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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NEW ORLEANS spOr COTTON.
NEw ORLEANs COTTON.

New Orleans, July i7,--spot cotton clos Rd steady and unchanged: middllng .lic.
 Futures opened barely steady from three points lower to three points net higher. Weather news appeared to be the one dom 5nant factor in regulating DrfceS AL khonKh during the early part of the session fepnFted rains throughout the South and Especially report of too much rain in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
yntnrlnr Agcvnv,..4

Houston-~Qulet He: net receipts 275; gross receipts 2T5; shipments 752: stoeas
 Augusta-Net receipts 12s; gross receipts i2s: shipments 502; sales 6i: stock is,742. gross receipts 235; shipments 422: sales 100; ; stock e.s3e
 St. Louis-Steady. lie: gross receipts sos: shipments 3s2; sales 1t4: stock 28.6sa.
 Cineinnati-Net receipts 37; gross receipts s4: shipments 2s; stock 6,937
 Louisyille-Firm. 11Mc
 Total today-Net receipts 445; gross re- to France Ill,e55; to continent 2.sl5,5 ,52s; to Japan 11Sz2o; to Mexico 2.T64.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
MoNTGoMEEy oUHREST QUOTATIONS.

These prices are at wholesale and not to consumers:
 starch-corn s@1oc; standard goods. pearl 4Ae; gloss lump Akc: nickel pack ages Sa.
 RioS-Extra fancy sMe; head A@Sc; broken 3Ao: Japan Dc. salt-Liverpool S1: VirRlnia Soc
 Vinegar-Per gallon I4@22c
 coffee-Green. common sh @1oc: prime lok 9IOhe; choice il @11bc:f fancy 120 14e-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
Tha nspeexeInnde Tree.

One of the curiosities of South Africa is the "sneezeland" tree. No one caa cut 1t with a saw without sneezing, as the fine dust is very irritating. Eve-l blaming the wood will sometimes cause sneezing. No insect or worm will touch 1t; 1t is very bitter to the taste and when placed in water 1t sinks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
Total sales off day. 4os.iOo shares.
NEW YORK BONDS.

NEW YORK BONDS.
 U s. refunding 2s, registered .Io4h
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 do. bs s.s. .s.' '1liR Atchison general Is .... s'.. .1OS %
 do. adjustment 4s .... s9A Atlantic Coast Line 4s .+.s .... gg% Baltimore & Ohio As .s-' ''-'lgS Brooklyn R. T cv. 4s .,.. sSk Central of Georgia 5s .-.. ..'-id
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 do. End. nIc -.-. ..ss '''' '' do, Srd.o Inc ~. .-.. ..'' ''''1 1S4z Chicago Alton SAs ..'' e = M as Chicago. R. I. < Pacific R. R, 4s ash c. C. C < st. Louis gen 4s .... ....1oI Colorado Industrial bs Ser A...' '..' v v
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 Colorado Southern 4s '''''' ss1 Denver & Rio Grande Is .... .... ..''l99 Distillers Sec. ss ..'s.. zee '''', SS SS T Erie prior lien As ..' lSG Erie general 4s .... 's'' '''' SV Hooking Valley 4hs ,... '..s 70. ''4sS Japan sda os ;..' .''' ssI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
MARTNE'7 NFVVa.

Mobile July 17-Cleared; Strs., Uto Nor sorensen, Havana; Lockwood. Br,. stinton, Kings Lynn, England; Sabine, Young, New York.
 No arrivals
 New Orleans. July 17.-CIeared: Strs, Taunton. Nor. Sorensen. Puerto Cortez; Dictator Nor, Gunvaldsen, Bluefields; Ha- bn, Nor. Henriksen. Ceiba; Proteus Ja- coba Nav York.
 Port Eads. July i7.-Arrived: strs.. Juan ForEas, Span. Lloveras. Barcelona. via Ha- vana.
 Sailed; strs.. Santurce Griffiths. Jack sonville Mineola. Br.. Dickens, Hamburg, Alps Ger, Rieck Port Limon; Tug. Tam pico, Mex, Fernandez, Tampico; Tug, Cap tain Sam, Carlson. Port Arthur with barge Mingo; Tug. Higgins. Simmons. Mobile with barge Gusher: United States steamer Tran ger, Bostlck. on cruise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

AtIantics were used as arguments for an attempt at advancing the market. s general opinion soon prevailed that many sections which have had too little rain were now getting enough and prices went lower In consequence The closing was steady about yesterdays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NEW YORK COFFEE NTARKrT

New York. July l7--coffee futures open ed higher at a decline of five points to an ed better than due on cables Thera was some selling by Europe on the local quota tions, but trade interests were buyers and the demand from this source was sufficient to hold prices at the initial figures in spita of scattering liquidation. The market clos ed steady net five points higher 10 five points lower Sales 29, 250 bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NnM YnRK PROnuCE.

