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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
INER LoHNsoN.

The Iver Johnson Sporting Goods
Company We're busy all day and eve
ming yesterday, showing to the many
visitors the particular advantages OF
the wheels they sell. One of the most
attractive features was the liver John
son wheel fitted with Sager chainless
gear. the wheel on which Major Taylor
made his record. Taylor was present
most of the day, and explained to all
who wished to know the working OF
the gear. A souvenir photograph of the
rider was given away to each visitor
An interesting collection of the rough
forgings and the finished parts was
shown, illustrating how the liver John
son wheel is put together, and the care
exercised in the assembling of the per-
feet bicycle. A cross section of the
front fork showed the solid reinforce
men and the almost impossibility OF
breaking it.
In the exhibition of sundries, the
most prominent feature was goth
century acetylene lamp, which differs
from last years lamps of the same
style in the automatic regulator to the
water flow.
Some of the 99 bells were to be seen
on one side. The bells this year are
particularly beautiful. Some are made
In bronze with jewel settings, and one
New Departure" bell is so constructed
as to ring for ten or fifteen minutes
after the mechanism is started.
This firm has just added a complete
line of cameras and Photographic sup
plies and intend catering to wheelmen
who are camera enthusiasts as well.
The windows were filled with bicy-
Giles and sundries and made an attract
i've show from the outside. Several tan
dems and combination tandems were
shown in black or gAeen enamel.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
MAJOR TAYLOR WAS THERE,

Major Taylor on the Orient wheel
which he pushed to break al short dis
lance records last fall, was one of the
many features of the opening of the
bicycle season at Casey Brothers, PA
Main street, yesterday afternoon. The
Sager gear, for which the crack rider
is salesman, is fitted to several wheels,
but it was on an Orient thar the rider
. followed the quint The dust proof COW
ering was removed in order that the
workings of the gear might be more
readily shown.
Casey Brothers made extensive prep
arations for the opening, and We're re-
warded by a tremendous crowd. The
store had an inviting appearance. The
window space was filed with potted
plants and flowers, which gave cheer
full aspect from the outside. The entire
store was decorated with the red and
purple colors of the Orient wheel,
which were Hastily arranged by the
proprietors. The latter had the as
sistanee Of several in entertaining the
crowd and explaining the new points
of the wheels for which they are
agents. Each wore pink in his but
tonhole, and each endeavored to excel
the others in showing attention to those
who visited the store.
Major Taylor and his record break
ing Orient were the center of attrae-
ton. The major explained the good
points of the Sager gear, and easily
demonstrated that. the manufacturers
got world beater for a salesman as
we'll as for rider. Incidentally, Major
Taylor put in a strong word for the
wheel which carried him SO fast. The
manufacturers of the Orient, under an
other company name, possess the rights
to attach the gear to the wheel having
the best arrangement.
The star coasting wheel, the Spald-
ing, which is another for which Casey
Brothers are agents, was also shown,
ae We're the Waverly and Springfield.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
.LEMoNT AND WHITTEMoRE,

The Mecca of all true lovers of the
wheel yesterday was the immense
bazaar of the Lemont & Whittemore
Cycle Company, in the Bellmar, at 663
and 665 Main street. Some years ago,
when this firm moved to it's new loea-
ton, after having established an i'm
mense business, many sceptieal people,
and especially bicycle dealers, predicted
that the life of the concern would be
abruptly terminated. With the inter-
vening years such gloomy views have
been dispelled and today they see one
Of the largest wheel emporiums in New
England in a fourishing condition
catering to one of the largest and finest
trades in the city.
Several facts tended to make the
opening of the concern yesterday the
grandest yet. seen in any New England
city. First of all, few stores can COM
pare with theirs for the adequate dis
play of wheels, and secondly, the firm
carry line of cycles which it Is hard
to approach in point Of merit. Pos
sessed with such conditions, it would be
idle for the firm to make boasts of SUI
peTiority. People had only to inspect
and judge for themselves.
During the afternoon, it was esti-
mated that fully 1900 people, large
share of whom were ladies, visited and
admired the display, and in the evening
from o'clock until nearly midnight
the store was literally crowded. To add
to the enjoyment of their friends, the
firm had provided music by Chafin' 8
Orchestra, Palms and ported plants
were placed about the store in profu-
sion and the various makes of wheels
Warwicks, Eagles, l.. 81 WIS, Eclipses
and Whites were advantageously
placed for the inspection of all.
A large CORDS of skilled mechanics
were in attendance to explain the ad-
vantages of the new improvements, and
the members of the firm were most
gracious in their courtesies to all who
came within their portals The attend
ance was far in excess of anything they
had anticipated. E. w. Maynard, rep
resenting the Hartford rubber works
makers Of the famous tires, was in at
tendance throughout the day Not a
visitor went away empty handed. The
souvenirs consisted of Havana cigars
for the gentlemen, neat Russia leather
stamp cases for the ladies and de-
: scriptive volume, From Forest tc
Factory" of the various processes un-
dergone in the production of the Hart
ford tire. During the day fully 400C
of these Photographic volumes were
distributed
| The leading feature shown was the
| Eclipse coasting brake applied to the
driving wheel. The bevel-gear pattern
chainless Warwick also took the fancy
, of the more critical wheelmen and was
! a centre Of attraction.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
MARcELLUs ROPER.

