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New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

THERE are many children's games of
ancient origin. Among these is the
game of hare and hounds. This sport
which IS still played by the coming genera
ton, originated in England about I64o.
The childish amusement of riding cane 5
OF great antiquity. II was practised by the
children OF Greece and ancient Rome.
The game of hide and seek IS another
youthful pastirne of ancient origin. 1t came
from Europe about the beginning of the sew
enteenth century.
Leap-frog is mentioned in the works of
both Shakespeare and Johnson. 1t has been
played by children from early times, and IS
still favorite game with boys.
The game of seeing who can hop the longest
on one foot came from the ancient Greeks
where 1t was practised by the youths for
wagers.
Skipping rope Is a childish pastime of ancient
origin In place of a rope, a vine stripped of
leaves was originally used.
The spinning OF tops, a favorite amusement
among children IN the spring, also came from
the Greeks Records show that this kind OF
fun was in vogue at the time OF Vergi
The tlylng kite derived its name from its
originally being made to resemble that species
OF bird called a kite. The amusement of kite
fiving Is about two centuries old in Europe
Probably II originated IN China where, 50 rec
ords tell, the practice OF flying kites IS very
ancient.
Blind mans buff Is another child's game
which found its origin with the Greeks, among
whom it was otter. INDUCED IN by adults
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

THE oldest game known TO man IS chess.
IL The origin Of this game. OF mimic battle,
IS Goldsmith called Il n his translation OF
Vida, dates back 70 5000 B. c II Is rich n
Legendary anecdotes, and its venerable noInen-
clature has been transmitted through all
changes II language from the earliest tongues
OF the lnd0-European L. the latest.
4 peculiar thing about chess, with It's COM
b.nation Of idle amusement and extreme men
tai toll, IS that Il Is the only game sanctioned
piece IN the game derives It's name, king, from
the Persian Shah, or ruler
Many men whose names have gone down
- posteTI1y. such as Charlemague. Iamerlane,
Frederick the Great, Charles MI, Noltalre,
Rousseau. and Ben Franklin. have been de-
voices and students Of the game.
Chess Is Asiatic n origin. and originally
more attention was pald 10 Il by Aslatlc stu
dents and philosophers than by men OF western
countries Ot late wears. however, rs popu-
laTltv has greatly increased among western
nations. and national chess tournaments are
nov held by experts from nearly all countries
he history OI chess may be divided INTO
three periods: The age Of the primeval Indian
game. extending from It's origin down 10 the
sixth century 4 D, the age Of the medieval
chess. from the sixth century TO the sixteenth
century and the age Of the modern chess,
from The last Cf the sixteenth century to the
present dav. OF course. nanv changes IN the
method Of play took place IN the course OF
LeVeloUrlent Il the game and as Il Is PLAYED
Iow Il IS different from the game the anCients
knew
Chess has been PLAYED IN nearly every coun-
Try ChesS-DoaTsls have bsen found nOng the
runs Il Po-upeiI- and II the Roman Forum
one may still see the outline Of checker
board roughly scratched on the stone walk by
some senatorial page OF Caesar time. In the
orient both games have been played from time
.-n-nemorial
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Ancient Tricks

THE arts OF Juggling were, as has been
proved by learned writers, of high an
tiquity. The Hirpini, who lived near Rome.
jumped through burning Goals; women IN
early times were accustomed to walk over
burning Goals IN Cappadocia, and the eXhibl-
ton Of balls and cups IS often mentioned IN
the works OF the ancients.
1t was as far back as the third century that
one Firmus. or Firmius, who endeavored to
make himself Emperor IN Egypt, suffered a
smith 10 forge iron on an anvil placed on his
breast: and rope-dancers with balancing-poles
are mentioned by PetrOnIus and others; while
the various feats OF horsenanship exhibited in
our circuses passed, in the thirteenth century,
from Egypt to the Byzantine court, and
thence over all Europe.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Tennis

