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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Racing at New orleans.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 25.-The second day of the
winter race meeting was hampered by threatening
weather. but. nevertheless. there were 5000 people
out. The card was an ordinary one. and nothing ex-
citing took place. But one favorite won. Sum
maries!
First Raoe-Selling; six furlongs-Aunt Maggie, %
Frostl, o to I. won; Trulieht, 10 Crroxle). second;
Applejack 100 HothersalD. third. Time. 1880.
Second Race-fiye furlonEs-Georgie, 1oS Cute
ries), 8 to 2. won; Rosalia, O8 Mason, Z to B,
second; Pell Nell II, loS (HothersalD. third. Time.
l:O8H.
Third Race-selling: six and a half furlonss-Miss
Lizzie. 81 (Burns), 10 to l woni Water Crest, 100
Mason). second; Locust Blossom. 81 tHolden). . to
8, third. Time, 1919.
Fourth ~RRce-selling; one ~mile-Bahop Reed. 40
Hatersall), o to ], won; Evaline. LOT Aker), Alto !.
second; Trauby, 1o7 Coombs). 0 to g. third. Time,
l:44A.
Fifth Race-selling: mile and twenty yards-Peg
Parks. 100 (Hothersall, 80 to !. won; Muskadi Inc,
lu3 Uinesl. second; LibAton. 100 FROST, third.
Time. J,10I$.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
NEWS OF THE HHEELMEN.
Some Questions Which the Chief Cons
Would Like Answered.

Some Questions which the Chief Consul
Would Like Answered..
t, ,,o .-.d.
Anew put common-sense comment was made
yesterday by a member OF the L. A. w, who re-
ceived from the headquarters Of the division a
Ictter con,nosed of n series Of questions. He
ronartad.
WHY would not the League do better TT
so,t sncb mattar IN ortsidara instead of tn IovoI
members The division asks its members
wby n has not moro members 7 think That
Mh' ~ MY 'N"" ''A.
answer that better. Why do not all cyclists
join the League? The organization has made
cycling practicable, There is no doubt about
that. 1t has caused good roads to be built
and Just laws to be enacted Ste All who ride
N wne els et. III" , oenet 4ho o why rs IL ena tSa a. has
done thisp LENDERS Of the League can only
eae ,hn ontsido Tho ,rouh,s with most cvclists
is that they do not know what the League has
done and 10 doing They think q, f. "a an as
uone IL - uoHii' 'no' 'nihN :" az
ISOLATION in which the orlces are divided Do
tween race promoters and politicians. The
mem oers OF the League know that TINS ID
q mistaken iaea' DuI IL mas oeeh inspired ny IhS
fuss that has been made about racing and
League politics. while its actual work in the
cause Of good roads has proceeded quietly.
%entireiv| / see, however that he ia now asking
Tor an on;nion ns To whether or not the LeaRus
sbonId Continue 70 control racing. That Ia n
stem in the right direction"
The new questions in a circular sent out by
dd ay are. ooH71 ""0
-, .ht,L ,,o .,,on ., ,oo., oonsrI.... n,
IV S you nhartsrs ~ thn STATE divisinn' giwing than
sn,hortv ~ eioct th.ir own ofscers and carry on
Ieaaue work, such as the construction Of cycle
paths and the advancement Of other local work Of
general interest to cycling citizens) would be OF
bensnt to the League in your vicinityr
Do you agree with me that the J.. A. W. should
more actively encourage and aid III the construction
of cycle paths
lpguish the control OF cycle raoihga ,imor ,moro
vbs n in yo M yicinity regSrdi1a The Control Of
VIZ, ~ 10 ~ ne - W.
Stall W. send Won one of The handaome new litho-
eraphed hangers" (having twenty application
NOV: 10, isss. anh VIII Sou hhNe ~ I hu u = CON
spISu p. p y q r. ynu And n imnya,t tcsbie 10 ,c.
several active League member in Your neigRbor-
hood who could BE depended upon 10 take up
League work and conduct 1t succe ssfully
I shall be glad to hear from you regarding con,
locality which are not covered by the above qnes-
uohh'
These will suggest to many whoare not MEM
bers OF the League bits OF WHICH
they possess, and the state division would be
c2mpanying me lueas,utrn"rrh ~ . rrar, S,Isiat,
eleci mas seh' ou1a ict'e'' va ~" hic"
reaq: .oa. . 20 o.t for, ,a,ow,I 90 that
4 auupess ' ond eo rn co6na rstion oyvbich,
yyS0au diyIsinn onahIiSs ham 10 IN tbe diyisiogn
1nS ottytlhSnao9na iongh ~ " Sasnnnd - ! wiittb an an innrensa
ouIo VIC StYufnul uuvnpPpIp.n ea ~ iiSur"
BIN la ieinn Pfbs so aiyisiion from thirrd in 8psf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
noosErEIr AND TIE 1ABoR MEy.

