Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-13
BICYCL-ING
SHE HAD AREVOLVER
T Will Drop the First Man Who Tries to Get Any of This
 Money Said Mrs. Root"

there was a war of words Monday af Iernoon in the hallway of the twenty, hrst floor of the St Paul building. New 1ork, where his offices are located,
 Several of the other riders were waiting for Root and his wife as they emerged from Powers office. They de. manded money. which they claimed was due them as the result of a com. pine that had been formed during the race.
 Root could not have made good. even if he had wanted to, for the mon- ey had been handed over to his wife. The business manager of the Root household unhesitatingly admitted that she was in possession of the "wad' and positively refused to part with a cent of her husbands win nings.
 While MacLean, the partner of Mo ran, one of the teams said to be in the combine, was trying to effect a settle ment Mrs Root shrieked at those who had crowded around her: 1 You don't get cent; seer"
 Her manner was convincing, and | tried more diplomatic tactics.
 Why, we have written contract with Root" pleaded MacLean.
 It's no good" responded Mrs Root. Its written in lead pencil and is no better than a verbal contract"
 Then Mat Downey tried to persuade her that Root should tact on the square" and keep his agreement.
 Nothing doing. You tried to double cross Eddie said Mrs Eddie, land none of you get cent
 '1 have got the money and I have got gun to defend it, and I will do that with my life," and she tapped her huff, in which her right hand was l hidden.
 Then someone in the crowd was heard to exclaim:
 Punch his head."
 Root himself was standing on the outer end of the crowd, pale and evil dently frightened. and not saying q word. se . ! 76faa
 You try that game on." screamed Mrs Root, '.and I'll drop one of you"
 Matters were. assuming a serious aspect and the elevator man. who had been holding his cage at this floor, dropped to the next floor Mrs Root. seeing the movement, said to her hus- band:
 Come on, Eddie; we'll go down to the next floor"
 The entire party except Matt Down. ev. who had rushed into Pat Powers -bftice, descended to the twentieth floor. ! There the wrangle was resumed. and Mrs Root talked some more about shooting
 "Give me thar gun" exclaimed Fog | Ter to the desperate woman.
 Not on your life" responded Mrs Root. 'T can pull gun as quick as anybody. and don't you forget I'll do 1t if I have to-"
 Her determination had q quieting effect. and she, with her husband. Fogler and two or three friends. got into the elevator together and de- scended to the main floor and left the building.
 Those who took parr in the spirited scene were very reticent as to the causes which led up to their demand for money. One of the riders who quit early in the race and who did not wish to have his name mixed up in the controersvy. told the reporters that the trouble had started by a combna- tlon formed by Root and Fogler. Mac Lean and Moran and AchOrn and Downey, to manipulate matters on the track fin such q manner that Root would defeat the Bedells and win first prize.
 Root would never have got 1t in any other way, you can bet on that" was this particular riders starement. T quit the second day. so I am in no way mixed up in 1t. but I know the combination was formed. all right"
 The distribution of the prize money was conducted with the utmost se- crecy iIi the inner sanctum of Powers office. The Bedell brothers were the first to he admitted and came out shortly afterward. expressing them selves as satisfied with their share. and left immediately.
 MacLean and Moran were the next team paid of. Then Root and Fogler got theirs. While the altercation over the division of the cash was in pro. gross ourside. other teams went in to interview Powers. who was evidently in ignorance of the row in progress outside his office. When he emerged. he stated that all had been given the prizes as advertised. Many received bonuses. and all received somethiIA
 "That closes the incident. as far a' I am concerned" said Mir Powers.
 His business partner. Mr Pollock. endeavored tO explain the cause of the row with Mrs Root. but he failed to make himself quite clear.
 The four foreign teams from the continent will sail for home on the French line steamer La Savoie next Thursday. Agraz and Castro. tie Mexican team. will go with the other foreign teams to participate in the races on the Buffalo track in Paris There has been some talk of six-day race in Boston. but nothing definite has been decided as yet. although a Boston representative. who was pres eut Monday afternoon. said that It was possible that the affair might be held after the holidays in the Park Square Roller Skating rink. which has floor