The palms and jardinieres at Mar
cellus Ropers place harmonized with
the green and salamander enamels of
the wheels shown. This firm sells the
Sterling, Wolff American and the
Crawford bicycles, each of them being
just as good as the other, proportion
ate with the price. The Sterlings this
year have the Morse roller Joint chain,
which Is about the only change from
last years models. The wheel, for
looks, does not belle its motto, Built
like a watch
The Wolf American this year has for
Is specialties the eccentric chain adj
justment, sunbeam spokes and the new
ialamander enameIs This enamel gives
% the bicycle the appearance of being
dated with some translucent varnish
fter the color Is put on. 1t Is fur
lished In red only, and, combined with
he sunbeam spokes. makes the wheel
listen in the sunlight like FURNISHED
opper.
The Crawford is cheaper In price than
ther of the others, but in quality
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17

for the occasion in the graphophone
room at the rear Of the store.
The Northampton wheel is the leader
with this concern and it IS claimed for
1t that it has given good satisfaction
during the time 1t has been on the mar
ket. 1t is a low priced machine and
meets the requirements of those who
do not wish to invest a large sum of
money.
The south section of the immense
store was converted into a bicycle en-
poriurn yesterday and the pleasing eff
feet of the many colored wheels was en-
HANGED by a profusion of palms and
potted plants. A single wheel in the
center OF the immense display window
surrounded by a hundred sundries of
every description, made a pretty pic
ture and one which drew the
people within to see what was there
offered for the edificatlon of the pub
lie. One of the attractions Of the day
was the bicycle trainer which during
the hours of exhibition must have trav-
elled several thousand miles, yet never
moved an inch.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
A. 3. r. KINNEY.

A. B. f. Kinney sells the Dayton,
Racycle, National and Remington
wheels, and at his opening yesterday
had an excellent assortment of all the
models made by the different companies
he represents. Besides his regular
corps of clerks, there was in attendance
Julian L. Frank of Boston, who is one
Of the Dayton peoples regular road
men. He was ably assisted in talking
wheels by Mrs. A. M c. Allen, who
came from Boston for the especial pur-
pose of telling about the Dayton wheel.
which she rode all last season and on
which she made her records. She will
ride wheel of the same make this
year, as will also Mr.. Allen, and she
expects to lower the time made last
year.
The chief attraction on the DAYTON
wheel is the new Hussy hub, spheri-
cal hub almost two inches in diameter,
in which the spokes are set. To pull
a spoke from this hub would necessi-
tate the breaking of half the metal.
The crank hanger is also spherical to
correspond with the hub, which makes
the wheel particularly attractive in APP
pearance.
The Raoycle has for its chief feature
the outside bearings, as last year. The
large sprocket of this bicycle is another
feature which has been copied by other
makers. A number of the new 30-inch
Nationals were shown Thirty-inch
wheels seem to be faverites this year
on number of the makes A special
feature of the Remington is the double
sprocket arrangement which makes
riding over muddy roads less of task
than the old style chain and sprocket.
The b. and D. special, which is an
other wheel shown here, has a triple
fork crown that is guaranteed to resist
all hard knocks. The Cope.y wheel has
hollow axles and the sprooket is de-
tached from the left side. The FAY
Juvenile wheel, which was also shown
is about the same as it was last year
hanger.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
UNDER SPANISH coLoRs.
Quinsigamond Reading Club Files Them
Only Because 1t Is Studying Dons'
History,

