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Vol. LIX. No. 1.
New York, N. Y., Saturday, March 27, 1909
$2.00 a Year 10 Cents a Copy
The Discriminating Intending Purchaser
of a belt driven machine who seeks full value for his money will find it a difficult matter to select other than a
Merkel Motorcycle
Not only is it a time tried and proven machine, but no other incorporates so many and so useful features. Think of a self-contained double bar spring frame, and a self-contained girder spring fork absolutely devoid of sideplay; of a ball bearing, self-lubricating motor; of an adjustable change-speed pulley; of a magneto driven by ball bearing gears; of a coaster band brake, to mention but some of its principal features. The whole machine bristles with advanced ideas; and nowhere else are they obtainable. In other words, the Merkel contains everything meritorious that is contained in all other machines and a whole lot more than can be obtained in any other. It therefore stands not merely as full value, but
as extraordinary value for the price asked.
And if it is a chain machine that is preferred, we are in position to supply one also — the
Light Motorcycle
There is none better to be had anywhere and the price is right.
c^s o- R.q.est MERKEL - LIGHT MOTOR CO.
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The Tire Quality You Seek
can be found only in
Hartford Tires
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THE TIRE THAT LASTS"
The use of the Hartford No. 77 as regular equipment on all the leading brands of wheels marks them as pre-eminently the best and the people's choice. Manufacturers supply what is demanded. Hartford Tires are demanded because they have proved themselves in the past.
The Hartford Rubber Works (Bo.
HHRTFORD, CCNNEeTieUT
BRANCHES— New York, 57th St. and Broadway; Chicago, 12th St. and
Michigan Ave.; Boston, 817 Boylston St.; Detroit, 256 Jefferson Ave.;
Denver, 1564 Broadway; Philadelphia, 1425 Vine St.; Atlanta, Ga., 94 N.
Pryor St.; Buffalo, 725 Main St.; Cleveland, 1831 Euclid Ave.
AGENCIES — Pierson- Wilcox Elec. Co., Minneapolis; Mercantile Lumber & Supply Co., Kansas City; St. Louis Tire Agency, St. Louis, Mo.: Ap- peal Mfg. & Jobbing Co., 631 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, Cal. ; J. W. Leavitt & Co., Fifth and Cypress Sts., Oakland, Cal.; FT P. Keenan Co.. Portland, Ore. ; Compania Mexicana de Vehiculos Electricos, City of
Mexico.
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Now's the Time for the
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Spring Overhauling
which means that the
DEALER AND REPAIRMAN
who has not laid in his stock of
Kokomo Bicycle Tires
has no time to lose.
Long years of experience have proven that no tires give greater satisfaction or offer so much
value for the money.
And now that there is a
Kokomo Motorcycle Tire
also available the dealer and repairman are in position to bid for that trade with the same assurance of giving unstinted satisfaction.
KOKOMO RUBBER COMPANY, Kokomo, Ind
THE BICYCLING WOBLD AND MOTORCYCLE REVIEW
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^HE PIERCE CHAINLESS is as well made as any piece of mechanism can be; it is also very simple, seldom getting out of adjustment, and if it does, any one can remedy the difficulty.
Our Chainless should be in every dealer's store. You will always find some buyers who want something better than the average. Such riders always want the Pierce. Ask for our complete bicycle catalog, also motorcycle booklet.
THE PIERCE CYCLE COMPANY
OAKLAND
5 Hanover Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
DENVER
No Dealer Who Is In the Bicycle Business to Stay and Make Money
(and none can long stay
in it unless he does make
money) can afford not to
obtain our
AGENCY TERMS
It will cost but a two cent stamp to obtain them, and the dealer who does not obtain them surely will miss a good thing.
Great Western Manufacturing Co., ^J^J
WALTHOUR & HOOD, Atlanta, Georgia, Southern Distributors.
THE BICYCLING WORLD AND MOTOKCYCLFl EEVIEW
THE EXCELSIOR AUTO-CYCLE
FORGED HEADV
LARGE TOOL STEEL HEAD FITTINGS—.
LONG HANDLE BARS SPARK ADVANCE AND ■ \\ EXHAUST VALVE LIFTER
Mr=?~* TH ROTTLE
-.' -£ ?*.?. --, CONTROL
GASOLINE AND OILTANK HOLDS Z GALS GASOLINE AND 600 MILES OIL SUPPLY
CARBURETOR
QUADRANT
TENSION LEVER
COMBINATION SHOCK ABSORBING FRONT FORK
LARGE
-COMFORTABLE
SADDLE
SHOCK EQUALIZER
LARGE
EXHAUST
PIPE
TENSION
RELIEF
SPRING
TENSION PULLEY
BATTERY 5 COIL CASE -
REVERSE SIDE IS TOOL COMPARTMENT
EXTRA LARGE „MUD GUARD
coaster:
/ BRAKE
"ENDLESS. SELF-SURFACING WATER PROOF BELT
v REINFORCED FORK END
DROP F0R6ED OFF SETS
Low Saddle PosmoN-LoNGlYmELBASE-Low Disposition of Weight
i\ Few of the Many Points Wherein
THE EXCELSIOR EXCELS
A POWERFUL, SILENT, VIBRATIONLESS MOTOR that is big enough for the job and does not wear itself out by
excessive speed to meet the overload.
A STRAIGHT LINE FRAME that is built on scientific lines, with every point of stress properly reinforced, not merely a collection of tubing bent to dodge the motor and accessories and heavy enough to hold up by main strength and
awkwardness.
A LOW, COMFORTABLE SADDLE POSITION that lowers the center of gravity, eliminates skidding and makes the
Excelsior Auto-Cycle the touring car of motorcycles.
A SHOCK-ABSORBING FRONT FORK that acts along the line of impact, that overcomes all road irregularities with- out jolt or jar.
A LUBRICATING SYSTEM that places an abundant quantity of oil where it is needed and keeps it there and not on the
outside of the machine or the rider.
AN ACCESSIBLE MACHINE, in which all parts may be reached with the least possible interference with any other part, and the wheels removed without interference with mud guards or other accessories.
INDEPENDENT BELT AND CHAIN ADJUSTMENT, whereby both belt and chain may be kept at proper tension.
LOW SADDLE POSITION AND FREE MOTOR, enabling the rider to stop at will without stopping the motor, rest
comfortably in the saddle with both feet on the ground, and proceed by merely advancing the tension lever and
replacing the feet upon the pedals.
A MACHINE THAT IS SOLD AT A FIXED AND INVARIABLE PRICE by established dealers only, thereby pro- tecting the buyer from depreciation in value through price-cutting by overstocked dealers or curbstone brokers.
A machine that is backed by the financial strength, factory facilities and sterling reputation of a company that has been in business since 1876.
Our new catalog, MC 29, gives full details. Write for it today.
EXCELSIOR SUPPLY CO., 233-237 Randolph St., Chicago, 111.
ESTABLISHED 1876
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POPE QUALITY
AS RELATED BY POPE DEALERS
"HAVE SOLD THOUSANDS OF TRIBUNES."
Denver, Colo., Feb. 18, 1909. We are most pleased to state that we have been Denver agents for the Tribune bicycles continuously for the last 16 years, having during this time sold most all makes of high grade bicycles. We found that no other make of bicycle gave the satisfaction to either the dealer or the rider as did the Tribune, as the bear- ings, frame and sprockets used in the manufacture of Tribune bicycles prove to be far superior and more satisfactory than those of other manufacturers. We are, therefore, most pleased to recom- mend them to either the dealer or the rider. As we have sold a great many thousand Tribune bicycles, we are in a position to honestly and without any par- tiality give the above recommendation. Yours truly,
THE GEO. MAYER HDWE CO.
"HAS BEEN RIDDEN 10,000 MILES."
Trenton, N. J., Mar. 26, 1908. It may be of interest to you to know that my Cleveland bicycle has given ex- cellent satisfaction. It has been ridden
fully 10,000 miles. The crank hanger bearings on this wheel have never been opened, but the bearings apparently run as well as they ever did.
Yours very truly,
W. S. BENSON.
"CLEVELANDS HAVE MANY FRIENDS."
Macon. Ga., Feb. 12, 1909. The Clevelands have been thoroughly satisfactory. We have handled Cleve- land machines for IS years without inter- ruption, and they have many friends in our territory.
Yours truly,
S. S. PARMELEE COMPANY.
"AN IMPERIAL DEALER FOR FIFTEEN YEARS."
Haverhill, Mass.. Feb. 4, 1909. I have sold Imperial bicycles for the last fifteen years, and don't know of any bicycle I could change for and get the same satisfaction I have from selling Imperials.
Yours truly,
H. R. SAWYER.
"CRESCENTS GIVE UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION."
Las Vegas, N. M., Feb. 11, 1909. We have sold Crescent Bicycles for 10 years ever since we are in the hardware business. We like this line for the rea- son that after a bicycle of your make is sold we are through with it. We are too busy with our other lines to give much, if any attention to riders, and am pleased to say we are never bothered for the reason that they universally give sat- isfaction.
Yours very truly, LUDWIG WM. ILFELD.
"HONEST QUALITY, FINE STYLE, AND VALUE RECEIVED."
Indianapolis, March 2, 1909. In regard to the excellent quality and style of the Imperial bicycles which we have sold for about a quarter of a cen- tury, to sum up, our many customers' and our views — you have continued all these years to give honest quality, fine style, and value received to those who use these standard makes. We wish you, "the pioneers" in the business, success. With kindest regards. Very truly, GEO. C. DETCH WHEEL CO.
THE POPE MANUFACTURING CO., Hartford, Conn.
You need them; we make them
STAR, STANDARD and BRIDGEPORT RAT-TRAP PEDALS
STANDARD RUBBER PEDALS
SAGER TOE CLIPS
CYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE TYPES
BREECH-BLOCK SPARK PLUGS
ALL are necessities ; all all are ready sellers and in continued demand. All are top-notchers. No stock is complete without them.
QUOTATIONS ON REQUEST.
THE STANDARD COMPANY, Torrington, Conn.
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PatYrfindei-
"A customer said to me.' I have tried every W tire recommended to 1
mesend have about \ given up riding a bicycle.' ••I asked him what kind of roads he traveled.
••He said, 'Every kind and about fifteen miles a day.'
••I handed him a pair of Goodyear Pathfinders and he said, 'Do you think these soft, pliable tires would be of any usetome?' I was certain they would. He purchased a pair and I did not see him again for six months. 'How did you come out with that pair of Pathfinders ? ' I asked. f
"'Why,* he replied,'! had entirely forgotten that I had any tires on my bicycle.'"
E. Britton, Manager J Niagara Cataract Cyc' Works.
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The Goodyear Pathfinder is the bicycle tire that is making busi ness — and making money — for live dealers all over the country. We have more than 300 agents — one to a town — who tell us the Pathfinder is far and away the most popular tire they ever handled.
Write for our special Pathfinder Tire proposi- tion. If we are not represented in your town this is a chance for you. You can't fail to get the trade on the Pathfinder. It is the easiest riding tire — the most durable tire— the tire that can be
repaired— at a moderate price Riders take to it enthusi- astically. Every pur- chaser becomes an advertiser for you. Write today.
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These tires
have become
famous because
they are not only
very resilient and easy
riding — but durable as
well. They last.
The trouble with most bicycle
tires is that they are not both
^easy and long-lived. If they are
resilient enough to ride comfortably
they soon wear out, and if they are
strong enough to last they are so hard 9?
to be practically solid tires.
In the Pathfinder Tires only the best
ma- terials are used. That is why they last— but—
To this wearing strength we also unite by the Special Goodyear construction easy riding quality called "Resiliency." ©
Pathfinder Tires are made of gum as nearly pure as pos- sible in a bicycle tire which will vulcanize properly.
The fabric is Egyptian, of special close weave, which, while very pliable, is of great strength. Notice the Pathfinder Tire's cover. There's a cover that will be good and strong when others have been worn out and thrown away. Yet the Pathfinder yields and springs in your hands. The reinforcing strip is made of toughened rubber prepared by our patented proc- ess which preserves the resiliency while giving the most stubborn resistance to wear. The rim side of the Pathfinder is pebbled so as to give the rim cement a tight grip and thus prevent creeping. You can repair the Pathfinder Tire. This is another great feature of economy. Many bicycle tires cannot be repaired; when they begin to "go" they are
done for. See for yourself. Ask us for a sample section. 28slX, 28x1^8, 28x1^, 28x1^. Address—
The Pathfinder is made in
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Moal Street, Akron, Ohio
EMBLEM MOTORCYCLES „2JSKfflB%2
COOPERATIVE LABOR h HP. BELT DRIVE
spring FORK Price $175
4 HP. LOW FRAME
28 Inch Wheels Price $200
BALL BEARING MOTORS OF OUR OWN MAKE
TRIANGULAR REINFORCED TUBE
(OUR OWN MAKE)
Is Used in Emblem Motorcycles
EMBLEM SPRING FORK
Makes Riding Enjoyable
Our Line U the "Best Agency Proposition for 1909. Catalogues on Application.
EMBLEM MFG. COMPANY, Angola, N.Y., U.S.A.
DISTRIBUTORS— Manufacturers Supply Co., 418 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa., for Delaware, Maryland and Southern New Jersey; John T. Bill & Co., Los Angeles, Cal., for Southern California ; Ballou & Wright, Portland, Ore., for Oregon; Meredith. & Guthrie Co., Salt take City, Utah, for Utah..
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NOT
HOW CHEAP™ HOW GOOD
is the proper question for you to ask your- self when you are considering your new motorcycle.
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3^ H. P. SINGLE CYL. STANDARD TOURING MODEL
rHE N. S. U. motorcycles are absolutely
the best value for the money ever offered
to the American public. Perfect reliability
of each and every part, giving as a whole
THE MOST PERFECT MACHINE
ON THE MARKET
The Mercedes of Motorcycles
will go anywhere at any time smoothly, swiftly, safely and withstand the pounding of long, continuous riding over rough roads, better than any motorcycle made.
PROOF
In the N. Y. M. C. Quarterly Trials Class A(N-8-u-33p^i^-M8;si!eC''linder)WINS
ninee RfN- S. U. 6 H. P. Twin Cylinder \ \A/| KI Q VsiaSS B{ Standard Touring Model jWIWO
TWO GOLD MEDALS
Also the Highest Award in the F. A. M. Endur- ance Contest of 1908.
That's the Machine You Want.
Immediate Deliveries. Catalogue "B" awaits your request.
N.S. U. Motor Company
206 West 76th Street, New York City
If you consider quality and appearance of any importance always specify
STANDARD
BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE
Bicycle-
-G & J Clincher, Rolled Edge Crescent, Drop Center. Motorcycle — G & J Clincher.
MUD GUARDS FORK SIDES
REAR FORKS REAR STAYS
SEAT POSTS
Forward and Rear " L"
Frame Tubing, Etc.
Estimates gladly furnished upon request. Prompt
deliveries can be made.
THE STANDARD WELDING CO.
CLEVELAND
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It's the Man Who Rides Who Knows
that the best lamps are none too good for motorcycles. Our lamps, the result of long experience and expert workmanship, ARE THE BEST, and we are sure your opinion will be the same after you have tried them.
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This is set 55 A and B, consisting of Lamp and Generator.
Price, $6.50.
THE MOTOR CAR EQUIPMENT CO.
1727 Broadway NEW YORK 55 Warren St.
SEND FOR OUR "SPECIAL" CATALOG.
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MORE WORLD'S RECORDS
have been made by=
The Indian
than by any other machine in the world
4 NEW PROFESSIONAL RECORDS
3 NEW AMATEUR RECORDS
Made Already This Year
And It Made All the Records Last Year
It has won every F- A. M. championship since the beginning, AND EVERYTHING ELSE in the history of motorcycling events in America.
SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOG B.
HENDEE MANUFACTURING CGMPANY, Springfield, Mass.
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Thje Musselman Automatic Coaster and Brake
The bra^e without the Side-arm
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Strong
Small
Simple
Light
Positive
Sensitive
UA child can put it togeth-er."
The brake without the Lock-Washer
MADE ONLY BY
"Weighs only 2j ounces."
THE MIAMI CYCLE & MFG. CO., Middletown, Ohio
LICENSED COASTER BRAKE MANUFACTURERS.
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THE HUDSON Advertising Campaign
Has Started
WE ARE CREATING THE. DEMAND for our agents, and they receive all the benefit, for we advertise for them and to help them. You can have your full share by taking an agency. Write for par- , ticulars and we will also send you copies of the Hudson
Magazine "ads" showing what we do to help our agents,
The Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.
MIDDLETOWN OHIO
DISTRIBUTORS:
BAKER & HAMILTON San Francisco, Cal.
J. W. GRADY & CO., Worcester, 'Mass.
ELYEA- AUSTELL CO., Atlanta, Ga. [y
HAVERFORD CYCLE CO., Philadelphia, Washington, D. C, and Buffalo.
NEW YORK SPORTING GOODS CO., New York, N. Y.
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Volume LIX.
New York, U. S. A., Saturday, March 27, 1909.
No. 1
CURTISS FORMS NEW CORPORATION
$300,000 Company Takes Over His Motor- cycle and Airship Interests — He Re- mains as Manager.
The incorporation early this week under the laws of New York of the Herring-Cur- tiss Co., of Hammondsport, N. Y., capital- ized at $300,000. which caused considerable speculation, proves to be the G. H. Curtiss Mfg. Co., under a new name. Curtiss him- self is a member of the corporation and as vice-president and manager will be in active charge of the business. The other officers are Monroe Wheeler, president, and L. D. Masson, secretary and treasurer, the latter of whom was the financial man in the Cur- tiss company. By the terms of sale Cur- tiss personally assumes the liabilities of the old company.
The manufacture of Curtiss motorcycles will be continued, of course, and with the increased capital an increase of facilities and output will be rendered possible and will also permit of a great extension of the flying machine business in which Curtiss during recent years has made a conspicuous mark. The identification of Prof. Herring with the new company is additional evidence that the airship department is due for fur- ther expansion Prof. Herring being one of the several aerial experts whom the State of Ohio has developed.
While the change in the Curtiss com- pany may prove in the nature of an entire surprise to many persons it was not wholly unexpected by those " in the know." Since his humble start but a few years ago with a bicycle repair shop in Hammondsport, Cur- tiss has built up a business to be proud of, but between his motorcycle and airship in- terests he has been kept so constantly busy during the past two years that he scarcely has had time enough to breathe freely, and that he was desirous of lightening the bur-
den he has been carrying had become known to some of his friends.
Two years ago he was approached by a couple of men from Ohio who made him a handsome offer for his business and the ne- gotiations proceeded up to a point where a company with large capitalization was in- corporated under the laws of Maine, but for some reason they were broken off. Whether the Herring-Curtiss Co. marks a renewal and the consummation of these negotiations is not known.
Detroit Has a "Motorcycle Garage."
The Economy Cycle Supply Co., of De- troit, Mich., who handle Curtisses and Har- ley-Davidsons, have opened a "motorcycle garage" at 74 Grand River avenue. It has room for 35 machines, and a repair shop employing four men. The company's main store at 57 Grand River avenue, which was damaged by fire last month, is being reno- vated and when completed it is claimed it will be the "finest ever."
Topeka Company in Larger Quarters.
The Central Cycle & Supply Co.. of To- peka, Kan., has removed to 816 Kansas ave- nue, where additional and much needed room has been obtained. Apart from its sales department, the company's repair fa- cilities now will permit of the most intri- cate repair of bicycles and motorcycles and the vulcanizing of tires.
Plow Accepts a Western Position.
Henry Plow, who for 13 years has served the Hartford Rubber Works Co., first as assistant treasurer and latterly as treas- urer, has resigned his office and on April 1st will go west. He has accepted the post of assistant treasurer of the Mitchell Motor Car Co., at Racine, Wis.
Harris Agdn on Pacific Coast Trip. D. P. Harris, the well known New York manufacturers' agent, left this week for another visit to the Pacific coast. He will be absent about six weeks.
LIGHT ON COASTER BRAKE PATENTS
French Court Gives Decision Against New
Departure — Ownership of the Basic
Patent Remains in Dispute.
