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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

SENT armed with a pair of 'baIl-stocks
These were deliberately ornamented with
paint, ribbons and anything that had a
gaudy appearance, and were touched by the
players selected as an evidence that they ac-
cepted and would be on hand promptly at
the appointed time, prepared to take part.
Each side erected on the ground, where
the game was TO take place, two upright poles
about thirty feet high and six feet apart,
across the top of which another pole was fas.
tened
''These were called the goals or 'byes,' and
the distance between them, one represent
ing one side and one the other, was some
eight hundred feet. At point exactly half
way from each goal small stake was driven
where the ball was to be thrown into the air
at a certain signal
"All the prclimnaries for the game were
attended to by old men, who were also the
judges or umpires. First line was drawn
from one goal to the other. This was called
the betting line, across which all bets were
made and placed in possession of the regu-
larly-apponted shareholders, and all betting
was made the night before the game was to
be called.
every conceivable thing was staked that
the Indian possessed, for there is no such in
veterate gambler as poor Lo The women
of the tribe, too, were as earnest to wager
what their lodges contained, even to the last
blanket.
"The night before the game all the players
assembled around their respective byes,
where, by the light of torches and other fires
the squaws beat their tom-toms and sung the
weird songs of the nation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

bounded ahead over that edge clean into the
air. Billy felt the sled turning, and instinct
lively swayed to one side.
Down dropped the barge again, on one
runner. but the breadth of the heavy old
hulk prevented a capsize. The plowing
through the snow-pack had considerably
checked its speed, but now it gathered fresh
headway, and again the mad rush down the
slope caused Billy's breath to come in gasps
This then was the mystery. As he flew
out of the clutches of the snow-drift in the
gully he was greeted by the shouts of his
comrades, who were strewn all about that
special neghborhood in various aspects of
upset and ruin. Two or three of the sleds
could be seen, mere specks in the distance,
scurrying over the more level field below.
Billy swept this panorama with hasty
glances, and he even turned his head for a
responsive cat-cal to the boys Then he
took a fresh clutch on the barge, and in a
few brief moments, with no other adventure
than sundry vicious jolts and jumps over
concealed ice-coated rocks. he reached the
plain and duly slowed down and arrested the
barge.
The boys were fair about it. They saluted
Billy with a volley of cheers as he rejoined
them, and they bestowed glances of unstint-
ed admiration upon the barge, which for
reasons before suggested had too often been
glared at with disapDroyal.
There was no great damage to report; a
few bruises, strained garment or two, one
broken sled-runner, and in Shadows case, a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Copyright by James Elverson.)

T~1HE Indian is by nature taciturn and
solemn, but he has his playful
lSTSTS moods and is fond of games' es ,,
lSSgSSsy pecialy ball playing. AS is well
known, La Crosse is an Indian
game, and they have another ball
game something like tennis, in which the
Choctaws are specially expert. A writer in
the Kansas City Star gives this interesting
account of the game:
at is played with two bats or sticks, bent
into an oval loop at one end, with a web OF
fine buckskin thongs stretched across them
to prevent the ball from falling out when
tossed or caught
each player carries two of these bats, one
in each hand, and they catch the ball by
jumping into the air, and throw it from the
bats, and never are allowed to strike it or
catch it with their hands.
"In the primitive period of this game it
was an invariable law that no player should
wear moccasins on his feet, and he could
make his appearance on the ball grounds
only in the prescribed dress. He had to wear
his breech-cloth and beautiful head belt
and tail, made of white horse hair or quIls,
with name around his neck constructed of
the same material as the tail, dyed in colors.
''The match was made up months before
the day agreed upon for the playing of the
game, and was led by two champions, or cap
tains, as we should call them.
"These captains had the power to go
through the tribe, from village to village, and
alternately choose the men for their respect
i've sides. The choice of PLAYERS was general
ly effected by proxy; two runners were
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
TOBACCO TRUST SUED
AdOdnce in Licorice Paste Makes
Independents Bring 1ction.

