Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1902 — A Peat of Horsemanship. [ARTICLE]

A Peat of Horsemanship.

51. Charles Cottu, the son of Baron Cottu, has ridden from Vienna to Paris in 12 days and 14 hours on Els mare Irish Lass. This is a record, the best previous time being that of a Hungarian officer, Lieutenant Zubowltz, who accomplished tho journey in 14 days and 5 hours. f Both the rider aud his mare finished in excellent condition, considering the swiftness of the Journey. Quito a crowd of enthusiasts welcomed the horseman on his arrival, and number* of cyclists on tlielr steeds of steel went to meet him.