In an action of Van der Wielcn & Schwiebbe vs. New Departure Society, which was tried last month before the Court of the First Instance, in Paris, much light was shed on coaster brake patents and the coaster brake situation generally, and which because it involved what is claimed to be the basic patent granted in France to M. Hocquart. No. 271,090, October 7. 1897, is of no small concern to all cycle manufac- turing nations.
The case was decided in favor of the plaintiffs, the New Departure device being held to be an infringement and the New De- parture company being ordered provisionally to pay $4,000 pending an accounting. The testimony brought out, however, a fact that is not generally known — that the own- ership of the Hocquart patent is in dispute. Van der Wielen & Schwiebbe claim that it was sold to them May 26, 1906, while George W. Houk, a former American, who for many years has resided in England, as- serts that he had purchased it previous to that date, and k.ter resold it to Combina- tion Hubs, Ltd., an English corporation, which controls the situation in that country and with which the New Departure inter- ests and patents are identified.
At a previous hearing the court had ap- pointed MM. Perruye, Street and Fribourg, a commission to determine whether the hubs made by the New Departure infringed on the Hocquart patent; and whether th different elenents of the construction w are assembled in the hubs held t'» fringed are exclusive to the complaiir&a This commissi-n reported affirmatively ■ both points. The experts having analyz and described the different parts of which
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the hub patented by Hocquart is composed, concluded their report in the following- terms:
"The invention patented by Hocquart . . . . is characterized by the following elements: (1) A movable system, to be ac- tuated by a lateral movement which, in one direction, puts in action (engagement) the teeth on the movable part, with their coun- terparts which are solid with the hub and secures the forward movement; and which in the other direction causes the engage- ment of another set of teeth on the movable part with a counterpart securing the brak- ing action; (2) An arrangement of helicoi- dal grooves, disposed in such a way that the movement of the above system shall take place automatically when the chain is actuated forward by the movement of the pedals, or that it shall remain immovable according to the will of the cyclist; (3) A spring arranged to prevent the grooved part from turning, but without hold- ing it fixed with the hub, thus retarding- the movement of the part at the moment of engagement and facilitating disengagement when the pedals are motionless; (4) an ar- rangement of a brake on a drum when the cyclist makes a back-pedaling effort on the chain sprocket."
A similar examination and description of the hub made by the New Departure con- cludes in the following terms: "(1) A mov- able system to be actuated by a lateral move- ment to the right and left by which clutch- ing shall be produced in one direction and declutching in the other by means of a cen- tral conical piece the exterior part of which secures the forward engagement and the interior the engagement of the brake; (2) A very simple helicoidal arrangement com- prising a central threaded bushing and a screw inside the clutch member, the whole so disposed that the forward movement of the pedal produces by the reaction of the screw the displacement toward the right and left of the same part of the clutch and brake, the position intermediate of these being for the free wheel; (3) a spring actuated by lateral pressure and furnished with fingers (or hooks) engaged with the clutch member in such a way as to retard by its pressure the rotation of that part at the instant of engagement or actua- tion of the clutch; it also assists declutch- ing at the instant of stopping the pedals; (4) a braking arrangement acting upon a disc interior to the body of the hub, and so arranged that when the cyclist exerts back- pedaling effort, the clutch member by its interior part acts upon a contracting spring which secures tne retardation of the mov- able system by means of a brake drum."
From this double description it appears that each hub is composed of four elements which, if compared one by one in the or- der enumerated are found to be similar and intended for identical purposes; that, never- theless, they are not absolutely similar, but that their differences are non-essential. After having compared each of these ele- ments and having examined the differences
presented the experts concluded as follows:
"Finally, our opinion is that the mechan- ical means indicated by Hocquart in his pat- ent, reappear in the hub held in infringe- ment with the same intention in view of the same results. The examination proceed- ing, we discover that there are some impor- tant differences between the two, but that these differences constitute improvements introduced by New Departure in the com- bination of the four elements which we have indicated above as belonging to the Ho- quart patent. The essential parts of the four appliances for the elements of the combination are the same in the two cases, and they procure the same results, only, the appliances of the New Departure are easier to construct, stronger, and con- sequently the effects sought and obtained by Hocquart are better assured by the sys- tem constructed by the New Departure. It is, then, an improvement of the system of the plaintiffs, but it remains tributary to it (in other words, it is a development of it); our conclusion is, then, that the ar- rangement of the New Departure is rn in- fringement of the patent deposed by Hoc- quart "
In rendering his decision the court held that this report contained all the elements necessary to establish judgment; and it re- marked in addition that the New Departure contests formally but one of these conclusions, which is, in effect, that the spring which is employed in their hub as well as in Hocquart's, but which is not ap- plied in the same way is indispensable, while their own hub could be actuated as well or even better without the spring as with it.
"The hub argued in infringement contains a spring as does that patented by Hoc- quart," remarked the court, "and the spring serves a purpose in the im- provement of the hub; there is no question of what would be judged if the spring did not exist; it should be re- marked immediately that the suppression of the spring would constitute a simplifica- tion of the mechanism, which is to say, an improvement.
"The defendants do not contest the valid- ity of the Hocquart patent; if they present some other patents, which qualify by pri- ority, it is not to oppose them to that of Hocquart and to demand its nullification.
"By 'demand reconventional' the New De- parture holds that Van der Wielen & Schwiebbe ought to be rejected in their demand and be condemned in damages to them
"But the court holds that the result of the report of the experts .... (quoted above) shows that the elements in both the Hocquart and New Departure hubs are sim- lar and that they applied means similar to those applied by Hocquart."
The court held, however, that in view of the first experts' report, there is no reason for ordering a new expert investigation.
Besides having sold his patent to Ven der Wielen and Schwiebbe, the New Departure claimed that Hocquart first made a premier
sale to Mr. Houk who himself had sold the patent to a "Combination Hubs," but the sale made to Houk had been annulled by the terms of Article 1,384 of the Civil Code by judgment of this tribunal on April 8, 1907. confirmed by decree of the Court of Appeal, July 25, 1907. Nevertheless because of ap- peal, the litigation between Houk and Hoc- quart has not been definitely vacated up to the present time; but as in actual process, neither Houk nor Hocquart are in question.
By independent conclusions, but prevail- ing- on the same arguments and to- ward the same end, New Departure claimed that Ven der Wielen & Schwiebbe have not exercised any ac- tion in virtue of the Hocquart patent, be- cause it has not been exploited in France for an interval of two years, beginning the day when it was signed and again that, dur- ing two consecutive years the exploitation has been entirely interrupted. The Hoc- quart patent has not been exploited com- mercially at all in France from October 16, 1903, to May 26, 1906, there have not been constructed in France any hubs conforming to the Hocquart patent; since May, 1906, the hubs sold in France by Van der Wielen & Schwiebbe being made in England.
Hocquart, it appears, had no capital and was reduced to living on an annual salary. Nevertheless, he made every effort and ex- erted all necessary diligence to bring about the exploitation of his patent. In support of this affirmation, they produce a series of 90 pieces arranged and identified at the counsel's office which were registered at the same time as the present judgment, ; r- ranged December 1897 to June, 1903. From these exhibits it follows that during that entire period Hocquart had not ceased to take, make known and appreciated his in- vention,, and to find capitalists and manufacturers capable of utilizing it. If he became stranded during this interval of time it does not appear that it resulted from lack of activity, oi* because he had abandoned his invention, or because he did not wish to exploit it. It was not indolence on his part. It is proper to admit the justice of the causes of his inaction and that he ought to benefit from the favorable disposition contained in article 32 of the law of July 5, 1844. October 16, 1903, Hocquart sold his patent to Houk (which sale was an- nuled). It is proved by the documents sub- mitted in debate that between 1904 and 1935 the Hocquart hub under the name Moyeu Volo has been the object of industrial ex- ploitation by the firm of Jung of Saint- Etienne. The plaintiffs hold, it is true, that the Volo hub was different from th; t pat- ented by Hocquart, but they do not bring forward the proof of the claim. Besides, it should be admitted that since the grant- ing of the patent and until its sale by Hoc- quart to Van der Wielen & Schwiebbe no cause of forfeiture sufficiently characteristic has been brought up.
Judgment for Van der Wielen & Schwiebbe was then rendered as stated.
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EXPLAINING PRODUCTION OF TIRES
Hartford Rubber Works Produces Illumin- ating Object Lesson — Shows Stages of Progress from Tree to Tire.
What is a refreshingly novel method of at once spreading the gospel of Hartford tires and of disseminating knowledge of tires and rubber generally just has been inaugurated by the Hartford Rubber Works Co. It comprises what is styled a "school exhibit" and while primarily designed for the education of Young America it is equally informing for men of larger growth and easily may be made an attractive and un- usual feature of a bicycle store.
The exhibit, which is mounted on large and heavy cardboards, comprises samples of three grades of crude rubber, Fine Para from South America, Congo from Africa and Guayule from Mexico, and specimens of these same rubbers after they have been washed and in the various stages of manu- facture, viz, after they have been broken down by the massive rollers, before, vul- canization and after, and the fabric which is incorporated with the rubber to make tires, also the minerals which are compounded with it before vulcanization, as sulphur for curing it, antimony for coloring the red rubber and zinc oxide for making white rubber, and specimens of the rubber itself compounded with these different minerals. Finally there are samples of finished pro- ducts, i.e., a section of a bicycle tire, red and white tubing, and a cross section of an automobile tire.
The whole exhibit is very neatly and com- pletely arranged, each sample being plainly marked, and is accompanied by a treatise on rubber giving more detailed information. These exhibits have been distributed to the Hartford schools and already letters of praise are being received from the princi- pals, one of whom stated: "It gives the child- ren a more practical and interesting know- ledge of- rubber than ever could be obtained from the text books," which is readily be- lievable.
suit from the late closing of the valves. The springs for replacement as supplied by the manufacturers are usually of the proper strength, but where springs are being fash- ioned by the rider or the repairer they should approximate as closely as possible the strength of the orignals.
VALUE OF VEGETABLE LUBRICANTS
Basket Carrier with a Brace.
The increasing use of bicycles for delivery purposes by butchers, bakers, gro- cers and other smallJgoods merchants, has induced the C. M. Starr Machine Co., of
Replacing the Valve Springs.
When new valve springs are being fitted to an engine the best results will be obtained if the springs are of medium strength rather than of extreme tension. No increase in power or efficiency will be gained by the use of excessively strong springs, but on the other hand such stiffness will have a tendency to snap off the heads of the valves or hammer out the keyways in the stems. The pounding action set up by a stiff spring, is also apt to crack the valve seat, and in any event the power which is required to operate a stiff spring might be better ex- pended in driving the machine. If the springs are too weak to close the valves quickly enough the engine will lack power at high speeds and a clattering noise will re-
South Bend, Ind., to place on the market the basket carrier shown by the accompany- ing illustration and which is readily attach- able to and removable from the head of any bicycle. The carrier is made of hoop steeli formed in dies and deeply ribbed with fins corrugated to giv^' stiffness and strength; its chief feature, however, is the adjustable forked brace with which it is provided, the forked end of which embraces the head of the bicycle while the shank slides through a steel binder permitting the carrier to be tilted and clamped in any desired position. The Starr company makes also a carrier with adjustable hooks.
Tire Sleeve Sticks without Lacing.
While the Diamond Rubber Co., of Akron, O., has not as yet produced its motorcycle tire, it is not averse to providing motor- cyclists wth such of its tire accessores as
prove especially adapted to their needs, which is one of the reasons why the Wiles tire sleeve, shown in the accompanying illus tration, is now being made in the motor- cycle sizes. The device is an emergency protector, and when not in use rolls up into such small compass that it easily may be put into a rider's pocket or in a tool bag. Despite the fact that it is put on without lacing and can therefore be applied in an instant, the manufacturer claims that it ab- solutely will not creep in service. It covers every portion of the tire section above the rim, and while it is intended primarily for tread punctures, is equally good for a rim cut or a blowout.
Fatty Oils Useful for Motors Under Some
Conditions — Why They are Undesirable
for General Service.
While its use for the everyday lubrication of a motor is more than likely to cause trou- ble and regrets, castor oil and other such fatty oils possess advantages for racing pur- poses and of late pure castor oil has been extensively employed in the automobiles that have competed in foreign racing and hill climbing events.
One of the chief virtues of the fatty oil is its ability to stand high temperature with- out decomposition or appreciable thinning, and as when a very high piston speed is adopted it is of the utmost importance that the piston be able to slide with the least possible resistance in the nature of fluid friction, it has been found that the peculiar and characteristic greasiness of the fatty oil is the only thing that meets the condi- tions of low fluid friction combined with high lubricating value.
Such non-drying oils, however, usually are expensive and create an unpleasant odor, and though they will fill an emergency on the road, their tendency to oxidize' and to thicken and gum on bearings, valves, piston heads and other parts render them generally undesirable except in the case of racing en- gines which are frequently dismantled and cleaned. When such lubricants are regu- larly employed and the engine is not reg- ularly taken down, the gummed oil becomes literally baked on the various parts and causes all manner of unsuspected mischief; its removal is a dirty and difficult task.
Mounting of Speedometer.
When fitting a speedometer it is essen- tial that the driving gear which is usually mounted on the front wheel be exactly cen- tered on the wheel. The small pinion which operates the flexible driving shaft, also should run central with the large gear, and the teeth of the gears should not touch bot- tom. If these precautions are not observed the gears wear quickly and become noisy.
Secret of Easy Magneto Starting.
A rich mixture is the secret of easy start- ing with magneto ignition. Full throttle always is advisable, even to the extent of shuttng off all air. When the motor "dies down" after a slow-up, shutting of the air similarly will induce a quick pick-up. The hotter spark of the magneto will ignite a mixture that is too raw to be fired by a battery.
Motorcycles Added to Their Lines. Two ni ore automobile concerns have "taken on" motorcycles — the ? Machine Co. of Milford, Mass., which will handle Indians, and the Fellwock Automo- bile & Mfg. Co., of Evansville, Ind.
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In Reaching Ovt for New Business
the dealer should not overlook
the
Corbin Two-Speed Coaster Brake
There are thousands of riders to whom such a device affording both a high and a low gear (the latter so helpful in hill climbing and in "bucking the
wind") will strongly appeal if it is but properly brought to their attention. This is the time of year when lots of such new business can be created.
CORBIN SCREW CORPORATION
New Britain, Conn., U S A.
LICENSED COASTER BRAKE MANUFACTURERS.
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sylvania and which is being discussed in other States. Senator Frelinghuysen's pet hobby that every one who enters New Jer- sey "must pay" something" may yet cost the citizens of that State a pretty sum and make it appear to them that there is sub- stance in the old joke about New Jersey being a foreign country.
New Law That Suggests Old Questions.
The new law enacted by the Vermont legislature, which now is in effect, gives point to those still undecided but vitally important questions, What is a motor bi- cycle? and When is a motor bicycle not a bicycle? Like the previous law, it applies to "automobiles and motor vehicles," mo- torcycles not being specifically mentioned, but instead of a fixed fee of $2 the new measure provides for registration on a horse- power basis — $1 for each horsepower, which if it applies to motorcycles means an expense of from $5 to $7 for twins, which is "going some," to employ the vernacular.
The Vermont law also will make touring expensive for the motorists of such States as New Jersey, which squeeze an admission fee from Vermonters and all others who may desire to enter their confines. Vermont exempts non-residents from its fees but only on a reciprocity basis, that is, the exemption applies only to the citizens of such States as similarly exempt the citizens of Ver- mont.
Vermont is the first State to adopt this provision, which also is pending in Penn-
Excusing the Open Muffler Nuisance.
Unaware that it is an old and overworked wheeze, one of the cautious defenders of the open mufflers, who is new to the sport, sug- gests that the noise serves a good purpose in warning pedestrians of the approach of the machine.
It is quite evident, however, that the pub- lic does not appreciate such an alarm and the alleged reason for its use is more of an excuse than a reason. On the same prin- ciple it might as well be urged that bicycle manufacturers build rattle-trap machines or that bicycle riders tie a collection of tin cans or firecrackers to their mounts.
The legal and sensible alarms are horns or bells and they are all-sufficient. A con- tinuous roar of gatling gun fire serves no good purpose and constitutes a public nuisance.
Of all unnecessary street noises, against which campaigns are being waged, none is more unnecessary than that due to the open muffler.
goes. Every rider and every dealer in turn suspects that some other rider and some other dealer is being favored and is obtaining machines which properly should be delivered to the parties of the first part, and with nothing but this suspicion as a foundation some of them generate such mental heat as would shrivel the wings of a bronze angel.
It is a vexing, but not #n uncommon, sit- uation, which, however irritating, and pro- ductive of explosive, utterances is much bet- ter than a reversed situation, with an abund- ance of goods on hand and a weak demand. It is a season, however, when "soft words turn away wrath," and when a display of at least reasonable forbearance on all sides should be practiced. It is to be said, nevertheless, that much of the impatience and torridity would be avoided if in setting a date for delivery the inclination were not so pronounced to make it earlier than cir- cumstances and conditions warrant. There are many men who do not object to delay but who do object to broken promises.
Bright Days that Beget Irritation.
While it may be supposed that every man interested in motorcycles welcomes the sun- shine and balminess of spring, this is not wholly the case. There is more than one manufacturer and more than a dozen deal- ers who for the sake of their peace of mind would much prefer that "winter linger in the lap of spring" for several weeks, and if the lingering brought snow on Saturdays and Sundays they would shed few tears. Not all of the manufacturers have been able to hurry their new models as fast as they had counted on and few of them have been able to keep pace with the demand. Orders are piling up and as a result every clear Sat- urday and every pleasant Sunday brings a deluge of more or less torrid telegrams and letters, the tenor of which is the same: The individual buyer haunts the dealer, and the dealer haunts the manufacturer, and in many instances the motorcycle manufactur- er in turn "pounds" the maker of a partic- ular part or a particular item of equipment which is -lacking and without which a com- plete motorcycle is impossible — and so it
Connecticut Should Play Fair.
While it is not strange that its law per- mitting practically unlimited speed should have been so grossly abused as to prove in the nature of a boomerang, the State of Connecticut usually has been relatively so fair in its treatment of automobiles and mo- torcycles that it is regrettable that the "New Jersey soak it to 'em" idea should find lodg- ment in the Nutmeg commonwealth.
If men violate a generous law they should be arrested every time they violate it and if they are not so arrested it is the fault of the officials whose duty it is to enforce the law. Piling on the fees and fines and mulct- ing non-residents will not serve the purpose.
If Connecticut feels that it must revise its law, for heaven's sake let it be revision on the American and not on the Russian plan and let the State remain a part of the Union. It's a "funny free country," as the Irishman described it, when a citizen of one State cannot enter another State without paying for the privilege and cannot travel without fear of being held up for examin- ation of his "passport" or danger of having revoked his supposed inalienable right to the free use of the common roads.
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AMERICANS WIN GERMAN GRIND
Masfarland and Moran Lead at Finish by
One Lap — Clarke Wins One of the
Curtain Raising Events.
Floyd A. Macfarland and James F. Mo- ran, comprising the only American team which competed, won the six days race in Berlin which ended on Sunday evening last, 21st inst., and according to cablegrams, the Crown Prince and an immense and enthus- iastic throng were there and saw them win.
The total distance covered by the Amer- ican pair was 2,425 miles, 312 miles less than they completed when they won the New York six days race. Stol and Berthet, com- prising the Holland-French team, finished second, a full lap behind. De Mara, the only other American competing, was paired with
Contenet, of France. Despatches state that the victors were given an ovation, the crowd cheering madly and the band playing the Star Spangled Banner. Later Macfar- land and Moran were to have been pre- sented to the Crown Prince.
Details of the race are not, of course, yet at hand. It began auspiciously, at 6 p. m., Sunday, 14th inst., on the small 14 lap track that had been built in the Zoo- ological Garden, in the presence of a packed and enthusiastic house. Fifteen teams start- ed as follows:
Moran-Macfarland, America.
Stol-Berthet, Holland-France.
De Mara-Contenet, America-France.
Poulain-Leon Georget, France.
Arend-Rosenloecher, Germany.
Brocco-Passerieu, France-England.
Kudela-Stabe, Austria-Germany.
Techmer-Stellbrink, Germany.
Rudell-Tadewald, Germany.
Hoffman-Heiny, Germany.
Konrad-Althoff, Germany.
Tommy Hall-Peter, England-Germany.
Scheuermann-Ryser, Germany-Switzer-
land.