New York. July 17.--Cotton seed OIL barely steady; yellow ss s@3shc.
 Coffee. spot Rio quiet; mild steady.
 Sugar raw, steady; fair refining T-S2c; centrifugal ss-test 3 23-32c; molasses sugar 31-32c: refined steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NlENrpuIa cnTTnN nII..

Memphis, July 17.-cotton seed oil; prime crude 2S iz O soc: prime summer yellow, 53ci choice cooking in less than car lots slc; seed by river nominal; prime meal Szo.bo o S27. %; cake nominal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
Tnfnl Tnxauannf

Total today. at alf ports net s.fs1; ship ments to Great Britain 3.671: to France i,5s0; to continent 3.0s0: to Japan 800; stock 237.ii4.
 Consolidated at all ports, net i4.ss2; ship ments to Great Britain 3.67ls to France i.ssS; to continent 5,i44; to Japan BOG
 Total since Sept. l. at all ports. net !. 7ls,- 643; shi3ments to Great Britain 2,S03.677; ; to France 1893: to continent 5,f44; to Ja- pan 300
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
sT. LOUIS CLOSING MARKETS.

DEs LUUIB LNlUSNNW NHlAINKAEI IEe
 St. Louis, July 1.-The St. Louis grain markets today ranged as follows: July "A asked: range 74M to TAX. september 74h; range 74N CTS to 75M, December 77w range I7& to 7s May B6h bid.
 Corn:- July BIM bid. September 50 < asked: range 50Z to Bl. December 46H @47 asked. May 47M bid.
 Oats:- July ss bid. September SAX H0s4%; range s4M 0s4A 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

---Isdioates rise. -xndicatss fall
 River Forecast. The upper Coosa will fall slowly; the lower Coosa will continue to rise slowly tonight remaining stationary Wednesday' The Alabama will continue to rise slowly, reaching a stage of about eighteen feet at Montgomery by Wednesday afternoon
 weafhsr Conditions
 {For Past % Huura.)
 Unsettled weather prevails over the great CT portion of the country. and additional showers have occurred in nearly all dis tricts east of the Rocky Mountains and on the Pacific coast, the rainfall being heavy 10 excessive in Arkansas, West-Tennessee. northern Mississippi, and Western Pennsyi- vanfa The barometer is relatively low over the Lake region and northern Montana with no we'll defined high" in any dis- trict though areas of slightly above normal pressure over the South Atlantic coast and the Missouri Valley are now giving falr weather in southeastern and middle western districts. Temperature changes have been generally slight Conditions now favor corrtinued partly cloudy weather in this sec- tlon tonight with showers Wednesday.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN Fer the sA hours ending 6 a- m.. 5Ste meridian time.
 Montgomery, Ala. July 1T. 1906.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
sT. LoUIs PRoDUCE.

St. Louis, uJly 17.--FlouF steady.
 Whiskey steady Si ,33
 Pork. steady; jobbing $17 0b.
 Lard, easy prime steam 50. . Dry salt meats steady; boxed extra shorts s9 IS ' clear ribs s.s7h: short clears Sl0. Bacon steady: boxed extra shorts sio. 50; clear ribs SIC. .62M; short clears sl0.TS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NAVAL STORES.

Savannah, Ga. July 17--Turpentiine firm P7 he; sales SIS: receipts LIS; shipments
 Rosin firm: sales 2.2sO; receipts Asss: shipments 1.4S0: stock 71.429, Quote: ARC 3s. 50@S3.55: D S3.s5: s3. 90n Ss. 96 {; F s3 e5 as4. %; c $4, 0s; H s4 20; s4. 25; K s4. 35; M s4. sc@$4.S5: N s4. 65; VIC $4. 80: wv s5. 60.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

