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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
Bicycles and the Sabbath.
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The question whether a Christian IL
justified in the use Of q bicycle on Sunday
II agitating the clergy In New York. and
opinion or the subject is by no means
unanimous. Some look upon IL as sinful
and demoraiizing: others can sec no harm
II II shall be confined solely TO visits to
church and Sunday school. and a good
many Others do not seem as yet TO have
made up their minds as to what they
should think. Even so ready and vigor-
GUS thinker as the Rev. Or. Parkhurst
has doubts az to whether there may not
be many worse things than bicycle riding
on the first day OF the week. Thus Park
hurst is reported as saying:
The use of the bicycle on Sunday Is a
large, Interesting and practical question.
which should not be passed upon In any
one OF its several aspects. II Is. in its
entirety. the question of sabbath obsery-
ance over again. IL would be injurious
great question. / am considering il
carefully and watching IL with great in
terest. II Is a question bound 10 furnish
food for much discussion. ] can say just
one thing with confidence--for a person TO
go out on a bicycle on the Sabbath does
not involve as much of breach of the
day as to use his coachman and horses.
This Is almost automatic"
Meanwhile some of the churches are
settling the question In their own way
without waiting for the advice of the
clergy. They are building racks" for
the accommodation OF the wheelwomen
and the wheelmen in their congregation.
Certainly. these are not likely TO be any
more hurtful TO morals or religion than
the sheds and the hitching posts which
once were deemed necessary conveniences
at every church ediflce. as they still are
in the country.
There are not a few bieyclers, and re-
ligious men at that who do not hesitate
TO say that they know Of no pleasure
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
wheelm.n stop. . Runaway.


Charles W. Willis. Instructor for the
Bells company, demonstrated yesterday
the superiority OF the bicycle over the
horse. He was riding leisureiy along
North Mersden stree< near North street
when he heard a clatter OF hoofs behind
him and the sf1osTss OF several people. He
looked around and saw a horse attached
10 a light spring wagon coming rapidly
toward him. The horse was badly fright
ened. and every person IL passed seemed
20 add 20 It's fright by the senseless throw
Ing up OF hat or shouting at the horse.
Occupying the single seat of the wagon
was a little girl. possibly four years Old
Willis rode slowly until the horse was
close upon him. Then he spurted and by
the time the horse came alongside his own
speed was the same as that OF the horse
Holding his handle bar with his left hand.
he grzsped the bride with his right hama.
For three blocks ne allowed the frightened
horse to drag him along. Finally the horse
became convinced that n was In control Of
q strong hand and slowed up its pace. The
horse belonged to contractor. lie came
up on a wheel shortly after Mr.. Willis had
stopped the runaway. He was badly
frightened and was profuse In his thanks
TO Mr.. Willis. The little girl was laughing
merrily when her father arrived.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

NEW YORK. May 15.-The latest is the
fancy dress bicycle party. Not on the
boQlevaris or to some charming suburb.
bat indoors. preferably in bicycle acad-
envy. In fact. the fancy dress ball that
has so long held undisputed sway has
found rival Ii used to be the way that
what were known as trick riders were
skfi!ful with their wheels. but nowadays
two-thsrds of those who enjoy riding are
sufficiently expert TO make their wheels
do almost everything but talk, The BIZ
cycle ride mentioned is no theory. but an
established fact. Not a week passes but
what an event of the sort is greatly en-
joyed.
The persons who take part in these af-
fairs do not. strange as ii may seem. at
tire themselves in bicycle costumes. To
be sure. their dresses and suits are not
equal to those which were on view at the
Bradley-Martin ball. but they are often
very unique and always interesting 1t
seems very strange TO think OF Mary
Queen OF Scots riding bike, or of Charles
III. begging for her hand in the next bicy-
Gle reel, while Oliver Cromwell pedals off
hroken-hearted because someone has
gained precedence. Yet this is exactly
what happens. Then Napoleon Bonaparte
and Britannia ride away in a circle
around the ROOM the fastest of friends.
Louise of Prussia with the Gar Alexan-
der love 10 scorch through the mazes of
the lanciers. but perhaps this latter isn't
so historically incorrect.
The accompanying illustration which is
drawn from life. presents a correct rep
resentation OF a scene at one of these en-
tertainments which constitute the latest
fad of the cyclists in and out of fashion.
On such occasions the ladies attending
must either be in full evening dress or
else so gowned as TO represent some char
acter. let ii be burlesque or historical.
The same rule applies to the gentlemen.
and the dress suit or the costume OF some
dead but not forgotten celebrity must be
the order of the evening for the sterner
sex There is not even an exception to
prove the rules. 1t is like the French ball,
over which New York raves. All the adj
mission cards in the world TO this are un-
awaiting unless the holder thereof is in
evening dress.
The academy, or whatever place may be
selected for the scene of the ride, is al
ways deliberately decorated. Just now pa
triotism is rampant. and the national coll
ors find exceeding favor. Still.. even the
red. white and blue Is occasionally ban
ished. and in its place mays appear var
ious colors that emphasize the taste. good
or bad. of those who have been placed in
charge of the arrangements. College coll
ors have become entangled In this deco
ration, and sometimes the result is ex-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

