A Cariosity In Locomotion.
Many novel mode 3of locomotion have been proposed sinco first tho problem of rapid and easy transit began to vex the mind of man, but perhaps none more cv-
SIDE VIEW OF VEHICLE. rlous than that depicted in the cut, whose advantages the anonymous inventor of the vehiolo enumerated ss follows: "My vohicle will carry four people without counting the driver. It ia strong, easy to draw and can turn in a horse's length. The driver completely controls the animal, and no dust is thrown up to inconvenience tho sitters, for by tho time it rises the car Is well in advanco of it. 16 is cheap; tha harness is simple and safe. The horse is Bhcltercd from heat, rain and flies. If he should fall, there is nomoro danger to life nml limb than if ho fell in a carriage, and, last of nil, no showy animal is needed so long as his wind is sound and his legs and tail respectable. Travelers in this trap can sit in any position — back to back or faco to faco, two and two. The weight ia all near tho collar and the animal perfectly under control. The estimated cost contrasts favorably with that of an ordinary ono hcrso vehicle."
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Manawatu Herald, 18 July 1896, Page 4
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212A Cariosity In Locomotion. Manawatu Herald, 18 July 1896, Page 4
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