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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
THE kING or SIAN AND BlNH4 n.
VISIT or THE LITTLE MONARCH TO TIE
GERMAN EX-CHANCELLOR.

Berlin correspondence OF the London News
Tn. "iamhurger Nachr!chten" publishes N" fol;
Siam 10 Vriur, bismarck.
'' Vth -, 49,, rain caring the Samese monarch
from HaInburr approached II was awaited ny
count Won Runtz1u. who received INC Nihs nnp M
sui'. ana con 1uctcd them 10 tho Prince, me o.l
st"fesman worc a long frock coat black stock
aud , "chlmnov-pot" hat OF pretty large dimensions
and most venerable shape. Round his neck over me
s,nrk he vorc 4 narrow ribbon on which hung an
Ordcr-ihnt Of tn Nhlie .pna,' Mi''v Drose en
King IL. looked well and DID not seem 10 need
tho thick stick which he held In his LEFT hand ne
went meet the ecntleinen VINO were eppr92ar,nl,
Ing the house through the PARK WIN an cast, ,
step. In which the fe.blene.s OF oh age was i 1
took place before the entrance Beside me king
The drawing-roon. tho windows OF when look on
to the persons Confess Won Rantzau
and Frau Won Ko,zc nee Won Arnim. niece OF
kings suite withdrew modesty into tho next apart :
monf the follng doors remaining open. and could
verv lively conversation then took place he
tween the King and Prince Bismarck In English
Countess RnntZau taking pnrt in II now and then.
cigar, and cigarettes. tea and brandy wore handed
round The Prince smoked his long n PIPE lie ma ,h
at ION The king begged the Prince for his por-
trnt with his autograph. whereupon the cx-chan-
ceiior FOR and Ink and wrote his name on
in civilians dress and the King wished to have
ono Of him in uniform. P,her portraits port we're
Represented him IN cuirassier uniform with stce
helmet the monarch plckeo out another which
sbov,d hla host I'm generals undrcss uniform
wi,h uncovered head. 1t was clearer. the King
ssH one of the Kings suite was zcalously making
notes the whole time. in a miniature pocketbook
ausnended from his watchchaln of what no could
coich I'm Inc next room OF Prince Bsmarck's con-
versntiOn. ,., -,
, leave for the station. they at once and
ont INTO the park. The King highly amused
~ seeing four photographers ready for action in
FROM OF him. He persuaded the Prince. who
laughingly inspecting the preparations to stend
.tI a moment In front Of the entrance. so that
the gentlemen could take some good views
Prince bismarck then walked arm In arm with
the King who is quite head shorter than he. to
tho railway station whore 4 crowd OF ladies'. gen
,ien,en and children received thcm with cheers
The train for Berlin was behind time and the King
begged the Prince not to fatigue himself with the
long standing but to return to the park When
thn prnct politely refused King chulaonskorr
ouic,tiv took his arm again and drew him 10 th~
portcr'- lodge. Four chairs were brought out and
tbc King the Prince. Countess RantZau and
Frau Won Kozc all sat down close behind the roll
inCs near the gate When the train arrived the
King heartily shook hands with the Prince and
got into his carriage. where he stood at the win
dow nodding and bowling TO the old man till the
train moved off
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
I BICYCLE TROLLEY.
From The Pittsburg Dispatch.