He Will Confer with Them Again Relative
TO the Factory InspectionfSystem.
Henry White. General Secretary OF the United
Garment Workers. who was the leading spirit
OF the committee OF labor men which con-
ferred with qovernor.elect Roosevelt last week,
be held soon. The labor leaders are anxious to
have the factory inspection system extended
and moro factory inspectors appointed. They
also want the factory inspectors to have the
same powers as Health Board inspectors.
lions Of tho labor men and will embody his
ideas regarding them In his inaugural message
aS GOyernor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Battieship Wisconsin to BE Launched To-

sAS FRANorsco. Nov. 25.-The special train
from Milwaukee with the Wisconsin delegation
that will assist at the launching Of the battle
ship Wisconsin az the Union Iron Works to-
morrow arrived In this city this morning. Miss
Elizabeth Stephenson, daughter OF ex-Con-
gresham Stephenson OF Wisconsin, will name
the vessel. On the way hither the train passed
mometer dropped TO 14o below zero.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Baker-Bower.

The marriage OF the Rev. Dir. Henry Baker.
assistant pastor Of the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church in Washington. where Presi-
dent Mckinley is an attendant. to Mrs.
Euphemia O.. Bower, widow Of O.. II. Bower.
the Thanksgiving Day. services, in the Sixth
Avenue methodist Episcopal Church. Brook
lyn, The Rev. samuel d. Curtice, the pastor.
aud Mrs: Baker started for. Washington. DR..
Bakor is II years old and his bride Is eleven
years younger. 1t was while DR.. Baker wa
pastor Of a Brooklyn church a few years ago
that the couple became acquainted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
ArochIyu advertisements.
FOR NEW YORK COLDER"

Old Probabilities does not al
ways chit the nail on the head"
but he hits ofteuer than misses it.
If to-day's prediction is correct
you want to provide yourself and
boys with good warm Overcoats at
once. The prices at which we are
selling heavy OvercoAt ats (for Men,
5000 to $500: Boys, $500 to
$500; Boys Refers, $500 to
IS. 00) make it possible for every
one to be warmly clad regardless
OF the size of his pocketbook.
You'll find heavy Underwear,
Gloves and Mufflers in u Fur
nishing Department, and every
thing desired in the way Of Hats
and Caps in our Hat Department.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

Close to fifty entries were made for the handi-
cap golf tournament OF the Newark Athletic
Club on Thursday. and Of this number only a
half dozen braved the rain in the morning. and
when the snow followed they abandoned all
efforts to finish; Only. nine OF, the eighteen
hpies were played anu w, w: D9da LED WIN A.
nell. Halsey Tichenor, Charles Stewart. James
b.. Burnett, Jr:, Andrew Hedges. Russell Lewis
and DIR. s. H.. Baldwin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
The Breakdown of the Cruiser Buffalo.