Jacquelin and Jacquelin Jr., France.
Robl-Theile, Germany.
Moran began the race for the American team and immediately assumed the lead. The pace was particularly fast, 47j4 miles being covered in the first two hours. Arend and one of ths Jacquelins both sustained falls, but escaped injury.
Previous to the starting of the long grind, two short races were served up as "appetiz- ers." In a 1,500 meter event "Rocket" Clarke again disposed of Poulain and Mayer in the order named, and in the 30 kilometer race Thiel beat Robl and Ryser in 38:28.
Northern California Asks Recognition.
Commenting on the retirement of C. C. Hopkins, of San Francisco, as the Pacific Coast member of the F. A. M. competition Committee and the appointment of Stephen Mclver of Riverside, Cal., as his successor, a San Francisco member of the organization
suggests that it will be wise for the offi- cers of the F. A. M. to bear in mind that northern California is still on the map.
"With the retirement of Hopkins," he writes, "northern California is left wholly without representation and everything now is centered in Los Angeles. Riverside is practically a next door neighbor of that city in which already were located the vice- president of the Pacific District and also the secretary and treasurer who were elected at a meeting of which, as nearly as I can learn, the rest of the District received no notice. The F. A. M. has quite a few members in this part of the State and there is no lack of activity. I have heard several remarks about the lack of representation."
COMING EVENTS
Thornley Likely to Succeed Morton.
Although R. S. Morton, who recently went into the trade and whose peregrinations have made it impossible for him to devote his attention to the office, has not yet official- ly resigned the chairmanship of the F. A. M. competition committee, Dr. J. P. Thorn- ley, of New York, now is subscribing him- self as "acting chairman," and is otherwise directing the affairs of the committee. It is generally understood that the office has been tendered Dr. Thornley, who is a prac- ticing physician and an experienced rider, and that he is "trying it out," to discover whether or no he likes the work. It can be said with full assurance that he has found it to his liking.
For Motorcycle Competition in East.
Vice-President Buffington, of the F. A. M. Eastern District has selected four mem- bers for the District competition committee, as follows: Dr. C. J. Berrick, Buffalo, N. Y.; Percy Drummond, Newark, N. J.; Har- old H. Brown, Boston, Mass., and C. J. Swenson, Newport, R. I. It is one of the duties of each committeeman to promote State championships in his respective State, while the committee as a whole is charged with promoting the District championships. Each member of the committee also is ex- pected to act as referee whenever and wherever possible.
More Prizes for New Jersey Contest.
In addition to the medals offered by the promoting organization, W. S. Thomas, of Newark, has presented two silver cups as added prizes for the New Jersey Motorcycle Club's endurance contest on May 30-31. They will be awarded for the best scores on a single and a twin respectively. The entry blanks for the contest already are in the hands of the printer and the general forehandedness of the club in the arrange- ments promise a contest of real magnitude, despite the burden of Frelinghuysen that weighs so heavily on all motoring affairs in the State.
March 28, Los Angeles, Cal. — Los An- geles Motorcycle Club's race meet at sau- cer track; open.
April 2, Buffalo, N. Y. — Bicycle races and games at Sixty-fifth Regiment armory; open.
April 4, Valley Stream, N. Y. — Interna- tional Cycle Association's 10 miles handi- cap road race; open.
April 11, San Antonio, Texas — San An- tonio Cycling Club's annual 11 miles Mis- sion Loop race; open.
April 25, Brooklyn, N. Y. — Eastern Di- vision Century Road Club Association's an- nual spring century run; open.
May 9, Jersey City, N. J. — New Jersey Division C. R. C. of A's annual spring cen- tury run; open.
May 16, Brooklyn, N. Y. — Century Road Club of America's spring century run; open.
May 30, Plainfield, N. J.— Plainfield Cl- cling Club's 25 miles handicap road race; open.
June 8, Newport, Ind. — Danville (111.) Motorcycle Club's hill climbing contest; open.
lows: L. H. Guterman, captain; William L. Coursen, first lieutenant; Jac. Gold, sec- ond lieutenant; Felix Lewin, secretary; Aug. Rotholz, treasurer; David Rosen, color bearer; executive committee, William L. Coursen. chairman; John F. Black, Jr., Charles Gold, Thomas Carobine, William T. Hookey, Jr.
Plainfield Club Now Full-Fledged.
The organization of the Motorcycle Club of Plainfield (N. J.), which has been in pro- cess of formation for some time, was com- pleted on Saturday last by the election of the following officers: President, Dr. W. H. Anthony; vice-president, Douglas Martin; secretary and treasurer, Allen Fulmer; cap- tain, Arthur Hurlick; Lieutenant, Bud Howard.
President Shafer Joins Police Force.
Harry E. Canfield has been elected pres- ident of the Los Angeles (Cal.) Motorcy- cle Club to succeed J. Howard Shafer. The latter, who last year held the one hour ama- teur record, has entered the local police de partment, a move which required that he re- sign the presidency of the club, of which Canfield previously was vice-president.
Harlem Motorcycle Club's Election. The Harlem Motorcycle Club of New York City, which ranks as F. A. M. affiliated club No. 3. this week elected officers as fol-
Columbus Club Elects Griffith.
At the annual election last week, M. B. Griffith was again chosen president of the Columbus (Ohio) Motorcycle Club. The other officers elected are as follows: Henry Lorenz, vice-president; Robert Erlenbusch, Jr., secretary; E. B. Neil, treasurer; H. Lo- rentz, captain.
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FOUR DAYS OF RECORD SHATTERING ON FLORIDA BEACH
Goerke, Chappie and Stubbs Share Motorcycle Honors— After Much Battering, Stubbs Places Mile at
43 2-5— Goerke Does 69 Miles in the Hour— Collins on Bicycle Pedals Mile in 58 4-5—
Cyclists and Motorcyclists Provide Only Excitement and Save Meet From Failure.
Daytona, Fla., March 24. — It is fortunate indeed for the promoters of the annual speed carnival on the Daytona sands that bicycle and motorcycle events comprise a part of the program — a very large and im- portant part, in fact, even though it may not so appear in the reports in the daily papers.
This was unmistakably demonstrated yes- terday, for had it not been for the quarter mile professional bicycle race and the one mile motorcycle trials the thousands of people who filled the small grandstand and lined the beach at every vantage point must have returned to their hotels with the idea that they had been handed a large package of "bunkum." Fortunately, as stated, the bicycle and motorcycle events furnished the interest which the unknowing expected would be provided by automobiles — the finish of the quarter mile bicycle race being highly exciting, while Walter Goerke broke the world's straightaway record in the motorcycle time trials. Goerke covered the mile stretch of tide-washed coquina sand in 45% seconds, or 1% seconds better than the record made by Glen H. Curtiss on the same course two years ago, Curtiss's time, however, being made in competition.
In the matter of attendance, this year's carnival differs from previous affairs of the sort. With the possible exception of the promoters, some contestants, officials, news- paper men and the "natives," the crowd is not the same as of yore. Previous meets have been so disappointing that former pat- rons have not returned and the hotel crowd is an entirely new crop — and mostly west- ern, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Chicago and To- ledo being represented most prominently on the hotel registers. The hotel and boarding houses, by the way, are "full up," and it was impossible to get a room last night, without "bunking" with some stranger.
At the beach yesterday afternoon the crowd was the largest that ever has wit- nessed the first day's racing at any Florida meet, but delay in getting the events start- ed almost put the crowd in bad humor. Au- tomobiles were conspicuous by their ab- sence, and after considerable delay caused by a short circuit in the electrical timing apparatus, Referee S. A. Miles called the quarter mile professional bicycle race. This was the "curtain-raiser" and the applause of the crowd was a sterling tribute to the undiminished popularity of the most excit- ing of all sports.
The day was ideal for racing, although the
wind was not conducive to record breaking. A warm breeze blew in from the sea on the east, shifting to southeast as the afternoon aged. Ten riders lined up for the event, as follows: Elmer L. Collins, Lynn, Mass.; E. F. Root, Melrose, Mass.; Joseph A. Fogler, Brooklyn; W. L. Mitten, Davenport, Iowa; Fred Senhouse and Gordon Walker, Aus- tralia; Saxon Williams and Walter A. Bard- gett, Buffalo, and Fred Hill, Boston. The only absentee was Robert J. Walthour, of Atlanta, who was prevented from coming to Daytona by injuries received in Atlanta last week.
The start was made a quarter ''(xfb a mile south of the grandstand and the crowd was treated to a pretty sight as the ten riders
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abreast sprinted up the beach. Senhouse made the quickest start, but on account of injuries and his inability to sit comfortably on the saddle, he tired before half the dis- tance had been covered. At this point, Fogler, who is riding very fast, went to the front, with Mitten on his rear wheel. Fog- ler fairly flew in the last hundred yards and flashed over the wire two lengths ahead of Mitten. The finish between Mitten, Root, Walker and the succeeding riders was so close that a blanket might have cov- ered all. The time was 30!-i seconds, which is fast going from a standing start, the track record of 23j5 seconds having been made from a flying start. Fogler was liberally applauded as he passed the stand.
The running of an uninteresting 100 mile automobile race, which resulted in a run- away for one car, utilized so much time that there remained time for only another auto- mobile event and the motorcycle mile speed trials before the tide came in and covered
the course. The timing apparatus had been repaired in the meantime, so that the times are accurate.
A. G. Chappie, of New York, on a 7 horsepower Indian, was the first to essay the mile, and he was clocked in 50 seconds. Walter Goerke, upon a machine of the same power and make, was the next and as he flew toward the tape it was easily seen that he would better Chappie's time. A flutter of expectancy rippled over the crowd before Announcer Pickens bellowed the an- nouncement :
"Goerke's time is 45% seconds, a new world's record!"
Robert Stubbs, the tall and humorous young man from Birmingham, Ala., who last November broke the world's 100 miles rec- ord, tried hard to get under Goerke's fig- ures, but he fell short and the best he could do was 46% seconds.
Eugene Gaestel, now of New York, but formerly of Germany, and who is said to have been a professional pace-maker in that country, was allowed to make a trial on his 6 horsepower N. S. U. Gaestel's amateur standing was questioned before the meet and after a rigorous cross-examination by President Ovington, of the Federation of American Motorcyclists, who is present. he still stoutly maintained that he never had been a pacemaker nor had he ever competed for cash. Ovington then compelled him to sign an affidavit to this effect and permitted him to ride. Instead of the V-type belt Gaestel used the 2% inch flat belt common to foreign pacing machines, but as it per- sisted in slipping Gaestel's time was slow — 56% seconds.
W. H. Wray. Jr., of New York, tried to better his notable performance of 44% sec- onds, on his 14 horsepower Peugeot, but as lie complained of lack of compression the best he could do was 45 seconds, a figure which Oscar Hedstrom expects to knock sky-high as soon as he can get his 14 horse- power "Hot Shot" moving properly. Both of these "monsters" are away above the 61 cubic inch limit and none of their perform- ances will stand as records. The chief pur- pose they serve is to detract from real rec- ords made" by the practical machines.
Goerke. Stubbs and Chappie made second trials, but on account of insufficient policing and the encroachment of the crowd on the course for a quarter of a mile below the stand, and the further narrowing of the speedway by the incoming tide, none of them was able to better the time made in
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the first trial, although Chappie equalled his mark of 50 seconds. Goerke's second trial was clocked in 47-% seconds, and Stubbs covered the distance in 48% seconds. Summaries:
Motorcycle Events.
One mile straightaway trials, flying start, amateur — Won by Walter Goerke, Brook- lyn, N. Y., 7 horsepower Indian; time, 45% seconds. Robert Stubbs. Birmingham, Ala., 7 horsepower Indian, second, 46%; A. G. Chappie, New York City, 7 horsepower In- dian, third, 50; Eugene Gaestel, New York City, 6 horsepower N. S. U., fourth; 56%.
Bicycle Events.
Quarter mile, professional, flying start — ■ Won by Joseph Fogler, Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. L. Mitten, Davenport. Iowa, second; E F. Root, Boston, third. Time, 30%.
SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY.
Daytona, Fla., March 25. — With a strong favoring south wind blowing and a perfect beach, it was not surprising that world's records went by the board yesterday, the second day of the carnival. In the half mile professional bicycle race Joseph A. Fogler covered the distance in the remark- able time of 47% seconds, which is four seconds better than the track record made by A. J. Clarke at Salt Lake City last year. In the motorcycle time trials at five miles, Walter Goerke, on his 7 horsepower In- dian, ricochetted up the tide washed strand in the marvelous time of 3:30%. an aver- age of 42 seconds to the mile. No less as- tounding was A. G. Chappie's victory in the ten miles race. He covered the dis- tance in 8:57, which, though not a world's record, is remarkable for the reason that half the distance was against the strong wind that prevailed while the event was in progress.
It is very likely that all world's records would have been eclipsed had it not been that the short-sightedness of the official who managed the meet continued to prevail. Had President Ovington, of the F. A. M., who is supposed to have charge of the mo- torcycle events, used his influence to hold the record trials, instead of riding up and down the beach in apparently purposeless manner, the day's card would have been snappier and less tiresome to the specta- tors. The two bicycle events, which were won in brilliant fashion by Fogler, again saved the day, and positively the only cheers that broke the afternoon's stillness were elicited by the stirring finishes that marked these two events.
The day was perfect for record breaking and the very first event — the half mile bicy- cle open for professionals — brought a world's record. Collins, Root, Fogler, Bard- gett, Senhouse, Williams, Mitten, Walker, Wiley and Hill lined up for the start, a half mile south of the grandstand. It was a beautiful sight as the riders swept up the beach — a constantly changing kaleidoscope of color, and it was not surprising that the
crowd stood up and cheered as the field neared the tape. Fogler rode like a real champion, and a hundred yards from the tape he unloosed a mighty jump that car- ried him across the finish line a winner by a wheel's length. The fight between Mit- ten, Root and Williams for second was un- usually exciting and the riders finished so close that the judges were undecided. The spectators thought Root had a shade the better of it, but Mitten was given the de- cision, Williams getting fourth money. When the world's record of 47% seconds was announced there was another round of applause that reverberated up and down the beach.
Equally exciting was the two miles scratch race, which brought out the same starters, and which also was run as a straightaway. Saxon Williams started like
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a shot out of a cannon and set a gruelling pace for 1% miles, when Fogler nosed his way to the front. Root cane up strong and for a second it looked as though he might give his former six days partner a battle, but the Melrose man tired in the final strug- gle, and Fogler won by 1% lengths in the fast time of 3:45%. The most interesting .struggle ensued for third money and the sprint between Mitten and Wiley again brought the spectators to their feet. Close up to Fogler and Root and riding like mad, Wiley and Mitten were neck and neck ten yards from the tape and a dead heat seemed imminent. Wiley, however, beat him by six inches. Referee Miles was picking third man, and the sand must have gotten in his eyes, as he persisted in saying Mitten fin- ished third. Mitten came up to the stand end told the officials that Wiley had beaten him, but even this honorable admission from the little Iowan could not change Mr. Miles's opinion, although all the other offi- cials thought Wiley got third.
One interesting feature of this event was that the bicycle riders ran away from the automobile that carried the starter. The car which, by the w;:y, has wen every race in its class, left the starting point at the same time as did the riders, and the driver
planned to reach the tape in time to witness the finish. He got there, however, after the tail enders crossed the finish line.
Walter Goerke's record-breaking flight of five miles in 3:30% occurred in the straight- away time trials at this distance. Chappie was the first to make the attempt, and he shot over the timing wire in 3 minutes 52 seconds. This was a noteworthy ride, but a few minutes later Goerke seemed to have wings as his machine fairly flew over the smooth, damp sand. His time was astound- ing, and at the rate of nearly 86 miles per hour. Stubbs covered the distance in 3:33, and Eugene Gaestel finished in the slow time of 4:28.
Prior to the five miles record trials, Os- car Hedstrom tried to break the mile fig- ures for machines having greater piston dis- placement than 61 cubic inches. Hedstrom made a fast start and finished flying, but the watches gave him 44% seconds, one- fifth second slower than has been made by W. H. Wray, Jr., on a machine of the same power.
The ten miles race for machines not ex- ceeding 61 cubic inches piston displacement brought out four starters — Chappie, Stubbs and Goerke, all on 7 horsepower Indians, and W. H. Wray on a 6 horsepower N. S. U. ■ — and it also produced the first fall of the meet.
A rolling start prevailed from the grand- stand, the rider going against the wind for five miles to the turning flag. They were pretty well bunched at the turn, but Stubbs was so anxious to beat Chappie to the flag that he cut out before reaching there. Soon after turning Stubbs fell. The stories con- cerning his fall differ, the Birmingham man claiming that his front tire blew up. Two eye-witnesses of the accident, however, say that Stubbs ran into soft sand and that he was going at such terrific speed that the front wheel buckled when it struck side- ways in the loose sr.nd. Stubbs was thrown clear of the machine and rolled over and over, somersault fashion, for many yards. He jumped up, dazed, and ran around in a circle until he collected his scattered senses. The front wheel of the motorcycle was smashed and the forks bent. Stubbs was bruised considerably about the legs, but was noticed walking around and smiling as though nothing had happened ten minutes after the accident.
Chappie rode a good race and to the sur- prise of everybody ran away from Goerke in the five miles homestretch, completing the ten miles in 8:57. Goerke finished in 10:12%; Wray's time was 13:00%.
The kilometer motorcycle trials and a mile handicap bicycle race should have been held, but the officials persisted in putting on an uninteresting 200 miles automobile race, despite the entreaties of Promoters Morgan and Schwalbach, who wanted to see the bicycle and motorcycle races.
The crowd noticeably was smaller than on the first day. and were it not for the excite- ment furnished by the bicycle races, and the excellent time made by the motorcycles
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the meet would have been an utter and dis- mal failure.
Motorcycle Events.
Five miles record trials, flying start, ama- teur— Won by Walter Goerke, 7 horsepower Indian, time 3:30%; Robert Stubbs, 7 horse- power Indian, second, 3:33; A. G. Chappie, 7 horsepower Indian, third, time 3:52.
Ten miles, amateur — Won by A. G. Chap- pie, 7 horsepower Indian, time 8:57; Walter Goerke, 7 horsepower Indian, second.
One mile time trial, professional — Won by Oscar Hedstrom, Springfield, Mass., 1'4 horsepower "Hotshot." Time, 44%.
Bicycle Events.
Half mile, professional, flying start — Won by Joseph Fogler, W. L. Mitten second, E. F. Root third. Time, 47%.
Two miles, professional, flying start — Won by Joseph Fogler, E. F. Root second,
Robert Stubbs; but the feature of the after- noon was what was styled the "one hour race to beat the Brooklands track record," which record, by the way has undergone a lot of juggling by the British authorities. First it was given out as over 70 miles, then it was chopped to 67 miles 1,655 yards, and later they somehow screwed it up to 68 miles 1,380 yards. If they haven't changed it since it is no longer the world's record for today Walter Goerke on his 7 horse- power Indian traveled 69 miles in 58:25^, or at the rate of 51 seconds per mile. The course had been laid out with a view of timing the leader in the race at the 69th mile; it was not believed that he would much exceed that distance in the hour, but as things turned out Goerke had time enough to spare to have placed the record above 71 miles. The race as a race was a pretty poor sort. It was all Goerke from start to finish; none of the other three
and he was very, very tired when he dis- mounted.
The most exciting of the motorcycle events was produced by a mile race run in three heats and decided by point classifica- tion. In the first heat Goerke beat Stubbs in a close finish, Chappie being third and Gaestel fourth. In the second heat Stubbs, Goerke and Chappie finished in that order also close up. The third heat provided the best finish up to date and one that brought real applause. Goerke was leading 100 yards from the tape, but Chappie found a spare link somewhere and letting it out crept up and nosed out Goerke on the tape. Stubbs was third. The classification gave the race to Goerke with 7 points; Stubbs had 6 and Chappie 5. No times were taken.
In the mile time trials each entrant was given two trials and miles under 46% sec- onds, the old official record, and even better than 44% seconds, the best performance by
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W. L. Mitten third. Time, 3:45%. World's record.
THIRD DAY— THURSDAY.