From The Pittsburg Dispatch.
\ brand new idea has just been sprung upon the
wheeling world The inventor claims that 1t il.
destined 20 double-discount the motor bicycle and
Robert j. Oney OF Charleston. W. Va, has pat
ented what he calls n trolley bicycle. His plan is
has been so successfully used for streetcars-not
with the Idea OF discarding the present method OF
rob se heSmsr 70 through the 0T main
thoroughfares without effort by means Of the troll
paths. whore the trolley line is not laid.
II the wheelman Is riding to reduce his weight
or develop his muscles. and therefore prefers to
supply the motive power himself. he can do so
as readily with the trolley bicycle as with an ordi
home as comfortably and ndolenly as though rid
Ing in streetcar. he has only TO hitch his ma.
or slow az he pleases. without the slightest exer
don
The idea of the patentee is to have special trolley
wires for bicycles erected on the most important
country roads adjoining cities and In some Of the
in an embryonic stage. MIR. Oney has not ventured
TO plan further ahead than this. but he sees no
should not be extended so that wheelman would
be enabled 10 run from New-York to San Francisco
or from Boston TO Atlanta. without touching a
The construction. of the trolley bicycle is very
and rear wheels. there is little difference between
the new machine and the kind now in use; The
connection between the wheel and the trolley line
is made by means OF tointed pole, provided with
two small trolley wheels in connection with the
each OF the wires. When not in use this pole can
he folded up and telescoped so as to be carried In
a frame set In front Of the handle-b bars Of the
wheel The pole takes up very little space when
folded and no encumbrance to the rider. When
he wishes 20 20 for a bicycle trolley ride he merely
unfolds the pole. connects 1t with the wires by
means OF the two small wheels already described.
attaches the base OF the pole to a groove in the
frame OF the wheel, and the motive power IL ready
for work ,
nected with the motor box; which, being directly
Of the pedals of the bicycle is within reach OF the
termines the rate Of speed. Should there be any
danger Of accident the biSyce can be eIm S
tween the motor and the trolley wires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
REED & BARTON,
sILVERsMITHs,
Broadway and 18th Street, N. !.
CURIOSITIES BY MAIL.
soMy OF THE LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE CHEZ
EXECUTIVE OF SEATTLE.

eoxv OF THE LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE CHEZ
EXECUTIVE OF SEATTLE.
From The Seattle Post Intelligencer.
The Mayor Of any city is constantly IN recei2S %
communications which make iryerss' nannot sho:
M a more curious collection than that whicn nss
come the Mayor OF this city sit S sne Mem
back East write and say they viii go Norss eaH
work for ten years at $40 day II tne We Wy.st ma
only nnd some one 10 pay their passage west sn"
North and furnish them outfits and food; no. -, ~.
Girls who tired OF the dreary nome hse Q! erS
at Dawson City They think the Mayor q Seattle
Is 5ne moss the Us entire trade One girl that
If there Is nice respectable dance hall at Dawson
CITY she could earn good aniar Pa saws an
foolish 10 talk about the thing but am sure can
t ursNe church at least once week and I always
perform. My friends say am born actress VIII
heS %om mMy S %ho lives on farm wrote
and said she could not make good living In the
ans s. Jersey cows which she owns into the Kiondiks
country she could make little fortune selling milk.
sh. could be independent. Il am sure" she writes.
condensed milk. which is not near so good as Jer'
that il our lady friend from New-Jersey had her
at no s ' sss sales O e
Yesterday Acting Mayor Crichton received a let.
three r0 Sons %ey Se 10
allow them TO he published One OF the girls
says she is twenty-six years OF age weighs 10
pounds. has brown eyes and dark auburn hair.
Another states ,ha; she is only twentythree years
OF age. weighs 100. and is blonde. The third girl
gives her age as twenty-four, She is, according to
her own statement. a decided brunette. The girls
say I'm their letter.
average intelligence. DESTROYS Of meeting three
young men, bright and ambitious who anxious
10 marry some good. sensible Young woman As
none OF our own male acquain tances quite come no
TO our expectations. We take this means Of making
an acquaintance trusting that you. n your oficias
capacity. would be able TO find some one that You
think would answer. We respectfully await an
Tswer. Now. please. Mr. Mayor try and ind M
three men. and we will never forget you"
Mayor Crichton turned the letter over to Frank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
HE HAD VIEWS FOR HER.
From the Detroit Free Press.