Complaints in three actions were filed Yesterday
In the United States Circuit Court by Harlan T
stone Of No 4S Wall street against six defendants
TO recover damages under the Sherman antitrust
law The plaintiffs the United States Tobacco
Company, Of Richmond, Va; the Weissert Brothers
Tobacco Company. Of ST. Louis and the I.arus e
Brother Tobacco Company, of Richmond Va The
oetendants are the American Tobacco Companv
the MacAndrews Forbes Company. the j. s
Young Company, James b. Duke, Karl Jungbuth
and Howard Y. Young
The MacAndrews & Forbes Company and the 7
>. Young Company, which belong to the Tobacco
Trust were convicted in the United States Circuit
Court last January Of violation of the sherman
antitrust law. in forming a combination in re-
stratnt OF trade in the making of licorice paste
commodity used extensively in the manufacture Of
plug and smoking tobacco. This paste II is al
iegedS had been selling at z cents a pound for
years. when suddenly the price went up to 10 and
II cents a pound.
These suits are to recover the difference between
the normal and alleged reasonable cost Of licorce
paste and the price which the plaintiffs were Obliged
to pay for it by of this alleged combination
Under the Sherman law If the plaintiffs in the
present suit prove their they will be entitled
TO treble damages Sustained by reason of the de-
fendants' action
The amounts sued for are: The United States
Tobacco Company, $284O0: the Weissert Brothers
Tobacco Company, Sl4.475. and the Larus & Brother
Tobacco Company $4,000. 1t is expected that other
acuons Will be brought presently by other inde-
pendent tobacco manufacturers.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
TO BOYCOTT JAPANESE.
american SIk Importers Object to
Determination in Yokohama.

At general meeting of the Silk Association Of
america held at Broome street and Broadway yes
terday fifty silk firms discussed the discrimination
ol certain Japanese rereeling establishments against
american and European exporters of Yokohama
ana adopted several resolutions which will be for
"aFoed TO foreign countries and the commercial
organizations in Japan, pledging themselves dis
cHninate in turn against establishments violating
the principle Of commercial freedom in trade.
Al the meeting II said that the foreign
porters had protested against this discrimination
IN favor OF Japanese competitors and had appealed
~ me American consumers to assist them in their
e1orts for the re-esta blishment of equal buying
privileges in Yokohama. II said that there
could be no effectual resistance the elimination
VI foreigners from the Japanese silk trade unless
ene manufacturers themselves supported the move
hent If they continued purchase their materials
rom the favored Japanese importers OF New York.
II was declared, the entire American market would
Soon De absolutely controlled by these importers.
Already the decision OF the foreign exporters in
iokoharna not TO buy the rereels from the dis
cFIhnating concerns until their managements with
ore" from their present policy has so narrowed
me outlet for these silks II said, that stock
- uhein is accommodating in Japan a condition of
Two years. 1t was also remarked that concessions
were eeing offered now these as well as on all
olher rereels and that It was only question Of
time wnen the continual application of this policy
"Vula bring about a reform.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
CALL ELECTIONS TOO EXPENSIVE.
Insurance Companies to Seek Modification of
Present Law.

An effort is to be made by the big life in
surance companies before the next session OF the
LEGISLATURE to bring about a modification OF the
election law which grew out of the recent insur-
ance investigation. This announcement was made
yesterday, as the result of a statement from the
international polcyholders committee several days
ago that there would be tickets nominated by
the committee this year in opposition to the ad-
ministration tickets.
An officer of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany said yesterday that under the existing law
his company already had been obliged to expend
$4,000 in preparation fer the election which II
now appeared, never would be held. The last cleo
ton, which resulted In victory for the adminis-
tration tickets cost the New York Life alone moro
than $4,000 in expenses. modification of the law
TO avoid these heavy expenses is desired by the
companies.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
Silk and Net Waists

