The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-03

George Co,:ere1. in charge of the
survey, reported that the line VIII De eodn-
pleted 10 Leschi park within TWO DAYS.
ard mat everything h in readiness for
actual construction Of 800 feet OF path
from the point where 1t leaves the Lake
Union path.
Gen. e. II. Carr, chairman OF the
finance committee submitted his report,
showing subscription list OF saes He said
this did not represent a close canvass, and
that he was certain the committee would
have no trouble 90 increase the amount 20
s. 200
AS the bicycle ordinance has been pass
ed and money will Immediately COM
mence to flow into the clubs treasury from
that source the construction OF the path
to Leschi park this season is absolutely
assured, and the probabilities are that IL
will go further
one Of the most important acts of the
committee was 10 adopt A resolution post
7Doning the construction of bicycle
bridge across the Madison gulch. This viii
increase the length Of the pa n ? 600 feet
and necessitate the use OF the present Mad
ison street bridge. but the committee fig
ured that the saving was so large that 1t
was best to give up for the presen, sea-
son, the scheme OF bridging the gulch.
All bicycle riders viii be delighted TO
learn that the committee adopted Mr.. Cot
terelrs idea OF a Madison park loop.
Those who have ridden 10 the lake on the
Madison street cars viii remember the
big cleared track Of land to the left Just
after the bridge - passed. This loop VIII
swing around that tract OF lard.
distance of. perhaps. two miles. adding one
of the finest pieces OF path ina ginable 10
the general system II will strike Madison
street on the water level line and run
south. II IS also calculated to run path
from what is called the saddle. one-third
or mile north OF Madison street, on the
hill route down TO the Madison street
loop. Any one who is acquainted with the
lay of the land will readily see what mag
nificent acquisition this loop will be 10 the
main system.
When the meeting was called TO order
in City Comptroller VIII II. Parry's office
by President George Meacham. the follow
ing were present; Gen. Z. NJ. Carr, H. A.
Chadwick. Secretary A. r. Tourville.
George Cotterell. r. B. Hardin, Will H.
Parry, W. E. Slater. DR.. ]. s. Kloeber.
Frank Mitchell. F. W. Hurlbut.
E. y. Fobes. chairman OF the track COM
mittee. said that he had ordered work
stopped on the Lake Union path, owing TO
the bad weather. part of the path is in
excellent condition. and the remainder will
be likewise when the weather settles.
George Cotterell who has charge OF the
".
survey was started in the Denny Thurman
addition short time after the last meet
ing. I'VE found IL very bushy," he said,
from Broadway TO Madison street. but
the ground Is good. The line will be about
as explained at the last meeting We are
now at the saddle. one-thfrd of a mile south
of Madison street, and We will reach Leschi
park in two days more"
Gen. Carr said that in canvassSne he
W n FaH
with the idea of a separate bridge. but
others thought it would be economy to use
the Madison street bridge this year.
Mr.. Coitereu replied that the Madison
street bridge was In better condition than
anticipated. In relation TO the proposed
bridge. he said that he had figured that IL
would cost $500. This bridge would be $50
feet long, ten feet wide and sixty feet high
BY shortening the bridge through a run
down at the approach the cost could be
reduced one-third.
Gen. Carr said he thought Ii would be
wiser in the long run to locate the line on
the west side Of the gulch and use the
Madison street bridge. for the present at
least, than TO build a separate bridge He
made q motion embodyng his ideas on this
subject, and T. b. Hardin seconded it.
Mr.. Parry then inquired how much path
would be lost in case the separate bridge
were constructed later.
Mr.. Cotterell replied that he thought
there would be 1000 feet OF path and two
or three small bridges. The cost OF this
extra path and small bridges would not
exceed $50
Gen. Carrs motion was then put, and re-
ceiyed a unanimous vote.
President Meacham asked Mr. Cotterell
how long Il would be before work could
be commenced on the path.
Mr.. Cotterell replied that the first 600
feet could be started most any time.
Mr.. Meacham said he wanted to see the
path pushed. and wanted 10 know IL the
path committee could so 10 work next
Monday morning.
Chairman Fobes said he was ready 10 put
he men 10 work II the line was run and
the stakes were driven.
You can go at the first 1000 feet al
once" replied Cotterell.
On motion OF Gen. Carr the track COM
mittee was given full power 70 contract for
the construction of the path and start on
construction at once.
a survey Of the Madison street loop at
a cost OF not more than so was author
lied.
Gen. Carr was then called I'D TO report
on the work OF the finance committee He
said that the committee had not done
persistent soliciucg. Every subscription
had been given freely and without rrg-
he continued. ION that committee. Mr.
". r. Bell. Ralph Schoenfeld and Fred
Payne have also done some vork There
are some others who were 20 do special
work. The amount OF the subscriptions
on the paper have Is Sss6. l understand
that Mr.. Schoenfeld has q list Of 500. This
makes Ss65. I have not seen Mr.. Payne
50 will not say anything about what he
has on MS list ! tank |e can safely say
- 49, %
In conclusion Mr.. Carr said that IL the
club could depend upon $40 from licenses
there would DO 10 treble about the
funds.
Mr.. Parry said that there were seventy
one names Oh the list now. and that he
had no doubt Il could re doubled very
easily. lie said that Il would Do wise 10
have a list Of people interested IN cycling
given 30 the committee 50 that no one
would oe slighted.
Mr. Parry said he had already received
money from 1hrec or four bicycle Hcens IS,
but that he would not ~ ready 10 Issue
licenses and tags uatil April IS.
This license plate - q a special style
entirely different from anything else
made and so much better that Il de-
tes coupa r1son. L Is made Of one piece
- heavy p3iissed aluminium with tongue
and slit locking on the head tube. fork
or handle bar without screws Or rivets,
end X cannot be removed without injury
or breaking. L will ~ any point or head.
FORK o. frame. aid cannot Re removed on
account OF the metal. which. when once
folded closely does not allow % further
bending. The numbers are large and can
be easily read AZ a distance
A p Slater nas been appointed chair
mar o. tire membership committee, and a.
the next meeting se vii submit samples