
failure of partisans to administer their
trusts with non-partisan zeal. Modoe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
CITY BREVITIEs.

The University Club will hold its quar-
terly meeting tomorrow night. Mr.. Edgar
A. Denmark will read paper.
The ITALIAN Club, a pleasure associa-
ton, will give their first ball of the sea-
son Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, at Odd
Fellows hall. Special arrangements have
been made for the entertainment of those
who attend and a sumptuous supper will
be served.
Mr.. Max Krauss, chairman of the rail-
road committee on the arrangements for
the Travellers Protective Association week
next April, has selected Messrs. B. H.
Levy, W. w. Starr and M. ]. Epstein as
his co-laborers This committee will have
charge of an important branch of the
work incident to the week of enjoyment
that is expected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

the sprocket, the tread of the wheel is in
creased The power is transmitted from
the driving wheel TO the rear wheel by a
revolving shaft enclosed in the lower right
stay and operated by the bevel gears at
each end. The crank and crank axle are
similar to those now In use, but the lever
age is not as great The working parts
of the new gear are all protected from
dust and rain by small detachable cases,
which are constantly fabricated and the
gears are claimed 10 be dust proof.
While this description will be under
stood by those persons familiar with the
construction of a wheel, there are a good
many riders who don't know gear from
a tire and a sprocket from a hole in the
ground. For their benefit let IL be said
that the construction of the wheel is not
so intricate as would seem. but is rather
simplicity itself. The gearing consists Of
four cog wheels and one rod, and the
story is told.
1t may be a surprise to most wheel
men, but 1t is nevertheless a fact that
chainless wheels have been in use in Eng
land and France for years. The greatest
difficulty met with in the experiments in
this country have been the perfect cut
ting of the teeth of the bevel gears, but
the manufacturers claim that they are
now absolutely perfect.
The weight of the chainless wheels will
be from 26 to Is pounds. The new wheel
presents a much prettier appearance than
the chain driven wheel; especially is this
so with the ladies' style, on which the
chain guards are, of course done avav
with. 1t is understood that the standard
manufacturers will put the same price on
their chainless wheels which will be $l25.
Some of the points of superiority claim
ed for the chainless bicycle over its chain
driven brother. are: That it will go ter
md fHV.-an H.. /. l..
easier to keep clean; that every motion is
positive, and it has no teeth or links to
catch clothing; that its driving mechanism
Is always fabricated, and it's motive parts
are not affected by weather or dirt; that
the bevel gears actually improve with use
ana tnere viii be less expense for repairs
and that il removes a serious source of
danger and IS stronger and safer than the
chain and sprocket bicycle.
Great interest is manifested in the new
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
LOCAL PER SONAL.

Mr.. B. T. Miller of Darien is In the
city. I
MIR. J. C. wyatt came down yesterday
from Atlanta.
Registered at the Pulaski yesterday was
Mr.. C. Huxford of Huxford.
Among the visitors in the city yester-
day was Mr.. J. f. Fender of Stanton.
Among the guests registered yesterday
at the Screven was Mr.. J. B. Thomas,
who came down from Baxley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian NJ. Solomon and Ju-
liam NJ. Solomon, Jr., are expected home
to-day on the steamship Itasca.
DR. Jno. H. Collins leaves to-day for Bal
timore where he is to be married Tuesday
to Miss Rachel Reich of that city.
Mr.. w. A. SpitZ, business manager of
the Times Enterprise Publishing Company
of Townsville, was in the city last week.
Among the guests stopping at the De
Soto yesterday was Mr.. Robert H. Plant
a prominent banker and insurance man of
Macon.
DR.. Bulloch and family sailed last week
on the D. II. Miller for Baltimore, whence
they will go to Washington en- route to
Oneida, Wis.
Hon. r. D. Guerard is back in the city,
after an absence of several months in Eu>
rope. He visited the various health re-
sorts and is much improved
The II. T. Social Club will give a ball at
Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening
The following committee will have the
dance in charge; D. ]. Charlton, chair
man; B. P. Winters, T. J. Sweeney, ]. w.
Downey, E. Won Newton, J. A. Murphy,
and Mic Aprea-
Mr.. and Mrs T. P. Reynolds chaperon-
ed an enjoyable bicycle run Thursday
evening. Those present: Misses Mamie
Pate, Ecie Reynolds. Annie Savarese, An
gle Hauly, Maggie Magee Miss Van
Wyck of New York, Messrs. D. j. Charl-
ton, J. A. Savarese. Jos. N. McDonough,
Gus Murphy, B. p. Winters, II. T. Kream-
er, of Augusta,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THREE NEW POLICEMEN.
They viii Patrol the Southern Sec
tfon-a Police Boat Talked OF.