So many compliment us upon our
asSOrtments and superior values
that we feel justified in claiming an
exceptionally attractive stock 49,.
Is not this worth looking intO?.
You are under no obligation to
buy, but you will probably be tempt
ed to-. -. Here are a few of many
exceptional values:
Waists Of Messaline. Peau ds CHgne
and Chiffon. or heavy Taffetas-
black, white. light and dark colors
and lovely new plaids-alsO white or
eCru net over silk-richly trimmed
or in newest tailored effects. ......S 9S
Rich Waists Of Allover Point Venise
with emb'd galloons or medallions-
also black or white net in elegant
styles with Net and FIlet cut
laces and medallions-worth $500. Z %
Specially fine group OF Waists
MOusseline. Nenise Filet Oriental or
plain Net and Taneta. silk in Roman
stripes. plain cOlors. black or white
showing new effects IN trimmings or
lace. medallions. etc...........-5 as
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET

Fall River. Mass. Oct 4-Sales in the print cloth
market are estimated at from 5000 to 5000 pieces.
General quiet prevails in the local market for
print cloths. The demand for goods has fallen Off
considerably. as compared with a month ago but
firm tone is still felt in all sections of the mar
ket, both wide and narrow standards being ouotad
on basis OF SIC regular Manufacturers are not
disposed TO look on the present let-up tn business
in an unfavorable light, but are taking II as some
thing that might be expected TO follow the heavy
trading of a few weeks ago
The quotations are: &-inch Ga squares. SIC: o.
inch "a by Co. &c; Ss1s-inch "a squares &c: ssnch,
IS by 72, shc.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05

About 20 fine styles. such as you see else
where at SS. O0-velvet or silk covered,
felt. felt cloth or silk braids-large or
small-black and best colors-wings.
fancy feathers, bows. etc.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
Extra Values In
Mems Gloves
And Furnishings.

IDOGSKIN GLOVES for1
men and boys-new tans OK
and brOwns-6ne value at
MEMS TWO STYLE DRESS SHIRTS
May be changed In a moment TO
business or dress style-fne linen
bosoms-best muslin bodies-hand-
worked buttonholes-cuffs attached
all sizes and sleeve lengths
elsewhere $500 .........-......f 2Q
MEMS STRIPE DOMET PAJANAS-
heavy heece-silk frogs attached to
buttonholes-au sizes
elsewhere SI-39 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. "a
MEMS SILK SECKWEA1Fine
assortment OF French scanned four
tn-hands, as we'll as strings and
shield tscks-newest pIaids and eoions-
shaded. striped and figured also
English squares in fancy black OF
white-elsewher- -I5 TO s1-Oo-.-... 20
We repeat-ths above are not 70 be found
: elsewhere at the prfce We name
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
MORSE LINE ON ST. JOHN RIVER

FREDERICTON n B., Oct At is reported here
that Charles w. Morse. the head OF the Consol-
dated Steamship Company, is making arrange
ments for modern line of steamers on the St
John River, plying between St John and this city.
This service 1t is understood. is to be operated in
connection Win the international division of the
Eastern Steamship Company which forms n mart
of Mr.. Morse's coastwise interests Representa-
tves OF Mr. Morse who have been in this citv ad
mitted that the plan being considered II is
understood that the line will be opened early in
the summer of 1908
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
PoLIcYHoLDERs' MEETING CALLED.

New Orleans Oct. 4.-W. D. Robinson Of this
eilS, pohcyholder, issued a call to-day for a
'4eeuhg OF the poicyhoders of the Mutual Re
serve Life Insurance Company and the Mutual
iu'sefse fund Life Insurance Association in the
STATES OF Louisiana and Mississippi. to be held In
-sew Orleans Thursday November T. 1907. "ror
-" purpose OF taking such steps may be neces-
cary for the protection cf the interests and the
isSai nights OF the policyaolders'
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05

REMINGTON. s5: Hammond. Rlickensdsr-
fer. $50; Williams. SO; Manhattan. sis.
repairing; open evenings. Gay. 1885 MadI-
AOn ave
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
pITTsBURG MAN PLEADS INSOLVENCY.