do 2nd Series ...... 9fM Louisville & Nashy Unified 4s .... 100 $ Manhattan consol gold Is .... ..l0lk Mexican Central 4s .... .... .... .. 76
 do. Ist. Inc .... ...... ...... isM Minn. & St. L. As .... 94 Mis-, Kan & Texas 4s .... ....looM Nat. R: R. R. snea of M. consol 4s .... ssH N. Y. Central gen. 3As .... ...... % N. J. Central sen. ss .... .... .,l2s Northern Pacific As .... ..lot Norfolk $ West. con. is .... ....ic0E Oregon Short Line rfdg 4a .... .. aSk Penn. cv- Shs se Reading general ss ... loo St. l. & & F. fs. 4s .... s2h Et. L. S'west. con. As .s., .... .. .. 7e seaboard Air Line 4s .... .... .. .. Ss N do. lst 1s certificates .... s5% Southern Raiiway Ss .'.. -...ii5.s Toledo. st. |. & ". 4s ,... .... SlM Union Pacific 4s ..lQ9h U. < Steel 2nd. ss s.-. .... 97i& Wabash ists -s's .s... .414 q Wabash Deb. B.. .... s... I6M Western Mo. 4s .... ...' .... sh Wisconsin Central As szk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
REMARKaf

REMARKSs
 Temperature changes have been slight, except a fau in day temperatures of about 6 degrees in Arkansas and Louisiana. Rains have been general, except in Oklahoma, be- ing heavy to locally excessive in Arkansas, West Tennessee, and northern Mississippi.
 FRANK P. CHAPTER.
 Section Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NEW YnRK coTToN FuTuREs.

New York, July 17.--Cotton futures clos ed steady on the New York Cotton Ex- change today Quotations ranged as foi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

New York. July 1.-The dry goods mar ket was steadier today with better tone in nearly every branch. Cotton yarns are generally quiet with spinners unwilling to make any Concessions. The export trade was more active.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

wilmington. N. c. July 17-spirits tur- pentine firm 56 hc: receipts 62 casks
 Rosi nfrm. 37Ac; receipts 1S2.
 Tar firm $2 %: receipts IT.
 Crude turpentine firm; hard SAYS; dip s4 30; virgin S4 so: receipts 104.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRoDUCE.

New Orleans July i7.-cotton seed oil 'rime 3Ac: crude 20c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

New Orleans July 17.-SuRar steady: open kettle centrifugal sa3 7-lsc; centrif- ugal yellow 3A 93Ac seconds 213Mc.
 Molasses firm. Syrup 25 0 a0c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
TorAr. roTToN agARKET.
,gwvv onYmANs coTT0N ruTyJREs.

New orleans July f7.--cotton futures closed steady on .he New tlrlsans Cotton Nnchange today Quotations ranged as fol-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18

Charleston. S. C.. July 17-Turpentin and rosin. nothing doing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
COTTON REGTON BuLLETEN

Fer the sA bours ending a- na-. 5otb meridian time.
 Montsomery. Ala. July 1T. 1906.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-18
Lo- eman and compal
KANsAs cITY IvyE sTocx

Kansas City. July 17.-Cattle. receipts 16.5e0 including 5000 Southern. Market steady to strong.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
Republicans
Will Meet
George T. Mills, Chairman, Has Issued
Call and the Meeting Will Take
Place n Carson Sunday

i'he Republican State Central corr
m tee. pursuant to a call of the chair
In.n. George T. Mills, will meet Satur-
day in this city. There promises to b.
a large attendance from every section
of the state.
Wherever Mr.. Mills went through the
country on his recent auto trip he found
the Republicans more enthusiastic thar
ever and a large addition to the fold.
The convention promises to be not on
w a largely attended one and an earn
est. confident and harmonious meeting
is assured.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
Ought TO Be
Worth a Trial
nrt Farming Successful in OcTso5
County-Abundant Opportunity Tor
Dry Farming I'm HuKnbO1dt

According To the Carson News Frank
l.. Wildes is engaged in harvesting a
crop of rye hay from forty acres OF his
ranch near that city. 1t was raised WITH
out a drop Of water and Will average a
ton and a half to the acre ev1dencing
what can be done in the way of dry
farming in this section
Mr.. Wildes is having a well bored
on the land and next he expects
to be able to place considera nunun
to be able to place n erably
.a.ys. acreage under CT r<n
Dry farming is successfu11y carried
on in some of the arid and semI-arid
states. In Utah and Colorado crops are
raised with very little water and some
times with no moisture by irrigation.
Humboldt county, Nevada, offers
abundant opportunity for dry farming.
The land lying between emucca
and Paradise Valley is in some places
Of extensive area and of a superior
quality, which is evidenced by the thick
and tall growth of sagebrufsh and other
arid land plants.
In fact the evident fertility of this
soil, and vet its utter use1essness, be-
cause Of 4 lack Of water aroused the in
terpst of the professors of botany and
agriculture at the University OF Neva'
da when they rode through this land
last spring on their way to the farm
ers' institute at Valley Con
siderable communication with drv far
ming communities was done by the pro-
fessors after their return to the Uni
versity. 1t was decided that cry farm
ing could be carried on in this section,
but that it would require the exPendi-
ture Of considerable capital IS
In dry farming the soil is thorou ghly
plowed and seed is planted before the
fall of snow. IF frost corr are NOT
unfavorable the seed gets an early
start. The natural moisture in the soil
in springtime and the sursequent sroring
rains are sufficient to give the voung
grain an impetus Of growth such that it
will head out andmature before 1T is
seriously affected by the later drouth.
Whether dry farming could be car
RED on successfully in this section is
a. yet problematical. The fact that in
Ormsby county the venture is suceess
full is some assurance that 1T might be
successful in Humboldt N
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
Regarding
Our Policy

