The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

The annual meeting and election Of
officers of the ST Paul Cycle Path as
ISOLATION will be held Tuesday even
ing in the ladies ordinary of the Ryan
hotel
At this meeting propositions will be
made to build the several paths talked
of last fall, and several others which
have been urged since the season clos
ed. The association will also arrange
to take care of the paths already con-
structed, but which are badly in need
of repairs.
st. Paul has already taken q first
place among the cities of the West in
the construction Of cycle paths, and it
is altogether probable that the work
this year will be carried forward with
even more ardOr by local enthusiasts
than in either of the previous seasons.
The ways and means for raising
money this year for the fund will be
much the same as heretofore. 1t is ex-
pected that, in addition to the amounts
raised by individual subscription, and
the proceeds of a number of entertain
ments which will be given, that the
city and county Will come forward and
assist the Wheelmen in the work of
building new paths.
st. Paul now boasts of S7.3 miles of
as fine cycle paths as are to be found
in any city in the United States. These
paths run through and touch some of
the most picturesque and coy spots
In and about the capital city of the
state. They reveal to the business man
and artisan alike, who are confined to
business haunts of the city much Of the
time, most refreshing retreats in the
country tributary to ST. Paul, by talk
ing a half hours spin after business
hours.
A. B. Ovitt, chief consul of the Min
nesota division of the L. A. w, first
originated the cycle path movement In
st. Paul in February, 1896. From the
impetus given the project at this meet
ing, fund was started and before the
season was over $3,498.71 had been Sc
cured by subscription and entertain
ments and expended in building eigh-
teen miles Of path, which was a re-
markable record for the first year.
In 1897 the Wheelmen took hold Of
the work of the association early in
the season and succeeded in building
1913 miles of path. The following is a
summary of the paths built In the two
yf 1s9sE
Niles.
St. Paul to Lake Shore, White Bear =
De efks club house to-villase limits 90
White Bear built by Yacht club -. II
In White Bear village Quilt by village
wildwood branch Quilt by ST. p S. R'y.. "
Ma6tomedi to Deiiwood Quilt by citizens ~
of MahtomedD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
$50
1897
Lexington avenue ........2.
Langford avenue acknowledgements. 5
summit .'.... ..'.....lo
White Bear cut off =. ...............2.9
West Seventh street -. 80. ....2.7
University avenue Quilt by ctty)......1.0
Maryland street ...........2.O
North St. Paul to White Bear path IL 49,
Total for two years .............. 97.3
The paths were constructed last year
at a much lighter cost than the year
previous. The mileage last year eX-
ceeded by one mile that of 1896, while
the cost was nearly $500 less. The
association expects to construct the
paths this year at even q less cost
than last year. The following is q
statement of the receipts and eXpendi-
lures for last year which will give an
idea Of the economical administration
of the affairs of the association, when
the work accomplished is taken into
consideration:
Benefit by the Gifin & Nefn Stock
company at the Metropolitan opera
mouse 49, - $3.50 ''''..'.' 6S5 553 ~
Balance in bank Jan. J. i597........ 63
Disbursement
Amount paid for labor on paths. 81, 848 g