Pittsburg, Oct. 4.-William Harry Williams a
wholesale produce merchant of this city, filed a.
voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States
court to-day. Judge Nathaniel Ewing appointed
the Commonwealth Trust Company receiver Will
Jams places his liabilities at Sl94s1s IS and his
assets at |3.1o5 10.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
UNION PACIFIC PLEADS GUILTY.

Omaha; Oct. 4-The Union Pacific pleaded guilty
in the federal court to-day to the charge viola
ton OF the safety appliance laws. The plea
carries fine Of 500. The case against the North
western for similar violations is on trial.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
Boys Fine Fall and Winter Suits

) years. knckerbOckers- = n
Such oufters consider $1,000 O.D
Saturday offering that stylish spendidly fitting
finely tailored Suits saving
regular really suits in one
owing o pair trousers
FABFCS-Fanoy nd NavyB
Breast
fthoutb
Ii.
Other splendid values Boys and Dress Suits
2. 2.9S...-..S .9S......4. .9S 9.9S
Large assortments each pce!
department
moderate prices at which Goods Merit
New-York tribune., 1907-10-05
TYPEwRITERs.

TYPEWRlTERS-An makes sold. rented.
repaired. exchanged: reliable serviee
German: 10 Nassau s. Telephone 27i0-
Cortiandt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

with sure thing bared before his eyes, stakes on gallant horse the $50 gold piece his sweetheart had given him for keep sake. Luck smiles on him and he wins fortune and the girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

Mail Orders Must be ac- companied by Cash and do not forget to give sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

out Butte markets were worth a trip to Montana just in themselves.
 ''in the first place they had masses of green fresh from the canyons for q background. And against this background were whole deer, sheep, bear and strings of game birds
 But II wasn't only the business firms that imported trees 10 town. People used to buy them and set them up in their yards, especially for the Fourth of July.
 That was the greatest treat you could give the children Buy 'em an evergreen tree just off the mountains and you'd make 'em happy for a month.
 why. I've seen two or three children trying to crawl in under a little tree not more than three or four feet high that made a patch of shade about as big as my handkerchief. They had all their truck with them and were pretending b be having a picnic.
 That was before the street railway company ran out to a place where there are some real trees alive and growing. Since folks can get out to the trees there they don't set up the cut ones the way they used to.
 But I don't think I'll ever see a Chris mas tree without il calling up the pic- ture of those we used to have sticking up all over town to celebrate the Fourth of July"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06
At the Majestic.

There will be two head liners at the Majestic theatre this week, both being European acts which have been g novelty in this country Sadi Alfarabi, cele- lbrated equilibrist, will introduce some feats in this line, and the Rappo sisters are Russian women who will introduce dances characteristic of their native coun- try. Four other acts are on the bill. Le- Claire and West have a funny sketch. "A Drop Into Society" and Earl, Wilson K Go. will be seen in d novelty comedy iplaylet entitled, Fodder Bll.H Miss Nell lie Floredo is celebrated soprano vocal list and MT. and Mrs John T. Power are a team of comedy singers.
 i It is q rare entertainment that Sadi Alfarabi gives in. his balancing work on chairs and towers. He appeared as the leading attraction of the Imperial circus lat St. Petersburg for several seasons and after making a tour of other European countries came to America, where his work was pronounced by all critics as the greatest act of it's kind on the vau- deville stage. He balances himself feet extended upward, on chairs and revolves lhis body while holding on two chairs al arms length. He also has a tower on the top of it which hirs around This is the climax to his act in which there are some beautiful electric illuminations i The Rappo sisters come from St. Peters burg and have been the sensation of the American vaudeville stage since coming to America. They will be attired in Rus sian, Siberian and Caucasian cistumes and will execute the dancing steps char acteristic of these countries. They havs challenge for any American team 10 equal their work. They are said to be beautiful women
 The musical turn by Miss Wilson, George Earl and company is above the or dinary. The comedy work of Miss Wilson never fails to make hit, and MT. Earl as a musical artist has few equals. Miss Wilson is always popular as her makeup is of the grotesque order and the wit in her lines is of q character which appeals to all. MT Earl is a cornet soloist in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06
"Such a Joyfulnessl"