Daytona, Fla., March 25.— Today the bot- tom dropped out of the automobile part of the program and if it were not for the bi- cycle and motorcycle events the carnival must have completely fizzled. Practically all of the few racing cars were "out of whack" or had been taken elsewhere and curiously enough the only automobile race that was run was contested by two former motorcyclists, David Bruce-Brown and- Ralph De Palma. De Palma won and as the race was for a wager it placed Brown in the professional class under even the A. A. A. rules, in which class his competition with professionals previously had placed hm according to the F. A. M. and the A. A. U. definition.
There was present a good crowd of spec- tators and if they missed the automobiles they did not show it, and there was no rea- son why they should do so. The motorcy- clists gave speed enough to be satisfying and also one hair-raising finish while the bi- cycle events all were close and charged with excitement.
The mile record received another terrible battering and when it finally was able to sit up and notice itself it stood at 43% sec- onds, and to the credit of the big Alabaman,
starters survived the whirlwind ride. The start was made nine miles south of the grandstand, in front of which the first turn was made; then it doubled back ten miles and repeated back and forth. The first turn was at nine miles, the second at 29, the third at 49 and the finish was made at 69 miles — and be it remembered that wide as is the beach, long slow-downs and wide cautious circles must be made. Goerke, Chappie, Stubbs and Gaestel were the con- tenders. The start was made at 6:10 o'clock p. m., when practically no wind was stirring. Goerke immediately jumped to the front and at the first turn, 9 miles, was leading Chappie by 51 seconds, Gaestel was away behind, and Stubbs already was out of it; his front tire went down and he took a spectacular tumble, but escaped unhurt. Goerke, moving like a hurricane, continued to gain and was still in front at the 29 miles turn and was so far ahead that Chappie and Gaestel stopped at 49 miles, when it had grown so dark that more than one man on the course invited a tragedy. But neither Goerke's nerve nor his machine's speed failed, and the sight of him flying at such a demonical pace with his motor belching fire in the darkness, was a spectacle worth witnessing. A good part of the crowd had waited for the finish and they gave the gen- tlemanly Brooklyn boy a well deserved and hearty cheer. The strain had been intense
a "freak," became so common that the mile a minute pace lost its meaning. Chappie started the "business" by doing 45, or one-., fifth of a second better than Goerke's new record set up on Tuesday. Goerke then equalled his previous record, and Gaestel followed with 58%. Big Stubbs followed; and proved that after all weight is not such a handicap by doing 44. In the second ses- sion Chappie knocked out Stubbs's fresh rec- ord by doing 43%, Gaestel followed with 49%, and Goerke with 44%, and then along came Stubbs and regained his honors with a 43% mile, where it stood for the day.
In the kilometer trials Goerke made the best performance, 27%, which at least will rank as the amateur record. The best per- formance on record is 25%, made by H. Cissac, a professional, at Blackpool, Eng- land, in 1905. Stubbs did 28%, Gaestel 34%, and Chappie 38%.
The joke of the speed trials rests in the fact that Pledstrom and Wray on their big 14 horsepower "freaks" battered at both the mile and the kilometer, but could not equal the times made by the 7 horsepower (61 cubic inches) machines. Wray made 1 1 ' istest mile, 44%, and Hedstrom the fast st kilometer, 31%.
The professional bicycle races as usual wen: close and exciting. They were run against the wind in order to finish in front of ihe grandstand and give the spectators
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"a run for their money." In the half mile handicap, Walker (70 yards), won by inches from Hill (50), Collins (60) and Senhouse (80), all of whom were bunched. Time, S<7ji. Fogler (scratch) broke his chain. Fogler, however, easily won the mile open, which was run with a turn. Walker, Bard- gett. Mitten and Williams in that order, inches only separating them. Time,, 3:01%.
Two bicycle races for amateurs had been carded, but none of the riders who had en- tered appeared so the motorcyclists and the Bicycling World's staff representative bor- rowed bicycles and filled the events, al- though none of the men had pushed a pedal since last fall, and several of them not for a year or more. In the quarter mile dash, F. L. Valiant romped home in front in 38 % ; Goerke was second,, Gaestel third and Wray fourth. In the half mile open, the order was Gaestel, Valiant, Wray.
Summaries :
Motorcycle Events.
Kilometer record trials, flying start, ama- teur— Won by Walter Goerke, Brooklyn, N. V., ■■ 7 horsepower Indian; time 27^%. Rob- ert Stubbs, Birmingham, Ala., 7 horsepower Indian, second, 28%; Eugene Gaestel, New York City, 6 horsepower N. S. U.. third, 34%; A. G. Chappie, New York City, 7 horsepower Indian, fourth, 38%. Winner's time, world's record.
Kilometer time trials, freak machines, fly- ing' start — Best time by Oscar Hedstrom, Springfield. Mass., 14 horsepower Indian, time, 31%; W. H. Wray, New York City, 14 horsepower Peugeot, second, 33%.
One hour record trials, flying start, ama- teur— Won by Walter Goerke, Brooklyn, N. Y.. 7 horsepower Indian, 69 miles; time 58:25% (world's record). Also started but did not finish, A. G. Chappie, 1 horsep'ow'er, Indian; Robert Stubbs, 7 horsepower In- dian; Eugene Gaestel, 6 horsepower N. S. U.
Mile record trials, amateur. First round — Robert Stubbs, 7 horsepower Indian, 44; A. i.G. Chappie, 7 horsepower Indian, 45; Walter Goerke, 7 horsepower Indian, 45%; Eugene Gaestel, 7 horsepower N. S. U.. •58%. Second round— Stubbs, 43%; Chap- pie, 45%; Goerke, 44%; Gaestel, 49%.
Mile time trials, freak machines. First round — W. H. Wray, 14 horsepower Peu- geot, 44%; Oscar Hedstrom, 14 horsepower Indian, 47%. Second round — Wray, 46%; Hedstrom 47%.
One mile race, amateur; run in heats; scoring on point system; no time taken — iFirst heat won by Goerke; Robert Stubbs, second; Chappie, third; Gaestel, fourth. Second heat won by Stubbs; Goerke, sac- ond; Chappie, third. Third heat won by Chappie; Goerke, second; Stubbs, third.
Final score: Goerke, 7 points; Stubbs, 6 points; Chappie. 5 points.
Bicycle Events.
Half mile handicap, professional — Won by J. G. Walker (70); Fred Hill (50), sec- ond; E. J. Collins (60), third; Fred Sen- house (80), third. Time, 573%.
Quarter mile, open, amateur — Won by F. F. Valiant; Walter Goerke, second; Eugene Gaestel, third; W. H. Wray, Jr., fourth. Time, 38%.
Half mile amateur — Won by Eugene Gaestel; F. L. Valiant, second; W. H. Wray, third. Time, 1.35.
One mile open, professional — Won by Jo seph Fogler; J. G. Walker, second; Walter
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One mile handicap, professional — Won by Fred Hill (100); J. G. Walker, (120) sec- ond; E. F. Root (25). third. Time, 2:34%.
CONCLUDING DAY— FRIDAY. Daytona, March 26. — Because of a base-
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ball game which occupied the early fore- noon, the speed events on the beach did not begin until 4 o'clock, and owing to the late hour the so-called "motorcycle mara- thon" at 100 miles was abandoned and a 20 miles race was substituted — and what a race it proved to be!
But two men started, Goerke and Chap- pie on 7 horsepower Indians, but the battle between them was worth coming all the
way to Florida to see. It was the most ex- citing race ever run on this beach, and pos- sibly anywhere else, and caused intense ex- citement. It was either man's race from the moment they flashed over the starting line. It was hammer and tongs, neck and neck all the way. First Goerke led, then Chap- pie; they passed and repassed each other repeatedly. After making the turn for home Goerke lost both glasses from his goggles, but despite this handicap, he never let up and fought every inch of the way. At no time did more than five yards separate the two men, and their battle kept the big crowd on edge and induced considerable bet- ting. In sight of home, however, Chappie drew a lead and flashed across the line a winner by 20 feet in the record time of 17:26%. an average of 52% seconds per mile, equal to 69 miles per hour.
But not all of the glory fell to the lot of the motorcyclists. Before the Chapple- Goerke battle royal, Elmer J. Collins, of Lynn, Mass., did a better than a mile a minute flight on a bicycle geared to 150 inches. Paced by De Palma and Turville driving the Fiat Cyclone, he pedaled the mile in 58% seconds, the fastest straight- away mile ever pedaled behind a road ve- hicle of any sort. Collins sought to break C. M. Murphy's long standing locomotive paced record of 57-% seconds, made on a board path laid between the rails of the Long Island railroad and intrinsically the Lynn man's performance is far more meri- torious. He rode a pace following bicycle with a 24-inch front wheel and complained that his rear wheel cut into the sand. Fog Kr had set his heart on breaking Murphy's record, but when he made his trial a car on the course caused a slow-up and defeated his ambition. His time was 1 :134%. Root also made an attempt but his time was not taken and as it was growing late and the "motorcycle -ra-ee still was to be run further attempts were rendered impossible by officials who ripped up the timing wire at the mile post. The Fiat automobile which paced the men was fitted with a board wind- shield 34 inches wide and 45 inches high and employed an ordinary protecting roller. Previous to these trials, the motorcycle paced mile trials occurred. Turville did the pacing on an Indian, but the times were slow, as follows: Hill, 1:19%; Collins. 1:23%; Fogler, 1:23?%, and Root, 1:233%. A light east wind prevailed.
Summaries:
Motorcycle Events.
Twenty mile, amateur, flying start — Won by A. G. Chappie. 7 horsepower Indian; Walter Goerke, 7 horsepower Indian, sec- ond. Time, 17:25% (world's record).
Bicycle Events.
One mile record trials, professional, paced by automobile — E. J. Collins, 58%; Joseph Fogler, 1:13%; E. F. Root, no time taken.
One mile trials, professional, paced by motorcycle— Fred Hill, 1:19%; E. J. Col- lins, 1:23%; Joseph Fogler. 1:233%; E. F. Root, 1:233%.
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RAIN DEFERS LOS ANGELES MEET
Postponed Events to be Decided Tomorrow
— Appearance of Eastern Rider: Creates
Feeling — Derosier Repea'.s Den.
Rain which began at 3 o'clock in the morning and continued without intermis- sion until nightfall, and which was accom- panied by a 30-mile wind, rendered it im- possible for the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club to hold its race meet on Prince's Col- iseum track on Sunday last. If Jupiter Pluvius permits the program will be run off tomorrow and as the rivalry between De- rosier and Derkum and the other eastern
not get going properly, but the Derosier adherents claim that when Derkum got 40 yards the best of the next start it was ad- judged a fair start. Later in the day De- rosier applied for permission to attack the 100 miles record; it was refused and the following day when he went to collect first money for the five miles handicap of which he originally had been announced as the winner, he was informed that it had been won by Lingenfelder, who had a handicap of two laps.
Whether the feeling is due to trade ri- valry is not made plain, but it is not unlikely that it very largely enters into it.
In a note from Derosier himself he states that although he has decisively defeated Derkum, who claimed to be the world's
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Macfarland Wants Clarke to Try for High- est Honors Abroad — Both Embarrassed by Offers of Fat Contracts.
Writing from Berlin and stating among other things that he had engaged to ride a German bicycle in the six days race at that place, which he and Moran won on Sunday last, Floyd A. Macfarland, who also is managing "Rocket" Clarke, indicates that he and Clarke probably will remain abroad much longer than was their intention.
"You will notice that my young champion is doing it pretty regularly of late," says
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and native cracks runs high that the sport .will 'prove interesting is certain. - Private advices from Los Angeles state that the appearance of the eastern riders has generated some unnecessarily bitter feeling, most of which has been leveled at Derosier and Huyck, the former in particu- lar, although Huyck has received at least one invitation to have his head punched. Derosier seems to be the victim of too much or overdone presswork. He was charged with being afflicted with enlargement of the cranium and the stories about his alleged refusal to speak to or associate with the other riders and his rejection by the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club — he since has been elected an honorary member — were manufactured by a press agent who thought it would attract people to the track and increase the gate receipts. However that may be the reports served to make Dero- sier the "goat" and so aroused public sen- timent against him that at the opening meet on the 14th inst., when he trounced the lo- cal idol, Paul Derkum, and set up a string of marvelous records, he was received with hostile demonstrations. He was hissed and hooted, and there were even some cries of "Kill him!" "Run him out of town," etc. Once when Derkum passed Derosier the crowd went wild for joy, which is natural, but when Derosier went ahead and shat- tered the idol there was but mild applause. In one race Derosier was called back after going two laps at top speed, and the event was restarted because Derkum did
champion, he does not claim the title, but he desires it made known that his offer to race any man in the world for a purse
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of $1,000 still holds. He says he is await- ing a response.
These Policemen's Lot a Happy One.
In St. Louis the motorcycle policemen are "in good," which is to say that trouble never troubles them. Six men constitute the squad and three spare machines are kept in reserve at the repair station. In case a cop's machine balks or otherwise goes wrong, he does not attempt to correct the difficulty, but merely steps to a telephone and in response to his request one of the two mechanics stationed at the repair de- pot brings him one of the spare mounts.
Macfarland. "lie went out and defeated Poulain, the former world's champion, the other night in two out of three heats. He lost the first heat through taking a 'snore tablet," but I finally woke him all right and he won the other two easily.
"Even though he has won five straight he is far from being in condition, as it is cold here and he is fat as a pig. If I don't miss my guess he will have the European riders taking to the timber before the sum- mer is over.
"We have been offered a nice juicy con- tract here and in France and although Bovven of Vailsburg has told me to write my own contract I feel disposed to stay here, as I would like to see the little fellow have a go at the world's championship, which I know will be at his mercy one of these days.
"Our trainer has had more hard luck. Not content with his New York accident, he fell the other night in Paris and broke his arm.
"I got another beating last Sunday and if I keep on losing you will hear the hammer club busy again with that old chat about me being all in. But leave it to the old man. I'll be in the front row again when they pay out. Clarke will take care of me in the Ber- lin race."
"Care and Repair of Motorcycles." Should be in the hands of every repairman and rider. 64 pages. Chockful of useful ad- vice and suggestion. 25 cents. The Bicy- cling World Co., 154 Nassau St., New York,
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MOTORCYCLE FOR FIGHTING FIRES
Specially Equipped Tricar First to Respond
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Fire department experts always assert that if the small fires can be extinguished quickly there never will be any big fires, so that the field for the motor cycle fire bri- gade is one full of promises and which, as evidenced by the accompanying illustration, is already entered in a practical way. The machine shown is an adaptation of an N. S. U. tricar and is in use in Beckenham, England. It not only carries two men, but
like the noise." While the attention of (he Board of Health has been called to the prevalence of the nuisance no law yet exists by which the offenders may be directly reached but as the speed limit on the city streets is an almost impossible eight miles per hour, which the police construe gener- ously, Mallon and his men simply ranged alongside the noise-makers and "suggested" that the racket they were creating was attracting attention to their violation of the speed law. Usually the suggestion was sufficient to cause the closing of the muf- flers, but when any rider showed a dis- position to become argumentative, pointing to the police speedometers indicating a pace of 10 or 12 miles per hour and a threat of arrest served to shut both his mouth and
SPOTTERS TO WATCH JOY RIDERS
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a surprising amount of fire fighting appar- atus, including ladders, hatchets, extin- guishers and a large quantity of hose, and in the brief time that it has been in service has proved itself capable of coping with vigorous conflagrations without aid from the large engines. Always ready to start at a moment's notice and capable of high speed, it exactly accords with the most ad- vanced ideas of handling the fire problem, in that it arrives on the scene of action while the blaze is young, and by extinguish- ing the small fires makes the larger ones impossible. Recent as has been its installa- tion, the tricar shown has turned out over 100 times on alarm and in every case has ar- rived without a hitch and in the shortest possible time. The firemen themselves had a large hand in the construction of the com- plete outfit, which has been termed a "first aid" fire brigade.
his muffler. Before the day was over, a good many riders had received the warning.
Succumbs to Sleep While Cycling.
Queerer things even than its motor vehi- cle law occasionally come out of New Jer- sey. Passaic, which is next door to Pater- son, has just turned up something of the sort in the person of a man afflicted with what is described as a "peculiar malady" which induces sleep the moment he seats himself. One day last week he seated him- self on a bicycle and presumably at once fell asleep; at any rate three days later he was found in a swamp many miles away. His bicycle and most of his clothing had dis- appeared, but his watch and money were still with him. At last accounts the mys- tery was still a mystery.
Police Warn the Noise Makers.
The New York police finally are taking cognizance of the open muffler. On Sun- day last Sergeant Mallon and two or three other members of the motorcycle squad busied themselves in warning the men "who
Endurance Run with no Endurance.
What is mistakenly styled an "endurance run" has been programmed by the Indiana Motorcycle Club, of Indianapolis, for April 29th. The course will be to Noblesville and return, a distance of 77 miles. The club in- cidentally, is making ready to remove to new quarters at 444 West Vermont street.
Proposed System of Bicycle and Motorcycle
Scouts — New York Promoter Plans
to Check Abuse.
Bicycles and motorcycles are likely to be introduced into a new class of work if the plans of a New York promoter are brought to a successful culmination. Believing he has discovered a new way of making money out of the automobile business, he has de- vised a system of detection whereby any patron may learn full details of the misuse of his car at any time when it has been in the hands of "joy riders." The detective bureau which he proposes to form will de- pend for its efficiency chiefly upon the activ- ities of a large number of scouts who will be mounted on bicycles and motorcycles, and who will patrol all the much frequented highways in the vicinity of New York, and
inspect the numerous assortment of road- houses which line them in order to report the appearance of the cars of subscribers to the system. Just how many such scouts will be required for the enterprise of the Auto Reporting Co., as this venture is to be styled, is not known, but if all the pop- ular thoroughfares in the neighborhood of New York are to be covered, it is safe to say that the number will not be small.
In a prospectus which has been issued setting forth the purpose of the Auto Re- porting Co., and its expectations of patron- age and success, it is explained that for the insignificant sum of $25 a year, or 7 cents a day, in round numbers, the company will agree to make daily reports to the owner of cars showing just where they have been and how they have been used. Upon sub- scribing, the owner receives a metal tag, which by the way, bears by way of distin- guishment, the significant figure of a bat. and which is affixed to the rear of his ma- chine. A serial number attached to the tag, identifies the owner in the office of the com- pany, while the license tag on the car en- ables the scout to identify it on the road. Regular reports turned in by the cyclist scouts will enable the company to check up the various machines belonging to their patrons which have been on the road dur- ing a given period.
Whenever the company receives a report concerning one of its subscriber's cars the owner is notified by means of a special form blank which is sent him in a plain envelope without delay. The owner so served will find upon opening the envelope a card bear- ing this information which he is at liberty to make use of in any way he may choose:
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FIVE IN A PICTURESQUE SPILL
It Spoils a Hot Race at Atlanta — Wiley Takes a Lone Tumble — Collins Cap- tures Motor Paced Event.
Evidently George Wiley's hoodoo still pur- sues him; at any rate he sustained his cus- tomary fall and suffered the usual bruises during the racing at the Atlanta (Ga.) Vel- odrome— the Atlanta papers all spell it Vele- drome — Friday night, 19th inst. In one sense, the little fellow was lucky for he probably escaped a worse spill which oc- curred later in the evening and in which five of the seven contenders went down in a picturesque mix-up which fortunately was productive of more excitement than in- juries.
The feature event was a two miles motor paced race run in heats, which was won by two laps by Elmer J. Collins in 3:21j£, Saxon Williams, who had sifted down to the final, being practically beaten when his saddle worked loose; he narrowly escaped a tumble. In the first heat Wiley beat George Cameron by half a lap in 3:33H; in the second Collins disposed of Fred Sen- house by nearly two laps in 3.27yZ, ; W. A. Bardgett was chloroformed by Williams in the third when the former lost his pace, and W. L. Mitten disposed of Dave Mackay in the fourth heat in 3:25. Collins and Wiley came together in the first semi-final, but on the eighth lap Wiley's tre blew up and he came a hard cropper, which threw his shoulder out of place. The heat was stopped and given to Williams. In the sec- ond semi-final, Williams beat Mitten by yards only, and in the final Collins, as stat- ed, took Williams's measure in 3:21J/£.
