Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-13

be hard to beat, and as a result of the
good work shown by her dogs down at
Bath Beach, where she has them in train
ing she is brimful of confidence.
The cycling world is promised big treat
in the near future. Negotiations are now
being made to bring about a series of
match races between Frank Kramer. the
sprinting champion of America. and liver
Lawson, who just returned to this country
after defeating all of the greatest short
distance men in Europe and Australia.
Floyd Mcfarland is looking after Lawson's
interests. the latter having been out west.
Mcfarland wants to arrange a series Of
races to determine the short distance
championship. Should Lawson and Kramer
be brought together the event would prove
one of the most interesting bicycle events
of recent years.
In connection with the annual conven-
ton of the American Road Makers and the
Good Roads celebration at Port Huron,
Mich, on August 30. 30 and 81, there will
be an automobile contest in the form of a
run from various cities to Port Huron.
The plans proposed are as follows: Each
competitor will procure from the mayor
of his city or the president OF his village
'or from Justice of the peace a written
and attested certificate stating the hour
OF his departure for the convention and
will then proceed to get there so as to
arrive either August 20 or go and the
time of his arrival will be the hour when
he enters the Hotel Harrington at Port
Huron and hands his certificate to the
judges of the race. The judges in deciding
who are the winners will take into consd-
GRAFTON variety of points and figure the
result from them on a percentage basis.
For instance!
The contestants must have come all of
the way under his own power.
ne must not have violated any speed
He must not have caused any horse to
run away en- route.
He must not have collided with or run
over any man or beast upon the way.
In short, he must have travelled in an
unobjectionable manner through the coun-
try. The judges in making out the list OF
winners will take into consideration:
The make and type Of the automobile
The age and experience of the contestant.
The size of the machine.
Inc morse power OF the engine.
The type Of engine as, If gasoline, the
number of cylinders, etc.
The distance covered.
The time consumed.
rival.
The number Of people brought in the ma
chine.
And, finally, all Of the circumstance
encountered. so that the contest really
resolves itself into a great object lesson
for the farmer delegates 70 show them
that many automobiles can spin through
the country In a manner that will make
them welcome wherever they go.
From all indications the much-discussed
question as to the actual origin Of base
ball will be definitely settled before the
close Of the year. The members Of the
commission nominated by Mr.. A c. spald-
ing for the purpose OF passing final judg-
ment on the matter have filed their ac-
ceptance with Secretary James f. sulIl-
van Of New York and have sent him much
valuable data. From all parts Of the coun-
try communications have poured into the
secretary's ONCE relating 10 tEc subject
and there is no doubt that the commits
, sion Will be able TO settle the subject for
all time. The members OF the commission
follow: Ex-Governor Morgan G. Buckley,
now United States senator from Connect
cut, and the first president Of the National
league; Hon. Arthur p German, United