Since the first issue of this paper un-
der the new management there are
some who have sought to deny the facts
set forth in the editorial in that issue,
and who, going further, have imputed
dishonest motives to the ~lessees Of this
paper. 1t is a matter of deep concern
and regret to the ~lessees of the Silver
State that a wrong impression con-
eerning the character Of their connec
ton with the paper prevails among
some of the citizens of Winnemucca.
At present we stand on our open and
frank statements, trusting on the faith
of our friends in our honor as gentle
men.
We know that in the future, as we
become better acquainted with the work
that the contents of our columns and
noon eqa rInIs sn saeo!pu!!A H!A ems
Ind HIM sA 1ouod sql 10 Io3ogIBqo o49
sation that we are supporting any pri-
vate or particular interests.
The lease of the Silver State, which
was signed, ,ca,en and delivered at a
formal meeting Of the owners of this
paper yesterday morning, is in our desk
at the Silver State office. 1t speaks for
itself concerning our freedom in mat
tiers affecting the attitude of the paper.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
I. o. o. F. ELECTS GRAND
OFFICERS AT ToNCpAIi

At the meeting of the grand lodge of
Odd Fellows at Tonopah yesterday the
following officers were elected: E. II
Whitacre, grand master; A. L. Shaw,
deputy grand master; J. ]. Owens,
grand warden; William Sutherland,
grand secretary; c. Novacovich, grand
treasurer; A.. w. Holmes, grand repre-
sentative.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
Will Repair Phone Line.

George Nease will leave on the stage
this morning to readjust the telephone
line between Darrah IS ranch and Para
disc Valley. Communication with the
Darrah ranch is possible but beyond
that point the line is dead.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
EASTERN STAB

Rev. Bran of the Episcopal church
cordially invites MEMBERS OF the O. Il.
8. to attend divine services, June "a, at
Silver State hall at IL n M
KATE E. SMITHE
Acting Secretary
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
Trains on schedule Again

Southern Pacific trains, which Were
thrown out Of schedule through the
wreck at Marmol, are again running in
schedule.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-06-22
WlnEemucca Assay Office
CHEMISTS AND AssAYERs.

Prompt and careful attention given to
all samples sent by mall and express.
Regular prices charged for all work.
Address all sample: wiunemucca ASSAY
Once. p. 0. Box U. Winnemucca. New.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26
DIAMOND DEALERS MISTAKE
One Of His Own Gems, But he
Failed 70 Recognize the
Sparkler.

"wll you please examine this dia-
nlond." said a man who had stepped
into a jewelers. shop. "and tell me
what you think Of It? II It is a good
stone, I think / will buy H."
The jeweler took the gem, which
was unset, and looked at It critically
for moment Then in a confidential
tone be said:
Wei, 70 tell you the truth, that
isn't very good stone. II hasn't much
IRE, 4 is badly cut. and there is some
thing here very much like a flaw. !"
Then he held the diamond under a MI
croscope and examined It carefully,
finally observing: mo. It isn't exactly
3 flaw. but I shouldn't call It a per-
pect stone. Now, II you want some
thing really fine. here"
Excuse me-" the other man inter-
rupted. Il don't thinl III buy a dia-
mond to-day. This Is a diamond that
one OF your assistants let me take Sat-
urcay on approval. I deposited $40 on
It. Please let me have my money,
and we viii declare the deal on"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26
TORTURED WITH ECZEMA.
Tremendous Itching Over Whole
Body-scratched Until Bled-Won-
derful Cure by cuticura.