The big spill occurred in the two miles scratch race in which Cameron, Mitten, Col- lins, Bardgett, Walker, Mackay and Sen- house started. Walker made the running for the first half with Senhouse and Mitten trailing. Then Senhouse took up the don- key work and led until the mile and a half. When the play for position commenced, Mitten's front wheel collapsed and he lurched into. Cameron, throwing him and himself falling. All save Walker and Mac- kay piled into the wreckage, and for a while great excitement prevailed. When the men and machines were untangled Cameron was found to be unconscious and did not recover for several minutes, but none of the men suffered more than the usual cuts and bruises. The race was declared off.
Previous to the spill, Lawson and Tur- ville "obliged" with one of their mile mer- rygorounds on motorcycles, which was won • by the former in 1:24. Summaries:
Two miles motorpaced, professional — First heat — Wiley beat Cameron; time, 3:33j^. Second heat — Collins beat Senhouse; time, 3:27^. Third heat— Williams beat Bardgett; time, 3:36. Fourth heat — Mitten beat Mackay; time, 3:24}i. First semi-final
— Collins beat Wiley, Wiley fallng and heat ordered stopped. Second semi-final — Will- iams beat Mitten; time, 3:24^. Final — Collins beat Williams; time 3.21 J^.
One mile motorcycle, professional — Won by Gus Lawson; second, C. Turville. Time, 1:24.
FIGHTING FINISHES AT BUFFALO
Motorcycle Century Run for April 25.
The Linden Motorcycle Club of Brook- lyn, N. Y., has scheduled the first motor- cycle century run of the year for Sunday, April 25. The club will vary the usual mo- notony of following the level south shore of Long Island by traveling the hillier and more picturesque north shore for 50 miles and then crossing the island to the Merrick road. Dinner will be had at Amityville. The time limit is generous, not less than six nor more than eight hours. The entry fee will be $1.50, but as the club has some money to burn and desires to become bet- ter known, it has contracted for souvenir medals which actually will cost $1.75. They will be of unusual design and will incor- porate among other things, the club's em- blem which employs not only the usual wheel and motor, but also two linden leaves. W. E. Finley, secretary, 1604 Bushwick ave- nue. Brooklyn, is in charge of the entry list for the run.
Van den Dries Captures a Race.
Willian Van den Dries, who, despite the three cylinder name, has been sweeping the New York armories clean this winter, added another victory to his list Saturday night last, 20th inst., when he captured the \y2 miles handicap which constituted one of the features of the 22d Regiment's an- nual indoor games. Van den Dries, repre- senting Company A, rode from scratch and won in fine style in 3:37%, J. Buckingham (130 yards), was second, and E. Cox (160 yards) third.
Derkum and Oldfield in Mixed Match.
Paul Derkum, the Los Angeles (Cal.) pro- fessional crack, has been matched against Barney Oldfield for a five miles race which occurs in that city tomorrow on the Ascot Park track. Derkum, of course, will ride a motor bicycle, and Oldfield will drive an automobile.
Redman Renounces Managerial Plans.
Because of a hitch in the negotiations, Ivor Redman, of Salt Lake City, has de- cided that he will not become manager of E. L. Pickering's new track in Los Angeles, as was first reported. Instead Redman probably again will kick the pedals of a racing bicycle on the Salt Lake tracks this summer.
C. R. C. of A. Fixes Date for Dinner.
The annual banquet of the Century Road Club of America has been set for Saturday, April 3d. It will occur, as usual, in Terrace Garden, New York. According to Chairman Mommer's official notice ladies will be very welcome, whether "wife, sister or affinity."
Big Fields Contend in Bicycle Events at
74th Regiment's Games — Arenz and
Scheider Share the Honors.
Two bicycle events served, as usual, to add to the interest of the indoor games of the 74th Regiment's games in Buffalo, N. Y„ on Saturday night last, 20th inst. Big fields and fighting finishes were the rule in the several heats, although the first event, a two miles lap race, was robbed of some interest by the fall of Joseph Scheider, who later won the mile handicap, from the 20 yards mark. Edward Arenz did great work in both events. After winning his heat in the lap race in 4:39j4, he accounted for the final in 4:39 and with 28 points to spare, beating out such good men as Schudt and Tanner. In the handicap, Arenz and Schudt were the honor markers. The for- mer won his heat in the fast time of 2:15^, but was beaten in the sprint by Schudt and by Scheider (20 yards), the latter of whom won in 2:15. Summaries:
Two miles lap race, amateur. — First heat won by J. M. Tanner, Ariel A. C. (55 points); Ed. Delling, Twilights (47 points), second; John Newland, unattached (46 points), third. Time, 4:42^. Second heat won by Fred Schudt, Solace A. C. (65 points); Joseph Scheider, Genesee Y. M. C. A. (54 points), second; Martin R. Hoctor, unattached (33 points), third. Time, 4:43^5. Third heat won by Ed Arenz, Ariel A. C. (64 points); Al. Mercer, 65th Regi- ment A. A. (47 points), second; Tony Burke, Echo A. C. (46 points), third. Time, 4:39^. Final heat won by Arenz (68 points); Mer- cer (40 points) second; Schudt (38 points), third; Tanner (36 points), fourth. Time, 4:39.
One-mile handicap, amateur — First heat won by Tony Burke, Echo A. C. (25 yards); Martin R. Hoctor, unattached (45 yards), second; J. M. Tanner, Ariel A. C. (10 yards); third. Time, 2:22^. Second heat won by Joseph Scheider, Genesee Y. M. C. A. (20 yards); Fred Schudt, Solace A. C. (scratch), second; Richard Hoover, Stand- ard W. C. (50 yards), third. Time, 2:12^. Third heat won by Ed. Arenz, Ariel A. C. (scratch); Al Mercer, 65th Regiment A. A. (25 yards), second; Joe Tanner, unattached (75 yards), third. Time, 2:15^. Final heat won by Scheider (20 yards) ; Schudt (scratch), second; Arenz (scratch), third; Tanner (10 yards), fourth. Time, 2:15.
Brown Wins at 23d Regiment Armory, Riding from scratch and in the fast time of 2:24^, H. R. Brown, Jr., of Company M, won the one mile bicycle race decided at the games of the 23d Regiment in that or- ganization's armory in Brooklyn, N. Y., on Saturday last, 20th inst. W. C. Nelson, Company H, (90 yards), was second, and T. J. Murphy, Company M, (90 yards), third.
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HORSEPOWER AND A HORSE'S WORK
Points of Difference Between Engine and
Equine Performance — Views on the
Value of a Misunderstood Term.
"When I get a motorcycle which the maker calls 2 horsepower, haven't I got a right to expect that it will be as strong as a pair of horses?" insisted the practical in- quirer, repeating an idea that is by no means rare. He had been saying a few things about the term "horsepower" as used in connection with motorcycles, and was trying to discover if there was any sense or reason in the employment of a word ap- parently relating to animal power, in refer- ring to a mechanical creation like a motor^ cycle.
"You have a right to expect it," said the
near-scientist, "just to the point that the cops will never arrest you for so slight an offense, but if you do expect it you want to keep it confidential, so that kind friends will not lead you gently away to a sanita- rium. If I get your meaning right, you would expect a 2 horsepower motorcycle to be able to pull a big heavy wcgan or car- riage just as easily as a team of horses could do it, as evidence that it is really what the manufacturer claims for it."
The practical inquirer admitted that while he would not necessarily demand quite so hard a test, he still would like to propose something of the kind, before he would believe that there was any justifica- tion for using the designation as manufac- turers and dealers use it. The near-scient- ist had maintained that while there were a lot of abuses on the part of manufacturers, in overrating, there nevertheless is a defi- nite and exact meaning to the word "horse- power," which it would do all concerned some good to keep in mind.
"The very term 'horsepower' was an in- vention for the benefit of the people who did not understand scientific matters," con- tinued the near-scientist. "It was devised by one of the very first men who had en- gines and power machinery to sell. He was James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine, and when he had completed some of his engines for the market the people whom he tried to persuade into purchasing were naturally curious as to how much power they ha\d and how much work they could do. The natural basis of comparison was the horse, and after a lot of inquiries by prospective customers as to whether the machines could do as much as one, two, three or four horses, Watt set himself the task of proving for himself what the en- gines were capable of in comparison with the work horses used in his neighborhood. To make the comparison, however, he first had to find out in an exact and scientific way exactly how much work a horse itself could do. When he asked some of the men who used horses how much power a horse
yields, they looked at him with the sus- picion that he was slightly crazy, because to their minds a horse could do a horse's work and everybody with sense knew it. So he set about making tests for himself in the painstaking, exact way that real scient- ists have.
"Being a scientist, he had to have a unit of work, so he took the customary one of the foot-pound. This is a very simple unit, that everybody can understand, and con- sists of the amount of work done in rais- ing a weight of one pound through one foot, or overcoming a pressure of one pound through one foot. The number of pounds weight or pressure multiplied by the num- ber of feet moved, gives the total of foot-
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pounds. To raise 3 pounds a distance of 1 foot, gives 3 foot pounds. To raise 1 pound 3 feet, gives 3 foot-pounds. Similarly, to raise 9 pounds a distance of 2 feet is just the same amount of work and consequently the same number of foot-pounds as to raise 3 pounds a distance of 6 feet, it being 18 foot-pounds in each case. As proof of this, you can figure it out yourself that if you take a group of 3 one-pound weights and lift them up to a shelf which is 2 feet above where they were, and then repeat the oper- ation twice more, you have raised 9 pounds a distance of 2 feet, by three raisings of 3 pounds for 2 feet, which is equal to raising 3 pounds for 6 feet.
"If you miss the point that the weight or pressure and the distance are convertible, so that a foot-pound may consist of a haif- pound raised 2 feet, or of 2 pounds raised 6 inches, you are apt to get confused, but by examination you will see that it is cor- rect from a practical standpoint."
Here the practical inquirer called a brief halt to the discourse, by taking the time to observe that from a practical standpoint it is quite a different thing to lift a heavy weight a short distance from
lifting a light weight a great distance. The near-scientist admitted that according to the circumstances, the method of accom- plishing the result has to be varied, but maintained that even the most unscientific people give proof of the truth of the law that distance and weight are convertible when they use levers, pulley blocks or gear- ing to handle weights that could not other- wise be lifted, for, as he pointed out, they increase the distance or amount of space through which they work against the weight, and the latter becomes correspondingly lighter to handle.
"We now are getting close to where I shall tell you where "horsepower' comes in on motorcycles," resumed the near-scientist, "but one must stick close to first principles in order to understand it. In taking the foot-pound as the basis for his measure of work that a horse could do, Watt simply used what was proved and recognized and a true measure. Instead of rigging up a dynamometer, which would register draw- bar pull on a wagon, he took the most di- rect and simple method possible, which was to run a rope down a well, attach it to a weight and have a horse harnessed to the other end pull to see whether he could lift it, and, if so, how rapidly. He got a fine specimen of London draught horse and for days he had the animal tugging intermit- tently on the rope. He used different weights, and by means of block and tackles arranged in a ratio to give the horse the most advantageous leverage proportioned to his speed, he determined the limit of what it could do in foot-pounds of work in a given period.
"Of course, if he gave the horse enough leverage, through the means of the pulleys, it could lift almost any weight in the world provided it was allowed sufficient time, just as Archimedes, in explaining to the peo- ple the uses and law of the lever, declared that wth a sufficiently long lever and a ful- crum on which to rest it he could lift the world. But he gave the horse only the limit of .weight it could lift in one minute of time, as the element of time is one of the factors in measuring power. In the scien- tific sense the word 'power' means the rate at which work is done.
"After many trials, Watt found that the maximum that the horse could do was to lift 33,000 foot-pounds in 1 minute of time. It must have been an exceptionally strong- horse, because Watt's experiments have been tried over and over again by other investigators since his day, and the aver- age performance of the horses has been only about 72V2 per cent, of what Watt's horse did. though occasionally the results he obtained have been equalled.
"Having found that a horse could deliver sufficient power to do 33,000 foot-pounds in 1 minute, Watt called that a unit of 'horse- power,' a term which he thought would be easier for the public to understand than for him to say that his engines could de- liver so many foot-pounds per minute and one which would readily answer their cus-
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tomary questions as to the comparative number of horses that would be required to do the same work. However, it was on the foot-pound basis, just as a 12 inches make a foot."
This was occasion for the practical in- quirer to declare that the point he was con- tending for was more than ever supported by the near-scientist's explanation, so far as it had gone. As he saw it, the inventor of the term "horsepower" himself believed that it should represent something equal to what a horse could do. The near-scientist then attempted to show some of the pecu- liarities of the term as applied to motor- cycles.
"In buying a motorcycle," he said, "the purchaser does not get what he is apt to have the mental conception he is getting. In the first place, a so-called 2 horsepower machine is not really a 2 horsepower mo- torcycle, but a motorcycle equipped with a 2 horsepower engine, which may at first seem like the same thing, but is really quite different. When the power of a flesh and blood horse is considered, one takes account only of that portion of the power which the horse gives off as a surplus over what he requires to move himself. It is the over- flow of effort that he is able to deliver to the moving of other objects. In the sense that horsepower is spoken of by motorcy- clists, a horse that can deliver a full horse- power under test generates considerably more than 1 horsepower, because he moves himself in addition. The horsepower that he delivers corresponds to horsepower de- livered at the rear wheel of a motorcycle, more or less, though there is a difference in the horse's favor.
"Assuming that the engine does the work that is to be expected of it by reason of its rating and really gives 2 horsepower, the efficiency of the complete motorcycle is bound to be only a fraction thereof. Por- tions of that 2 horsepower are absorbed at every step in the transmission system. Friction begins at the wrist bearings, ex- ists at the connecting rod bearing on .the crank shaft, on the main shaft bearings, in all the gears, chains, sprockets and valve operating mechanism. Portions of the power are taken by the ignition commuta- tor or by the magneto. Whether belt, chain or shaft drive, in being carried to the rear wheel the power has to pay a heavy toll, and is wonderfully reduced by the time it gets to the rim of the drive wheel. Arrived at this point it faces the real task before it, which is to drive the complete machine and rider. Emaciated and reduced as it is, it must overcome the inertia of the total weight and move the whole outfit forward at a fair rate of travel. As the speed increases, all the friction which has levied on the power as it is com- municated from the engine to the rear wheel, increases rapidly in the absorption process. But the power demand increases more than the speed — in fact as the square of the speed, so that if the speed is dou- bled it requires four times the power, and
if it is tripled, at least nine times the power is required. This is due to the increased wind resistance, road resistance and fric- tion that are introduced.
"In giving a rating to his engine," the near-scientist went on, "the manufacturer usually names its approximate power at its best engine speed, it being the case with the gasolene motor that according to its size and design there is usually one speed at which it is more powerful than at any other. An engine that at its most efficient rate of road travel makes 2,000 revolutions per minute would have to deliver at each working stroke an amount of work that would correspond to the lifting of 66 pounds a distance of 1 foot, in order really to be a 2 horsepower motor."
"Probably the clearest conception that the ordinary man could get of a gasolene motor actually doing this amount of work would be provided if an engine were in- verted, so that on the working stroke the piston would be coming upward instead of down. Replacing the connecting rod with a rigid upright piece having a broad, flat surface at the top which could carry a 66- pound weight, let us imagine a long, in- clined trough filled with 1,000 of these 66- pound weights, there being at the mouth of the trough and directly over the engine an automatic feeding device which would per- mit one of the weights to slide on the plat- form of the piston just before each working stroke. Assuming the stroke to be 1 foot, and that the weight when lifted that distance would be tripped off, if the motor received and lifted the whole 1,000 in 1 minute's time it would be a full 2 horsepower capacity.
"However, the stroke of a motorcycle en- gine instead of being a whole foot is gen- erally only a little over 3 inches, so that in- asmuch as the stroke would be so short the weights for the test would have to be in- creased correspondingly, being approxi- mately 225 pounds. It would only be fair to make a reduction from this for the power absorbed by the engine itself in operating its ignition system, fly wheel, etc., and also because the engine at each stroke would have to overcome very suddenly the inertia of each weight, but even with 225-pound weights, a real 2-horsepower motor, should handle the job. A motor of this rating would have a bore of about 2^4 inches and therefore a square area of about 6 inches on the piston head. As the initial pressure on the working stroke is about 300 pounds per square inch, there would be a total of 1.800 pounds pressure to start the weight on its upward lift each time. Of course the pressure in the cylinder rapidly drops as the stroke advances and gets almost to zero at the end of the stroke, but if it be a genuine 2 horsepower motor it would turn the trick and lift 1,000 of such weights in the minute.
"Where the motor loses out when mount- ed on a motorcycle," the near-scientist con- cluded, "is in the fact that it exerts it great- est pressure when the crank is at about the worst position to transmit it to the rest
of the mechanism and the piston is doing little more than pushing on the bearings of the crankshaft, and in the further fact that there are so many losses in power before the latter gets to the rear wheel. There have been many efforts to get around this difficulty, but few of them have proved practical. The best known and probably the most successful in the 'off-setting' of the cylinder in relation to the crank so that the latter is further around in its rotation and more at right angles to the piston when the working stroke commences. Then it must always be remembered that the rated horse- power as at present given usually refers to the power of the engine alone and that most of that power is used up right in the motorcycle itself so that it has very little to spare for outside purposes, such as pull- ing buggies. Rating an engine is only a label that is put on it to indicate how much power may be expected of it at its best. Some makers may overrate and others un- derrate their engines, but 1 'horsepower' is, and will continue to be, a measure of the rate at which work is done and to mean 33,000 foot-pounds in 1 minute."
The practical inquired expressed himself as having been interested by the exposition, but confessed some reluctance to yielding the opinion that there is somewhere a great discrepancy between the "horsepower" of old Dobbin on the farm and the "horse- power" that motorcycle manufacturers and agents talk about so glibly. While what the near-scientist had set forth might all be true, the average man, he maintained, would continue to have visions of something more nearly corresponding to a real horse in working capacity for every "horsepower" in the catalog.
Magneto Weakness and Recuperation.
In automobile practice it has been found that after a magneto has been in constant use for about two years the magnets require recharging; in some instances even 4,000 miles of use have been found to well nigh exhaust them. The usual sign of exhaus- tion is extreme difficulty in obtaining a spark hot enough with which to start readily with any sort of a mixture. It is one of the peculiarities of magnetos, however, that de- spite a run-down condition, they will fire regularly once they are started. Magneto makers have discovered also that the mag- nets have the same virtue of recuperation that is possessed, by dry cells. Thus an in- strument that has lain idle during the win- ter is stronger than ever in the spring or one that is used say only once or twice each week will retain its strength about twice as long- as one that is in constant use.
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etc. Write for quotations.
We make N i ekeled Forged Cranks, Motorcycle Chain Adjusters, Mud Guard Braces, Steel Mud Guards, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Steel Rim Washers. We do not sell to the dealer .
STEVE N S & CO.
99 Chambers Street
NEW YORK
Pfanstiehl Motorcycle Coils
Are Guaranteed for 5 Years.
Three reasons why you should be interested:
Indestructibility. Reliability. Price.
The up-to-date coil ; constructed along prac- tical and scientific lines, by patented methods, enabling us to offer unusual advantages.
Pfanstiehl Electrical Laboratory
NORTH CHICAGO, ILL.
HEITCER
Model C 1909 for Motorcycles
Gasoline feed mechanic ally controlled, by being connect- ed to throttle, gives full power, fine con- trol, and low gasoline consumption.
HEITCER
CARBURETER 00.
Indianapolis, Ind.
SSHQ
EVERY LIVE DEALER
sells Duokwortri Ctiains
Whether for bicycles or motorcycles they always
are in demand, and not to carry a stock of them
is to lose business. Duckworth Chains are the
standard.
DUCKWORTH CHAIN & MFG. CO., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
1909 CATALOGUE OF
Bicycle and Motorcycle Sundries
Ready for distribution January 20th. Better send for one, or vou will miss many good things.
THE SIDNEY B. ROBY CO.,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
^SPROCKETS
<j\ • We Mak>a Specially (_:)(, : , . of.-'High-G-rade - S-proctets h; J~l.f . for the Cycle Trade .
•oH
< HYDRAULIC PRESSED STEEL CO.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
BICYCLE REPAIRING
By S. V. D. BURR
Revised and Enlargea Edition
208 Pages 209 Illustrations
Treats of everything from the
equipment of the repair
shop to the repair of
a puncture.
