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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
HOME RULE THE CRY IN EAST
Joins West in Plan TO Run the Local
Aoto Events.

NEW YORK, April 3-There is an in
creasiug tendency toward home rule in
automobile events among clubs in both
the east and west and on the part of in
dividual promoters. While it is admitted
that a strong national organization, con-
trolling and advancing motor car inter-
ests. is most desirable. yet individuals and
associations who invest their time and
money in making certain tours. races, hill
climbs or other events feel that they con-
form to local conditions and should not be
hampered by too much authority. This
tendency was shown by the F1orids East
Coast Automobile association, under whose
patronage the races were recently held on
the beach at Daytona.
The Harrisburg club also resolved to
carry out its endurance run under its own
rules, which fitted exactly local conditions.
rather than under those which were inn
posed upon them at the American Ath-
letic association. The latest insurgent is
the Chicago Automobile club. which has
decided TO run its road race as a western
affair instead OF a national one. The mem
bers OF this club believe that the west with
its present extraordinary demand for
motor cars has become a very prominent
Influence, and is in a position TO be in
dependent and demand justice. They be-
lieve that a western stock car race will
attract fully as much attention and as
many entries, as such. as If the race were
announced as a national event.
For such a race a trophy has been do
mated by Ira NJ. Cobe, president OF the
Chicago Automobile club, and it appears
that this initial effort on the part of the
Chicago club will receive unanfmous sun
port from all the motor car makers of the
middle west and in addition many entries
from the east.
No entries. however. will be solicited
until a sanction is granted by the Ameri-
can Automobile association. application for
which has been made to Chairman Hover,
The permission will be received TO use the
Indiana highways and also assurance that
the course will be properly guarded. As
to the policing Of the course. the militia
10 regarded as a necessity. and steps have
been taken to have the governor make
the necessary detail OF troops.
A matter which Ia p~uzzling the club is
that OF rules, as the American Automobile
associations and the Manufac turers' Con-
test association have not yet completed
the drafting of them. However, a tentative
set OF rules has been sent for inspection.
Both price and piston displacement are
provided for in the classes, which are
divide into five aections-it being in the
discretion of the promoters to choose be-
tween them.
Changing the dates from May . and 81
TO June IS and 10 Is wise. for the reason
that the roads then viii be in prime condi-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
ACTIVITY IN OMAHA GARAGES
Cars BEING Prepared for the Arrival
of Fine weather.

Local garages show that automobiles
are being oyerhauled preparatory TO the
opening of the touring season. now almost
at hand. with the first days of spring
owners begin TO think, Of the Saturday or
Sunday run through the country adjacent
20 the metropolis, TO be followed later on
by long tours taking in the established
routes or new ones 10 suit the pleasure OF
the travellers.
OF all the uses to which the automobile
has been turned, touring. the object which
the men who developed II had principally
in view. remains the most attractive field
for It's utilization. The general develop
ment OF The car has served TO make tour
ing more pleasant than ever. and the
owner cf any modern make Of machine
can start out nowadays with the assur-
ance Of little or no trouble of a mechanical
nature.
The ability to start anywhere and TO get
there with the modern touring car has
made ~ supreme among methods OF trans
portation for the pleasure seeker. Its
fortunate oWner can cut loose from the
thraldom OF the railway train: the beaten
path means nothing 10 him. His time il
his own; the scenery that appeals can be
enjoyed ~ the full, and when monotony is
encountered the swift csr will whirl him
quickly TO more charming surroundings.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

is simple and promises to do all that is
expected of Il.
Prior to each contestins machines leav-
Ing New York on June I It will go to the
club OF America. There the
head man of the crew will sign an identifi-
cation card. which will be mailed immedi-
stely to the referee at Seattlt. A passport
will then be made out, upon which will
appear the competitors number, the max
ers name and other minor details. Every
man Of the crew will sign this passport in
ink. The car will then depart, fully equip
ped as to checking facilities. There will he
approximately forty so-called checking sta
lions on the route, and at each point this
passport must be vised by a person de-
slgnated for the purpose by the committee
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
TwENTY.Fou RACES SOON OPEN
Regular cheduIes show s,07s Games
This Season.