leaving Portland the stumbling block viii
be the Siskiyou mountains. but as their
trip Is not made on a wager or for the
special purpose OF breaking down their
constitutions by over-exert!on. they may
be able 20 ride over the difficulties.
Prior 10 the completion OF arrangements
FOR the trip IL was mutually understood
That II was merely a pleasure jaunt. to
end sc san Francisco. providing the roads
were in good condition. and the riders did
not play out. III the journey proves too
hard strain on one or ELL OF them. they
viii take the first train and ride the re-
rnainder 81 the way free from the CON-
partnership OF the first relay Of tramps
The riders have followed the common
sense plan OF reducing the weight 20 be
carried 20 the minimum. Every article
that IS not absolutely necessary TO their
welfare has been discarded. In fact. the
only stpernamerary ~ a kodiak. which
might be called necessity in this latter
part Of the nineteenth century.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
nil I'VE ana Good Roads.

.Our wagon roads throughout the coun-
try" said Bin Nye, ARE generally dis
grace 20 civilization. and before we under
take TO supply underwear and seaiskin-
covered Bibles with flexible backs 20 the
Africans. II might be well TO put a few
dollars into the relief OF CALLED and
broken-down horses that have ioat their
health on our miserable highways. Tho
country system. as / know IL. Is about a.
moor and inefficient as could be- With a
road cxerseer In each road district. whose
duty II Is 10 collect 50 many days work
or so many dollars from each taxpayer in
the district. OF course. no taxpayer world
nav a dollar when he can come and make
,,ssd pies on the road aii day. and
visit ard gossip with the nesgtsbors
and save his dollar. too Win SIT due re-
snses 20 the farmer. | win state right here
that he does not know how 20 make good
roads. An ail-wise Providence never ia
tended that he should know. The profess
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

lou: OF 8 hundred whcel:ncn that 1
counted on the Boulevard last sunday.
said Rn observer 20 a New York sun
man. ''taere wRs only one nonkey-hacR.
And this is about the correct ratio now.
taking cyclists as they come LAST year
the proportion was about to 10. seven
bumped backs in ten riders.
what has wrought tho CHANGE Have
Cyclists found that hcing doubled up Ike
n Jack-knlfe tends 20 deform the spinal
column. contracts the lungs. weakens the
ahdorslnni muscles or whats IL may tie
that pride has something % do with IT,.
and that the wacclmen have become
svcrse TO seeing the palm for graceful rid
ing held exclusively by their sisters.
wheelUoues. as 3 rule. have never struck
the sensciesS ard unbecoming bumped
posture which has made the wheellnsE
the objects OF much comment and -idi-
cule.
THE pronounced character % the mon
kcy-hack' amonE New York riders has
lei 10 net little anxious speculation as
to whethsr persons assuming the pose
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