Price, $1.00r Postpaid
THE BICYCLING WORLD CO.
154 Nassau St., New Yore
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EMERY GRINDER-FREE
.WITH.
NEVERLEAK
For 24 Neverleak Certificates we will send you one of our Success Emery Grinding Machines, a foot power machine that will run up to 3,000 revolutions per minute. It is the greatest grinder on earth and is just the thing for bicycle repair- men. It needs no turning, there- fore but one person is required to operate it.
DESCRIPTION.
The machine when set up stands 4 feet high; the up- right or standard is made of % inch tubing, and is very solid and strong. The emery wheel is of the highest grade and is 8 inches in diameter by 154 inch face. The .ma- chine screws to the floor ah'-d wall and is easily and quickly set up.
One certificate is packed with each dozen tubes of Neverleak. Send certificates direct to
BUFFALO SPECIALTY CO., Buffalo, N. V
SPARE MOMENTS
may be -
PROFITABLY EMPLOYED
and extra money picked up with little or no effort. We have a side-line proposition to make to anyone whose business brings him into contact with motorcycle and bicy- cle dealers and repairmen. "Train-waits," dull evenings and odd moments can be cap- italized by the man anxious to "make good" and make good money. Let us hear from you and you will hear something that "lis- tens good."
BUSY BEE, Care Bicycling World, Box 649, New York.
When you buy s motorcycle headlight and generator you get absolutely the best value
It is all out of reason to pay machine for a lighting outfit.
in the country.
one -tenth the cost of your In no other lamp can you get the workmanship, materials or experience 'that goes into the manu- facture of Solar Lamps and Generators, and the two complete will cost only $9.00.
BADGER BRASS MFG. COMPANY
Two Factories :
437 Eleventh Ave.. New York
Kenosha, Wis.
THE I909
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MINNEAPOLIS TWO SPEED
Thor Motors and Equipment*
MINNEAPOLIS MOTORCYCLE COL
715 South 7th St. Minneapolis, Minn.
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Whatever may be the case with other parts or equipments of a bicycle or a mo- torcycle, when it comes to saddle, it be- comes
A PERSONAL MATTER
with each individual rider. The saddle makes for either physical comfort or phy- sical discomfort, and is very direct in either respect. There can be
NO COMFORT IN CYCLING
unless the saddle is thoroughly right. Lack of saddle comfort drove away thousands of cyclists and is subtracting a lot of pleasure from many of those who still ride, although having never ridden a Persons saddle, they may be blissful unconscious of the fact.
The chief point is right here: As the saddle either makes or mars his pleasure, it is the rider's right and business to spe- cify exactly what he desires and not simply to accept whatever may be offered him. That is why we say it is a personal matter. Manufacturers are human and seek to reduce their costs wherever possible, and for that reason not all of them equip their machines with
PERSONS SADDLES
but if they are true to themselves they will tell you that ..were it not for the difference in price they would use the Persons on every machine they produced. For they all KNOW that there is no other saddle in the Persons class and that its use is a credit to any model. But no cheap saddle can be right or stay right very long; it costs money to build saddles of quality, as it costs to build any other article of qual- ity. For the sake of all cyclists and mo- torcyclists, we wish that we could build Persons saddles cheaper, but with all our unquestioned facilities, it is not possible to do so and to maintain our reputation; and we prefer to retain the reputation and to give satisfaction and comfort than to se- cure more orders by cheapening our product. The rider, however, is entitled to the best saddle procurable, which means that he is entitled to a Persons, and he should insist on having it.
Persons Mfg. Company,
WORCESTER, MASS.
Dealers' Directory
NEW YORK, N. Y.
J. C. FOLEY,
Jerome Ave. & 162d St., NEW YORK
INDIAN, THOR AND R-S
Storage, Repairs, Supplies.
Second-hand machines always on hand.
Mclaughlin & ashley motorcycle co.
206 West 76th Street, NEW YORK
N. S. U. MOTORCYCLES Telephone 4344 Riverside
INDIANS AND READING STANDARD
MOTORCYCLES. ALSO COLOMBIA AND HARTFORD BICYCLES
AMOS SHIRLEY. Agent, 935 Eighth Ave., bet, 55th & 56th Sts., NEW YORK
F. A. BAKER & CO..
37 Warren St., NEW YORK
Indian Motorcycles, Pierce Bicycles.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
Telephone: Barclay 6459
TIGER CYCLE WORKS CO.
782 Eighth Ave., NEW YORK
ROYAL PIONEER AND RELIANCE
MOTORCYCLES.
RA'CYCLE BICYCLES.
Full Line of Parts and Accessories.
F. B. WIDMAYER CO.
INDIAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON
MOTORCYCLES.
Parts, Repairs, Storage, etc.
2312 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY
'Phone 998 Riverside.
BROOKLYN, N. Y. CURTISS MOTORCYCLE CO.
H. T. WEHMAN, Manager, 1203 Bedford Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
CURTISS MOTORCYCLES
Storage. Repairs. Supplies.
BEDFORD MOTORCYCLE CO.
BRAZENOR & RUDERMAN,
845 Bedford Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
THOR MOTORCYCLES. REPAIRS. SUPPLIES.
Telephone, 1346-W Williamsburgh.
CINCINNATI, O. MILTON MOTORCYCLE CO.,
1003-05-07 Race St., CINCINNATI, OHIO
Bet. Court and Canal Sts.
THOR, HARLEY-DAVIDSON,
NEW ERA, ROYAL PIONEER.
REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES
Telephone: Canal 233
Mil would think of building Bicycles,
WW II (I Coaster Brakes, Lawn Mowers, ■ " *■■" Sewing Machines, etc., without using therein the
Star Ball Retainers
WHO? Tell Us
The Star Ball Retainer Co.
LANCASTER, PA.. U. S. A. and Berlin, S. 0. 36. Germany
caa m<*j
If you are Interested in Automobiles
THE MOTOR WORLD
Will Interest You.
Published every Thursday at 154 Nassau
Street, New York. Specimen Copies Gratis. $2.00 per Year.
Motorcyclists
who desire
A TIRE
That Is Fast That Will Last That Will Not Skid That Affords Traction
not merely on the level, but on the hill and in rounding curves,
will not be happy until they get the
LOCKPORT
TWIN CYLINDER npTDp TRACTION - TREAD 1 llvCrf
It was designed to withstand twin
cylinder use, which means that as a
tire for "singles" also it is in a class
by itself.
Note the thickness of rubber in the
tread; note the design and length of
the traction and anti-skid ribs and
compare with others.
QUOTATIONS ON REQUEST.
Lockport Rubber Co.
LOCKPORT, N. Y.
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It does not matter what make of machine you ride this year; the standard ignition on all of the good ones will be by
BOSCH
MAGNETO
If you purchase a new motorcycle in- sist that you get the genuine BOSCH MAGNETO. It will cost you no more, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing your ignition is right. What is more, it will always be right — trouble is unknown with the BOSCH.
Bosch Magneto Co.
223 - 225 West 46th Street, New York. CHICAGO BRANCH: — 1253 Michigan Avenue.
GURTISS
DOUBLE CYLINDER
Motorcycles
were PIRST IN AMERICA
They're still first in everything
riRST IN SPEED
World's Record (61 cu. in.) 1 Mile 46?^ sec.
FIRST IN RELIABILITY
Only DIAMOND MEDAL 1907 F. A. M.
Endurance run. Highest Award "Both
Classes" 1908 F. A. M. Endurance Run.
First in the Double Bar Frame, the long Wheel Base, the Vertical Engine with stripped cylinders, the Anti-Fric- tion Bearings, V-Belt and numerous other so-called "new" features which we have used for years.
Get the original and Know you're right.
The 1909 models represent a combination of speed, power, strength, durability and simplicity never before equalled.
Send for Catalog G and further particulars.
G. H.CURTISS MEG. CO, Hammondsport, N.Y.
An Especially Made
Motorcycle Magneto
™« HERZ MAGNETO
Designed and Built for Motorcycle Work Exclusively
Has
Beaten
all its
Competitors
in
Europe
The Finest Styrian Magnet
Steel Used
All Parts
Absolutely
Inter- changeable
Two motorcycle types, i HP. and 4 HP. 1 cyl. ; two types 2 cyl. up to 6 HP. Weight 4 to 5 lbs.
SMALLEST, LIGHTEST AND MOST EFFICIENT AND
RELIABLE MAGNETO EVER MADE.
50% Higher Efficiency than any other Magneto of twice its
size, on account of the absence of all PolePieces.
The HERZ PLUG "Bougie Mercedes" Special Magneto Type, $1.50
HERZ & CO.,
Civil Engineers
Puck Building, Cor. Lafayette and Houston Streets
PARIS NEW YORK VIENNA
IF THE BEST THE WORLD AFFORDS
is not too good for you or for
the manufacturer of the machine
you ride
Forsyth Pedals
should be included in the equip- ment of your
Bicycle or Motorcycle
QUOTATIONS ON REQUEST.
F0ESYTH MFG. CO., wh-aiaw-y.
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MAJESTICALITIES
MAJESTIC
Double Ball
Bicycle UJeiqfaf J6<ry\
V
Price, post paid $2.50
A Majestic Double Ball Bearing Spring Fork turns a bone shaker into a pleas- ure vehicle. It can be quickly applied to any machine in use.
MAJESTIC Tubular. Baggage Carrier
WITH THREE HEAVY STRAPS
Price, express paid $3.75
Is made offl Shelby Steel Seamless Tube through- out, with five cold rolled steel cross pieces. The clips are made double with machined screws and are nickeled and buffed. Is fitted with three heavy leather straps with buckles. Is light, yet of the highest possible strength, quality and finish and adds to the appearance of any machine. In- dispensable to tourists.
V_". PAT APPLIED FOR
\ MAJESTIC UNIVERSAL
THE MAJESTIC STAND
IS THE BEST ON EARTH
Price $3.00
Is the only one made holding the frame at FOUR points, and preventing the straining and twisting of the lower frame tubes. Is fitted with heavier legs for 1909, and these have triggers at bottom, allowing legs to be folded up by the rider's foot. It is due your machine that you equip it with MAJESTIC SPECIALTIES throughout.
Buy from your Dealer, or Direct, remitting with order.
THE MAJESTIC MFG. CO.
WORCESTER, MASS.
SUNDRIES That Sell Wherever
Bicycles Ef Sold
Bevin Bells
Bevin Toe Clips
Bevin Trouser Guards
We Offer
such a varied selection that all purses can be accommodated.
Our catalog illustrates the various patterns.
Bevin Bros. Mfg. Co.
EASTHAMPTON, CONN.
\
END OF BAR
HANDLE
Order your new motorcycle equipped with
G & J ROUGH-RIDER GfllPS
Made of Rubber. They relieve the vibration. Price, $ 1 .50 Per Pair
For Sale by All Dealers.
G& J I IRE Co.
INDIANAPOLIS
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A Fine Start for Another Victorious Season.
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In Los Angeles, on March 14th, Balke broke the world's amateur five-mile record for single cylinder motorcycles on
Morgan & Wright Motorcycle Tires
Which is convincing proof that the same speed and wear-resisting qualities which made Morgan & Wright tires the most popular tire on the market last season have been in no whit diminished in this year's tire.
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They'll all be using: them soon."
MORGAN & WRIGHT, Detroit
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THERE IS BUT ONE HANDLE BAR that affords comfort to all ages, sizes and conditions of mankind — The Kelly Adjustable THE STANDARD BAR OF THE WORLD AFFORDS TWENTY-FIVE DIFFERENT POSITIONS Any bicycle manufacturer will supply it if you insist KELLY HANDLE BAR CO. CLEVELAND, OHIO |
WHEN A MANUFACTURER 1 states that the reason for not making any changes in his new model, is that there was no room for it, he does not want to give the rider the value of his money. We are always open to improvement. If you have any suggestions that you feel are good, send them along. Our improvements this year are, longer wheel base, longer and thinner cooling ribs on cylinder, position of spark plug optional (either in valve chamber or top of cylinder) and many other refinements of detail. Get our advance sheet and see for yourself. Also write for our live agency proposition. |
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Wants and For Sale
10 cents per line; 15 cents per line if in capital letters. Cash with order.
\y AGNER 1908 model, run only 1,000 miles; will guarantee it first class in every particular; not been punctured. Com- plete with full equipment — stands, gas lamp, horn, cyclometer, tool roll and tools, lug- gage carrier, etc., $135. Curtiss 1907 model, good condition, good appearance, and in good running order. Complete with full equipment, $60. For full particulars address ALBERT KROEGEL, Crestline, O.
pOR SALE— My 1908;/, model F. N. four cylinder motorcycle, in fine condition and runs like new. Recently equipped with Goodrich 2]/2 inch tires and Standard rub- ber pedals. If you want this powerful, quiet, sweet running machine for $225 cash, write to L. B. LYMAN, 440 S. Main St., Akron, O.
\\f ANTED— Partner with small capital in automobile and motorcycle busi- ness. Best location in city; good trade started. References exchanged. For par- ticulars write M. B. H., care of Bicycling World.
pOR SALE— Four cylinder F. N.; tires and everything else in first-class con- dition. Reason for selling: have two of the same make. F. W. HORENBURGER. 2,000 Tribune Bldg., New York City.
^^J ANTED — Orient motorcycle; send de- scription and price. A. S. H., care Bicycling World. Box 649, New York City.
pOR 10 CENTS, copies of the Bicycling World's 84-page New York Show Number will be mailed postpaid to any ad- dress. Contains complete table of specifica- tions and illustrates and describes all new- models and new features of all motorcycles exhibited.
\\f ILL make fair allowance for limited number second-hand motorcycles in trade for '09 Indians. Open daily to 9 p. m. Sundays by appointment. B. A. SWEN- SON, Providence, R. I.
J-J AVE your motorcycle attended to dur- ing winter months. My prices are right and my work is beyond the experi- mental stage. Enameling any color. Every- thing in stock for both "The Man" and "The Motor." B. A. SWENSON, Providence, R. I.
jViOTORCYCLES— 35 secondhand ma- chines on hand, all makes; $40 up. Send stamp for illustrated circular describ- ing them. TIGER CYCLE WORKS CO., 782 Eighth Ave., New York City.
\\j E can supply all parts of the Orient ¥¥ bicycle and tandems. THE HUB
CYCLE CO., 285 Hanover St., Boston,
Mass.
QPOT cash paid for second hand motorcy- *' cles; we want 100. E. J. WILLIS CO., 8 Park Place, New York City.
W E REPAIR MOTORCYCLES.
HURCK MOTOR & CYCLE CO. 109 N. 12th St., St Louis.
pOR SALE — French gray Curtiss twin, Marsh-Metz spring forks, double grip control, 2}/2-inch tires, new bearings, rings, piston, cylinders. Perfect condition. Spare valves, rings, shoe and tube. Band brake on rear wheel operated by pedal on foot- rests. Price $150 cash. Address E. S., care Bicycling World.
TO KNOW THEM IS TO LIKE THEM
Gibney Special Tires
Quotations on Request
J. L. GIBNEY & BR0., Philadelphia, Pa.
WE GUARANTEE to end
your TIRE TROUBLES by
the use of
TIRE8ELE
the best proposition on the market. Write for BOOK- LET. Agents wanted.
THE TIRESELE CO., Manufacturers, 53-55 Bank St., Newark, N. J. N. Y. Office, 1777 B'way. Lyont & Simpson, Sales Agts
HISTORY
20 years ago we (The Worcester Ferrule & Mfg. Co.) made the first stamped Bicycle Fttings, and are still at it.
Worcester Pressed Steel Co.
WORCBSTBR, MASS.
Troxel Saddles
New Models FOR BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES,
English Leather Tops.
Write for quotations. TROXEL MFG. CO., Elyria, Ohio.
HIGH GRADE
wheels must have the best equipments
There is nothing that gives more value for the money than the use of the
morse a chain
NOISELESS IN MUD, WATER OR DUST AND ALWAYS EASY RUNNING
The only chain having FRICTIONLESS ROCKER JOINTS. Insist on having the Morse Twin Roller. Fits regular sprockets.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE AND TRADE PRICE TO
MORSE CHAIN CO., Ithaca, N.Y.
We are now ready to quote prices and de- liver samples of the
1909 Hudson, Lenawee, Atlanta and New England Bicycles.
Write us. J. W. CRADY & CO., Worcester, Mass.
Special Stampings
FROM
SHEET METAL
THE CROSBY CO., Buffalo, N. Y.
TO THE LIVE MAN
interested in cycling or motor- cycling who realizes the value of keeping informed about all that concerns it this blank is hint enough :
THE BICYCLING WORLD COMPANY 154 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK
Enclosed find $2.00 for which enter my subscription to THE BICYCLING WORLD AND MOTORCYCLE REVIEW
for one year, commencing with the issue of
Name_
Address :
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Separate Generator
MOTORCYCLE SEARCHLIGHTS
Mangin Lens Reflectors, Split Front Glass. IN STYLE AND QUALITY AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLISTS. Send for Complete List, Lamp Bracket Attachments, each and all Motorcycles.
Automobile & Boat Lamps (catalogue) 20th Century Mfg.
Lamp No. 102. Bracket No. 14J4,
19 Warren St., New York City
IF INTERESTED IN LIGHTING &
COOKING
ABOARD BOATS
Or in COUNTRY
HOUSES Send for literature. 20th CENTURY New & Simplified
PROCESS GAS
Tire Troubles?
USE
PERMANIT
For particulars write or send 53 cents for a sample carton which is sufficient for a bicycle tire.
THE ADOLF KARL COMPANY, 237-9 Washington St. Newark, N. J.
DOW'S BICYCLE LUGGAGE CARREERS
BEST THING for the purpose ever put on the market In use all over the United States.
Can put on or de- tach Instantly with adjustable hook.
Good sellers, be- cause the riders all want them and the
price is popular. Write for prices.
Dow Wire and Iron Works, Louisville. Ky.
*&SSjSL Being designed and made expressly
J ,Vj for the motorcycle, there is positively
; ,S no Plug made that can compare with
l|l The SPLITDORF
.'ll |f| Motorcycle Plug
lM, &*■£ 'S^or th's purpose.
Ill C. F. SPLITDORF,
3 j tlis" 261 Walton Ave.. New York.
Metric Separable Indestructible Mica Plug, $1.50 (Trade »T^=RIT1£ Mark) Ignition Plugs are now repaired perpetually, free of charge, when returned to factory, be- cause "They Stay Right the Longest."
THE R. E. HARDY CO.,
(Incorporated 1900)
Factory, 201 37th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
309 Fisher Bldg., Chicago.
THE B. & S. MODEL "B"
is the correct wrench for your motorcycle. Write for circular.
NEW ERA HUTO-eYCLE
Two Speeds, Free Motor, Hand Cranked. Manufactured by
THE NEW ERA GAS ENGINE CO.,
2 Dale Ave., DAYTON, OHIO.
TORPEDO MOTORCYCLES
We are offering the following models for 1909 :
Model B, 2J4 H.P. .'. $190.00
Model C, 3 H.P 225.00
Model G, 3 H.P., with rear spring. 250.00
Model F, 5 H.P., twin cylinder.... 275.00
Can furnish Magnetos if so desired. Write for catalog.
THE HORNECKER MOTOR MFG. CO., Geneseo, 111., U. S. A.
BICYCLE C00D3
Ask for Catalogue of Bicycle and Motorcycle Parts and Sundries. We want every dealer to have our Monthly Bargain Book. Write us.
NEW YORK SPORTING GOODS CO.
17 Warren Street. New York. I
THE OLD PHILADELPHIA HOUSE
Our Catalogue is ready and will be mailed for the asking.
CEO. W. NOCK CO.
Jobbers of BICYCLES and SUNDRIES
126 N. Fourth St. PHILADELPHIA.
IDEAL PLATING CO.
Marlboro, Mass.
Sterling; Wrenches
FOR
BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES
Prank Mossberg Co., Attleboro, Mass.
Unterberg &. Helmle
Magnetos
are reliable.
J. S. BRETZ CO., Sole Importers, Times Building, New York City.
Greatest Variety- All Sizes
SPROCKETS
THE PARISH & BINGHAM CO.
Cleveland, Ohio
$350
Buys this $600 Car equi pped with Bosch Magneto.