II tell you 1t isn't safe for man to leave home
nowadays" grumbled the man-on-t he-corner to
another man. Since my wife got mixed up with 20
many clubs-art clubs. literary clubs. musical clubs
kindergarten lotteries and the llke-she has so
much to attend to and much to talk about to
other women that she actually forgets that she has
any domestic responsibilities My wife tod me last
night that she was sitting in our library early
in the morning deeply immersed in club CONVERSE
ton with an Intimate friend and they heard the
doorbell ring. She knew that cook was very busy
and the second maid was out on an errand. but
she absor bed In her club talk that she
decided not to answer the bell herself Again Il
rang with emp iasls, so then she went to the
shutters and looked OUT only to at the door
the back of a roughly dressed man. She concluded
that he was only peder or begger. and went
back to her profoundly intellectual friend third
Retic nd sustained violence.
Goodness hea. that man. my wife said to the
other club lady: Nora Il out and I'll have to 70
and see what. ne wants. or he Will break the
BELL So to the door she hastened, feeling very
indignant with the pedler who was 50 persistent
y disturbing her peace. She opened the door pre-
pared to discharge voliey Of reb Ike on the mans
head but forgot all about It when he said ex.
citcdly:
We'll missus. yaid better be answerin' this ben
i came In TO tell yer that the back part o yee
house Is On IRE. -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
INDOOR ATHLETICS

That IN. indoor athletic season has begun IN
,nest f.. evidenced by tho number OF a'hie'es VIM
have accepted the chances for tr"ih'ns o"e,," -
mn :, -, a,hlotlc Association In antlclpa-
,i,o,r tt,rd athletic meeting. which Will De
h,,d ON Friday November T. In the armor' al
p,rk.,v, aud Nincty-fourth-st
The seven open contests. two OF "hich arc 'o'
.,. .c- navo attracted host Of entries nc mn mn
t'.... ~ ,,fom can b.. seen practising on Mohidy'
..1,y ,rl Wednesday nights. The point ttopny.
IN tie ,hapc # banner 10 the Gun sc3tlns ny
his nest number ~ points. ~ y PRIZE WIN" VI"
bring our keen competition ...,,,or
TN, entries VIII close by MAJ! on oS. mortr.
st and II y Brpon. sth Regiment Armory' ioia
and silver watches WI bc given 10 h'S' an" Se'''
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

Romance has played prominent part with regard
"a the longevity OF deer What says the Highland
adage?
Thric. the age Of dog is that Of horse.
.rhrIce the age of a horse Is that ~ man.
Thrice the agc Of Z mrn 1. that ~ deer
Thrice tho age OF a deer Il that u an eagle
Thrice the age OF an eagle Is that * an oak tree
This Il to assign the deer period OF moro than
o,., years: and the estimate Is supported by many
bIsblv circumstantlal stories. Thus. Captain Nc
Donald OF Tul.och. who died in i,.6 aged eighty,
Loeb Treig for fifty years, his father for a Ike
period before him. and his grandfather for sixty
garry. is reported to have killed stag which bore
mark on the left ear identical with that made
% who had been dead 80 years Analogous stories
be noted are told In countries e , on he in
number. But. alas! the general opinion among ex-
nsrts would seem to he that thirty years or there-
ahputs IS the limit OF a deer's ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Prof. Atkinson the London Specialist gave de%cc-
.,rtion Of his marvellous powers OF curing supposed IN
urahIe patients last Thursday when there were hun
dreds OF cases for Prof Atkinson SAD ne ony
ssss,ed natur. by manipulation and his delicate toucn
The eminent surgeon. DIT Phillips OF n ~ tsstned 70
nIecement Capt Neave. T. Cavalry. was Tor 10 yeaS
on crtches ard he cured In four visits Inc moss
rheumatism displacement Of joints and carsses o. knSe
swnoritis nervous prosration. hip joint lameness cur
,tur. and weakness spine paralysis ETC. SEVERN
patients testified to wonderful powers whch nxvv
given him such great fame throusnout Iu'oPe O''
Al West 3ith-s-. y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

G. Frank Kireker, the chief consul Of New-Jer-
sey Of the L. A. w. has issued a circular advis-
ing ALL whaelrnen Of Passaic County TO vote for
Henry w. Gledhill and Robert Williams. Mr..
Kireker argues that these men deserve the sup
rort Of cyclists FOR the work they did in the con-
troversy over the passage Of the free bicycle
baggage bill in eW-Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
silver medals; hve-me club championship,
Board Of Directors medals.