6lulnSlgamono heauinS Olup FHeS mem
Only Because 1t Is Studying oons'
History.
The Quinsigamond Reading Club is
oomposed-of woMen in the village who
are interested in literature and art
The meetings are held monthly at the
homes Of the members.
In accordance with the custom, the
regular annual reception took place last
night at the residence of Frank D..
Perry, 1868 Millbury street. Members
of the club present were: Mrs. Frank
ID. Perry. Mrs James b. Stone, Mrs.
Richard III. Mooney, Mrs. j. A. Tatman,
Mrs. II. b. Bridgman. Mrs, Circuit, Mrs.
w. H. Tatman, Mrs. y. A. White, Miss
Shaw. Miss Edith e. Gu1rn,- secretary.
The guests were: Frank d. Perry
Rev John Bourne. Richard II. Mooney
James B. Stone Charles M. Harrlng-
ton. Edward Fuller, Gwynn Davis, II
B. Bridgman, James l.. Stone, B. A.
White, j. A. Tatman, w. II. Tatman
p. G. Perry, Jr., Earl Perry, Robert T
keenan,, Mr.. and Mrs. u. c. Perry, Mrs
Edward Howes, Mrs. Isaac Howes Mrs
r. e. Arnold, Miss Margaret B. Toole,
Miss Mary Townsend Miss Susie Shaw,
Miss Hattie outnam, Miss Annie
Kendall. Miss l. . Ike.
The reception took place in the spa
cious parlors at o'clock, followed by
dinner.
After the dinner while still seated
at the tables a regular meeting of the
club was held. In the absence of the
president, Miss Anna Ballard, the meet
ing was conducted by Mrs. Richard III.
Mooney.
After the meeting. the evening was
devoted to games, literary charades and
dancing
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
LOWELL ARMS COMPANY.

The LoveR Arms Company used all
the available space to show the large
number of wheels they had on exhibit
ton. The rear of the store was pref
tlly decorated with palms, and in the
bicycle room comfortable chairs had
been placed for the patrons. OF course
the wheel shown here was the Lowell
Diamond and the ladies' wheel. and
there was a large attendance all day
or both men and women Every model
made by the Lowell company was to
be seen, and to select the one most
suited to any individual would be a
hard task. In one corner of the bicycle
room was a large board containing the
rough parts Of the Wheel
Forgings are used only in the cranks
of this wheel, all other parts being
stamped from boiler plate by machin-
cry made especially for the purpose.
This year an extra brace has been add
ed to the fork crown, making it much
stronger than last years wheel All
the wheels are fitted with the Lowell
interchangeable chain, which has a
three-pieee block making it centre
hardened, an obvious advantage over
the case hardened blocks. The span
ner wrench for the head and crank
shaft are no longer needed, a hexa-
gonal nut taking the place of the collar
used before. This makes all the tools
necessary screwdriver and a small
wrench. The hubs are made slightly
larger, and seven styles of handle bars
are offered
On the ladies' wheel the new chain
guard fills hong felt want. 1t is SO
constructed that loose chain will not
strike the guard and make a noise On
ly the upper part of the chain is
guarded, and the lacing is of metal and
almost unbreakable.
The windows were prettily decorated
with palms and were filled with BIZ
cycles and sundries. The crown weS
large all day, and in the evening there
was scarcely room for the visitors te
move about. Attractive art catalogues
We're given to each one present, and the
attendants were eager to explain to al
the features of the Wheels.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
M HEELS.
Everybody Had Them
Yesterday.
GRAND 0PE NINGS.
The Spy Bicycle Day Hit
All the Enthusiasts.

