Bicycle Superstitions

Bicycle Superstitions. Folks open to the influence of signs, omcns, etc, should read the following list of bicycle superstitions, compiled by the Minueapolis Journal: "1. The wheelman who allows a hearse to pass him will die before the year is out. 2. To be chased by a yellow dog with one blue eye and one black eye indicates a bad falL 3. To see a srnall boy with a sltiug shot beside the road is a propiiecy of a puncture. 4. If you pass a white horse driven by a redhaired lady, your rim -will split unless you say 'cajandruji)' and hold up two fingers. 5. The rider who expectorates tobáceo juice on the track will lose a spoke. 6. If you take your machine to the repair shop, it is a sign that you will not buy that new suit of clothes. 7. Kickiiig theruanwho asksthe make of your wheel is a sign of high bonors and riches within a year. 8. Lendiug the wheel is the sign of the doublé donkey. 9. To attempt to hold up a 275 pound woman learning to ride is the sign of a soft spot. "