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crank-shaft and bearing to be removed, in- 

 tact, by disconnecting the left-hand crank 

 and loosening the set bolts. The chain also 

 is adjustable from this point, as the crank- 

 hanger ball pocket is eccentric, turning in 

 the bracket either forward or backward 

 when the set bolts are loosened. This de- 

 vice is simple as well as novel, and prevents 

 liability of .the rear wheel being out of 

 alignment at the axle. 



The frame of the Lady's Model Reming- 

 ton Special is a departure from previous 

 years. A graceful double curved frame, 

 with 2^ inches drop to the crank-hanger, 

 has been adopted. Much more room, be- 

 tween the handle-bar and seat-post, has 



thereby been secured, together with in- 

 creased ease in mounting. 



Believing that the chain and sprocket is 

 the best mechanical movement for a bicy- 

 ' cle, and having arrived at this belief after 

 experiments by their competent corps of 

 experts, the Remington Arms Co. has de- 

 cided to place on the market an addi- 

 tional model (in both men's and women's 

 styles), to be known as the Inclosed Chain 

 Model. This model is obtained by equip- 

 ping the Remington Special with a frost 

 gear case. By the peculiar construction of 

 this gear case all joints are sealed, abso- 

 lutely tight, by elastic rubber. The chain 

 may be examined and removed, or the 

 sprocket changed, without removing the 

 case. All their experience with this gear 

 case enables the Remington Co. to assure 

 the riding public that it is absolutely noise- 

 less. 



The new illustrated catalogue of the 

 Remington Arms Co. will be mailed on 

 application. 



FEATURES OF THE NEW ENGLAND 

 SPORTSMEN'S SHOW. 



The New England Sportsmen's Associa- 

 tion is pushing the work of preparing for 

 the great show, to be held in Mechanics' 

 Building, Boston, March 14th to 26th. 



This show will have several unique and 

 original features. Among these are a lake, 

 60 feet long, 40 feet wide and 7 feet deep, 

 on which exhibitions will be given of vari- 

 ous aquatic sports. Tests will also be made, 

 on this lake, of various canoes, ducking 

 boats, launches, etc. Another novel feature 

 will be the Indian camp, which is to occupy 

 the entire stage and in which will be a 

 large number of real, live Indians. The 

 scenery in and about this camp will be ex- 

 ceedingly realistic, having been designed 



and made by L. W. Seavey, the well known 

 scenic artist of this city. Log cabins and 

 tents, occupied by guides and hunters, will 

 exemplify life in the woods, and several 

 clubs will entertain their friends in fac- 

 similes of their respective camps in Maine, 

 Canada, etc. 



There will also be an extensive game 

 park, enclosed in a regulation wire fence, 

 and containing a number of live elk, deer, 

 moose, caribou, etc. There will be a large 

 collection of live game birds, such as geese, 

 brant, ducks, prairie chickens, quails, etc. 



There will be a large and interesting ex- 

 hibit of amateur photographs, especially 

 such as represent out door sports and rec- 

 reation, of any and every kind. Then there 

 will be the usual exhibits of fire arms, am- 

 munition, fishing tackle and other sporting 

 goods. Several exhibitors will show proc- 

 esses of manufacturing these various goods. 



Altogether the Boston show promises to 

 be a great success. Recreation will be 

 there, with an extensive exhibit of Mr. Car- 

 lin's photographs of live birds, animals, 

 mountain scenery, etc. This magazine will 

 also have, in its exhibit, a large and inter- 

 esting collection of Indian curios, from 

 Alaska. I shall hope to have the pleasure 

 of meeting all my New England readers, at 

 this show. 



A KLONDIKE FOLDER. 



Anticipating the probable great rush in 

 the spring, the Northern Pacific Passenger 

 Department has just issued a most com- 

 plete and comprehensive folder on the 

 Alaskan gold fields, which is called " The 

 Key to Klondike." The Northern Pacific 

 Company has had a representative at work 

 for some time, securing the most accurate 

 and up-to-date information about the 

 Klondike, and the folder is gotten up in an 

 attractive and interesting manner. In- 

 cluded isa brief story of the Klondike, the 

 Yukon river and the placers; the methods 

 of mining, together with time and distance 

 tables of the Ocean and Yukon steamers, 

 and those via Dyea and Chilkoot pass. In 

 addition to quoting a number of changes 

 and improvements in the facilities for 

 reaching the coveted grounds, the folder 

 contains some new information regarding 

 the passes, and in conclusion has the fol- 

 lowing: It is now definitely settled that a 

 railway from Dyea to mouth of Dyea can- 

 yon — 8 miles — and an aerial tramway — 8^2 

 miles — from Dyea canyon across the Chil- 

 koot pass to Crater lake, will be built. 

 Contracts are let, work is in progress, and 

 the road and tramway are expected to be 

 in operation by February 1st, 1898. The 

 capacity of this tramway will be 200 passen- 

 gers and 120 tons of freight every 24 hours. 

 In 24 hours from landing from steamer at 

 Dyea, men and their outfits can be set 



