The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22

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 to die. What day to be sacrificed to the national Juggernaut There was, not to read, or to meditate, or make fine resolutions in reference Ia a higher life, or to indulge in sentiment-hutt to enjoy baseball
 How tempting the clear sky with it's handmaidens of Saucy white clouds floating by. It was one of the white haired poets days when we feel, we can take the great world in our aKn'S ! Alas 1t was only baseball that was 1 about to take to my understanding An easy enough matter
 Upon reaching the grounds, the first l object of interest was an open space with foot-paths regularly laid out, Near one of these paths stood negro man with arms barred to the elbow, Neri- i table man of muscle Al his feet lay Il heap ot smooth bits of wood, three feet long and tapered to one end occasion. ally this hroad-che>ted giant would ! appeared to be keeping guard
 It was varicgated crowd. crowd i'll the south is usually variegatcd, alternat- ! ing white. yellow, brown and black. like ribbon cake About in spots like islands iii the sea- rolled and sQuattea the ubi- quitouS small boy while eucirclng the ' !. beautiful women in gala dress whose faces beamed with anticipated pleasure. 1 The atmosphere seemed charged with the spirit of joy l, too, felt tn" electric thrill as group of bright creatures flashed before me
 Ah, those beautiful hoys' cx. claimed
 My friend answered pleasantly. those arc the rival clubs. the Blues and Attn letc>
 Perfectly equipped from the dainty 1 cap to the sandaled feet each boy seemed picture of incomrarablc youth 1 ful grace The blue uniform of the one contrasting with the brown of the other the golden light of the October day, the handful of gorgeous leaves tlntter- ing aimlessly hithcr and thither with n suggestion of ncighboring trees all made an enchanting scene.
 Several of the gayly uniformed young fellows were already knocking balls about and immediately began to "n- joy the game gazed intcntly, and by a supreme effort of will drew my ap. preciative soul into my face Sitting thus, strong in a resolve to be amused something in the expression of imy face attracted considerable attention. which in turn attracted the notice of my right hand friend He whispered hastily you need not look yet the game has not begun
 Immediately from some mysterious source 1 summoned nnnchalant man ner suitable for th" moment Presently saw n boy in blue throw the ball to another boy, who beat it back euvagcly with his club, while third boy made grab at it Then brown went sailing along one of the little paths How gay and charming he looked graceful as Apollo swift as Mercury. appreciated all these airy cvolutions AS necessary exercise bcfor" beginning ,h" gam" My companions appeared somewhat excited but retained passive expr"ssion-l was not to be caught again smiling or frowning in the wrong pac"
 This might have gone on indefinitely but for my watchful guide He gave me keen look and whispered Why don't you attend, they are playing su- perbly?' Quick to obey the slightest suggestion instantly assumed and cx- pr"s@ion of pleased appreciation At i this rate baseball k worse than the French Revolution. l thought irri- tably The incessant marching and counter-marchng of the facial organs was fatiguing especially A. my fac" was not A reticule to be drawn and puckered ! At VIII, meanWhii" the Blufs hoou at 1 one station, the Athletes at another ! clapping hands each one standing first 1 on ore foot then the other like turkeys in poultry yard At one corner stood A man holding blank book, who called l out every few seconds foul ] A rude bit of candor, 1 thought, ] q { f,x is if.tt l tell them so
 He was doubtless newspaper re- porter Standing on one foot seemed to be restful prelude to some grand coup d cta So eager to use my newly acquired knowledge whispered to my