WAsHINGToN. Nov. 25.-A careful examina-
ton OF the testimony and findings OF the court
of inquiry to determine responsibility for the
breakdown OF the Buffalo's machinery inst
after she left New York for Manila shows that
three officers are not FREQ from blame. and at
the knuckles for not exercising sufficient care
TO prevent Just such an. accident as occurred.
be discharged from the service. No court-mar-
tlal will be ordered and the case will be
ments action on the report Of the court Of in
Uuiry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

Poly Prep" VS.. Brooklyn High School. At Wash.
ingtnn Park.
Seton Hall VS.. Fordham College. At South Orange.
Princeton Preparatory School VS.. Montcla'r High
School, at Montclair.
University OF Cincinnati Va. Dartmouth. at Gin,
Arlington A. A. VS.. Brooklyn Wanderers. at Airing
ton.
Parkway i. q. Va. Harrison Rangers, at knarny,
Cedar y. U. Vi. Irish. Amercan A. ca At Kearny.
West End A. @. vs.. Union A. A., at KesIny,
Jersey City High School W.. New York High School,
At BIyOnne.
serves, at Orange DYAl.
Erasmus Hall High School vs.. st. Johp's College.
at Ambrose Rark,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
GEORGE Fl. srUDWELL ARRESTED.
Accused by His Sistcr-in-Law of Robbing
His BROTHERS. Estate of 500, 600.

ELIZABETH. N. j.. Nov. 25.-Georee H. Stud
well. who was once a leather merchant Of New
York. was arrested here yesterday. He 10 un-
der indictment in New York for grand larceny
in the first deg rec, the specific charge being
that he appropriated to his own use about
$4,000 belonging to the estate Of his brother.
The charges are made by his sister.in-law
Mrs. Harriet Studwell, and his niece, Miss Fam
ME Otwalder, both OF New York.
Studwelrs brother died more. than three
years ago leaving. according to the statement
made before the Surrogate at the time by
Studweli. an estate valued at $4,000. Mrs;
only $4,000. Studwell Is 70 years old.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Nem, of ths Her.e world.

c.. Warren won the prtzo OF n ~gold-mouated whip,
presented by George BAder, by being the hrst down
the Coney Island road on hts runnera In tho initial
snogstorm On TharAday The second pn:e, n bottle
of champagne, was won by w &. Page.
wAsHISGTos. Nov. 2b.-rhiE morning the oniciAls
Of the Washington Jockey club and bookmaEers At
Bennings appeared in court for the second time, and
the hearing OF the charge Of violating the ant-gam.
bling law was again postponed; The courtroom Was
filled with racetTack patrons, but they were disap-
pointed. The case had hardly been called when
Samuel MattuckH, tho clubs attorney. asked for au
adjournment. The case WaB Laid over until next
Tuesday morniHg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Lavign..Traoey Fight Very Tame.

San FRAScIsco. Nov. 25.-Tom Tracey and
George Laylgne fought twenty rounds before
the National Club In this city tonight, It was
o tame AFFAIR. and at the end Lavlgne got tho
decision on points.
Both men acted rs though they feared getting
fight that did any damage. Six thousand peo-
pie saw tho contest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Shoe Manufacturers Assign.

WEST DERRY. N. H.. Nov. 25.-Colburn. Fuller
& Co., the largest shoe manufacturers in this
part OF the State, have announced their assign
ment for the benefit q creditors to Benjamin +,
johnson Of Boston; The firm moved here from
Milford, N, H., eight years ago. and has en-
ployed 800 hands. The assets are nearly equal
To liabilities, about $500. 600.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Re.ideuce Dnmaged on, oOO hY Eirc.

The iour-story. brownstone-front residence
OF j. Metcalf Thomas OF % East Fifty eighth
street was damaged by Are Yesterday morning
TO the extent Of 81. 900. Walter @, Stokes. who
lives next door. noticed the blaze and turned In
the alarm. The loss was confined to the parlor
floor. Mr.. Thomas 10 the son OF DIR. 4. GaillaTd
Thomas OF 900 Lexington avenue, He Is at
present out OF the city. The house was In
charge of the c~aretaker. Frank Fallon. The
cause Of the DIRE Ii unknown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Nickel Steel Plates for the Shamrock Be-
low the Water Line.