The Western league season opens this
year, April. %, with omaha at ives Moines
and the other northern teams in the south
and the season viii close September rs. each
team to play l4 games. In twenty-four Of
the principal professional base ball leagues
this season will be played 3.07s games OF
ball. according to schedule. This number
OF games is but a small fraction Of the
thousands more to be played in, smaller,
less important. but nevertheless regularly
organized, more or less protected organiza-
tons. to say nothing of the numberless
amateur and semi-professional battles. Fell
lowing are opening and closing dates Of the
twenty-four foremost leagues and. the NUM-
Der Of games played. 1t will be noticed
that the Pacific Coast league plays 200
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
Rain water recon mended.

There will be something saved II, when
ever possible, as It often is when running
through the rural districts. the radiator ls
replenished with rain water instead of hard
water. A constant deposit is being made
In the water Jackets and radiators by the
mineral elements in spring water, from
which the water OF the rain bar'l and cis-
tern have been freed in Natures distlllery.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

in csrse Of the race. The double check Is
afforded by the tact that the driver must
mail notice OF his arrival at each Of the
forty points to the referee at Seattle prior
to leaving the city or town where the
checking station may he located.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
Motor Run for Boston.

BOSTON, April a-Plaas have been com
pleted for the motorcycle run OF April 10.
from Boston to Worcester ana back.
Franklin Hall. Walch will seat over 900
has been engaged for the dinner 70 the
riders. The worchestsr Motorcycle club.
with a membership Of forty. has pledged
its assistance and Will be a big factor in
the success OF the run.
II is figured that sbout $50 riders viii
star from Boston NJ machine without an
efficient mufher will he allowed 10 start.
rWsnty-tour medals VIII he awarded q the
twenty hour hest appearing motorcyciists
whn finish with a perfect score.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
DOUBLE CHECKING SYSTEM USED
simple Plan Adopted for New york.
seattle Auto Race.

The system for checking the contesting
cars in the tr~ansconntinental New York to
Seattle automobile race is a novel one and
promises to meet any contingency which
may arise. The idea Is simplicity Itself.
and a double check is obtained On every
contestant. Instead of groups OF checkers
being stationed at different points to mark
down the cars arrival, the contestants
practically do their wi chrecking, an in
genious scheme affording the referee at
Seattle with a double tab on each entrant.
The plan is indeed as comprehensive al II
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

Contractors are pushing work on the
new DietT garage al a rapid rate and the
Colt Automobile company and Guy Smith
will soon be housed in their new quarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

Vance Lane. president of the Rocky
Mountain Telephone company was an
Omaha visitor last week. Mr.. Lane now
has two automobiles and will tour 5000
miles Inspecting the lines of his company
in Utah. wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
Along Auto Row

View Garages In Omaha and coun-
oil 1luffs viii soon Ne In Rsadi-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

And now n is suggested that Comlskey
made a mistake when he gave up his
place as bench manager and deputed to
another the field management Of his team.
Not stopping 10 question the fact that the
Old Roman is a better manager than any
he could employ, there Ia still argument
against the wisdom OF his maintaining his
position on the bench of his team. In the
first place, dignity has some claim on team
owners. and these claims must be violated
II a mar OF Comiskey's position In the base
bah world Is to occupy no higher place
than bench manage OF his own club.
While Billy Sullivan Will be an expert
ment as successor 10 Fielder Jones for a
while. II is quite probable that with the
aid Of Comlskey he will make as good a
manager as Jones In time. and a very short
time. Jones did not look beyond his W
interest in deciding to quit the team at
this time. and he certainly was not taking
any altruistic view OF Comiskey's interests
when he proposed to be taken into partner
ship with Commy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

People kick at the ball player who holds
out for salary or other consideration. why.
Just stop and think where the country
would be In the winter time were IL not
for the hold-out? He Is a public b~enefac-
tor, this seemingly obstreperous fellow.
he makes life worth living when IL seems
all but useless to exert the effort. Imagine
the cold, dun, dreary lays Of December.
will the despairing fan hugging his stove
or radiator. as the case may be, In an I'M
certain attempt to keep warm: outside the
wind Is bowling, the snow is falling. the
SKY Is dark and sable night sits supreme
on its somber throne. There ia not the
remotest sign to suggest the halcyon days
OF the good old summer time Of base
ball the detected fan scarce dares TO think.
Then comes the paper. He gives a despair
ins glance at the sport page. His. eyes
open, his face brightens, me smiles. ''The
stage for mine says Mike Donlln: I'm
out OF the game forever asserts Fielder
Jones. Never will pitch again unless
Commy comes across. declares Dousherty.
OF a sudden the room Is warm and CHEEKY,
the snow stops falling. the wind no longer
blows-the sky-though Il is night, appears
bright. Mr.. Fan rises as II by magic from
this slough of d%espond' on to the noun
tain top of ecstacy, transformed and trans
flxed-a new person. And the hold-out.
YOU say. must go? Not yet; no. not yet,
not so long as he fills this mission. Rather
hail to the hold-out, the airy, fairy, festive
hold-out, whose song is ever new and harp
always in tune. Vive la hoId-out, the sine
qua non Of the base ball world in the win
ter timei
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