TENNIS was first played in the early part
i ot The sixteenth century N England and
France Matches Tor considerable wagers were
frequently held, and rather than give up the
game many men PLAYED for parts OF their
Ne-1ins -pPaTei alter thelr money was gone
t--v covered tenniS-courts were erected, and
nearly al the nobility PLAYED, including
me women. Henry VII. was a devoted fol-
we- ri tennis, and Henry VIII was also
-lrated Dry the sport.
BE- 1-st r0val tennis match was PLAYED be-
-V-e- this monarch with the Emperor Maxi
4n Tor q partner, against the Prince Of
--uge and the Marquis de Brandenborow.
4-les IL was the first person TO adopt a
-.--lz costume.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

OUR game of golf, or goff, as it was formerly
" called, was popular sportIn England and
teenth century It was played by the nobility,
and was the favorite pastime OF Prince Henry,
son Of James |.
Golf sticks were then called bands" "
and golf balls were made OF leather and stuffed
with feathers. The principle of the game was
practically the same then as 1t IS now.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Bowling

DOWLING Is one Of our games that origi-
ID mated IN the Middle Ages. The exact date
Of its introduction IS obscure; but It has been
clearly traced to the thirteenth century.
The first bowling-greens were made IN Eng
land In bad weather these could not be used
TO advantage, and this led to the CONSTRUCTION
Of covered bOwling-alleys
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Racing

uORSE-RACING originated in England in
II the reign of King Henry ii. Our
forefathers we're captivated by this pastime,
and large wagers were often won and lost on
favorite horses.
Later. about the time of James l., the betting
fell awav from horse-racing and the contests
were run for prizes of various sorts.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
cock-Fiehtine Among the Greeks

TT z port Of cock-fighting seems to have
,natei with Themistocles Of Greece.
-e Was leading an army against the
he noted two cocks N q desperate
inulate the courage Of his soldiers. he
olr the bravery OF birds, and having
battle with the Persians, he ordered
"a annual cock-fIght should be held 10
-.-e ms victory.
-ngland the records show that the first
c.-t took place II II9I.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Hand-Bal1

uAND-BALL is among the Oldest Of our
Ill games.
According to Homer, it originated about
the time OF the fall Of Troy, and though It has
passed through many changes, its principles
are much the same as when II was played by
the ancients.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
SWITCHBOARD

THE game of shuffle-board which seems to
i be losing its popularity. IS an old pastime.
II was followed enthusiastically by the
nobility OF the court Of James l.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Dice-Throwing

" 9TH the exception Of chess, dice-throw-
~ ug Is said 10 be the oldest game still IN
a-cient Te1tons INDUCED IN games
and often not only rlsked their fortunes
-e.r liberty on a single turn. In 1907
were over one hundred different kinds
--es u dice II England.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Playing

q LDREN played marbles on the streets
~ --ary years ago. Playlng-InaTbles nave
a--d among the runs Of Pompeil-
aally TINS child's amusement came from
and was introduced into England
lb7o The marbles were made Of clay,
md agate. and 50 extensive was the call
.-1 that they came 70 be considered an
--1ut articles Of trade N Germany
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Polo

THE game of polo was played centuries
Il ago in Persia and India. Even the natives
Of Bokhara play similar game OF ball on
horseback.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
Football

A -ND q football was first played about
rA e time Il Edward III IN England
after rs advent, however, Il was pro-
i was again revived, but in the reign
l. i was suppressed as being rough
--al-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
Pennrich and Leonard.
Baron and Cunning.
STRIKE AND SPARE NOTES

