The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-16

first or second in the other races compris-
ing the quarter mile, half mile, two-mile,
four-mle and fye-nie events. This will
provide for ten starters and the race will be
run in two heats, with finals for the win
ners. The three-mile race will not be run (
at this meet. but will be given to any other
meet asking for it which occurs before the
ma ional meet.
The action of the County Commissioners
in deciding to build a cycle path extending
from Broad Ripple to Millersville is the
cause of much enthusiasm among the cy-
clists Of the city, who have made good use
of the path now built between Sixteenth
street and Broad Ripple. The new path will
be a direct continuation Of the old one and
as soon there is rainfall the commits
sioners will order out scrapers to level the
road. The new track will be five feet wide,
built on one side of the road, with a ditch
between it and the main road. 1t is ex-
pected the path will be ready for use within
three weeks if the elements contribute in
any degree
So far the attempt to raise 81, 500 by popu-
lar subscription has proved failure for the
l.. A. w. Club committee. The lack of
these funds, while it will not cripple the
meet, will embarrass the work of the COM
mittee having charge of the entertainment
and will necessitate not only the most rigid
economy. but compel the club to forego
many plans which would have been of great
benefit TO the city. A great army OF
be here during the meet, and, instead of be-
ing treated as they have been in other
cities, they will be smothered with courtesy,
in lieu of more substantial enterta inment.
Up to date the committee has received 81
from six different persons, and, considering
the length of time which has elapsed since
the call for funds, the outlook IS dtscourag-
ing. So far there has been no attempt to
solicit financial aid from the manufac-
turers. it being the policy of the finance
committee to be Independent of them. The
success or failure Of the meet In all de-
partments will cause comment concerning
Indianapolis from all over the country Ia
the city carries out it's obligations. The
committee hopes for an improvement along
these lines at once. afolts
Wallace Sherwood has been named chairman
of the committee on credentials for the L. IA. w.
Nee. Club. Chairman Brown. of the reception
and entertaining committee, has appointed i've
Hamme reception at the Statehouse r.. u.
SpringSteen. band concerts II. +. Hackedorn,
German House; Frank Staley Broad Ripple;
Charles Layman, @smoker.
Chairman Foltz, of the race committee, will
make his appointments for track officials at the
national meet during the next week. All Of the
positions will be given to the prominent In
residents Of Indianapolis There will be a num-
Der of familiar faces on Chairman Foitz'a slate,
men who have acted in various capacities IN ma
tional meets in the past and know every inch OF
the racing game.
1t was decided at the last meeting OF the ex-
for women during the week OF the meet at the
Propyaeum. This will enable the visitors
to register and obtain their credentials without
having TO mix up with the crowd at headquarters.
reception of women. will have charge OF this
feature of the work.