might not become the victims OF an in
durable affection Cyclists haye been
cautioned 10 ride with rhe body inclined
1T an angle Of not more than IS degrees.
and 70 rest only about = per cent OF
their weight on the handle bar. The
out-and Tout scorcher. with a back like a
mad tom-csf.s, is said 70 rest one-half OF
his weight on the handles. and 10 bend
his body az an angle or 75 degrees
Last summer good many New Workers
who had observed bicycle riders in other
places had a conviction that cur own
wheelmen. 80 far as concerned their posi-
fior IN the saddle, were very poor speci-
mems. But time and experience seem
40 have worked the desired reform. and
now the unsightly. dyspepsic-lcoking.
monkey backed cycitst appears TO have
had his day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

the wheel win start II you iifs II from the
noor when the valve Is not on the center.
Don't monkey with your hicycle. If van
bend a crank or other part, take n +, :
repair shop; don't try 10 fix IL yourself
unless you have the proper tools.
Don't think because the nanufactorer
guaranteed your bicycle that that raarsr,-
tee covers your own misuse, carelexsness
or neglect. Don't ever start nut on
wrong. strip the thread, and then expere
the agent TO believe YOU when YOU tell him
= was that way when YOU got the wheel :.
or that the wheel is no account or n
would not have happened and that sif
he don't fix il free of charge YOU win RIM
down his wheel" or he may have a very
poor opinion of You. You must remember
that the guarantee on a bicycle Is that il ia
free from irnperfections In material or
workmanship.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
A Letter of acknowledgement.

The following letter has been sent to
Mitchell. Lewis & Staver Company by a
committee in behalf of the Queen City
Good Roads Club:
Seattle, Wash. May IA, 1897.
Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Company,
City-Gentlemen: In behalf of the Queen
City Good Roads Club We desire TO ac-
knowledge the receipt OF the sum of $S13.65
realized on your Phoenix wheel
We are instructed by the executive
committee of the club TO assure you of
the clubs hearty appreciation of your
very generous donation TO IL. This money
Is very welcome addition to our path
fund. and Is sufficient TO complete at
least a mile of first-class path. Yours
respectfully.
GEORGE F. MEACHAM,
president.
"a. F. ToURvILLE.
Secretary"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

trrers with small capital are 10 be found
IN all parts % the country VINO have
gone into the business with the impression
that IL is an FL Dorado. and finding that
the manufacture is but one part Of the
business. the marketing OF the finished
product being entirely overlooked. thouz-
snds OF wheels are dumped promiscuously
on an already overstocked market. This
calls for some subtcrfuge to enable them
TO dispose OF their product at long price.
and 20 Specials" are as common az sill
yer certificates under gold standard.
These machines are generally 20 be avoid
ed as unsatisfactory. but they serve their
purpose In one way-they make people
take an interest In the sport and lead 10
the purchase OF a better machine later
on. Y. y. II. SCHULTZ.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

steed Of steel. and very heavily, too.
One result OF the new fad Is the estab'
fshment of schools 10 teach all those de-
sirous of learning how TO guide Their
wheels through the Terpsichorean mazes
In fact. the instructor of this sort Is 20 a
certain extent succeeding the dancing
master. Fad though Ii be. the idea Is Ger
tainly becoming very popular. and thoss
who claim TO know say that it's popularit,
Is likely to soon extend 10 the cities fal
ard wide
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

more rational and beneficial than that
which they enjoy when taking a Sunday
spin out on tho country roads before or
after church hours. There VIII be many
NJ them tomorrow; and Easter day VIII
rot he likely to Impress them less with
it's spiritual beauty and significance than
II they walSec. on rode IN the ears or be-
hind n horse.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

A medical iran writes US that he thinks
the bicycle has serious effect on the
heart. and wants 10 know the experience
OF others. says the l. a w Bulletin We
quite agree with him, and believe that In
affairs 81 the heart she bicycle Is doing III
fun share. and an Interesting fact in this
connection IS that the tandem seems 20
affect the heart more than the smaller ma
chine does especially II the young lady
does ner snare cf the work
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
SEATTLE TO SAN FRANCISCO

Arthur w. Whalley, w. w. Ewing and
Arnet johnson. three well-known Seattle
athletes, are now on their way to San
Francisco by the pedal route. They left
the city Friday afternoon al 2:45 o'clock
on the steamer Flyer and commenced their
long ride from Tacoma. intending to fol-
low the telephone line TO Portland. After
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