The police commission held a meeting
last night to elect three additional police
men in accordance with the resolution
passed by council in providing for the adj
ditonal men to patrol the southern section
of the city.
The new officers are John j. Clarity, c.
H. Penton and A. Razlne.
There is a possibility of the commission
ers introducing a new feature in the de-
partment In the shape of a patrol boat
1t seems necessary, since such a large
number of vessels have reached port, and
the police have to patrol about five miles
Of wharf. There are many localities along
the wharves which cannot be reached by
the patrol wagons, the Inconvenience of
which brought on the discussion as to a
patrol boat.
Chief McDermott was instructed by the
commissioners to investigate the matter
with reference to the cost Of a suitable
boat, and to report at the next meeting Of
the commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THEIR BAZAAR CLOSE BY.
Odd Fellows Busy Preparing for
Their Fair.


Their Fair.
The Odd Fellows bazaar will open two
weeks from tomorrow. From the present
indications it promises to be a big sue
cess.
One of the best orchestras in the city
has been secured and concerts will be
given every evening. The music win be
an attractive feature.
The locations of the main booths or
lodge tables have been arranged and the
allotment was very satisfactory
There will be several interesting voting
contests. AT the table of Oglethorpe Lodge
No. /, presided over by Mrs. r. E. Burks,
there will be two bicycle contests. The
table of Haupt Lodge No. IS, presided over
by Mrs. w. c. McIntire, will have a con-
test among several of the young ladies'
for diamond ring, a donation from one of
the leading diamond importers of New
York.
The table of Live Oak Lodge No g. pre-
sided over by Mrs. Adam Kessen will
have a contest for a ladys watch set
with diamonds on the front and rubies and
diamonds on the back. Concord Lodge
No. II, will have at its table, presided
over by Mrs. c. J. Martini, contest for
a past grand regalia, a donation from
one of the largest regalia houses in the
country. There will also be voting con-
tests at the table of Golden Rule No. -,
presided over by Mrs. Jacob Lippman, and
Acorn Lodge No. 1903, presided over by
Mrs. J. e. Henderson.
The table of Acorn lodge will have a
public telephone for the use of the patrons
of the bazaar.
Two of the company rooms on the lower
floor of the armory will be used for the
supper rooms. This department will be
in charge of Mrs. c. I. Cox, with an
able corps of assistants. Theater parties
will be served at reasonable rates, and an
elegant menu will be provided.
The Rebecca Well postoffice, lovers re-
treat and other small booths will add much
to the attractive features of the bazaar.
The committee in charge has labored as
siduously and it's efforts so far have been
successful The members feel that they
are entitled to the patronage of the pub
lie and are confident that the citizens gen.
EARLY viii lend their assistance and spend
their money to aid the enterprise.
Any one desiring to make donations to
any of the booths or the refreshment
tables can send TO the ladies in charge,
or to the secre tary of the hall association
at the odd Fellows building, room and
5. The officers of the association are:
Thomas A. Askew, president; John w.
Fretwell, vice president; A. N. Manucy,
secretary: j. Mendel, treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

not know something of the bevel gear
it is well-known that several of the larg-
est manufacturers in the country have
been experimenting for several years with
the chainless wheel. and the fact that they
have decided to use it seems to augur that
1t is a success.
Eleven of the standard manufacturers
have announced an intention to make
chainless wheels the coming season and
the same patent will be used by all of
them. 1t is controlled by one of the large
manufactures. and the other manufactur-
ers prefer to pay a royalty and use the
same patent, than work one out for them
selves.
A description Of the essential points in
which the new bicycle differs from the
chain driven wheel will not be unlnter-
esting to the hundreds of wheelmen and
wheelwomen who have eagerly waited for
the appearance of the "chainless."
The lines Of the chainless are Identical
with the ordinary chain model except
that the lower right rear fork and stay
are connected with a semi-circular arm,
the center of which supports the lower
right stay, which covers the driving shaft
connecting the two gears. The end of the
rear axle is held in a swinging arm that
is fastened to the ends of the semi-cir-
cular. piece, and in the open space left by
the arch the rear gear revolves The driV-
ing wheel takes the place of the front
sprocket in the ordinary style of bicycle
but, as its depth is greater than that of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THE MORNING NEWS SUNDAY, OCTOBER "a, 1897

Of its preparation. Mr.. duBignon stated
that he would introduce authorities on
this point
Judge Falligant adjourned the court at 6
o'clock. Mr.. duBignon will resume his
argument tomorrow morning, and viii
be followed by Mr.. Way for the same
side. Mr.. Adams viii then make the con-
GLIDING argument.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
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STRAY SPORTING NOTES.
Foot Ball Men Want TO Organize "A
Team