o1lcE Aeuon tor Your ~Mensy-Yeu GET
lhat by USING The Bee advertisins columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
Vale Co@inE strong.

ruilnsTmoie, whether TINS be Coach
Rlees good judgment of the geographical
surroundings, the oarsmen all gained
weight in their training, This. considering
the fact that they are working rather
hard In the warm season of the year,
speaks very well for the system employed.
Al any event, II more and more of the
colleges can make use OF houseboats n
will be found to save a great deal of money
and will gradually make the regatta as
Independent OF Poughkeepsie as Poush-
keepsie has become Independent of II. Inter
est In the city Of Poushkeepsie itself has
been tagging and decreasing proportion
stely each year, so that really regatta day
there is the only one that means any
thing at all to the city, and not very much
at that. It means a little increase in trade
In the restaurants and a temporary excite
ment. probably among the younger and
more susceptible persons of the city. but
otherwise the regatta means very little as
far as Poughkeepsie Is concerned. II the
crews generally could adopt this houseboat
system they would cease TO contribute
greatly TO -Poughkeepsie and would be able
al any time TO move away and to establish
a regatta elsewhere. This would be a sort
OF an advantage.
II begins to look as il il might not be
50 bad a year for Yale after all. in spite
OF a series Of defeats in other sports since
last June. The Yale crew, which is pre-
pairing 10 race against Pennsylvania on the
S|chuylkill on April 10. has been picked
and Juggling from expert testimony. It is
a very fin crew, This Is not Coach Ken
nedy's opinion-at least il Is not his
opinion given Tor publication-but an ex-
perienced man who has watched the Yale
crews At work SAYS this years varsity is
a very fine combination. Inasmuch as
Pennsylvania has not anything very good.
there Is = fine chance that Yale will win
predictions about water sports are Is
this race rather easily, although, OF course.
unsafe as predictions about land sports.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

George w. Drummond OF the Drummond
Carriage Co., has been indisposed several
days.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

II don't care n you never come back.
sings Chance to King The Cub manager
has annexed Needham TO his catching
staff, and thinks with him and Moran Chi
cago supremacy will be fairly secure, even
n Long John doesn't return,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

Brush has not yet told the name OF that
man who tried TO bribe Umpire Klein
why9
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

Georgs Stone has served notice At the
outset hat he intends TO he the best bat
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

How would FoSsy Cramps DO for a name
for ~MinneapoliA3
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The Atlantic Auto Co.'S new garage in
Council Bluffs is nearing completion. IT
will be the new home in that city for the
REQ and Ford cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The John Deere Pillow Co. has added auto
mobiles TO its branch in Sioux Falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

My one more Sunday before the
base ball season fer the Dig leagues
opens. In many respects, without
~ regard to the character OF ball
played, this will be a remarkable
h' ~ will note the changes OF some
= me most eminent men in base bail. For
n"tushoe' Cy Young and Lou Criper bavs
'e't Soston' Bresnahan has gone from New
iork' Fielder jones probably will not he
WIN the White sox and Killing stiIl insists
on not rejoinlng the Cubs. All these men
! ave been pillars TO their respective teams
session without YOUNG and Crieer will NOT
seem Ike Boston; New York Giants with
no b~resnahsn will be such an experiment,
rams won't know how to regard the s,tns.
uoni Kings absence from the Cubs would
certainly place that famous team of uo,ld
oeoters In the probable instead OF sure.
tnlns class. and on every hand IT ia con
cened thai the Sox will have a Dangerous
gap to I'LL up II Jones fails TO r.turr
rhen there are other changes that srouses
interest-the return TO major league base
bsll OF Clark Griffith and George stallinns.
rhese veterans we're great ball players ana
nave made their marks as managers. II
VIII be intensely interesting to see what
Trey will DO IT. Cincinnati and New york
respectively. The Reds made a spurt At
the first Of last season that challenged Al.
tention for a while, and they appear to b.
much stronger this year. The Highlander
rave been completely rejuvenat4d. After
: season IN the cellar they ought. with old
mem determined and promising youngsters
on fire with easerness, to make a hard
1ght with the leaders. Both Griffith ana
staiinss are by the circumstances Of the
Tine on trial. and their cases will be
watched from all parts OF fandom with the
utmost interest It's a great game and A
sreat year. Batter up.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