Farmer Stratton is quite proud Of
his 210 As average for five games re-
Gently made at tenpins.
In duo match Monday night
Cunning and Baron won three out of
five games from Leonard and Gray and
by 1877 pins on totals Cunning and
Leonard had the fine average Of
199 As.
In Tuesday nights roll Pembrech
Gates, Gabel, Augustine and Scott
showed marked improvement over last
weeks roll. Pembrich had high score,
227.
In an impromptu match Wednesday
night Etruby and Tormat won three
out of five games from Stratton and
Cedrich and by 1874 pins on totals. Tor
mat had high average, 1856 1-5, and
high game, 236. The game was ar
ranged in compliment to Dedrich's
night Off" ane he made good.
In the five games succeeding these
and including the first five Struby
averaged 1856 $40; Tormat, 1876 CLIO,
and Stratton 1872 6-1O.
Friday night Wahrmund, Struby and
Willmot bowled against the Venice
trio, Hanning, Cunning and valen-
zuela, on North Beach alleys and lost
four out Of five and by 151. Cunning
had high, 242. Averages: Wilmot,
1876 2-5; STURDY 143 1-5; Wahrmund,
1863 As; Valenzuela, 1872 LIS; Cunning,
1876 3-5; Hanning, 100 As.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21

adopted by the Home Mission society.
which declared It's readiness to CO.
operate in its work with the Free Bap-
lists whenever II can legally be done.
The Home Mission society. IN view OF
the vote to raise st75,000 TO help re-
build the wrecked and burned churches
In California, will begin a vigorous cam
palgn throughout the north and north
west. Reports show the greatest year
in it's history. with receipts Of 100000,
and 1890 missionaries employed Two
missionaries from Cuba and Porto Rico
report good progress in the islands with
in the past five years, over fifty
churches having been established with
more than 5000 members. Nine great
evaneelistic meetings were held tonight
in different parts OF the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
WOULD UNITE
ALL BAPT|STS
Recommends Free Interchange Of
Members and Ministers and Co.
operation in All Denonina.
~ tionaI Work
By Associated Press.

DAYTON, O., May 20.-Definite steps
to bring about union of the Baptists
and Free Baptists were taken bv the
American Baptist Home Mission So
ciety in session here today. The COM
mittee appointed last year to consider
plan for cooperation and possible
union, reports that after conference
with joint committee of Baptists and
Free Baptists, the committee can recon-
mend free interchange of members and
ministers and the extension of a cordial
invitation to the Free Baptists to CO.
operate IN evangelistic. educational, mis-
sionary and all other denominational
work in the hope that a complete or
ganic union of these bodies might be
consummated in due time
This resolution was unanimously
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
SEEK LANDS IN
THE FAR NORTH
ANGL0-AMERICAN PARTY SETS
SAIL MAJ 20
Trip win Probably End In 1907.
Believed That Undiscovered Ter
rItory Exists In Beau
fort Sea
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, b. c. May 20-The
Duchess of Bedford, with the Anglo.
American arctic exploration party on
board, sailed this evening for the Arc
tic with the object Of seeking a large
stretch of undiscovered land believed
to exist in the Beaufort sea, north
west of the Atlantic coast, and incl
dentally to conduct geological, geo.
graphical. chronological and other scien-
tihc works.
The expedition is headed by Capt
Ejnar Mikkelsen, Danish navigator,
who has been twice a member of arc
tic expeditions, and Ernst de Letting
well, a Chicago geologist who was in
company with Mikkelsen as a member
OF the Baldwin expedition, and in
cludes Ejnar Ditlevsen, a Danish artist
and zoologist, George Howe of Har-
ward and seven members of the navi-
cation crew, total of eleven.
Ernest Stefalssen of Harvard, an
ethnologist, has started for Herschel
island to meet the vessel at rem
devious there on August 20.
From Victoria the Duchess of Bed
ford will sail to Kadiak, thence to ST.
IBERIA to secure sixty dogs, and will
then enter the Arctic through Bering
straits, slkirting the shore to Bankse
island, where a depot will be made,
from which various scientific expedi-
tions will be taken over the ice.
Case Of "pog Eat Dog"
In the spring of 1907 Mikkelsen and
Leffingwell will leave to journey over
the ice in northwest direction, TAX
ing provisions for 140 days, already
prepared in compact soldered cases,
with two dog teams the intention be-
ing to kill dogs for food for the others
as the supplies decrease.
This trip will be taken to make
soundings through the ice cracks, with
the hope of locating the edge of the
continental shelf and the stretch of
land which, according to the theory Of
the explorers, lies to the northwest Of
Alaska in an expanse at present un-
known.
The explorers base their theory on
the drift of the Jeanette and other
vessels and the known flights of mi
gratory birds, discoveries of Eskimo
remains and stories of natives who tell
of land in the direction where they in
tend to explore.
After they have started over the ice
into the unknown in the spring of 1907
the Duchess of Bedford will return to
Victoria, bringing the result of the pre-
liminary scientific work. and will then
return north in charge of DR.. Mac
Laren of Glasgow to find Mikkelsen
and Leffingwell.
When their search is successful or
the decrease of their provisions makes
it necessary they will strike across the
ice toward Wrangle island for the
North Siberian coast, where they ex-
pect to be picked up in the fall of 1907.
If the land sought is discovered
more complete expedition will be or
ganized to make thorough explora-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
ARREST NEGRO WITH ALIAS
Police Believe Man Is Sought by Cffi-
GERS Of Many Places for
Offenses