All bicycles resemble each other closely
In outward appearance. The great differ
eace in their value is the quality and
workmanship of their machined parts Re-
fore buying call at Fohes Bros, liza Sec
ond avenue. and examine the Easy Rum
ming Cleveland the most graceful.
durable and best bicycle made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

"A New York woman he said. looking
at her over the tops OF his glasses, has
gone into the business of teaching women
how to walk"
Somehow IL seemed to strike her as q
joke.
Think of itrs she said. "Just when the
price of wheels is coming down. too. I
begin to think you were right. John. when
you said that women had no business
sense
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

sioral road builders. with the money used
by our self made read architects. would,
in a few years make roads In the United
States over which two or three times the
present sized load could easily be drawn.
and the dumb beasts of the republic would
rise up and call us blessed for doing it,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

THAT wheel. judge" said the victim OF
the bicycle thief, was the finest on the
market"
''Stop,'' cried the Judge. en- fine you
$40 for contempt. This court rides the
finest wheel on the market."-Philadel-
phia North American.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

Ayers Pills are recommended by leading
physicians and druggists. as the most
prompt and efficient remedy for bilious
ness, nausea. costiveness. indigestion.
slugcishness of the liver. jaundice and
sick headache; also, to relieve colds, fe-
yers, neuralgia and rheumatism.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

do you think he's worthy OF our
daughter?" asked the old gentleman,
doubtfully
Worthy exclaimed Mrs. Boomer as
If astonished at the question. why. ha
has record of twenty-sx century runs"
Chicago Post.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

A man in PoduniS thought he had found
out the best way to detect leaky yalves.
He inflated his bicycle tires with illumln-
ating gas and then applied a lighted
match TO the valves. He hasn't blown up
his tires since.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

After bicycle ride take a glass OF
Rainier Beer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
MORE THAN 1000.
The Comptroller Again Runs ont Of
Bicycle Licenses.

The number Of bicycle licenses so FAR
issued by the city comptroller ran up yes
teriay 20 1oo7 All the tags have run out
and a new supply has been ordered. which
will arrive next week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
CYCLISTS In MASK.
FANCY DRESS BICYCLE RIDE IN
DOORS IN PLACE OF BALL

oId-Tfme Dances On the wheel
The Riders Attired I'm Fancy
Cestumes-It's the Fashion Vow to
Scorch the Lanciers balance
Partners, Wheelmen. and steer
With Your Feet-Some Experts
Even Try . Schettische-Platn
ouadrfIles Popular.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

wagner's Band. Madison Park Sunday.
Ride the best. Buy a cleveland"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
YOUR
WIN | Err
w AN 7 S

Demand early attention.
This is an unusual season, with
unusual requirements. To sup
ply the universal wants of the
country, doubly increased by
the wave of prosperity now
spreading itself over the land
from ocean to ocean, is taxing
the capacity of every manufac-
turing plant. Later you will
be forced to face the results
broken assortments and price
advancement. Immediate pur-
chasers avoid The danger Of
both. You now have variety
from which to choose and sat
isfy the fancy, and the lowest
notch in price to satisfy your
economical inclinations.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
THE MATTER ARGUED.

About six weeks ago syndicate from
Bristol filed applications with the clerk
OF the court for the delinquent property
III the city. The. law touching upon the
question has been differently construed,
since the acts of the legislature .are not
very clear regarding the requirements of
the purchaser. Colonel Brooke, clerk of
the courts, required before accepting the
work from the applicant sufficient
amount in advance to cover all costs and
back taxes, which is said to be about
$500 This the syndicate refused to
uo and the clerk was summoned before
the court yesterday on "A mandamus com.
pelling him TO issne the necessary papers.
The matter was argued before Judge
Woods and he reserved his decision until
he could make n careful eXamina ton OF
the acts of the legislature
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
More News
of Weighty
Winter Fabrics
For Women'S Wear.