Gordon Saussy of Savannah, the ath-
lete and foot ball player, has been train
ing the foot ball teams of the Barnesvine
Military Academy and Mercer University.
Mr.. Saussy last year trained the Univer-
sity Of Georgia team. He was the NOV
ing spirit in the organization of the Sa-
vannah team of last year, but was taken
sick before the team met Jacksonville on
Thanksgiving day.
Some Of the athletes who have been
playing the game of the gridiron for sew
eral years have been talking of getting
up team, but nothing has been done to-
wards practice or organization. Mr., Saus-
sy will return to Savannah in a few days
and something may be done then in the
way of organizing a team 10 play a game
on Thanksgiving day. Letters have been
received here from Charleston and Jack
sonville in regard 70 the arrangement Of
games.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

Billy Whistler, the well-known boxer, is
still in the city, and is anxious to ar
range a match with some good boxer in
his class. A friend of his is in CORE
spondence with several well-known fight
ers in New York, and it is probable that
Whistler Will meet one of the prominent
fighters in a twenty-five round contest in
a few weeks. II the match is arranged
it will take place in the theater, if the
house can be secured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

The Young Mems Christian Association
and the Catholic Library Association will
each have games of indoor base ball be-
tween individual teams on Thursday night
The Beaneaters and the Orioles will be
the contesting teams at the Y. NJ. c. A.
and the LIS and the AS will cross bats
at the c., l. A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

wheel by racing men. and the practical
tests OF these riders VIII be awaited with
interest
The Georgia division Of the League Of
American Wheelmen continues to increase
IN membership Fifteen applications were
announced in this weeks i. a W. Bulle-
tin. OF this number the following fourteen
are from savannah; J. VI. Wilson, Charles
j. Acosta, Allan NJ. Broom, n. Coleman, J.
de Bruyn Hops. Mrs. ". Edwin Grady,
w T. Hopkins. VIM. d. KTensop, Z. Man
ming, Samuel Oppenheimer. Henry 7. VIII
hams, Herbert I. West and c. Easton
Yonge The state division now has go
members.
The politicians of the L. a. W. are just
now pulling wires in a way that would
make the shrewd gentlemen who manipu-
late schemes for the various candidates for
mayor of Greater New York bush At the
meeting of the League in st. Louis TO be
held IN FEBRUARY, the president of the L.
A. w. Will be elected, and there is quite a
battle on for that plum.
There are several candidates in the field,
chief among whom are the present incum-
bent, Isaac b. Potter of New York; former
president Sterling Elliott of Boston,
George Doantree. the member of the rae
ing board from Massachusetts, and George
ID. Gideon, who for 50 many years looked
after the craftsmanship of the racing
board.
Robert A. Van Wyck, the Tammany can
didate for mayor of Greater New York
has received the Endorsement of the league
members in New York. Judge Van Wyck
announced in his platform that he was
in favor of good roads and bicycle paths
and a non-partisan demonstration of
wheelmen was held in New York last nigh.
in honor of the candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Items of Interest to savannah ana
Elsewhere

An unusual shipment from this port will
go out with the steamship Oriel when she
sails-15000 sacks Of -four each sack
weighing 14O pounds. This flour came over
the Central railroad to Savannah ana
was shipped from Kansas City.
In addition to the flour, the Oriel, which
Is a very large vessel, will have 10000
sacks of cotton seed meal, 500 tons of pig
iron and a lot of cotton. The vessel is
one of the Georgia Export and Import
Companys line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THEArER.
Friday Evening, Oct. 20.
me. SOFIA sea-

Friday Evening, Oct 20.
Nine. SOFIA SCALCHI.
The Greatest Contralto in the World,
VIII give a Grand Miscellaneous Concert
and the Fourth Act of
iii TRoVAToRE,"
With complete scenery, costumes. Para
phernalia, ETC., and the following great ana
unequalled cast: 'Leonora," Marie ToulinN
quet Of the Imperial Grand Opera; Man.
rico" Thomas Mcqueen of the Interna-
tional Grand Opera; Count Di Luna .,
Achille Albert Of the Imperial Grand On
era; "Azuscena," Sofia Scalchi
MILE. DU BEDAT. Soprano Colara.
tura. SIG. c. GNAkRO, Musical CondI,c.
tor. Seats now on sale.
Next Observation-Disclosures, Jr, oct. 80
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

This cut gives a very good idea of the
working Of the bevel gear. It shows the
rear wheel detached and all parts pertain
ing to the driving mechanism, except the
main shaft, removed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

Mr.. ]. H. Polhemus, city passenger
agent at Charleston for the Plant sys-
TEN, spent Yesterday in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24
THE Y. NJ. c. AS WORK.
Some Things 1t Has Demonstrated.
Its Meeting To-day.


