The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
NEWS NOTES
FOR WHEELMEN.

Tho advent Of hot weather has reduced
the number Of riders very much and even
the few who 80 out ind the roads very
badly cut Up. The driving public have
cut M the path of the Missing Link track
on the north side of the railroad so that
Il Is dangerous TO ride on it at night
many riders prcferring 10 get of and
walk rather than take the chances of an
accident IL seems strange that those
who drive are not willing TO let the cy-
clers have the use of their own small
path that they have paid for out Of their
own pockets.
There has been observable during the
past two or three seasons very notable
Improvement I'm the matter of cyclists
dress. puite as much among the men as
with the women.
Solid colors, either black or brown. are
the vogue I'm cycle hose. which should
have fancy tops that harmonic in color
and effect with the lnickerbockers. The
heavy Scotch and English woolens have
been superseded by light weight wool or
silk Isle thread. The footless hose are
largely purchased but are less favored
than the other variety.
Fancy colOred shirts with starched coll
lars and cuffs are being much worn. al
though negligee shirts with SOFT collars
Of the same material are very popular in
tho heated season. The matter or neck
wear IS not much governed ~ the Dl-
cycle: anything that Is neat and at the
same time contributes 10 coolness ana
comfort IS appropriate.
The cap IS most suitable for head dress
because II sets close 10 the head and re-
fuses 10 be blown or by the wind. 10
ought. strictly. 10 be made Of the same
cloth as the Trousers. as the general et-
feet OF the whole costume is improved
thereby.
Regular bicycle shoes must be worn but
may be OF any recent style preferred.
although those coming above the ankle
are preferred because they keep the Feet
cleaner than the low shoes. Black or OK
blood will be more IN keeping with ths
tendency toward dark coats ana SOCK
ings than the tan or russets.
Te tbis bicvcle lantern made to burn,
or lust 90 out? Inquired an Indignant
cvclist of a dealer the other night.
Where is there o dealer who has not
been confronted frequently with Ike
question.
There Is no reason why even the cheap
est lamp should not burn under ali cir
cumstances. The trouble Is not with the
lantern as much as with the rider. il
dealers would instruct cyclists how TO
keep lamps in proper shape they would
hear but few complaints. Considerable
experience with lamps OF high and low
degree has demonstrated 10 the writer
that If three simple rules are followed
trouble with bicycle lanterns will be re-
duced TO a minimum.
First-Do not allow the end OF the wick
Second-Keep the wick trimmed proper
w. Trim II convcxly. thai Is, 50 that
the edges OF the wick will be 4 trifle
lower than the middle-follow the shape
Of the wick tube.
Third-If the light jars out after the
wick is properly trimmed. IL is because
the wick tube or casting is too large.
Indent the tin casing with nippers so
that the wick will not be Jared down.
ward.
John S.-Johnny-Johnson, has again
come to the front. He has been riding
consistently OF late, winning handicaps
I'm fine style from scratch and from good
men and in fast time and with a finish
ing sprint that has become terror to the
racing contingent that frequents the Phi1
adelphia tracks a contingent that is by
no means slow. In his first match race
and his first race in the middle distance
game. he won easily from the French
man. Paul Bourotte. The Frog" as he is
called from his peculiar position awheel.
Johnny was at no stage Of the race
pushed and won rather easily. although
not in very fast time. THE Frog Is no
spring chicken at the game and 10 defeat
him Is notable in itself and particularly
so when IL is considered that 1t is John
nv's first race at this style OF game. May
IL be but the nrst of many similar VIE
tories.
The summaries-Two-mile open. pro-
fesslonai. anal heat: John S. Johnson,