SPECIAL Gable Dtspatch 10 The suS.
GLASGOW. Nov. 25.--It is stated that William
Fife of Fairlie, the yacht designer. has invited
an unnamed firm OF Essen. Germany. to supply
the nickel steel plates Tor Sir Thomas Lipton's
new cup hunter Shamrock.
These plates. 1t is said, will be employed be-
low the water line. Fife being OF the opinion
that aluminium will not stand the effects OF
salt water. The upper part and the fittings OF
the yacht win be OF aluminium. The building
OF the boat will begin next week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Gossip of the Ring,

y. g., New Yorr,-!The bet is OF.
LII G., New York.-An bets are OF.
s. T.. New York.-It wsS to have been Cor twenty
rounds.
AReader. New York,-NISrqu!s Of ouOsnsbsrry rules
and Corbetts rules.
Header. Newark. Their parting was worry amiable,
and from what 10 known no one was thrown down.
Joe Cain, the Brooklyn fe~AtherMeiGht. woula like
TO meet Jack O'Brien again AZ l2b pounds.
Tom Carey and Dick Moore haye signed articles to
boz At Yonkers in a few weeks. They will clash for
twenty rounds,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
Land and Sea Terminals Too Far Apart.

Charles II. Flint appeared yesterday before
Gov. Blacks Commerce Commission at the City
Hall and said that New York city was certainly
suffering from a lack Of direct communicates
between vessels and the s~torehouse and rail-
lighterage and carting, He frequently. ne said,
had 10 send vessels Of his own TO other ports on
this aprOunf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
MRS. JACK HILMERDIYG SINE.
So Say Doctors TestifyinR Before n Com
misslon Mt White Plnina.

WHITE PLAINS. Nov. 25.-After an interval
OF three months. the commission to inquire
into the sanity OF Mrs. jack Wilmerding
met here to-day and heard the testimony OF
several experts. who testified for Mrs. VII
merding.. Drs. Geo. W. Jacoby, Landon @.
GRAY, and Samuel b. Lyon testified that Mrs.
Wilmerding was sane.
The commission adjourned until tomorrow
morning. when they will hold the final hear
ing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

The Hickory A. @. would like to arrange games
with teams averaging 10 pounds for NOV, 81 and
Dec. 4. Games to be played on Hickory's grounds.
Address r. Winters. 276[ Eighth avenue.
MoSTcIAIH. n. j., Nov. 25.-By defeating the New
ark High School in football on tuesday, the Mont
Prep School for the, ohampionship Of the New
Jersey Interscholastic League. Tho deciding game
will probably be played on Friday, Dee. ., at Prince.
ton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
THE MAGoWANs TO GO TO OHIO.
Gov. Hastings Grants the Regulation Issued
on the Charge of Child Stealing.

t"U IsUNuIBEtHOH IbDuUU
on the Charge of Child Stealing.
HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov. 25.-Gov. Hastings
this evening granted the requisition OF the
Governor OF Ohio for Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A.
Mcgowan and Mrs. DR.. VIM Of Toronto. the
sister OF Mrs. Mcgowan, who are In custody at
Erie on q charge OF stealing the child Beryl
Barnes. HaDeas corpus proceedings were to
have been heard before an Erie Judge to-day,
but pending q hearing OF the application for a
next Friday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26
nnnth of Mabel DaYidson, the skntar.

al. PAN. MINI. Nov. ~ab.-AIRbel Davidson, the
skater, we'll known throughout Canada and the
United States, died IN this city yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

showed what sturdy stuff they are made OF
when in the face Of a cold. biting rainstorm
yesterday. they played the competition an
nounced, for, the day. which was an eighteen
hole medal play match for prizes suitable to the
occasion. The rain did not seem to interfere
IN the slightest with the number Of entries.
son at Wee Burn. which Is now moro thriving
than ever. The scores Of the competition were;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

PROPERTY OF A. c. HALL. STANFORD,
Admiral, b. B., 1893, by Alcantara-Emblem,
by Minchen's Tom Moore; J. Walter Oakley.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