w. r.. Brownlee of the Fredrickson
Auto Co. is In western Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

Henry II van Brunt will move into his
new garage in ouncil Bluffs with the
Overland and Pope Hartford within a few
days.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

We may as well b. frank enough TO say
that 1t Is too early even yet to pass final
Judgment upon the Omaha team OF 1909,
There are 50 many new players who have
not had the opportunity OF showink their
ealiber that an opinion now would be III
timed and premature. Some Of the new
ones look quite strong At times: others do
not, The old men. OF course. should an be
better than last year. But three OF the
o. men, It must be remembered. are gone
and the very three whose places will be
most difficult TO nll. still Omaha is not
worrying. II expects to so I'm aud make a
fight from the start for the pennant.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The 1nternational Harvester Co., hand
ling the international automobile will move
into it's new home within a few weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The Sporting News has combined several
virtues In its Record Book for 1909, which
Is just out. In the first place. It sends
the book free to any applicant who sends
the postage. book seeks to give all
essential base ball records In the least
possible space. II II succeeds in the former.
II certainly triumphs in the latter. The
little volume fairly b~ristles with points OF
and is striking for Its sue
cinctness. And, just incidentally, il hits
the bulls eye on ALTERATION. ''Terse.
True" "Feats and facts for all fans.
It might have added to this Introductory
Brief ana breezy base ball budget.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

r. r. Kimball is attending the races at
Dayton, F7a.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17

of Ennis < StOpBsnf hal obtained an
81 der from Judge HoI; in the federal
district court sUmmOun@ State Sena-
tor Patrick H. NcCarr0n. The well
known Democratic leader of Brooklyn.
TO appear before United States Com
missioner Alexdnder next Tuesday to
testify a the bankruptcy hearing
which Is 10 develop the firms affairs
The order provides that he produce
such books. records documents. etc
as may be required.
The summons for NcCarron is based
on the alleged discovery of expert
accountants that the several "blind"
accounts. entered as No. go. was
thar OF Senator NCCarU0u. who for
years mas been 4 close personal friend
of both members OF the firm.
Account No. $50" if is stated. was
very active, and also showed the man
operating under II is indebted TO the
firm 10 the aggregate amount of over
one hundred thousand dollars
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17
OFFICIALS
EXPECTED THE INDICTMENT

Washington. April IC.-internal
revenue officials expressed no sur
prise al the announcement that the
Cudahy Packing Company had been
indicted q Topeka for frauds against
the internal revenue laws. II was
admitted that the OleOmargerine bust
ness OF the company had been under
observation and investigation by treas
urv agents for several months
It Is stated that government agents
examined very large number OF
SAMPLES Of oIe0maTgeTiBe in many
Uarr- of the country sold by the
Cudahy company and while it IS not
expedieut 10 estimate the amount in
voIyed. il as known. the officials be
Ifpvc. to De in excess OF $4,000, and
possibly "A much larger sum
The penalty provided is fine OF
from $500 10 S5-roU- and Imprisonment
of from six months 10 three years for
each OffeuSe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17

