The San Francisco call., 1897-11-13
men. also paced, will go it alone. They


want to beat hours 5S minutes.
The surprise OF the week in cycling
circles comes from the East, and is to the
effect that the three leading cycle jour-
nails of Chicago-BearinGs, Referee and
Cycling Life--have given up the ghost.
IL seems almost impossible to believe.
but Is nevertheless the fact. They have
been consolidated into one paper, which
will be known as the Cycle Age, and will
be devoted almost entirely to the trade,
but small portion being given over to
the sport itself. "Well- Fed" Spooner
will probably have to seek another
vocation,
When it is remem bered that Bearings
paid to its owners, Van Sicklen ana Bar
rett, both old.time racing men, $50 600 net
during the year 1895, It's decline can be
quickly measured.
Otto Ziegler Jr. came to town Wednes-
day night from San Jose 10 see lis
cousin, Owen Zierler of Philadelphia, go
against George Green. He must have
been disappointed in the showing. One
thing is certain-Otto was never accused
of throwing a race, even if Owen is OF
taking a prlze-fght.
/ The new chainless wheel is attracting q
great deal of attention. The chief merit
accorded it IS its immunity from the
effects of rain, mud and dust, due to the
driving mechanism being encased. The
only criticisms, apart from those of
mechanical theorists. appear to be on the
score of its wide tread and its weight of
25L pounds. Further, an Eastern rider
who has just bought one writes me that
while the machine seems TO be very rigid
it does not run as easily as chain driven
machine. On hill it does not espond
quickly to the pedal pressure.
II some Of the men who won prizes in
the last ten-mile c. A. c. G. race and are
com planning of the value OF the same
would become mem bers of it themselves
and help to defray the expenses by their
contributions of 81 a year apiece, the
officials light be able to put up better
prizes for them TO ride for.
The Olympic Club Wheelmen expect to
inaugurate a forty-mlle road race from
Fruitvale to San Jose before long. 1t will
be a novelty, and with big list of starters
should be very Interesting.
There is something wrong with the
Cycle Board of Trade. Twice within the
last fortnight 1t has been unable 10 hold a
meeting, owing to the absence of q
quorum, and this with a mem Dership of
over 75 A good. firm hand at the helm
10 guide things right and awaken interest
in the mem berss should be looked for at
the next election. Bob Lennie would
be the man.
The Bay City Club is not believer in
the popular superstition regarding the
nun ber thirteen and the day Friday. In
evidence of this the following brief ac-
count OF some of the clubs doings may
prove interesting:
The original club had thirteen charter mem
bers.
The incorporation OF the club was made
September 13, 1890. by thirteen men-R. N.
Thompson, Thomas L. Hill, Charles w. Ham
mer, Charles c. Moore, calvin n. Langton,
Plummer, Joseph q. Cox, Thomas II. Doane
George T. Wetmore, Fred W. Ray. Charles A
Elliott.
The first meeting to incorporate was held
by the bove men August 13, 1890.
In building the house alterations at AL
Golden Gate avenue the contract was signed
on Friday, and work was started June I3,
1896.
The thirty-tive days limit on building ex-
pired on a Friday.
There are thirteen new posts in basement
hlrteen piers in basement.
Thirteen steps In the stairs front and rear
were built on Friday eddie Battles fell
down them, the first time he tried them by
attempting TO step over the thirteenth step.
Thirteen boards in casing of front chimney
Thirteen windows were added to the house
Thirteen gas fixtures.
The contractor increased his mems time
month
Plumbers started work July Is.
On July IL the contractor had I3 men at
work-the only day that number were work
ing.
The contractors Office was 313 Minna street
Mike the mascot, was lost for the sixth
time on July 4, 1897, and was recovered 67