The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-08-25
The New Bicycle.

fhe new bicycle has sought to apply
sbe mower in the same way that the
oarsman does for the propulsion OF his
boat. The gearing of the machine is
one of its striking features, as 1t al
lows of a difference of one hundred per
cent. The gears can be changed while
in operation simply by twisting or turn
ing the oars. There are large portions
of the ountry where 1t will be entlre-
" feasible to use the machine on the
road and track in the winter season,
and by such use oarsmen and other ath-
letes can thus keep up their practice
Almost every kind of business al
ready begins to feel the effects of the
prospects of peace. The theatre man
ayers who had not intended to open
their houses until some time in Sep
tember quickly decided to throw some
of them open in August, and they are
now doing a good business. There is
a renewal OF confidence in all lines of
business and there is every indication
that thefalI business will be larger than
ever before The constant flow of gold
gives great encouragement to all the
large managers and plans are being
made for the development of large lines
of business which will give employment
to a great number of men. The revi-
val Of work on the public contracts
has also been a godsend to thousands
of workingmen, and many a home
which has been dreary on account of
the lack OF employment, now presents
much more cheerful appearance.
There has been great deal of pre-
lsminary political work done by the
managers of parties. One rumor says
that the Democratic leaders, or rather
the leaders of one wing intend to nom
mate former Governor Flower, as the
candidate of the party, while it is be-
lieved that the other wing, under the
direct control of former Senator Hill.
is favorable the candidacy of Hon.
Elliot F. Danforth There have been
gatherings of Democrats at Saratoga,
and Of Republicans at Manhattan Beach.
But still all Is speculation and uncer~
tainty. Mr.. Perry Belmont, who has
not in the past concealed his ambition
to be the Governor of the Empire State,
has authorized the statement that he
will not be a candidate for the nomi-
nation this year. Like Governor Flow
er, Mr.. Belmont was an opponent of
Bryan in 1886, and by many he is not
regarded as an available cadidate at
this time. II would now look as If the
silver wing of the party undsE the lead
ership of Senator Hill will rally round
Mr. Danforth as the candidate while
the Tammany organization will prob
ably present Governor Flower and give
him its support in the convention. In
the Republican party there is also some
difference of opinion respecting candi-
dates. A few weeks ago it seemed cer-
tain that Governor Black would be re-
nominated without opposition and there
seems to be no reason now to doubt
his ability to get the nomination if he
desires it. movement was started
in favor of Col Roosevelt and was
gaining considerable headway when
his letter to the Secretary of War ap-
peared in the public prints and his OPP
ponents at one declared that his po-
litical prospects had been ruined by
that one letter In view of all these
conditions it is evident that the politi
cal situation is one of decided chaos,
In few weeks, however, the lines will
be formed, and the forces will be mar
tailed for one of the greatest political
contests that we have had in many a
year.
The Municipal Council has been max
ing an investigation of the condition
OF the Brooklyn bridge in respect to its
present condition and to ascertain If
anv action is necessary to prevent the
UNEQUAL strain which Is complained of
by the experts. Regulations have been
adopted. the effect of which will be to
reep the trolley cars farther apart
while on the bridge. But the moment
this very proper regulation went INTO
effect there was howl from the public
because of the delay which 1t caused.
The truth is that the bridge Is not ade-
ouate for the enormous traffic which It
Is compelled to endure.