From the Philadelphia Record.
 President Roosevelt, in his impulsiye way, sent for a well known young writer and asked abruptly: Do you know Span ish?" No, MT. Roosevelt. I do not, I very much regret to say" was the reply. "I am sorry to hear it. commented the chief magistrate, and the subject was dropped The young man went away deeply impressed with the Idea that had he known Spanish he might have been appointed 10 n high office in the diplo- matte corps, so he set to work assiduous- ly, dropping everything else. and soon ae- quired proficiency in that language. The ether day he called at the White House and was cordially welcomed. In the course of conversation he said: By the way, MT. President I know Spanish well {; l both talk and read it with case" 'Oh. you don't say so.' was the Presidents s reply; then you ought to be one of the happiest men in the world; you can read Don Quixote' in the original"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06
CHRISTMAS TREES IN JULY.
Butte Used to Set Them Up for the
 Glorious Fourth.


 The man from Butte Mont, stopped to look at the Christmas trees stacked up outside the grocery store.
 well we'll" he said. Those make me think of Fourth of July at home"
 You mean Christmas, don't you?' q mean just what l said They make me think of Fourth of July. 'Butte's a great old town, you know, but it ain't the kind that blossoms as the rose. No. sir it ain't. Fact is, there's folks out there that have been trying their darndest for more than twenty years to raise even tree.
 "They didn't insist on any lofty, spread ing giant. either. Just any little mean, ornery thing with leaves on it would have half ticl<ed 'em to death.
 Butte folks ain't the kind that give up easy, so we have got few trees out there now, though you might not think much of them at first sight. But mp to a few years ago tree was as good to Butte eyes as water is to a thirsty man. And so it happened that if we wanted to, spread ourselves the first thing we did was to have some trees hauled in from the canyons fifteen or twenty mics away Every holiday that came along, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July. Miners Union day-eyery sort of special occasion-the wagonOads of trees came rolling into town. and for once our streets were lined with them.
 You folks down east here decorate with bunting and flags and lights. But the rarest and consequently the most decorative thing in Butte was tree. So trees were what we were set on having.
 We didn't throw them away as soon as the immediate festivlty was oyer, either. They were planted firmly in place and just as long as there was Il suspicion of greenness about them they were kept there
 "AI the business houses set the trees out Tn front. but the saloons and the markets made the finest show. My. but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

this week. commencing with matinee Monday afternoon and a performance Monday night There will be q matinee every afternoon during the week and d performance every night. The company is said to be one of the best on the bur lesque circuit. It is new from top to bottom and this is the first year that it has been. on the road.
 The company derives it's name from the fact that 1t is composed of acts which were secured from both sides of the At lantic. There are two or three European acts in the olio of vaudeville teams, and there are also two or three imported people in the two comedies which are pre- sented. One of these is Mile. Emerie, a European bar performer who is said to offer a sensational acrobatic act She also has the reputation of being a very pretty woman.
 It is claimed for the company that the olio contains a number of the best class of vaudeville acts Among these are the famous Howard Brothers, who play on the flying banjos. This is a novelty act and one that has created a great deal of interest In several of the cities on the circuit this year. Other of the arets are, Friend and Downing, conversationalists Fennel and Tyson. novelty entertainers who are said to have some new features the Ricketts, comedians; Miss Minnie Higgins, a vocalist and Joe Emerson, a song Illustrator.
 The performance Is divided into four parts. the first of which is styled the .Flubb-Dubb Conspiracy" the scene of which is in the grocery shop of Ger man. The second part includes the vaude- vile acts. and the third and fourth parts are scenes behind the curtain of the Casino theatre in New York. This is a novelty that will attract many people to the theatre. In includes stage life,'' 're- hearsals,s s 'infernal regions" and 'the wages of sin"
 It is claimed that the comedians with the company are very good and that they afford much amusement during the action of the play. The chorus girls are also said to he clever and good looking. The management claims that the costumes used by the company are not. only very elaborate and pretty, but that several novelties will be offered.