Last year I suffered with a tremen-
dous itching on my back, which grew
worse and worse, until It spread over
the whole body, and only my face and
hands we're free. For four months or
so l suffered torments, and l had to
scratch, scratch, scratch, until bled
At night VIXEN / went to bed things
got worse, and l had at times to get
up and scratch my body all over, un-
til was as sore as could be, and un-
I'll I suffered excruciatilg pains. They
told me that I was suffering from ecze-
ma Then I made up my mind that
l would use the Cuticura Remedies.
l used them according to instructions,
and very soon indeed I was greatly
relieved. l continued until well, and
now am ready to recommend the
Cuticura Remedies to anyone. Mrs.
Mary Metzger, Sweetwater, Okla,
June 2S, 1906"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26
THE cADDYs COMMENT.
One That Was Not Very COmphmen-
tary 70 a Professional
Player.

Walter J. Travis. the golfer, set up
his ball. and then made half a dozen
swishes at the short grass with the
driver, relates the New York Tribune.
Il am not in good FORM" he said, Il
am playing like broker We had here
last week.
This broker played once around,
making a dreadful exhibition Of him
self OF this. though, he was not
aware. He was doing pretty well for
him.
The mans caddy was an unusually
quiet, stolid lad. Toy with a freckled
face quite devoid OF expression.
"And since the caddy never once
laughed or sneered at his bad play,
the broker took a fancy to him. And
he said at the end of the round, in
the hope Of getting a compliment:
4 have been travelling for the last
Fix months. l am quite out OF prac-
uee That is why am in such bad
form to-day
"The caddy replied, calmly:
Then we've played before, have
ye. sirY"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26
fHt DAILY EXPRESS
LoOpholes in the Law.

f~ f--~4rN ~ AAN law
British statesmen are again striV-
ing to amend the law 50 as 10 permit
persons convicted Of crime to appeal
to higher court. The need OF some
change In the law has long been admit
ted, for although a man against whom
verdict Of a hundred pounds has
been found in a civil court may ap-
peal, one who has been convicted OF
murder must submit 10 the sentence
with no effective appeal save to the
eiemency Of the home Office. The ex-
perience Of a perfectly innocent man
who was twice convicted for crimes Of
which he was not guilty. and Of which
he might have been proved to be inno-
cent II the full evidence in mis- defense
had been admitted by the trial court.
has reused the British sense Of justice
till It has been decided that the law
must be amended. There is no agree
ment yet on the details Of the proposed
changes. but It is admitted that the
new should be so framed as not TO lead
to delay in the execution Of sentence
on the guilty. The London Times re-
marks that Delay in disposing Of
cases OF murder. for example. would
mean in effect the abolition Of capital
punishment The public would not en-
dure the thought OF men lying in
prison many months uncertain {.
their fate" In America, where oppor-
tun, ies for appeal seem at times to
be almost unlimited. says Youths Com
panion. the public does not concern
itself much when convicted murderers
delay execution for years by resort to
every device for p, Jonement that in
genious lawyers can discover Abuses
arising irom the freedom Of appeal are
as great here as those in England aris-
ing from tho summary execution Of
the sentence of the trial court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26

In Washington they are whispering
a story concerning a very distinguish
ed statesman who attended the birth
day party in honor Of Speaker Cam
non. He and some thirsty friends de-
voted themselves with less wisdom
than asslduity to the bountiful supply
Of refreshments available on that oc-
casion. Consequently he was in rath-
er a double-yisioned frame Of mind
when he reached home. That evening
he wore for the first time one Of a new
batch OF shirts which his wife had
bought for him. This fact bore heay-
lily on his mind when he began to un-
dress. He tried half a dozen ways to
pull OF the new.fangled garment. but
failed. and finally called to his wife
who was sleeping in an adjoining
apartment: MY dear. I am sorry to
disturb you, but / wish you would
show me how to get out OF this con-
founded shirt" The lady came to the
door OF his apartment. looked him over
and replied. in tones that absolutely
froze him stiff; Il would suggest that
a most essential preliminary to TAX
ing on your shirt Is first to take OF
your coat and waistcoat."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-06-26
SPORTS OF CHILDREN.


Skipping rope IS a childish pastime
of ancient origin. In place Of a rope.
a vine stripped Of leaves was originals
ly used
The childish amusement OF riding a
cane is Of great antiquity. 1t was
practiced by the children Of Greece
and ancient Rome.
The game OF hide and seek is an
other youthful pastime OF ancient
origin. It came from Europe about
the beginning Of the seventeenth CEN
tury.
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 Vergil.
Leap-frog is mentioned in the
works Of both Shakespeare and John
son. It has been played by children
from early times. and is still a IA
vorite game with boys.
The flying kite derived its name
from its originally being made to re-
semble that species of bird called
kite. The amusement OF kite flying is
about two centuries old In Europe.
Probably It originated in China,
where, so records tell. the practice
Of flying kites is very ancient.