Hon John p. Stokes Was Yesterday
elected to the position of speaker pro
tenn of the house of representatives,
an Office which il y very important
one This news was received in tie
city early yesterday afternoon and
was learned with much pleasure by
many, but came as no surprise 10
those we'll posted on matters at the
state capital
Hon. John p. Stokes one OF Escam-
bias representatives in the legisla-
ture of FLORIDA, was signally honor
ed by the house OF representatives on
yesterday when be was elected speak
er protein by hat body.
Never before perhaps, in the his
tory of Florida has the honor been
conferred upon one 50 young, he be
ing at this time twenty-five years OF
age,
Escambia is justly proud Of her rep
resentatiOn Al Tallahassee, and dOuDlv
proud is she of the place her delega-
ton has taken among the membership
of the legislature
Mr. Stokes has this early won the
highest expression of confidence next
10 being made speaker. That can be
shown d member of the house of rep
resentatives. AS speaker protein. h7
is the second officer OF he house oc
representatives and by virtue of this
office viii often be called during this
session 10 preside over tFe ielibera-
tions of that august body OF Florida
lawmakers. He will. without a doubt
prove himself capable, fair and just
in his rulings.
With Fred NJ. Hudson of Dade. as
president Of the senate and TIeOp
West. of Jackson. as president protein.
lon l.. FarriS of Duyal, as speaker OF
the house and John p. Stokes. of Els
Gambia as speaker protein. Florida
may rightly feel that its lawmsking
branch Of the government is in capa-
Die hands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17
BUSINESS MAN
SHOT DOWN IN
STREETS OF CITY
His Assailant, Supposed to
Be Young Man Whom
He Discharged, Made His
Escape.
By Associated Press.

Mccain. a business man of this citv,
was shot down On the street here
to-day while on his way 10 his store
Two bullets entered his body. He was
taken TO the hospital and is not eX-
Dected TO live. His assailant is sup
posed 10 have been Raymond Gill.
d young man who had been employed
by Mr. Mccain and who had been
dismissed because OF alleged short
ages in his accounts The asgailanC
fed on q bicycle. An effort was made
10 pursue him, bat thus far without
success. His bicycle has been found
in the outskirts OF the city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17

Washington. April IG.-Presid"ur
Taft discussed the problems of the
working man for two neurs to-day with
members Of the executive council OF
the American Federation OF Labor,
which il in session in this city.
The labor leaders, headed by Sam
ueI Gompers. president OF the fedora
ton. called al the White House TO
present TO the president d number OF
matters Of vital interest 10 organized
labor Gompers declared the preSI-
dent NOT only gave the spokesman
of the party all the time they desired,
but joined himself in the discussion
from time 10 time, 10 bring out fuller
information on various subjects as
they were rehearsed. When the con
ference closed the president told his
callers he would investigate the mat
ters presented. which seemed 10 him
10 require such action, and ~ viii
he glad 10 help so far as his OppOT-
tUHities permit, i'm arriving a "a proper
solution of the difficulties watch work
ing the people find themselves con
frOnted. while at the same time keep
inc the interest Of the whole people
in view
The labor leaders seemed pleased
al their reception.
President Taft told the labor leaders
he regarded the matter OF an anti
Injunction law as one Of The most inn
DOrtant phases of his administration.
He added ne felt he made his position
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17

The sporting goods house in Lon
don that furnished The camp equip
ment for Theodore Roosevelt's hunt
ing trip in Africa has received q cable
from Mombasa saying that the OUTFIT
arrived there safely Colonel ROOse-
welt and his party are scheduled 10
reach Nombasa on April q. R +.
CunuInghame, the expert hunter. wlO
IS making the arrangements for the
hunt has engaged pOrters and has eV-
eryIhine in readiness for the arrival
Of the party. Colonel Roosevelt vii
go al once 10 NaiTObi. 527 miles up
the Uganda railroad from Mombasa-
Nairubi will 1s The base OF supplies
for the hunt IH tha- part OF Africa
Jaere are rwo rainy rcaSOus-Cue IN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17
MAN KILLS TWO
WOMEN AND IS
IN TURN SHOT.
Infatuated Because His Wife
Left Him and Wreaked
Vengeance on Her Rela-
tIVeS.
g. Associated Press.

McAHSter, Okla, April 16-MikG
Ramona, an American citizen, of ItaI-
ian DaTentage, shot and killed his
mOtheT-in-laW. Mrs William DOSs,
and his sister-in- law, Miss Willie
DOss, at HaTtshoTne, late today and
within a few minutes was shot in the
neck and seriously wounded by his
father-in -iaw. William DOSS. Ramona
and wife were separated a year ago
and a short time ago the woman was
given a divorce and custody of their
child. This is said 10 have weighed
on ZanOna'S mind.
The man had to be hurried out OF
town to prevent mob violence.