dhS bicycle dealers opening day, in,
ausurated by The Spy, has come and
gene Thousands upon thousands of
w'leelmen's hearts have been delighted
with the displays, and hundreds who
before had thought of the subject with
feelings of awe have seen and been
convinced that to be in the front of
the procession, to ride on the band
wagon, one must ride an up-to-date
wheel, But which wheel is the best?
Which combines the most features
withs the best construction, and which
Is to be had with all of these at the
lowest cost? These are the questions
watch will be pondered by the wheel
enthusiast for days to come.
Everybody in the city had wheels
yesterday, from the urehin without a
penny to his rame, but who knew the
iHtricacies' of the change gear, the con-
struotion of frames and the proper
curve of handle bars, to the demure
maiden who had not as yet decided
whether it was the proper thing to af-
feet the wheel and don the boomers
All Of these, however came, saw and
finally were conquered. Never before
in the history of the city and almost in
the history Of the wheel has there been
seen the Variety OF machines yesterday
displayed for. the edification of man
kind.
In addition to all of this, add the
multitude of handsome souvenirs given
TO visitors at the various wheel en-
poriums. 1t was a day to be long re-
membered in wheeldom, and it is safe
to predict that the dealers opening day
iraugurated by The Spy will with each
recurring year become a lasting feat
ure of the bicycle business.
Almost every make of wheel on the
market today was to be seen in one or
the other of the stores, and each of
these in great variety. A score of deal
ers outdid themselves in anticipation
OF the great event, and were literally
rewarded by the unexpected attend
aIlce. Never before. have so many thou,
sands taken advantage of the openings
as yesterday turned out to pay homage
to the twentieth century means of To-
comotion. 1t was a wheel inspection
day, and nearly every one went the
gauntlet of the stores in search of the
most beautiful, most perfect and best
priced wheel Among the more notable
displays were the following:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
DECoRATIoNs.

The dining room was most tastefully
decorated with the Spanish colors-red
and yellow. The top Of the massive
Flemish oak sideboard was massed with
laurel and large yellow tiger lilies; the
mantel was also d bower of laurel and
lilies. while the fireplace was filled with
laurel. among which streamers Of red
were intertwined.
Cut flowers were artistically arranged
il various parts of the room, and add
ed greatly to the general attractiveness
Of the arrangements. Broad bands OF
red we're stretched diagonally across
the tables, and were fastened at each
corner with rosette and bows.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17

stands well in line with the higher
priced wheels. 1t has no distinctive
features this year, but is a wheel to
be relied upon
Chainless wheels in all the makes are
to be had. and a few Sterling tandems
are shown.
A display of the rough parts
attracted a good deal of at
tention, the Sterling continuous
fork being the chief feature Ii
| is practically impossible to break this
fork near the head, and puts strength
| in the wheel where it is most needed
The crank is practically unbreakable
too. an unfinished piece being bent al
most double without breaking. TIC
show the strength of the spokes, one OF
each kind had been tied in a tight knot
without a fracture showing.
The window contained an exhibit OF
chain and chainless wheels of the three
makes as well as a complete line OF
sundries.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
DISCUSSED TRUSTS.
Plymouth Club Speakers Are Four to One
Against Them.

TRUSTS, are they a benefit to the
country?" was the subject for dis
cussion at last night meeting of the
Plymouth Club. President Robert e
Bigelow presided, and the question was
discussed in open parliament by the
following gentlemen: S. r. Haywood
DR.. ]. c. Berry c. A. Bartlett and Rev
Archibald McCullagh speaking in the
negative and j. e. Hartland in the
affirmative.
The following committees were APP
pointed by the president to serve during
the ensuing year Club nights, Henry
Il. Whitcomb, Z. b, Morgan, G. S. Hol-
den, II. G.. Depue; membership, F. r.
Simpson, f. nj. Lord, r. w. Chase, F.
c. Gamwell, George Lindo; outing
Theodore Knight, Harry S. Whitney, l.
d. Gilbert; music, Fl. l.. Cobb, Herbert
d. Bartlett. Fl. l.. Gulick.
c. W. Reed was admitted to member
ship.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
LuD c. HAvENER.

Lud c. Havener is one of the veteran
bicycle dealers in the city. and for many
years has enjoyed the confidence of the
riding public. He is one Of the most
enterprising of the local dealers and
when he gives an opening exhibition of
his wares to his. friends, one may de-
pend upon It that he has surprises in
store, for the public.
Yesterday was no exception to this
rule, and all day long he seemed TO
have these surprises up his sleeve.
First of all he had one of the most
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
AT CHARLES T. CIRCUITS.