THE METZ PLAN CAR
The "Plan" is explained in book "I."
METZ. Waltham, Mass.
Genesee Pedals Frame Sets
AUo All Metal Part* for Bicycle Construction
JOHN R.KEIM MILLS, dno.) Bvfflll, N.Y.
"Quick to use, and Accurate"
««P«_"J IPC[<H Battery I-jV,ljir3Ij Ammeter
0 to 30 Amperes
Testing your batteries saves lots of trouble. This indicates in EITHER direction. $3.00.
Eldredge Electric Mfg. Co.
3 P. O. Sq., Springfield, Mass.
The Motorcycle for Gentlemen'
he 1909 F". IM. BIO F" O U R or the . IM. Shaft- Driven LIGHTWEIGHT
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Have You Noticed?
That most of the two, three
and four cylinder machines
arc equipped with Mesinger Cavalry -Type Motor Saddles, because they have the right shape for comfort and have Fibre Friction Shock Absorbers.
AGENTS AND RIDERS
INVESTIGATE the Mesinger Fibre Friction Shock Absorbers, which checks the rebound and prevents the side-sway.
CONSIDER: If you insist yon can have the Mesinger Cavalryor Standard as equipment.
There is little difference in the price, but a large difference in comfort. The Mesinger Cavalry Saddle is made like a horse saddle — it prevents you from slipping and avoids that crampish hold of the hands on the handle bars. Ask for our new Illustrated Catalogue.
H- & F. MESINGER MFC. CO., 1801 -1803 First Ave., New York
'Cavalry" No. 3 (Patented)
Some day there may be built
a better motorcycle than the
HARLEY-D AVID SON
but it is not now in sight and the man who waits for it or who seeks for it today will have a long, long wait and a search full of disappointment. There are precious few motorcycles that are even compar- able with the Harley-Davidson.
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR CO., Milwaukee, Wis.
SCHRADER UNIVERSAL VALVE
NOTICE Manufacturers o-f Bicycles Jobbers and Dealers:
In order to facilitate the obtaining of
PARTS of the Schrader Universal Valve
we have concluded to sell parts only to the general trade.
Parts 99-1, 99-2, 99-3, 99-4 may be had from a'! makers, or from A. SCHRADER'S SON, Inc. Trice I_ist sent on application.
(Trade Mark, registered April 30, 1895.)
SIMPLE AND ABSOLUTELY AIRTIGHT.
Manufactured by
99-4
89-a
99-3
A. SCHRADER'S SON, Inc.
Established 1844.
2 8-32 Rose Street NEW YORK, U. S. A.
SMOKED GLASSES
are not necessary to discern
e Extent of the Eclipse
IT is so plain to all those in position to see that
it is quite generally agreed that there never
was a coaster brake more fittingly named than the
ECLIPSE
The reasons for this overshadowing demand also are plain to all conversant with correct mechanical principles and if they are not plain to you we will welcome the opportunity to set you right.
ECLIPSE MACHINE CO., Elmira, R Y.
Licensed Coaster Brake Manufacturers,
Mr, Dealer: Mr. Rider:
Let us tell you of the marvelous qualities of the
1909 S^tf* LINE
Give us the opportunity to convince you that WE HAVE THE BEST SELLING AND
THE MOST SATISFACTORY MOTORCYCLE EVER PRESENTED TO THE AMERICAN i 1 PUBLIC
([We can prove to you that the $m is supreme in all things.
([A cflfat Single Cylinder Machine went 5 miles in in 4 minutes and 53 seconds at Los Angeles.
([Can you place your hand on any other make of single cylinder that can equal this?
([Do you know that &$o% geared transmission has proved so far superior that it has placed all other methods of driving a motorcycle in ancient history?
([Write to Department F. We answer quick.
AURORA AUTOMATIC MACHINERY CO., Aurora, 111.
DISTRIBUTORS BOSTON: NEW YORK: PACIFIC COAST:
MOTORCYCLE SPECIALTY CO., JOHN S. LENg & SON CO., A.. FREED,
258 Columbus Ave. 33 Murray St. San Francisco, Los Angeles.
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Y
If?
The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring
will soon be here and with their
coming will be heard more loudly
than now
The Call of the Road,
and when that call is sounded
THE CALL FOR KOKOMO TIRES
will become even more insistent than now. He is a wise dealer who heeds the signs and "takes time by the forelock." Are you one of the wise ones?
Kokomo Rubber Co.,
KOKOMO, IND.
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Pierce Cushion Frame Chainless
DOES THE A Drive Shaft arA Gears?
ORDINARY Spring Forks?
BICYCLE Cushion Cartridge?
H A v E Rocker Crank ^racket?
yHE PIERCE CHAINLESS is as well
made as any piece of mechanism can
be; it is also very simple, seldom getting
out of adjustment, and if it does, any one
can remedy the difficulty.
Our Chainless should be in every dealer's
store. You will always find some buyers who want something better than the average. Such riders always want the Pierce. Ask for our complete bicycle catalog, also motorcycle booklet.
THE PIERCE CYCLE COMPANY
OAKLAND
/
5 Hanover Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
DENVER
THE SADDLE SITUATION
very aptly may be illustrated as follows:
$ $ $ $
4> 4> 4) 4)
SADDLES THAT
DO NOT BEAR THE
PERSONS' BRAND.
This is but another way of fixing in your mind that great truth which we previously 1 ave remarked in speaking of PERSONS SADDLES
i. f.:
YOU SEE THEM WHEREVER
regaro for qvality rises superior to the dollar Mgr>.
The manufacturer who produces bicycles or motorcycles "at a price," that is, who must consider the dollar sign first and qual- ity afterward, cannot afford to use Persons saddles. There never was a cheap Persons. Take a look at the machines on the
market and grow wise.
PERSONS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Worcester, Mass.
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THE EXCELSIOR AUTOCYCLE
FORGED HEAD,
LARGE TOOL STEEL HEAD FITTINGS
LONG HANDLE BARS SPARK ADVANCE AND _^___ \\ EXHAUST VALVE LIFTER
•THROTTLE
rr— =s — It- ■-- CONTROL
GASOLINE AND OILTANK HOLDS 2 GALS GASO LINE AND 600 MILES OIL SUPPLY
CARBURETOR
COMBINATION SHOCK ABSORBING FRONT FORK
LAR.GE COMFORTABLE SADDLE ,
EXTRA LARGE MUD GUARD
COASTER. / BRAKE
SHOCK EQUALIZER
LARGE TENSION TENSION
EXHAUST RELIEF , PULLEY
PIPE SPRING' .
MUFFLER BATTERY 5 COIL CASE ^ REVERSE SIDE IS TOOL COMPARTMENT
REINFORCED FORK END
-ENDLESS SELF-SURFACING WATER PROOF BELT
DROP FORGED OFF SETS
Low Saddle PosiitoN-LoNGl/teELBASE-Low Disposition of Weight
A Few of the Many Points Wherein
THE EXCELSIOR EXCELS
A POWERFUL, SILENT, VIBRATIONLESS MOTOR that is big enough for the job and does not wear itself out by excessive speed to meet the overload.
A STRAIGHT LINE FRAME that is built on scientific lines, with every point of stress properly reinforced, not merely a collection of tubing bent to dodge the motor and accessories and heavy enough to hold up by main strength and awkwardness.
A LOW, COMFORTABLE SADDLE POSITION that lowers the center of gravity, eliminates skidding and makes the Excelsior Auto-Cycle the touring car of motorcycles.
A SHOCK-ABSORBING FRONT FORK that acts along the line of impact, that overcomes all road irregularities with- out jolt or jar.
A LUBRICATING SYSTEM that places an abundant quantity of oil where it is needed and keeps it there and not on the outside of the machine or the rider.
AN ACCESSIBLE MACHINE, in which all parts may be reached with the least possible interference with any other part, and the wheels removed without interference with mud guards or other accessories.
INDEPENDENT BELT AND CHAIN ADJUSTMENT, whereby both belt and chain may be kept at proper tension.
LOW SADDLE POSITION AND FREE MOTOR, enabling the rider to stop at will without stopping the motor, rest comfortably in the saddle with both feet on the ground, and proceed by merely advancing the tension lever and replacing the feet upon the pedals.
A MACHINE THAT IS SOLD AT A FIXED AND INVARIABLE PRICE by established dealers only, thereby pro- tecting the buyer from depreciation in value through price-cutting by overstocked dealers or curbstone brokers.
A machine that is backed by the financial strength, factory facilities and. sterling reputation of a company that has been in business since 1876.
Our new catalog, MC 29, gives full details. Write for it today.
EXCELSIOR SUPPLY COMPANY, (E.i.wi.iwi >87« 233-237 Randolph Street, Chicago, 111.
SOME GOOD EXCELSIOR EASTERN TERRITORY
is still open for allotment. If you desire a slice of it, apply to
STANLEY T. KELLOGG, Eastern Distributor, 2234 Broadway, New York City
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E. J. COLLINS
■ ON A«
COLUMBIA
ESTABLISHED
WORLD'S RECORD FOR AUTO-PAGED MILE
TIME— 58 3-5 Seconds
At Daytona, March 26, 1909
Almost every week witnesses some new record on a COLUMBIA or TRIBUNE Bicycle. These bicycles are ridden by a great majority of the successful racing men of national prominence whose livelihood depends upon their winnings and who naturally select the bicycle on which they can make the best time.
What Better or More Practical Proof of Stability and Easy Running Quali'ies Could be Offered? Think of This When You Hear Theo- retical and Ridiculous Claims Advanced for Some Other Wheel.
THE POPE MANUFACTURING CO., Hartford, Conn.
There Are Two Kinds of Agency Propositions
—the Great Western Kind and the "Other Kind."
WE HAVE BICYCLES THAT SELL AND WE HAVE THE TERMS THAT HELP SELL THEM. THE DEALER WHO KNOWS "WHAT'S GOOD FOR HIM" WILL SIT DOWN AND WRITE US WITHOUT FURTHER SUGGESTION.
GREAT WESTERN MFG. CO., Laporte, Ind
Makers of Crown and Adlake Bicycles and Fauber Hangers.
WALTHOUR & HOOD, Atlanta, Georgia, Southern Distributors.
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™
Arc You On The List I?
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v
More Than 300 Agents Are Making a Big Thing on Popular Goodyear Pathfinder Tires this Season. Are You the Live Wire of Your Town?
Goodyear Pathfinder Tires soon get the tire trade wherever they are offered. Nothing has ever been made for the bicycle before that stands up against all kinds of wear, and gives the rider such comfort and ease, at such a moderate price.
The Denver Rubber Tire Works, writing us to rush an order, says:
'The dry climate of Denver is extremely hard on rubber. During the three years we have been dealing in tires here we have handled nearly every brand on the market, and have had but poor success excepting with the very highest grades and some very costly specially made tires.
"Since selling the 'Pathfinder' we have had no trouble what- ever. We find it less susceptible to surface checking than our most expensive tires, and for general wear and hard service it is the most durable tire we have yet sold."
Goodyear Pathfinder Tires are made of gum as nearly pure as possible in a bicycle tire which will vulcanize properly.
The fabric is Egyptian of special close weave, which, while
very pliable, is of great strength. The Pathfinder Tire's cover is so strong that it outlasts any other made. Yet it yields and springs in your hands. That means resiliency — easy riding — comfort as well as durability.
The reinforcing strip is made of toughened rubber — prepared by our own patented process — -which preserves the resiliency while giving the most stubborn resistance to wear.
The rim side of the Pathfinder is pebbled so as to give the rim cement a tight grip and thus prevent creeping.
Many bicycle tires cannot be repaired. The end is in sight when they begin to break. But you can repair Goodyear Tires. This is another feature that makes them exceedingly popular.
No wonder our special Pathfinder Tire proposition is making money for agents. If we are not represented in your town this is a chance for you.
Write us today. Ask for a samn'e section of the Pathfinder and see for yourself what it is. The Pathfinder is made in sizes 28xl±, 28x11, 28x11, 28xl|. Address
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company? Moal Street, Akron, Ohio
EMBLEM MOTORCYCLES „2JK8H3^
COOPERATIVE LABOR 3^< HP. BELT DRIVE
spring fork Price $175
4 H.P. LOW FRAME
28 Inch Wheels Price $200
BALL BEARING MOTORS OF OUR OWN MAKE
TRIANGULAR REINFORCED TUBE
(OUR OWN MAKE)
Is Used in Emblem Motorcycles
EMBLEM SPRING FOR
Makes Riding Enjoyable
Our Line is the "Best Agency Proposition _for 190B. Catalogues on Application.
EMBLEM MFG. COMPANY, Angola, N.Y., U.S.A.
DISTRIBUTORS— Manufacturers Supply Co., 418 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa., for Delaware, Maryland and Southern New Jersey; John T. Bill & Co.. Los Angeles, Cal., for Southern California; Ballou & Wright, Portland, Ore., for Oregon; Meredith & Guthrie Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, for Utah.
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Morgan & Wright Tires
actually kept this man from giving up
motorcycling
He Says : Mount Holly, N. J., Feb. 22, 1909.
"I have been riding a motorcycle for a long time and was about to give up the sport, as I could not get any tires to last the season. Last year I wore out four tires of another make, the last one giving me only 200 miles of service. I then bought one of your casings and have now ridden it 900 miles and not even had a puncture. When the riding season begins, I will get another one of your make, which is the only motorcycle tire made, in my estimation. With them I don't have to hold my breath when going over a rough piece of road for fear that the tire will explode.
"Wishing you the best of success in putting on the market a good tire, I remain, Yours truly,
"W. L. WILKINSON."
If you want a tire that you can thoroly rely upon for any kind of service, can you do better than to follow this man's example in the selection of your equipment ? Any manufacturer or dealer will honor specifications.
MORGAN & WRIGHT, Detroit
Look for the Diamond fc Trade Mark btamped on Every Spoke
The Standard Company
TORRINCTON, CONN.
Manufacturers of
SPOKES, NIPPLES, PEDALS TOE CLIPS and SPARK PLUGS
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A
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With a new equipment of special machinery and tools we are again making a great specialty of
Block Chains for Bicycles and Machine Drives.
NVESTIGATE gjJHEl Safety
Connecting Links
E It
3-^-
Our New Roller Chains V Pitch
For Motorcycles, Etc. ^^
For Bicycle and Motorcycle Chains
"Whitney" Chains
ARE MADE IN ONE OF THE MOST MODERN OF AMERICAN FIRE- PROOF FACTORIES
The Whitney Mfg. Co.
HARTFORD, CONN.
VIEW IN CHAIN DEPARTMENT
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The Musselman Automatic Coaster and Brake
*
L
The braise without the Side-ar
m
Strong
Small
Simple
Light
Positive
Sensitive
"A child can put it together.'1''
The braise without the Loc^-washer
MADE ONLY BY
"Weighs only 25 ounces."
THE MIAMI CYCLE & MFG. CO., Middletown, Ohio
LICENSED COASTER BRAKE MANUFACTURERS.
THE HUDSON Advertising Campaign
Has Started
WE ARE CREATING THE DEMAND for our agents, and they receive all the benefit, for we advertise for them and to help them. You can have your full share by taking an agency. Write for par- ticulars and we will also send you copies of the Hudson Magazine "ads" showing what we do to help our agents,
The Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co
DISTRIBUTORS:
BAKER & HAMILTON San Francisco, Cal.
J. W. GRADY & CO., Worcester, Mass.
ELYEA-AUSTELL CO., Atlanta, Ga.
HAVERFORD CYCLE CO., Philadelphia, Washington, D. C, and Buffalo.
NEW YORK SPORTING GOODS CO., New York, N. Y.
MIDDLETOWN OHIO
FOUNDED 1ST7 •
Volume LIX.
New York, U. S. A., Saturday, April 3, 1909,
No. 2
CAUTIONARY LABELS ON SHIPMENTS
V
Required by Law on Certain Classes of
Goods — Neglect of the Requirement
Gives Jobber a Bad Half Hour.
Because inadvertently he offered for ship- ment by boat and thence to its ultimate destination by rail, a package of rubber ce- ment which did not bear the red "Caution" label required by the regulations, an east- ern jobber one day last week received a shock that took away his appetite for lunch. It was in the form of an official notification that he thereby had violated section 4 of the Federal law of May 30, 1908, and ren- dered himself liable to a fine of $2,000 and imprisonment for 18 months.
The notice was not of a summary char- acter, but rather in the nature of a warn- ing and serves to draw attention to the fact not generally known, i. e., that in ad- dition to the Federal law applying to the labeling and transportation of in- flammable articles and which, among other things, forbids their shipment on any boat carrying passengers, the American Railways Association maintains in New York a Bu- reau for the Safe Transportation of Explo- sives, as it is styled, which js of a semi- governmental character in that Col. B. W. Dunn, of the United States army, is in charge of it as chief inspector.,
Colonel Dunn took occasion to tell the jobber in question that explosions arising from rubber cement has caused two large fires, one of them aboard ship.
The association requires a special certification on all shipping orders used for goods of an inflammable character, and also has issued a handbook detailing the regu- lations governing such shipments and illus- trating the labels required. Red "Caution" labels are required for such things as liquid cement, metal polish and all other com- pounds or mixtures the vapors of which
can be ignited at or below a temperature of 100° F.
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Promotions Follow Plow's Resignation.
As the result of the resignation of Henry Plow, who has removed to the west, James P. Krogh has been elected treasurer of the Hartford Rubber Works Co. Previously Mr. Krogh was chief accountant and credit man, having been associated with the com- pany for 13 years. D. W. Pinney, who had been Krogh's assistant for 12 years, has been made assistant treasurer, and Franklin Kesser, the sales manager, and another 13- year man, assistant secretary.
FOOLED BY FORGED CERTIFICATION
Gliesman's Good Customer Gets Cash on
Bad Check — Up-State Maker Also a
Victim — Description of Swindler.
Two Live Texan Dealers Join Forces.
T. Alvan Luter and George Potchernick, two of the really live dealers in San An- tonio. Texas, have joined hands and pur- chased the business of the Butcher Sport- ing Goods Co., in that city, the style of which has been changed to the Luter Sport- ing Goods Co. They, of course, are carry- ing a full line of bicycles and sundries with the Hudson as their leader.
Malone Forms a New Partnership.
J. J. Malone, the cycle and motorcycle dealer doing business at 12 Monroe avenue, Rochester, N. Y., has taken unto himself another partner, Arthur G. Neff; the new firm style is Neff and Malone. Previously • t was Forest & Malone.
Fire Destroys a Washington Store.
Fire on Tuesday last destroyed the store of the New York Bicycle Co., at 424 Ninth street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The loss, the amount of which is not stated, is cov- ered by insurance.
Casino Cycle Capitalizes at $10,000. The Casino Cycle & Supply Co., of Cleve- land, Ohio., capitalized at $10,000, has be- come incorporated /Under the laws of that State. A. A. Kundmiller, E. Bauer and others figure as the corporators.
irry A. Gliesman, the New York dealer "who operates as the Tiger Cycle Works Co., met a smooth faced stranger two weeks ago and just has discovered that he was "taken in." As at least one motorcycle manufac- turer also met the young man and regrets the meeting, the telling of the story should serve to put others on their guard. For the stranger's way are smoother even than his face.
He represented himself to be Howard C. Miller, residing on F street, N. W., in Wash- ington, D. C. He had visited the Boston show, so he said, and there he had become interested in motorcycles. Enroute to his "home," he tarried in New York and wired several motorcycle manufacturers for the addresses of their New York agents. To Gliesman he exhibited their replies as proof that he had done so; also he had obtained their catalogs. "Miller" was in no desperate hurry to make a selection, and after looking over Gliesman's stock he decided he would visit other local stores before reaching a decision.
Gliesman's benevolent countenance evi- dently impressed him, for he returned on the following Sunday and placed his order for a Reliance, which he desired shipped to his address in Washington, and — oh! yes — he wanted a lamp, a speedometer and a few other sundries, all of which the generous Gliesman supplied. "Miller" was a cus- tomer to his liking. The bill came to exact- ly $220. Of course "Miller" did not h that amount of cash in his vest pocket, I he did have a certified check on a Washing- ton bank. Would Mr. Gliesman accept it? Who wouldn't accept a certified check on a Sunday when the banks are closed? Glies-
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man took it and handed the suave "Mr. Mil- ler" thirty real dollars in change.