Charles Williams. alias st. John,
negro, was arrested early this MORN
ing by Sergeant Walker and Patrolmen
Home and Ditzen on the charge of
making threats and fiourishing a gun
in a house on North San Pedro street.
Local authorities were warned Of the
negro's presence in the city by San
Bernardino officers.
Williams arrived in the city last
evening. According to the police, the
man attempted to terrorize the negro
population of the city. He is wanted
in other places, the police believe, and
they are of the opinion that they have
made n good capture. Sergeant Walk
er took large gun from the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
BowLERs CONTINUE TO ROLL
Many High Averages Are Made on
Local Alleys During Past
Week

During the past week some ninety
odd 200 or better tenpin scores were
rolled on Morley's alleys.
Willmot, 21O. PIP, POI.
Struby, 223, 2Os. 25e, 2S1, 2OS, 22s. 2oO
PIG, 2O2, 2OS, 2O4, 215, POI.
Gregory, ZIG, POI, 21O. 224, 244, PA, 200,
214.
Leonard, 22S. 224, POI, 211, 200, 21s, 212.
1923, 212, 22O.
S. Kelley, 2S7.
Upton, 211.
McGill, 200.
Tormat, 22s. 200. 211, 217, 25s, 2o3 2OO
21s, 217, 216, 2O2. 2ss. 221. 2S5.
Cunning, 2s4, 234, 2o2, 214, 2o4, 222, POI.
Baron, POI. 220. 206.
Bishop, 206.
Conery, 203.
Taylor, 221, 2o1, 214, 224, 225.
Pennrich, 227.
Smith, 216, 224.
Hanson, 201.
Dodson, 234.
Mallet, 203.
Stratton, 2S1, 214, 223.
Dapper, 212, 2oS.
Nelson, 203.
Hutchins, 2o1, ZOO
Kohlman, 200.
Dedrich, 233. 204.
Blllams, a10.
Miles, 213, 225.
J. Kelly, 202.
Samson, 203.
Miner, 232.
Luke, 200.
The following 100 or better scores
rolled against "junjons"
Strattor, 144. 11S, 112, 115, 112, u.s. lO2,
ia.
Dee, 131, 103, Ill.
Stingle, 118.
Gregory. 120, 10S
Billiams, 1903, 100,
Whiting, 11S, 104, 1l6, 1903.
Dedrch, 102, 1903, 1886, 1870.
Tormat, 110, 100, 1O4.
Much interest is being manifested In
the double quintette arranged for to-
night, when three alleys will be used
to play the game. Some of Los An
geles coming tenpip artists viii take
part I'm the game. The probable lineup
will be Greening, Baron, Conery, Will
mot, Struby, VS.. Pennrich, Leonard
Parkes, Heyer, Thorkildsen.
The following teams wish games;
Cunning, Baron, Conery Willmot
and Struby,
Leonard, Baron and Cunning.
Quinn. Mueggenberg and Todd.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
VETERAN DIES SUDDENLY
Returning From Barber shop, r. M. C,
Miller Expires Near
Home