Opening day was success with Chas,
F. Grout, the Pleasant street dealer.
Mr. CIRCUITS store was cheerful and
bright with potted plants and ferns, and
many Of his friends and customers
dropped in during the day to note the
things new and desirable in the riding
line.
The Grout store was well stocked
with wheels and some OF the special
models were greatly admired. One, a
Peerless racer, in "Bluebird" dress, was
suspended in the window and proved
a center of attraction for its general
style and finish The Hoffman and Syr-
acuse wheels, which are among the lat
er makes that Mr.. Grout is carrying
this year, were also subject to inspec-
ti0n
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
GUY FURNITURE COMPANY

To such an extent has the bicycle de-
partment of the Guy Furniture compa-
ny grown that fully quarter of their
store is now necessary to display the
machines and sundries carried. The op-
enlng yesterday was most successful
and during the afternoon hours, many
ladies awaited themselves of the oppor-
tunity to inspect the various wheels
carried by the concern, and at the same
time listen to a select concert provided
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
WEST COUNTY NOTES.

Warren, March 16.-The high school
closes Friday for a week.
AS a result Of the unpleasant event
that happened at the laboratory of the
high school last week, Miss Morris.
teacher Of science, has rendered her re-
signation.
Edward Duncan has taken position
as bookkeeper with the Swedish Mer-
camille company, Worcester
The Mattawamppe club are preparing
to present a drama In the town hall.
April 18th.
S. n. Gleason Is recovering from his
recent illness and is now able TO be
about the house.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17

Lud G. Havener the enterprising
Main street bicycle dealer kept open
house Thursday and his yellow store"
was crowded from noon until late in
the evening, nearly 5000 people being
present. He has concluded TO continue
his opening the rest Of the week, also,
bis liberal souvenir offer VIII hold good.
Any one wanting new or second
hand bicycle can save money by buy
Ing at Havener's before the week is out.
He sold 2S wheels at his opening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
MAY GO BY pEFAuLr.

The big pin tournament which was
planned AZ the Hancock bowling alleys
VIII probably go by default. Three teams
were entered in the tournament, but It
was thought n successful schedule could
not be carried out. Two teams will be
made up of the best boWlers IN the club,
and will roll a series Of matches. The
nve men who make the best averages In
tatiyes Of the club on the club regulation
pin bowling team.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
r Es TO

When a who easy steady and
sound and regular sleeper,
be afraid of the world. For,
those still solemn hours of the night figures
lie like recumbent statues in the darkness.
other when busy forks and fingers deliver
mouth the food which the palate welcoms
from these two things proceeds all human power
with eaarness sanity of mind which
it to every valuable accomplishment
'FWhen Sleep" said Leigh Hunt "is the time when
mysterious spirit take it's airy rounds 81
you sleep peace wake in joy said Sir Walter
Sleep" said Bulwer is the happest of earthly
Sleep said poetphiosopher of Boston, Fingers
lifetime near the night hovers all day
the boughs of the fir tree"
What these gentlemen say is good and fine
makes sleep easy thing to ham
fellow who has five cents still left in his
pocket Nevertheless if could take the roofs off the
and look down into them from above passing from
another swift Asmodeus, would millions
people tumbing about their beds praying in vain to
somnoen from early evening to the crack Of day
II couldn't sleep" writes lady. 81 tossed and tumbled
greatly from pain in the back strange mental hal
lucnatons appetite scanty and dark fluid which
scalded passing bad taste in the mouth ia the morning,
restless nights gradual failure OF
no about daily duties. Even the weigh
male weakness and been immensely benefited.
ke another person could heartily and my
worked with and slept like tired school GIRL (signsd
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-17
DEATHS.

GREENsLIr I'm this city. 10th. Avis
Greenslit, 70 yrs.
Funeral services at the residence Of her
son, Elijah l.. Greenslit, No. 4 Elm ave-
nue., Friday afternoon at o'clock. Rel
atives and friends are invited to attend.
Interment at Hampton, Conn, Satur-
day.
WooD-In this city. 18th, r. M. Wood. &c
yrs.
Funeral Friday, at II a. M, at IS Wal
nut street. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend
ACKERMAN--In this city, 18th, Evawld
Alderman, 81 yrs Is days
Funeral services at the residence of his
brother-in-law, Homer r.. Ball, 30 Lewis
street, Friday. at 2.30 p. IN. Relatives
and friends are invited TO attend.