The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
CYCLISTS HAVE TROUBLE IN CROSS
ING THE BRIDGE SAFELY

Men, Declare Allegiance to the N. G. a.
bicycle Cops Go PacomakinE on n Quint
for Roundsman SchuesSler's Benefit.
Accidents to cyclists on the bridge In which
the rider Is killed or has his legs cut of or is
hurt in some other shocking manner are
made public. but there are scores OF minor
mlshaps occurring on the big span all the time
which demonstrate the urgent need OF action
90 the part OF the authorities IN building a
cycle path. Yesterday afternoon about I
O'Clock a truck that was heavily laden with
sacks OF coffee or grain got stalled on the
main span near the middle OF tho north road
way. In swinging the horses to the left so as
to get them started the driver guided them
across the trolley tracks. and a wheelman. who
was trying to pass between the truck and a troll
ley car. was thrown. His bicycle went under the
car and was smashed by the rear wheel. but
he ESCAPED with only a few bruises. He put
his demolished cycle in a delivery wagon and
we at iva without leaving his name or show
ing any intention of seeking redress. In fact,
his behavior suggested that he took It phil
osophicallv in the belief that on the bridge
everything goes A truckman behind who
saw the accident remarked that 1t was the
wheelman's own fault. as he had no business
on the bridge.
Howard Freeman. the crack professional
rider from Portland. Orc. who was reported By
the /. A. W. as an applicant for reinstatement.
has written a letter to the Chairman Of the N.
c. A. Board Of Control. inclosing So for regis
tration with the outlaw body. Owen Kimble.
who was reported a. another discouraged out
law. has also written to deny the report and to
declare that he will not ride in Philadelphia
under l.. A. W. sanction.
Five bike cops on a ''quint" and one trail
ing behind was n spectacle that interested
| .,lax. on tha n1,,l,,.,sl onl .,a. I;f.l o,a
nue.. YESTERDAY. The sight meant only that
the Police Department riders are ambitious for
records and that Roundsmhn John Schuess-
| Ter. who was. the single rider. was going to
berkeley Oval to see. what he could do. His
Racfetf. BTae S. tas GItn' wN Ters ana raiF 0nlnn.
They mads one mile in | minute 81 SO ,onds,
but on the second trial the chain broke and
Ter IL ~deternined. however, to keep at 1t until
he establishes a new record for the force.
In discussing needed improvements of the
Of Kings and Queens counties is reported to
advocate the building of a tunnel under the
east side lands and the plaza. in order to en-
able the driving public to reach, Prospect Park
missioner' admitted that this was a favorito
plan Of, his. but one that could not be som
OF this scheme has brought out a suggestion
for a much sim pier Improvement that has been
Is both a horseman and a ~cyciist. put it very
forcibly in this wise:
wv haf is the use OF discussing visionary tun-
nels and work that Is i'm nossible at present.
when a little bit of practical work would do in
stead? Let us have something now that we
can. enjoy. and let our grandchildren work out
such an idea as a tunnel. From Washington
avenue, whore the brick pavement IL. 1t is one
park. or Gate 8, as it is. OH tally called. 4
ssrHe' on nat The oe cit, S MAPS as W SGesSii SHi y place ss.
II is only 400 or 800 feet long. hut it has never
Put Washington place. in condition and the
wheelmen and the driving public would re.
ceiye ready access to the park, and would not
S SSenst a now the he v .Fe..fn a5f have to to ride EIs' DOWN
to. the end OF. the brick road, turn into Flat;
then 20 through Fort Hamilton avenue to the
path alongside the mark. This Is q long de-
inESton place was cut through. The cyclists
would be willing enough to lead their wheels
s are Ss s Sunday dasIH as "H It Would vRi be- beU only s a eo SrIso Of
hundred feet they would have to walk before
they would bs on The Ocean avenue path out 1T.
short street. which would have to be done 10y
the city authorities: there Is q need t"r stone
Park Commissioner could do. With these
horsemen would be happy and would wait
GheeEfuily for such schemes as a tunnel to be
Regarding the quantities Of broken glass in
there that calls for attention on the part OF
wheelmen and the authorities. who are trying
II. Bsnnett u frrepsident Of tt}ha'ece yc 5S' Board mHSfe 81
Trade Of Long Island. He writes THE Sun as
II have taken the trouble to satisfy myself
where this glass comes from. 7 noticed that
BY far the larger portion Of the glass was Of the
that bottles are too extensive to be thrown
around so freely. so kept on the lookout; /
Washington avenue. which has had the finest
crop Of broken glass during the spring in
sui Srs"'e on VttSk ;o to fioPpes 'fT POLES s"e The II,
telephone companya when i is max,
new cross-arms with lnsulators. carts those
cross arms to wherever. they are wanted and
they they t are to " be used sio"f The ub eHn RotS S small T't boy
finds them. and discovers that the insulators
re f5st only 8G[s sG Ts { SS on On tie %. Rffs, ThG s SFqss;a TPIs
Iarity., This thing should be stopped, and could
he il the telephone company was more careful
and the police more active
A prominent cycler suggests a novel idea for
improving the conditions Of the sport and get
ting rid Of the troubles arising out Of the d.
s!s"al. q $y '9 aeo mSn .9' $o s% S : q and and p Ist'ins
then nal all sompste tosf Ter He H spys; -,
been successful and never viii, Abolish, both
r racers in in 'e Glasses Sc and nd l am m wiling to bet
that the game, will boom. II money prizes
take the cash and buy a prize for them
selves and would DO 80: as true, anna
is that time classes. oren to all having records
within the mark. would MAKE exciting races;
Of fast amateurs Time classes would grade
sionalism do not. Take n bunch OF profess
SIGNALS who cannot ride better than. 900. for
instance. and a bunch OF, amateurs who can do
as well. what reason Is there whv they should
not ride together and make a spirited fight !?
The separation OF the men by time classes only
is 10 my mind the logical solution OF tho prob
lem and the one that must come"
NOTES.
G. Y.-Ry joining the l.. A, W. you will be enabled
TO go for a tour in Canada without paying duty on
your wheel or leaving a deposit. Members OF tho
J." A W. simply show their membership cards. leave
their League number and the make and number of
their wheels. The necessary Information about Join.
ing tho l.. A. W. has been rallol to you.
Frank Kramer. the amateur champion Of the
United States, has accepted tho def" OF George e.
Collett Of New Haven. and the pair will meet at
Manhattan Beach on June II. The contest will he
mile heats, best two in three, and a diamond stud
will no the winners reward. A ~pacemaker will he
provided, In order to insure a fast mile. and he will
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