The announcement is made Of the engagement
OF Charles p. StauDach to Miss Edith Arnold
The marriage will take place OF the Holy Trinity
Church. Ienox-ave and One hundred and TWEEN
ty-second-st., on November 10. Staubach is a
captain in the Sth Regiment but he is better
known a.. a century rider and pacemaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

pump which Is attracting the attention OF
the English trade is fitted with the usual
cylinder. TO which Is attached a crosspiece OF
metal for a distance OF me foot. Instead of
a piston rod there is a thong OF leather fitted
with a crosspiece for the hand Behind the
plunger Is spring. which forces 1t back into
place after II has done its work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

]. Roads In Shrewsbury are fair. but rather
STATEN ISLAND.

Macadam roads along the water front between
trolley tracks need repairing Other roads are good
Bells and lamps required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

new cycle tire made Of extremely fine steel
has recently been patented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

Cyclists desiring to join the League of Amer
lean WheeImon may obtain full printed infor-
nation and membership blanks by sending
names and addresses 70 The cycling Editor
The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

L. A. w members Of other divisions living
in New-Jorsey can obtain THE New-Jersey Road
Book on the payment Of 81, and the members
can obtain those Of any other division on the
same terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

Among the latest novelties in Paris are han
dle-bars covered with plgskin and bound with
silver-git Attached is n pigskin bag in the
side OF which Is inserted a small watch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND

From Prospec; Park 70 Parkvle the main BouS -
yard IS now finished The crossings On the Gyce
weapher roads G in rY1tb.h and Faands will he
good i, there Is no NOR Tsn n,,,os,oro 10 good
from Flushing TO Whtestone. fine. from Whltestone
Sea Clifi ave in Sea Clin. from the station 10 the
village Is closed being macadamzed' R ,.q In
Port jefferson the roads are reported a' good. both
macadam and earth
The roads In Richmond Hin are in fair condition.
Broadway al Dunton is not finished. Earth roads IN
Hampstead are excellent rs are tho macadam,
Far Rockaway roads are in good condition, Boue-
ward is being repaired through Ar,erne Roads arc
and Port Jefferson cycle path IL In good condition.
WEST OF HUDSON RIVER. NETWORK.
Newburg roads are reported as in good condition.
In Cornwall the roads good with the exception
OF spots where the stones have become uncovered.
Macadam roads in West Point are fine The main
road to Highland Falls is excellent Roads are good
on every part OF the military reservation The road
Roe Is finished. Three feet OF broken stone. with
Falls road Of the finest in The State, All roads
In Haverstraw are in good condition. No repairs
N the present condition this road is dsngeron ',
crushed stone and are rough Nearly al! the roads
in this Vicinity are rough and sandy. Side paths
Roads in Montgomery and Fort Montgomery are
fair In Port Jervls the roads ara hrstclass Road
to hs a a 10 S10a good and the
earth roads are good for the kind. Almost every
earth filed with rough stones Generally speaking,
they poor roads can he found In the State.
In wet weather they muddy and in dry weather
they are rutty or dusty and full OF stones. One
ride them but seldom with any comfort. Just
they at their best
NEw-JERsEY
Newark roads are fine. Montgomery-ave Bloom
field is still to be avoided In going from Beevile.
through Bloomfield. 10 the Oranges and Monclair.
In the Oranges the roads are In good condition.
Lamps and bells required. and the speed limit IL
twelve niles hour
All Planied roads in frst-class condition one
side OF the road from Newark to Elizabeth is COM
pleted Nearly al roads have been repaired recently
and are In good shape. Reports from Railway and
Keyport show the roads to be good for wheeling.
The road from Perth Amboy to Metuchen Is finished.
Macadam roads good. and II no more rain falls
the earth roads should be in fair condition. Repairs
being made between Steton and Metuchen Troll
ley tracks are being placed at the east end OF the
bridge over the Raritan. Trenton and Roselle the
roads are good. Repairs are being made from Ro-
selle TO Wheatsheaf All roads IN Westned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

Enough teams have entered the bowling tour
nament OF the A G. c. Of y. j. but clubs
should send in billiard pool, whist and crib
bagc teams II they wish those contests played.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
CONDITION OF THE ROADS.
,,oc,. or THE st-HrRBAX ROADS ~ EXCELLENT
CONDITION BEING MADE IN
SOME DISTRICT:

SOME DISTRICTS
The reports received from correspondents at the
h.adouarters Of the New-York state Division.
League OF American Wheelmen show the follow
ing condition Of the roads Cyclists making use or
this information should bear In mind the weather
conditions as n rainstorm may make an ordinary
country road xhich has been reported IN good con-
di,iur nearly unreliable. while few hours OF sun
shine. with brisk wind. will put a macadam road
rerorted muddy IN good condition
As II Is desired to make this weekly report -
full as possible. wh~elmcn who will furnish road
Information each week are requested I" s'nh names
and addresses TO the headquarters ~ the New-York
STATE Division l. A. w Room 40 80 Nand' rbIlt
Duildiug city The weather prod. tons arc ~
Z yxnn. hcr fn-iAV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31
THE AGE OF DEER.