sR. M. C. Miller dropped dead in front
of his home. 1929 East Eleventh street,
last evening about 1O;30 O'Clock as the
result of an attack of heart failure.
According to information received by
the police, Miller has been under the
care Of DIR. IL. X. Emerson. He went to
a nearby barber shop and as he was
returning home he was prostrated.
Miller Is a member OF the q. A. r. and
an Odd Fellow.
He had been employed in the city
sprinklins department.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
over 16.Ooo Miles Of Gable

The commercial telegraph systems of
the country owned and operated 1,13S,-
$50 miles of wire in 1902. In addition
there were 1857 nautical miles of sub
marine cable The telegraph systems
had capitalization of stocks and bonds
of $162,946,525, a total revenue of $40,-
$50, and total assets of $195,503775. A
sum amounting to $15,0O3,O63 was paid
in salaries and wages to S29 salaried
employees and 26,79S wage earners.
The railway telegraph systems are
represented by 6S4 companies. They em-
ployed 30,336 operators and dispatchers,
to whom $20014,730 were paid in wages.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
BADLY INJURED BY CAR

Cruz Vargas was probably fatal
ly injured by a south-bound Santa,
Ana car at Watts station this
! morning at 12:15 o'clock. Vargas
was crossing the tracks and did
not see the car approaching. He
stepped on the rails and was
hurled several feet through the
! air. At the Receiving hospital Po-
lice Surgeon Cook attended the
man and said his skull was frac-
tured. Vargas Is a laborer EN-
ployed by the railway company.
Physicians say the man VIII die.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
BRITIsHERs PLAY BASEBALL
Oxford Wins the First English plas
mond Contest by Score
Of 10 to z
By Associated Press.

LONDON, May 19.-The British
Baseball association which was formed
here last month formally opened the
season at the Woolwich Arsenal club
today. A game was played by a picked
team from London, and one from OK
ford university.
The oxford team was made up ex-
clusively by American Rhodes scholars
and won by a score of 10 10 7. Two
thousands spectators witnessed the
game and quickly grasped its finer
points.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
WILL NOT DISCUSS PROBLEM
Emperors Are to Fight Shy Of Amerl-
can Economic organ-
lZation
BY Associated Press.