The boys Of Erasmus School in hlatbusli have
skates. They found their field for eNperiniens
Ia a cycling academy, and the game Is now run
have to change the ordinary rules to any aptfe-
ciable extent. The schoolboys have two teams.
and propose 10 challenge the basketball players
Of other sehools 70 meet them on the wheel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

the eh lat t two I hele SrS w6iee6 6i was pue eo uR 70 p par pls Un
young Winston might have won out. Travis
In his match with Reed made his first nine
holes in splendid style. The five holes he
Gotlated. requiring three .8's and two SIS.
which spoiled his chance for q record. The
cards for this match were:
Travis. .............5 4 6 B r @ O 9 5-44
Heed .........b o O q e 4 q 4 $50
Travis. ......... Il 3 5-2e-T2
Reed. ......."... 3 s 1-2s-7s
FHyAs NOT r1ayaH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

Now, when the water from the snow begins
to make roads wet and soft, il il most impor-
tant TO watch ones tires, and riders shonld re-
member that the better the rubber the easier IL
cuts when wet. All rubber has to be wet TO cut,
and when wet all tires are soft marks for the
stone and tack and shell.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

Even Yesterday afternoon the truly gOJt
roads. those which have been, macadamized.
and the cycle paths afforded fair riding, and II
there IA no more ram or snow therolu- weather
pedallers will find plenty Of good wheeling.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-26

THsdal Tor best OF the o]pposito seni q Ii1HP
~ iSs' Ss.. Beacon %sG Betty; Colts Club medal for
S:Ss .s.I e1olllsS Club MEDAL nsSSh and Mp5 olssrrYiaais,e Bre Sapsy
Ss;IS;soPi e RsttS S:'E +. 0 kIft b saPSy,, q, 0S q, Tl nS Ss.;
SiSiit ! Pierpont Morganr's ornsmenpt iI ape SsisiI
s aiSaPfSs sl,ws9TT TSG Monde: Seton Hero. 66inimsnt.
R RSSfRlss s Tith d her 5Hsstor II Il'f fr ssSSisis W ":
sssc ffssIfS x 4 q the Pat Dog 6luiBs. Cup The AZ T fsnntn s3
aRs - St5 By NJ 't9lf aG of ss az V 9s sTipsS n SSGsf ,6r
r MN were I, q. Hopatoon'ssf Z Am mSsmee a ahS
EsiSs n aIs6 Ssu Beaver BROOK Duchess. 'Tyier
ssS SS ES,S tbs Cub '4 ppia se fOr tk pTib bs.t I bra Tre Rsa
Ms " GRhHIEmutK e4neIs Ajax and MpssSee'
,. ssEtaIsdl Sy IRs. 4. 4 9 fSp toE the best Bitch was
SSS nor The best owned by French fBuuiidPoogs
'pfslIiE for the eb be-, shnSwmut Kennels took the
:. sstS ss,S GI1sI ed r. tie iSS Bull Terrier Club for tho
SsssttS%S,' !e aTe mad not pTgGHHY{lSSYsly won prize
ss,tSif,' rSr clgbfs specials follower the re rsg nHsr
S?ASs' good ta light and heavy, weight ,cisssSs,
GJes.SSHis's handsome loyinnSg' I cum for n thb"c bbs ss
! ssG Yt r. . lie HidGeyooSd Ksqaeis EFfHditt
ase9 By ii / / IRg Peel !2r the hest bitch was
LIIreSS CaInoGhan's $50 for the BEST Wire
"a tqtGi n or daughter Of Thornheld KNOCK
dwell paliwo2d Victorious, owned by j.
q IvSt We Sns best smooth haired by the same
" Nor GGeonnrh ny /" \ w, Rutherfurd's Warren
y the Se@SsitRe NJ iooderham's specials we're
At EteGGe iioH terrier puppy, best dog and
NurdYsf n me Einners were l.. & W. Ruth
u iormor ny tSeh contract and Warren Scoffer,
w smooth 1foo,Ihg the puppy and bitch specials.
Siolk Ken ioH terrier special was won by the
dredb yS 9GhnsIs 81 Toronto, and that for wire
sier sSSsSeioIas a. %Garnochan. A few other fox
N'"s followed the regular awards.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17