From Chambers Journal
Romance has played prominent part with regard
to the longevity OF deer what says the Highland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

The average rider is watching with interest
the innovations in cycle mechanism as they are
announced for the coming season. The chain
less wheel created wonderful attention and at
tracted spectators By the thousand. The an
nouncement that another company had invented
a chain and sprocket which was imperv!ous To
dirt and and water. was hailed with delight
BY tn Sc who for the present are in favor OF the
chain driving wheel Another idea comes from
Toledo. One maker viii fit his rear wheel with
two sprockcts that the rider can have a
change OF gear by simply turning around his
rear wheel. There IS also A corruSa ed rear ad-
iustment permitting of the taking up or any
looseness Of the chain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

WITH GOOD WEATHER THERE WILL BE LARGE
TURNOUT OF CYCLISTS on CLUB RUNS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

The National Board Of Trade II Cycle Manu-
facturers has decided to take Immediate action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

M.rck,s saccharin Tablets in bottles At "a
800 and si.7o bottle. Al all druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

The annual club road races Of the Riverside
Wheelmen will he held Oh Tuesday on the road
between Elizabeth and Springfield, y. J. The
contests will be as follows: One-mie novice.
captains medal; two-mile handicap. presidents
medal; two-mile tandem handicap, gold ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

The friends 90 Captain Walter J. White. Of
the New YORK County Wh"olmcn. will be pleased
10 hear that he is the rad II recovery.
White suffered an accident on the Guttenburg
track a month ago which 1t was thought would
result fatally, and fOr week he was lowering
between life and death at St Lukes Hospital.
Many OF the clubs racing men are now train
ing for the many indoor meets scheduled To take
place during The winter. including Messrs. Jas
per Hcaney. Woods. Schmelz Coburn. Durant
and Van Steinhcrg The clock won by the club
I'm tho triple century Of the Rutherford CyClers
has been received and this handsome souvenir
OF hard ride occupies prominent place in
one of the clubs parlOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31


A Brooklyn man has invented a lamp for
which he claims a detachable vulcanzing de-
vice The lamp is 70 be carried the
chine Ike any other lamp, and the detachment
goes when not in use. in the toolbag. II is
said that with the detachment and lamp a tire
can be vulcanzed. Another invention In the
lamp lire Is one with chimney, which auto
matically turns away from the wind and so
avoids smoking.
An alleged authority such matters says
that cycling is not restfui 10 brain workers
The authority is probably not cyclist or he
would not make any such statement. 1t has been
admitted by the most competent judges that
is tonic for both mind and body. How many
people after day Of unusually hard work have
arisen in the morning feeling all out OF sorts
and knowing that their physical and mental
condition was not In order for another hard
days work? Thousands have had just such ex-
periences, and as many have dlcided TO jump
on their wheels and take spin through the ad-
tacent park or over suburban <oaGs. Mental
worry vanishes as IL by magic. bath and a
rundown sends the blood circulating through
the body, and one starts in for another days
battle with the world, rejuvei ated. content
healthy and happy. Probably brisk walk or
indulgence in almost any sort OF outdoor recrea-
tion would have done almost al well, but the
bicycle Is there, and IL offers incentive TO get
out into the open air and appeaiA to one where
some other sort OF sport recreation would
not
The National Board Of Trade IF Cycle Manu-
fdcturerS has decided to take Immediate action
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-12-17


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A few cents might prevent Sickness
where Fnsay dollars pligbt not tife i
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4 Mied. Il buy s.ogt patent Eiadieiisa and
sfOr any Shihs s6h'in#y AGED IN cur gae
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