The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-16


and that he thought il would be a good
idea 20 authorize the expenditure OF $50
10 widen. surface and cin6er the path. He
pointed ont the different curves that were
Objectionable 20 riders and outlined his
plan Of rsnedying the trouble. He said
that at the present rate OF Improvement
the path would be in good condition with
in two weeks
VIII II. Parry, chairman of me trans
portation COMMITTEES. and F ". Hurlhut.
chairman Of the racing board. were both
OF the opinion that one Of the prime fac
tors in making the Lake Washington path
a success was TO see that the approach
10 IL was put IN first class condition. A
motion to make the appropriation was
adopted by unanimous vote
This brought up the matter of scorching
on Howell and Albert streets T. r. Har-
din. chairman OF the committee on rights
and privileges. said that something ought
10 he done 10 stop reckless riding on slde-
walks. Various opinions were expressed
as TO the length of time fne in the mum
icipai court would affect a chronic scorch-
er. The consensus OF opinion was that II
a severe fine were administered and the
newspapers gave publicity 10 the matter
IL would depresS the spirits OF the offend
er for at least sixty days. A resolution was
then adopted requesting the chief OF po-
lice TO have his officers arrest all scorcn-
ers, especially those who rode on Sidewalks
and TIE bicycle path. Special reference
was had TO Howell and Albert streets.
The committee had long talk about
the best course TO follow from the Latona
bridge. on the Lake Union path. 20 Mad
n street. and thence south 10 Lescht
purk 1t became evident from the vari-
Gus opinions expressed that each member
knew something about one or more sec
tions TO he crossed. but was not CONVEX
I'D a.xrtra
20 be encountered. II was finally decided
that the only way TO settle the matter
properly was 10 have the survey made.
and with this idea IN view the committee
on highways was instructed to take steps
10 have the lines run. 1t was also de-
cided that President Meacham, VIII II.
Parry, r. ". Fobes, Secretary Tourville.
Treasurer Schoenfeld. f. W. Hurlbut and
r B. Hardin should don rubber boots
next Sunday morning and explore the I'M
known region between the bridge and
Madison street In this trip they VIII be
accompanied by a surveyor.
IL was the unanimous opinion of those
present that the best man for the chair
manship OF the special subscription COM
mittee was Gen. Z. NJ. Carr. MIR. Parry
told a story of how he was asked TO be
on a similar committee with Mr.. Carr.
and he expressed doubt about Mr.. Carr
taking an interest III the work. Mr.. Par
~ said that the result of the committee
work showed that Mr.. Carr raised 20 per
cent. of 500 subscription.
Mr. Meacham called attention 10 the
criticism that the bicycle ordinance ought
not 10 exempt bicycles and tricycles own
ed by children under IA years of age. He
said that Gen. Carr has suggested that
the ordinance be changed so that tri-
cycles be exempt. and all bicycles be
taxed. This change met with general APP
prevail
It is understood that the trustees of the
Seattle Athletic Club decided. at meet
ing held last evening, to make an effort
TO regain lost prestige in track athletics.
Scott Calhoun was pressed 10 accept the
Craftsmanship OF the track committee. and
will probably do So IL was generally sup
posed that Duncan G.. lnverarlty was
chairman of that committee. but as
matter OF fact the records do not show
that he was even a member He was ap-
pointed manager or the track team tor
the Tacoma meet but that was all. IL
Is said that Mr.. Inverarity declined at
the meeting last night TO have anything
more 10 do with track affairs. II is well
known that Mr.. Inverarity does not think
the club has fostsrsd track athletics as it
ought
a
ting pleasure granted a small party last
week in the yacht Pilgrim. The Pilgrim
came scurrying home last Wednesday
with her tan between her legs. so 10 speak.
and doleful. haif-frozen trio OF yachts
men aboard. She was blown home In the
heavy snowstorm. and as though her
measure Of misfortune was not full. she
got adrift In the furious gale OF Thursday
morning. drifted across the hsrbor. and
finally brought up with a crash on the
treStIe work Of the Seattls Terminal rail-
way.
The Pilgrim Ia owned ny Ben Lichten-
berg and II. f. Tuck. and is the first yacht
TO attempt a cruise this season. She leis
here Friday March 5. with her owners
and Earl Davis aboard. for a voyage TO
Hood canal. Colby was reached at
O'Clock that afternoon, after a quick run
OF three hours. Lying there that night,
she set sail Saturday morning at o'clock
for Agate pass, and. working against
strong ebb tide, got into orchard narro~s
at s.3e O'Clock. two hours after high water.
sidney was passed an hour later. and
Agate pass was entered 81 $50 O'Clock in
the afternoon. The Pilgrim was compelled
10 lay there until high water. al o'clock.
and then beat vith a light northeriy wind
through the pass. When Agate pass had
been cleared she stood for Jefferson head,
a north wind putting her there AT s.So
O'Clock IN the evening. As the hour was
late and q heavy sea was running, u was
considered advisable 20 anchor there Tor
the night
On Sunday morning anchor was weighed
and the Pilgrim beat into AppietTee cove.
arriving under the Tea Of AppletTee point
At II O'Clock Lying there until o'clock
in the afternoon. the Yachtsmen STOOD
across TO Edmunds and back - Pilot
roiut. where they lay until Monday morn
ing. A rising sea was now beginning 10
rake things very interesting. and when
tne vessel ser sail next morning quite a
h-aeza Wa blowing. Sns made Posnt-No-
Print A. 80 passing the tuE fFee W+th a
shfp in tow, and attempting 20 beat across
20 FouIveather blu1 brought up - ForE
Tr,4logr a. noon. tremendous sea WAs
running At los water there IS fair toe
m Hood canal and taxing advantage OF
mis- fne Pilgrim gof Into Fort Gano5s AZ
8 O'Clock ia the afternoon
The next day she stood up TIE canal
vstth 4 head and ard eho tide. and az -
<.s-so.-x anchored on SoBta Point tns OBJ
sect OF the voyaEe- Bat 4ltile tire vas
snert there. The wsn6 was frasaeElTxs
and whsr. or going hack ao~n the cAn@l.
me Pilgrim got between " aiskF spsL ara
gross,vraather hlan she VAS struck ~ =
binding snow squat TIE Ran vas 90
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IRE snow. which had ceased f44LinS- De-
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