.oon-keeper. variety show nan, and until
recently proprietor Of gambling games. IS
one or the lot OF men arrested this week
On charge Of gambling who got the bet
ter OF Justice Of the Peace Smallev. While
nearly al me others arrested pleaded gull
-, san4f'crg took the opposite ccurss. and
gave a bond pending a hearing OF his case
When u came IN today Ssndherg textf-
fed he was NOT openly operating games.
excepting a slot machine. a. the tine Of
his arrest, ard his attorney denied the
right Q: Justice Smalley 10 retain iaris-
Gictlou IL the matter. After this fha%a Of
tho case haH been lai4 fore the Justice
he came 70 the same way Of thinking, and
granted motion % dismissal
New others ~ho had only slot machines
IN their places, bu, Who pleaded guilty 10
tao charge az gambling. are sore" and
GiSg,ss'a.i with themselves for having "a q
Their fines.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17
GUANTANAMO HAD NO NEWS.
French COnsuI Came Out and Was
Told of the Surrender.

PLAYA DEL ESTE. Guantanamo Bay.
July 16-l y. ma steam launch from the
Spanish gr.nboat Sandoval came down the
bay this afternoon. flying the French flag.
The French nonsul at Guantanamo was on
board. as was also the Spanish bishop OF
the Catholic church al Guantanamo They
held conference with Commander Me-
Gala relative TO the removal of INDECENT
French subjects from Guantanamo TO the
French cruiser now In the harbor. Their
request was refused. The number OF per-
sons to be removed was not definitely
known. TIE French consul said that there
had bssn absolutely no communication at
Guantanamo with the outside world since
June Z. He was greatly surprised 10 hear
OF the destruction of Admiral Cervera's
fee. and the surrender of Santiago The
latter news and the terms Of surrender, In
volving the Guantanamo forces. viii be
communicated to the Span!ards at once.
4 launch from the cruiser Marblehead.
while scouting along the west shore OF the
bay this afternoon. near the mouth OF the
Guantanamo river, was fired upon by
squadron OF Spanish pickeis. guarding the
road in that vicinity. The launch replied
with her one FOUNDER and a lively fight ye
suited. The Marblehead threw TIRES shells
from "A ssx-pounder into the woods. and the
fire OF the Spania-ds ceased suddenly. The
launch was not hit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17

the water turned into the valley Lrings an
actual benefit to farmers on the King
county side. Thus the matter stands and
the damaged lands have resulted in quite
a loss TO their owners.
Now an effort is under way TO get the
Indian department to take hold OF the
matter 1t being alleged the jam is on the
Muckeshoot reservation; hence will per-
nit of the Jurisdiction of the government
authorities The damage already done 10
hay. 1t is feared. is but A small matter
compared with what may follow this fall.
when the usual rise Of water occurs. Com
missioner Dow says that with the fall rise
in the river the water will overflow the
streets of Sumner. and will do no end of
damage to the valley farms, unless the jam
shall have been removed before that time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17

legal advice and suit Is soon 20 be flied
10 restrain the board from expendsng the
money for a wheeiway. II is claimed the
commissioners have no authority n law
TO pay cut money fer such a purpose II
Is argued tina, neither the road funds nor
the general fund can be used to this end:
that the board has no money under It's au-
thority which can be applied to the con-
structiou of a bicycle road. and that any
move in this direction is wholly without
the semblance OF authority.
The building OF the proposed road would
mean an expense 10 each Taxpayer in the
distrie; tapped OF about Is cents. but de-
spite this small pro rata. an attempt Is to
be made 90 prevent the building OF the
wheeiway at the expense of the county.
Ii is said today the suit VIII be commenced
next Monday