The Young Mems Christian Association
has demonstrated that gymnasiums may
be supported for the promotion of physical
culture without encouraging professional
ism; that bicycle clubs may be success
fully conducted without the dissertation
of the Sabbath; that recreation rooms may
be open to young men without gambling
devices; that entertainments may be en-
joyed and largely patronized without ca
terng TO sensual and immoral tendencies;
that religious work may be prosecuted
without cant and sentimentalism that all
the attractive features of social club life
may be had without accompanying temp
tations; that educational class work may
be conducted with standard so high as
to win the respect of prominent educa-
tors in the community; the business men
can make endowments and legacies for
such work without danger of the money
being squandered for useless and vision
airy purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-24

Another pleasing feature has been ar
ranged for the mems meeting at the
Young Mems Christian Association this at
ternoon at $3.50 O'clock. One of the feat
ures will be the excellent music to con-
sist of two comets, two violins, flute and
piano. In addition to this, Mr.. w. r. L.
Roberts will sing a baritone solo. The
address will be by Mr.. Habersham Clay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14

Among the callers on Gov. Jones today was Barton ". Evermann, Ph. D.. Ichthyologist of the United States Fish commission. Washing ton, D. C.. who has been sent to Arkansas by United States Fish Commissioner J. J. Brlce, for the purpose of making an investigat ton of the favorable locations for the es- tablishment of a Government fish hatchery. He comes at the instance of Congressman Mc9ae, and has spent week in South Arkansas, but finds no place suitable there He will leave tomorrow for Batesvile and other points In North Arkansas. 1t is necessary to have q spring with flow of 1000 gallons 0 minute, which is difficult to find. There are no hatcheries in the State now, and the nearest are at Neosho, Mo. and San Marcos. Tex-Arkansa Demo- cFat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14
DIED,

BRASNoN-In Pine Blnff, Ark, September II. 1897, DALE, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. E. S. Bran non, aged about II months.
 "Suffer little children to come unto Me-" were the comforting words that Chris uttered while on earth, and the spirit of little Dale has gone to Him in His heavenly home, ere sorrow or care touched her heart. Mr. and Mrs. Brannon have the sim cere sympathy Of their friends and acquaintances. in this their hour of sorrow and bereavement. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. I. r. Carr at 10 o'clock We'd nesday morning, at the residence of Mir ". J. Brannon, on State street between 9th and 7th avenues.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14
Assignee's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that. by virtue of au order of the Chancery Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas the undersigned, as As- signee, will. on the 1lth day of September 1s97, between the hours for judicial sales at the store house, No. 203 West Second avenue in the city of Pine Bluff, offer for sale ut public auction to the highest bidder the J. k. Britain stock of dry goods, notions, etc. Terms of sale, ten per cent cash, and the re- matnder in two equal installments at sixty and ninety days respectively; for which de- feared payments the purchaser will be re- qulred to give notes with approved personal security.
 Inventory may be seen at office of Tankers- ley, Roberts < Co.,, and 1 will be glad to afford all reasonable opportunities to inspect the stock. ". z. TANKERSLEY, Assignee. Pine Bluff, Ark, August 3l, 1897.
 lot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14

John Hudman, prominent plant CT living near Stephens, and his wo sons, were suffocated by gas in a well which they were digging at Stephens yesterday. The elder son entered the well to do some work was overcome by gas and fell sense less. The father went to the rescue and reached his son 0 corpse. The second son followed This father and he, too, perished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14
Sheriff Triplett has returned from

Sheriff Triplett has returned from q business trip to Star City. He speaks very highly Of the efficiency of the County Clerk of Lincoln. Says that he (Triplett1 arrived at Star City at o'clock yesterday af- ternoon, and before supper he had checked over. delivered to and talk en receipt of the clerk for $25. GOO in county scrip. This scrip was called in for the purpose of re-issuanee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14

For the occasion of the meeting the Sovereign Grand Lodge l. o' r., at Springfield, H., Septembei -25, the Cotton Belt Route will tickets from Pine Bluff to Spf] field, H., and return at one M plus $1.00. Tickets on sale Sep'1 Der 18th. to 20th. inclusive. Ke's| limit, September 2S, 1897.
 II. Bringman, asl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14

For the occasion of the St. Louis Fair the Iron Mountain Railway will sell tickets to St. Louis and re- turn for the very low rate of $l1.6l. Tickets on sale October 3rd to Sth. Final limit for return, October 1lth.
 H. B. Mizell, Agt.