The sun., 1897-11-29

faster than the old-style tire, it is prac
tically puncture-proof and absolutely
non-slippable even on the wettest asphalt
pavement or waxed dance floor. The
persons who are handling the tire have
arranged a fine programme Of tests, such
as a game Of pole on bicycles, exhibitions
Of fancy trick riding, riding over nails,
tacks, glass, etc. If only two OF these
claims are substantiated in this test
viz. : that the tire is puncture-proof and
non-slippa5le-the inventor certainly has
tire that all bicycle riders and dealers
have been looking for since pneumatic
tires were first used
The twelvc-hour bicycle race at At
lanta, on Thursday was financially to
the riders farcical fizzle. They had
trained for days and exposed themselves
to cold in the il-heated building, and on
Thanksgiving subjected themselves to
the terrific strain Of twelve hour ride
for half of the gate receipts, to be di-
vided Between the first seven riders. The
division showed up as follows; Miller,
$l4S7; Elliott, $500; Mangum, $6.37 !;
Repine, $5.l Mankin, 1914 r. Wal
thour, S2.55; Chapman Sl.70; CASTOR
Riyerro, bad cold; Albert Shock, a
pleasant smile. There was no redress,
for no limit in either direction had been
stipulated in the contract. The audience
throughout the day was depressingly
small.
Within the past year or go, wheemen
have suddenly bccome great power in
the municipal elections Of some OF the
larger cities. Mayors and Councilmen
who favored good pavements and clean
streets have been supported by the con-
certed action of Wheelmen, and in several
instances it has been conceded that VIC
tory was won through the votes of the
cyclists. The city of Chicago furnishes
an excellent example of the good that
can be accomplished by supporting a
candidate who is pledged to return favor
for favor. Carter Harrison received the
support OF the thousands of Chicago
wheelmen, and now they are reaping the
benefits. The streets are kept cleaner
than ever before, and the work of i'm
proving unpaved streets is constantly
! progressing. No reasonable request made
by the wheelmen is refused, and the city
is fast becoming paradise for cycers.
Jimmy Michael, the champion mid
dle-distance cyclist is expected to return
to Saratoga and resume training at the
Spring Street Casino. The French bicy-
clists-stephanie, Taylore, Maurice,
Gouglez and Lamboyack-arrived today
and at once commenced training at the
Casino.
'Tool bags are going to be smaller"
says one of the manufacturers. This
will be disappointing to the young
women, who have been in the habit OF
carrying luncheon where wrenches
usually find place.
Teddy Hale, the champion long-distance
rider of the world, arrived Saturday il
New York, on the Cllnard Liner Etruri;
and will be one of the starters in the
six days li1yc!c race to begin at the Mad
son Square Garden on December 6. Fol-
the past few months Hale has been train
ing in England for the event and he de
clares that lie is in the best of condition
Hale won the six days contest at Madi
son Square Garden last year.
The six day bicycle race which takes
place at the Madison Square Garden, is
attracting great deal OF attention, anC
it ought to with such cracks in it as
Teddy Hale, the winner of last years
race; Stcplunc and Taylore, the Frencl
cracks; Fred Titus, who will make his de
but as II long distance rider, also John
Schucsslcr, the fastest bicycle cop in tho
world. Miller and Shock are also enter
ed.