We exhibited last week the finest
showing of variety of exclusive Dress
Fabrics, Woven Tuck Effects, black and
colored grounds.
The clever weaving proved success
Crowds of admirers visited the depart
ment especially to see them. The price,
SOC. Coo, 75c and 81.
Another remarkable oaering of Staple
Fabrics
ALL-WOOL Fancy Mixtures, all the
new shadines. at 25c and Soc.
ALL-WOOL Brocaded ELECTS in blue,
green, brown and purple, at Soc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.

Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Jno. II. Wayland, of Chicago, for
mer street car conductor in this city, to
Miss Mary Allen Fuqua, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. M. Fuqua CT Vinton, on Oc-
tober p. Mr.. Way!and is brother of
Edgar Wayland "a letter carrier in the
postoflice of this city
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

no THE PUBLIC AT the request
and solicitation of my friends, have de-
cded TO became an independent candi-
date to be voted for at the election to be
held on Tuesday, the End day of Novem-
Der next, for a seat in the next house OF
delegates Of Virginia, and do most re-
specially solicit the support OF all voters
in this Legislative Il strict composed of
the city of Roanoke and the counties of
Roanoke and Craig, who are in favor of
an honest election law. further prom
Use. IL elected, TO use my best efforts to
forward the interests of the people Re-
spectfully,
j. w. HARTWEII,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

G. Z. raliaferro. commander of Watts
Camp Confederate Veterans OF this CITY.
left yesterday for Richmond to attend
the grand reunion of Confederate Vete-
rams to he held In that city on October =,
% and 23. Rev. Taylor Martin. of Dub
lin, was also on his way to Richmond ut
tired in his full Confederate uniform.
Nh. Taliaferro will represent his camp and
looks forward to a delightful time re
newing old acquaintances and fighting
the battles over again with his old com
rades whose ranks are being thinnetl out
more and more by the hand of time until
the dry comes when the greatest of all
warriors, the Confederate soldiers, will
be thing of history only. b. Rust left
last night for Richmond, he being dele
gate also TO the reunion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TO THE PUBLIC-At the solicitation
of many voters, have decided, after dne
consideration, tobecome an independents
candidate for election to the Virginia
House of Delegates. to I've voted for Nov.
2nd next. from Roanoke city and Roam.
oke and Craig counties. If elected I
promise to fill the office to the best of my
ability. Respectfully soliciting your
votes, am, yours respectfully,
w. s. McCLANAHAN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
SERIOUSLY ILL.

DIR. H. G. Hopkins, of Bedford City,
arrived in the city yesterday in response
Go telegram announcing the serious il
ness of his daughter, Miss Alma, ut the
residence of her mother on South Jeffer-
son street. The latest reports from Miss
Hopkins say that she is unconscious and
is sinking rapidly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
COMPLAINS OF no SIGNS.

A gentleman came to The Times office
yesterday and complained of no signs be-
ing placed on the various windows Of the
city postofiice. There is NOTHING To de
signate the stamp window from the gen
eral delivery window and it makes things
inconvenienta.to the stranger who is not
accustomed to visiting our postoffice
This is AN oversight which should he
remedied at once.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
SOME LOCAL NEWS

THE ROANOKE CITY MANTLE
WORKS make II speciality at this season
Of the year of repairing old CRATES, or
building new ones. They have expert
enced mcn who thoroughly understand
that class of work. Call and see them.
j. II. MARSTELLER,
Proprietor, No 81 L. Campbell avenue.
q We are still serving Ice
=: ): ;: : ::
MN Cream Soda and the Frozen
W Shcrtets.
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
NEEDS NO COMMENT i.

The following telegram was received
by Mannger Beckner last night:
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 18.-Mme Scal"hi
and her company opened their tour here
tonight to the largest and most fashion
able audience ever assembled in the
Academy of Music"
This celebrated company of artists will
sing at the Academy tomorrow night.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
SOUTHWEST CoNVOCAToN.

Rev. j. S. Alfriend, of pulaski, passed
through the city yesterday enroute to
Lexington to attend the Southwest con-
vocation to be held in that plaza to-day
and continuing until Saturday. Rev. w.
I'll. Meade and Rev. r. w. Patton, of Roa-
nDke, will leave to-day.