The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-14

RECORD-UTION, MOND
else brushing away the i'll effects pro-
duced by morbid and weakened con-
dition of the nerves.
The latest feature in Berlin is the tri-
cycle cab. Fifty of these vehicles are
now plying for hire in the streets. In
this tricycle. the two large wheels are
in 'front.', and support a comfortable
cushion seat. The small wheel is in the
rear, and steers the machine The pas
senger occupies the front seat, and does
not contribute to the propulsion, the
power being provided by the operator
or the driver, who occupies the saddle.
which is situated almost Immediately
over the steering wheel. The machine
is chainless, being driven by cranks
and levers and is so constructed as TO
be suited to all kinds of weather.
1t is of great value to a beginner TO
be as nearly as possible independent of
the handles for steering. Many be-
ginners clutch the handles like grim
death, blistering the, hands quite I'M
necessarily and encouraging themselves
in undue nervousness. There is no need
to do more than just place the hands
on the handles, and little pressure to
the right or left, as required, will SUI
flee to turn the machine
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The likelihood of the pneumatic tire
to puncture left a certain degree of de-
mand for a good cushion tire. but the
weight of pair of large cushions has
always been against their use. The
latest idea in England has a center
composed of a combination of cork and
rubber. with a pure rubber outside COW
ering. This device saves several POUNDS
in the weight of a pair of tires.
Beginners should always take care
to use their ankles so that the heel is
dropped when the crank is at the top
and slightly raised when the crank is
at the bottom of its stroke.
Bicycle agents have learned by ex-
perience that large discounts do not
necessarily mean large profits. Large
discounts are only obtainable by a sac
rifice of quality of material. of care in
manufacture, OF rigid inspection. of
thoroughness in finish and Of the nu-
merous other items that go toward the
establishing the enviable reputation Of
a reputable bicycle.
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If you have an old wheel that is in
pretty good shape and take it around
to nearly every dealer, asking him
hot faa min III
Will naturally come to the conclusion
that the old wheel is worth more to
you than it is to the dealer.
Why not then keep the old machine?
You viii find it serviceable in unpleas-
ant weather in the spring months when
the streets are generally muddy
If friend should be visiting you, you
will be able to loan him a bicycle with
out going to the expense of renting
one. 1t is a nice thing to have two
machines. You will find your old ma
chine a good investment It will save
you money. If there is any repairing
to be done on either your new machine
or the old one, you always have one
of your own to ride.
1t is almost impossible to hire a ma
chine that is fitted to your wants.
Referring to cycle racing, Chairman
Mott declares in his annual report that
there is no class of games, enter
tainment, recreation or sport in the
civilized world that fourishes to the
extent of that furnished by the wise.
fostering care OF this National Assem-
bly, of the League of American Wheel
men," In support of this assertion. he
says that it is attested "by over 5000,
000 spectators, who have in the season
of 1897 paid S3,600000 to attend 2,912
race meets, where 1876 races have
been given, participated in by 5000
racing men, who have won and receiv-
ed racing and pacemaking prizes to the
value of S1.645,020. giving the promo
ters a margin ON the meets and incl
dentals of S1,0S9 100"
Remarkable as these statistics are.
and great as they show the bicycle rae
ing game TO have become, the indica'-
tions point to the probability that the
figures Of the season of 1898 to come
will fairly dwarf them by comparison.
America has become the Mecca of the
cycle champions of the world and in
this country next summer will gather
about all that are the best of the
racers in their respective countries
Already awaiting the opening of the
season are such world famous cracks
at various styles and distances as
James Michael and Linton of Wales,
Taylore, Gougolz and Lamberjack of
France, Lehr of Germany, Kaser of
Switzerland, and Fulford and Wheel
ock of England. Within the next month
to the foreign invaders will be added
William Michael and Jack" Chinn of
England, Jaap Eden of Holland, the
Jaillu brothers, Cissak and Petite of
France Saugrossi, Sammaseni, Pasini
and Piacchelti Of Italy-al champions
in their own lands, and ready to bat
tie with the pick of American cracks
for the thousands of dollars in prizes
that will be offered to make the sea-
son of 1898 great in the history of
cycle racing. 1t is a mere question of
time before all this money and all these
attractions will bring US also Chase.
Stocks and Platt-Betts of England,
Jacquelin, Champion. Bourillon and
Huret Of France and Parsons of Aus
tralia-surely few left to complete the
universal gathering OF the champions
of the world.
Tyler's Grave Forgotten.
Few people who visit the Hollywood
fa