The following day he shipped the ma- chine and sundries to Washington. The following day also "Mr. Miller" took a trip up New York State and dropped off at the' Reliance factory. There he ordered another machine and cheerfully paid the deposit asked, again with a certified check, which, as luck would have it, happened to be for $15 more than the required amount. But the Reliance people were obliging and passed over the $15 and saw "Mr. Miller" to the door.
They have not seen him since, nor has Gliesman. But both have the checks as souvenirs of his visits, and Gliesman also has notice from the express company that "Miller" is not known at the address in Washington to which the machine was shipped. The address, like the checks, were bogus and the certification a forgery. The Washington bank stated that "Mr. Miller" had played the game before but previously in the western part of the country.
So far as known no other motorcycle tradespeople were victimized, but at least one billiard table manufacturer in New York was buncoed to the tune of $150.
"Miller" is described as being a near- blonde, about 5y2 feet tall, of sturdy build and prosperous appearance. He looks to be 32 or 35 years old, has a round, smooth face and speaks good clear English.
Wells Coming Back to America.
W. H. Wells, who for a number of years and until its recent failure, was identified with the South British Trading Co., of Lon- don, is on his way back to America. He has been engaged by the Hendee Mfg. Co. and probably will play a part in its racing ; ffairs. Fifteen years ago Wells was prom- inent in club and racing affairs on this side of the water. He was a member of and at one time the captain of the Kings County Wheelmen of Brooklyn. N. Y., once the al- most undisputed "road kings" of America, and later he raced as a member of the Spald- ing track team. While in London he had charge of the South British Trading Co.'s motorcycle department, which assembled and marketed the Vindec motorcycle, and was conspicuous also in club matters and competitions.
Features of a New Spark Plug.
Although it is scarcely two months since the Emil Grossman Co., 296 Broadway, New- York, was formed to manufacture spark plugs, etc., Grossman's experience and con- nections were such that already he has been enabled to place his plug on the market. It is styled the Red Head, and is made with either mica or porcelain insulation, and hav- ing metric threads it is suitable for motor- cycle usage. The general design of the plug is shown by the accompanying illustra- tion. The shell of base is of approved de- sign. The bushing is forced down upon the shoulder of the porcelain to make a good, tight joint. One copper asbestos washer
only is used, and that is between the inner shoulder of the porcelain and the shell of the plug. The porcelain is of the cylindri- cal type, with ample asbestos packing at both ends of the spindle to prevent possible leaks and blowouts. The clay from which it is made has been specially treated and aged to produce such a non-breakable in- sulator that the makers guarantee that it will not crack from heat. A special baking process is vised to add to the durability of the porcelain.
In the mica plug the core, which is in- terchangeable with the porcelain, is spe-
lamp will meet the wants of those given to long journeys at night or in those parts in which there is no assurance that carbide is readily obtainable.
core to become disintegrated. The spark- ing points are unusually large.
The Red Head retails for $1, but in order to quicken its general introduction the Grossman company is distributing to deal- ers a certificate which on presentation to any jobber will entitle the dealer to two plugs wholly without cost.
Gas and Oil Lamp in One.
While numerous efforts to produce a combined oil and gas lamp have been made, all of them came to naught, but a recent creation of the sort which just has been placed on the London market is such a big improvement on the earlier productions, and is withal so simple as to merit serious notice.
The Milton lamp, as it is styled, is shown cially prepared under a secret formula. It is pressed into such a compact, almost hom- ogeneous mass in a special press that it is claimed there is absolutely no chance for the
by the accompanying illustration and in it no attempt is made to convert a carbide pot int oan oil reservoir; instead, two separate lamps are combined in the one. the gas burner comprising the main lamp and the oil burner being supplementary thereto. The latter, as will be seen, consists of a small oil reservoir and burner which are neatly stowed away under the projecting hood, through a slot in which the burner with its wick projects. It is expected that the
How a Chain Brush Does Damage.
While at first thought the use of a chain brush would seem a desirable acquisition to the cause of cleanliness and efficiency, practice does not substantiate this theory. While the outer surface of the chain is kept reasonably free of dirt by the use of a brush this feature is not so important as is the prevention of grit and mud from reaching the inner working surfaces.
It is here that the device defeats the very object which it was intended to serve. The constant passage of the chain through the brushes, causes all surface accumulations of grit and stone to be forced down into the rivets and working faces, where it acts as an abrasive and causes rapid wear of the links, and stretching of the chain. There is also a constantly increasing mass of muck accumulating around the brushes, and through which the chain is continually pass- ing. In addition to shortening the life of the chain, this mixture keeps it constantly coated with a greasy black paste, and makes the chain very disagreeable to handle if tire trouble or other mishap necessitates the removal of the rear wheel. Another objec- tion, if one were needed, is that the bristles rapidly wear out, through contact with the chain and the brushes require to be re- placed frequently.
Care and Repair of Band Brakes.
With the advent of band brakes on mo- torcycles more than usual attention to the brake equipment will be required. Upon re- turning from a run over muddy roads the drum and band should be cleaned off. If this is not done rapid and unnecessary wear will result. Where the internal type of brake is used a frequent flushing out and the injec- tion of a small quantity of oil will prove beneficial. The oil will prevent undue heat- ing of the brake on long descents and keep it from "biting" when applied too suddenly and thereby wearing out the tires. Too much oil should not be used lest it cause the brake to slip at an inopportune moment with disastrous results. A frequent source of lost power is the dragging of the brake bands. This can be easily detected by run- ning the machine for a short distance and gradually coming to a stop without using the brake. If the band is found to be warm to the touch it denotes undue friction and the proper adjustment should be made with- out delay.
How to Determine Tire Loads.
When it is desired to find the weight car- ried by each tire run the forward end of the machine on a scale until the center is in line and on a level with the edge of the platform. The result will be the load carried by the front tire. Reverse the pro- cedure to find the load carried by the rear tire.
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FEBRUARY ANOTHER GOOD MONTH P°Pe Receivers File Final Account.
All proved claims against the estate of
Export Figures Continue to Show an Up- the old Pope Mfg. Co., of Hartford, Conn.,
ward Tendency — Gains Made in Ten having been paid and the concern having
Geographical Divisions. been dissolved by the decree of the court
of chancery in New Jersey, the receivers,
Whether or not it marks a turn of the Albert L. Pope and George A. Yule, last
long receding tide, cannot be satisfactorily week filed their final accounting with the
r i. j t. . ' j.t. t j. 4.1. •* * 4. clerk of the Superior Court at Hartford, to- forecasted, but the fact that for two sue- . . , v . . . '
gether with a petition for their discharge,
cessive months the exportation of Amer- Although accepting the final account and
ican cycles and parts has shown a sharp discharging the receivers from further
upward tendency is more than cheering. In duties in direct connection with the receiv-
February, as in January, the official returns ership. Judge Robinson would not cancel
j. , !--•„ t tu t, • the receivers' bond of $200,000, but reduced
disclose some real improvement, the busi- . . _„ nnn T . ' '
it to $20,000, and the receivers were allowed
ness for the shortest month of the year tQ pursue the suit in the Superior Court
reaching a total valuation of $68,358, as against the board of relief over taxes due
compared with $56,529 in February, 1908. the city of Hartford.
Gains are shown in no less than ten of _..,_. _, _
,.,,... , , ,„ . , British Exports Show a Recovery,
the geographical divisions of the 18 in the . ,
, , ' ... The slight set-back wnich marked Great
commercial world. The notable increases Britain>s cycle export trade during January
have been made in the United Kingdom, was more than counterbalanced by an in-
France, Other Europe, and British North crease in the February shipments, which at-
America. Belgium and British Australasia, tained a total valuation of £148,241 as
while they are not large customers, made against £129,183 in the corresponding month
very large advances in the volume of their 0f iast year. The total was made up of 9,534
purchases. The total volume of trade with complete bicycles, valued at £42,836, and
the countries where gains have been made parts to the value of £105,408. For Feb-
was $64,052, a gain of $23,956, as com- ruary> 1908. the record was 9,180 bicycles
pared with February, 1908. Trade with the worth £43,515— a slightly higher average
countries whose imports fell off totaled only vaiue per bicycle than now prevails— and
$4,406, a loss of $12,027-. The net gain for parts to the value of £85,668. During Feb-
the month, therefore, amounts to $11,829. ruary iast Great Britain's imports of cycles
Among the countries increasing their pur- and parts decreased from £19,872 to £16,-
chases the United Kingdom leads with a 939
jump from $5,395 to $12,487, while British ■
North America comes close after with its Repair Shop Opens up in Harrisburg. increase from $7,227 to $12,007. Chester B. Smith has opened an extensive For the eight months ending with Feb- repair shop on James street, near Reily ruary, 1909, the exports aggregated $468,- street, in Harrisburg, Pa. Smith is an old 281, as against $535,085 for the correspond- bicycle man who latterly has been interested ing period in 1908. The only geographical in automobiles, but in his repair business divisions in which gains were made were he will pay as much attention to the two- Belgium, the Netherlands, Other Europe, wheelers as to the four wheeled vehicles.
Argentina, which country bought nothing
in February last, and Other Asia and WiU Handle Motorcycles in Lowell.
Oceania. Other Europe advanced from $52,- Leonard Huntress, Jr., has embarked in
388 to $108,038, nearly recovering the de- the motorcycle business in Lowell, Mass.
cline shown in the corresponding eight He has the agency for the New Era for that
months of 1908. Following are the figures city and vicinity, in detail:
1 February \ Eight Months Ending February
1908 1909 1907 1908 1909 Exported to —
United Kingdom $5,395 $12,487 $167,481 $70,325 $58,534
Belgium 1,000 3,472 17.892 16,116 21,774
France 537 4,342 10:829 21,477 20,206
Germany 2.387 680 23,098 17,908 12,779
Italy 1,620 1,945 15.562 17,561 14,066
Netherlands 3,762 3,975 23,323 18,751 25,649
Other Europe 11,587 14,323 118,604 52.388 108,038
British North America 7,227 12,007 21,398 34.811 32,301
Mexico 7,224 2,004 64,962 62,462 37,735
Cuba 2,077 2,434 23.066 28,832 12,756
Other West Indies and Bermuda.. 2.625 539 13,603 18,189
Argentina 531 86 12,555 10,077 11,333
Brazil 287 .... 6.413 6,113 3,370
Other South America 1,315 523 14,086 9,613 7,32
Japan 3,471 3,968 99,650 68,400 29.356
British Australasia 3,420 4,999 55,772 66.134
Other Asia and Oceania 1.643 291 18,968 10,414
Other countries 421 283 8,308 5,514 o,090
Total $56,529 $68,358 $715,570 $535,085 $468,281
YEAR OF DECLINE FOR GERMANY
Exports Show a Falling Off in 1908 of About
$2,500,000— Countries Where the Trade
Was Distributed.
For {he year 1908, the statistics for which just have become available, Germany's ex- portation of cycles and parts attained a total valuation of $14,126,790, which, com- pared with the record for the previous twelve-month represents a decline of $2,- 500,000, in round figures.
The year 1907, when it reached a value of $16,608,250, probably represented the high-water mark of the German export trade, the growth of which was as remark- able as was the falling off of America's foreign business, which once headed the list. But despite the decline, the Germans still are far ahead of their closest rival, Great Britain, which during 1907 exported cycle stuff to the value of $7,000,000.
The great bulk of the Germans' business was made up of cycle parts, the exports of complete machines for the year 1908 ag- gregating $2,336,790 in value, the number of machines being 143,382, as against 150,263 in 1907. In the order of their importance the principal purchasing countries were as follows, those marked with an asterisk hav- ing increased their purchases: *Denmark, $1,047,965; Holland, $373,380; Switzerland, $303,200; Russia, $116,910; Belgium, $102,- 400; Sweden, $87,030; *Norway, $43,945; ♦Bulgaria, $36,415; ♦Roumania, $29,975, and * Italy, $28,360.
The trade in cycle parts attained a total value of $11,790,000, as against $14,082,000 for 1907, a loss of $2,292,000. The follow- ing table indicates the shipments to the dif- ferent markets, an asterisk marking the countries in which |pins were made:
Great Britain $2,096,285
Denmark 1,852,080
Holland 1,654,565
France 1,317,675
♦Austria and Hungary ........ 1,206.565
•Italy 957,855
Belgium 725,215
Switzerland 623,065
*Australia 262,110
♦Russia 199,290
Sweden 197,510
United States 86,400
♦Norway 80.425
♦Argentina 76,710
♦Finland 57.010
♦Spain 49,900
♦Roumania , 44,250
♦Egypt 41,180
♦New Zealand , 32,300
♦India 31,140
Mexico 26,160
Dutch East Indies 25.030
South Africa 21,800
De Si'lva Managing an Ajax Branch, H. M. De Silva, who for sever; : has represented the Ajax-Grieb Rubber Co., "on the road," has "settled down," so to speak. He has been appoint lager of
the Ajax branch in Chicago.
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The Incorporation of Clubs.
With the rapid increase of motorcycle clubs and the prospects of great activity of a competitive nature, the officers of such or- ganizations as may contemplate the promo- tion of contests of any sort will do well to consider the advisability of incorporat- ing their respective clubs.
Every organization of. whatever sort is possessed of its quota of hare-brained mem- bers who apparently have no regard or small regard for either God, man or devil, and who deport themselves accordingly, and usually a competitive event serves to at- tract other men of the sort who similarly are not given to counting the possible cost of their actions or accidents. When such persons, or when even well meaning nov- ices make use of instruments capable of high speed, distressing occurrences easily are possible, particularly during the heat of rivalry.
It is to safeguard each individual member from the possible legal results of such un- fortunate happenings that incorporation is desirable and advisable. Unless a club is incorporated each individual member is re- sponsible for its debts and its doings; it is possible, therefore, for an aggrieved per- son to make any of them the defendant in an action at law which he may institute to satisfy his alleged wrongs; usually and nat-
urally the member or members selected for such purposes are those who possess prop- erty or other evidences of being .able to satisfy a judicial judgment and generally speaking such men are most desirable as members.
When a club is a corporation such legal proceedings are possible only against the corporation; in other words no individual liability attaches to membership and only the man concerned in an occurrence can be made a co-defendant with the corporation.
Not all of these facts are known to the average club member and because such le- gal proceedings comparatively are rare, in many instances no cognizance is taken of them even when knowledge of the situa- tion exists. Nevertheless it is the better part of wisdom to be forearmed and as the process of incorporation usually entails an expense of only $25 or less the protection it affords is in the nature of money well spent. And the protection is as desirable for the members of bicycle clubs as for those com- prising motorcycle organizations, for bi- cycle contests held on the public roads are more frequent and more easily possible than are similar events in which the power pro- pelled bicycle is employed.
The Dishonoring of Amateurism.
Out in Salt Lake City, where, despite some more or less holy denials, it is posi- tively known that it long has been the more or less surreptitious practice of the track managers to give amateurs cash as prizes, even the sporting writers seem to enter- tain peculiar notions regarding amateurism. Thus, the Salt Lake City Tribune, which apparently is not wholly in ignorance of the miserable proceedings, says:
The new ruling made by the N. C. A. that all amateur prizes must in the future be distributed by the referee of the track, will hit some of the "simon pures" right in the neck. Of course the amateur riders have all saved their prizes and it makes but little difference to them who distributes the blue ribbons, but there will be many long drawn out looks on their faces as the referee hands out the gold (?) and German silver watches, diamonds and bronze medals. Chairman Kelsey says that the N. C. A. officials have been very lax during the past five or six years with the amateurs and an effort will now be made to weed out the "pros." An amateur is sup- posed to race for blue ribbons, but the boys cannot see it that way. With big ex- penditures for bicycle parts and tires every week it is argued that watches and bronze medals will not pay for the repairs.
These are the sort of "boys" whom every
man interested in clean sport should assist in "smoking out," and in forcing them into the professional class where they belong. If they "need the money" to pursue the sport they should earn it honestly. The sup- posed amateur who accepts cash as his prize or reward is both dishonest and dis- honorable, and if he were made to under- stand the fact, sport would be cleaner and the real sportsman — the genuine amateur — be more numerous. The man who pays cash to amateurs is a party to and shares the dishonor.
The Cost of Frelinghuysenism.
If, as seems probable, Maryland and Penn- sylvania both make a reciprocity clause a feature of their new laws applying to mo- torcyclists and automobilists, the cost of Frelinghuysenism will be brought keenly and directly home to the touring New Jer- seyman, especially if he tours in company with a New York motorcyclist.
While the New Yorker, whose State ex- acts no admission fee from non-residents, will be able to enter both Pennsylvania and Maryland without cost, the Frelinghuy- sened Jerseyman will be compelled to "pay as he goes." It will prove a striking object lesson, but the fact that Maryland is mak- ing ready to impose a registration fee and a tag on motorcycles is to be regretted.
The F. A. M. obtained their exemption from the present automobile law and their prospective inclusion with automobiles is in the nature of the first backward step; and evidently the fees likely would be greater and the tags larger had not the local Bal- timore club thrown itself into the breach antl obtained concessions.
The Classification of Beach Records.
How to class the marvelous motorcycle records made on the Florida beach last week is a pretty question, capable of much discussion. They certainly cannot rank as or displace track records, and after all is said, the only proper solution appears to be to catalog them as road records. Here- tofore only the mile record was involved, and it was easy to dispose of it under the heading "Straightaway," but as of last week's rich harvest a number of the per- formances were made with one or more turns, necessarily slow ones, the straight- away classification will not hold true. "Road records,"' in which no account is taken of turns, seems therefore to be the only proper designation, for certainly the beach is no better than a well made, well kept road.
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Where License Tags Must be Carried.
Editor of the Bicycling World;
Please advise me how many license tags 1 shall need to use the roads of Pennsylva- nia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachu- setts and Maryland. Is it necessary to ob- tain such tags when only one or two days are spent in a state?
HENRY CLARK, New York City.
[At the present time it will be necessary to obtain tags to stay in New Jersey (price $2), or Pennsylvania (price $3), even one minute, but a new bill is pending in the lat- ter state which, if passed, as appears proba- ble, will exempt non-residents for 10 days. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maryland already exempt them for short periods.]
No Such Thing as a "Tourist's Pass."
Editor of the Bicycling World:
In June next I intend to make a motor- cycle tour through Massachusetts and all the states as far west as Iowa, and would like your advice as to licenses in the dif- ferent states. Could I get some kind of a tourists' pass to avoid arrests for lack of license, or would I have to get licenses for each state where it is required?
CARL OTTO, New York City.
[There is no such thing as a "tourists' pass" or other form of general inter-state registration. A surprisingly large number of tourists "take chances" and get through even such "closed" states as New Jersey and Pennsylvania with nothing more than the tag of their home state, but the only safe way is to comply with the law of each respective state. Most of them, however, exempt non-residents.]
Complains of a Lack of Power.
Editor of the Bicycling World:
I have a 2% horsepower belt driven ma- chine, which will not develop the power it should, and I have done everything I could think of to remedy the trouble, but without success. It will run all right with the spark in any position, and the throttle open about one-eighth of an inch, but if the throttle is opened any more the engine will slow down and if given a full throttle it will buck and choke and almost stop. I cannot throw my crank over dead center, nor can I make pis- ton go to the end of the compression stroke; it stops and bounds back. If I close the throttle again to about J^-inch opening the engine will pick up and run regularly, but will not give much power. I have tried three carburetters and get the best results from the Indian device. Do you think it would help me any if I raised my cylinder to reduce the compression? The spark oc- curs %-inch over dead center when fully ad- vanced, and one-quarter way down the stroke when retarded.
The exhaust valve opens when the crank passes over the center on the down stroke,
and closes just as the piston starts down on the suction stroke. The compression is good, and the batteries are new, and give a good spark. Any assistance which you can give me in locating the trouble will be greatly appreciated.
G. W. MORRISON, Pittsburg, Pa. [The lack of power is due to your engine being timed too late. The exhaust valve should open when the piston is within from J4 to Y% of an inch of the bottom of the power stroke, and close slightly before, or just at the top of the exhaust stroke. If the gears are marked they should be meshed with the marks facing each other. When the spark is advanced it should occur about y$ inch before the piston reaches the top of the compression stroke, and when retarded it should take place %. inch past the center. Nothing will be