BUDAPEST, May 2O-Semi-o -official
denial was given today to the story
printed in the Daily Ujsag Saturday to
the effect that the idea OF a European
league against the American economic
organiza tion will be among the first
subjects considered by Emperor Will
liam and Emperor Francis Joseph when
they meet next month at Vienna.
1t is declared that there is not the
slightest reason to suppose that the
problem.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
NEW TERRITORY
NOT DESIRED
so SAYS SECRETARY ROOT
IN SPEECH
Cuba Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Of Her Independence Banquet
Given at Washington by
Minister ouesada
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The fourth
anniversary of the independence of
Cuba was celebrated at banquet
given by Minister Quesada at the Gu
ban legation today. The guests i'm
cluded Secretary Root, Senator For
alSer, Admiral Schley, Gen. Franklin
Bell, chief Of staff, United States army,
and the diplomatic corps OF the va
rious American republics.
Minister Quesada in a brief speech
spoke Of the services by the United
States to Cuba and OF the latter's
recognition of what this government
had done for the island and its peo-
pie. He spoke especially of the friend
ship of President Roosevelt and Sec
retary Root.
All Doubts Removed
In responding, Secretary Root re-
called the doubts which once were
heard whether the Cuban republic
would last more than a few months
and expressed the satisfaction of the
American people at the success OF the
government and prosperity Of the Gu
bans. Secretary Root also discussed
the coming n-American conference
at Rio Janeiro and his prospective visit
to South America.
Primarily he said, it was to enable
him to get better acquainted with
those countries, and he hoped that it
would result In a better understand
ing by them of the United States and
by the United States of them.
New Territory Not Desired
Secretary Root said the United
States had no desire for one inch of
territory OF any one of them, and the
example Of the policy carried out to-
ward Cuba, he thought, should be
taken as evidence of this governme
disinterested policy in desiring to pro-
mote better relations with all the
Latin-American countries and to help
them in their progress.
Greeting Sent to Palma
The remarks of Secretary Root were
received with enthusiasm by the rep
resentatives of the Latin-American
countries. A message Of greeting was
sent to President Palma and on motion
of Senior Julio Larrinaga, commissioner
of Porto Rico in congress, a message
of congratulatiOn was also addressed
to President Roosevelt on account of
his notable participation in helping to
secure the independence and contribut-
ing to the prosperity of Cuba.
Minister Quesada also added a per-
sonal message of greeting to the presi-
dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
BIC BALLOON
NEARLY READY
WALTER WELLMAN PREPARES
, FOR ARCTIC TRIP
Experts Pronounce Plans to Reach the
North Pole Feasibe-WireIess
Station to Be Established
at Spitzbereen
By Associated Press.


PARIS, May 20.-The early departure
of Waker Wellman, the American ex-
plorer, and his party for Spitzbergen,
in accordance with his plan to en-
deavor to reach the north pole by
means of a dirigible balloon, is at
tracing widespread attention among
aeronauts and men of science.
This attention has been increased by
Mr. Wellman's announcement that he
intends to establish a base at Banes
island and begin his ascent ON the very
spot where Andre inflated his balloon.
The first section of his party, under
Maj Herzy, will leave Paris in a few
days, rendezVousing at Tromsie until
June 1, and then proceeding on the
Arctic steamer Frithjof to Spitzbergen,
where Maj. Herzy will direct the con-
struction of a headquarters, machine
shops, gas plant and balloon shed.
Balloon viii Be a Monster
The balloon shed will be the largest
ever constructed, owing to the enor-
nous dimensions of Mr.. Wellman's
dirigible machine.
Maj. Herzy's advance party will con-
sist Of Alexander Loewenthal chemist
and gas engineer; DR.. w. N. Fowler of
Indiana, surgeon; Felix Rosenberg,
assistant navigator, and Francis Hi
Buzzacott, commissary.
Mr.. Wellman will follow June % with
| the balloon and the remainder of his
party, consisting of Maxwell Smith,
wireless telegraph expert, who will
establish a wireless station at Spitz-
bergen; CASTOR Hervieu, aeronaut, and
John Colardo and two assistant aero
nauts.
Experts to Inspect Balloon
The balloon is rapidly nearing COM
pletion and Mr.. Wellman and Con-
structor Goddard will soon invite aero
nautic experts to inspect the motors
and mechanical parts OF the machine.
IT will be impossible to initiate her as
there is no shed large enough to hold
such monstrous airship.
{, Maj. Herzy is making daily balloon
| ascensions and has had several danger
GUS experiences. his balloon once fall
ing on a tree, from which II was dis
lodged with difficulty.
| Prof. Jansen, who Is familiar with
aeronautics, examined into Mr.. Well
mans plan and said:
1T is a practical project and you
have good chance to succeed"
Andre visited Jansen before his ILL
fated trip and Jansen is said to have
warned him that 1t was not exploration
he was undertaking but suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-21
STOCKTON DEFEATS SAN JOSE
By Associated Press,

SAN JOSE. May 2O--stockton won
todays baseball game from san Jose BY
the score OF 70 l. ingalls, and Emerson
were the opposing pitchers.