The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-19

"stacia Pnkludo." as played yesterday
afternoon between the Cleveland and the
Washington teams. proved a big attrac-
ton for the visiting Esperantists. while
they themselves were a counter attrac-
ton 10 the local fans Many Washing
tonians went 10 the game for the pur-
pose Of seeing the language artists.
Contrary to report, Umpire Connolly
did not delight the crowds with the ex-
pected stentorian "Frapumo unua! Fra
pumo dua, Frapumo trial" and other
transrendered bail terms
And not a local player did he send TO
the bench. 10 offer thus an opportunity
FOR the visitors TO see a real display Of
American baseball indignation and pa
triotism. and to hear a choice selection
Of Americanisms' that would tax the
strongest adjectives Of Esperanto.
Enjoy Novel Experience.
The Esperantsts. however, enjoyed the
novel experience. Only a few OF the
delegates-these being mostly English
had ever seen baseball game before.
but all relished the novelty Of the big,
good-natured crowds, eating peanuts.
drinking pop and singing out familiari-
ties 10 the players.
The excitement, too. as the Washington
players hammered the sphere all over the
field. and especially when Killifer crossed
the rubber for the first tally, was highly
enjoyed by the foreigners.
They could not comprehend the play,
but they knew from the sentiments and
tones Of the yelling rooters about them
that applause was demanded. American
Esperantists were scattered here and
there among the visitors. and were kept
busy explaining OF rather trying TO ex-
plain, some Of the games 'fnsides."
Russian wanted TO know why the
ball was hard and why a soft enc
wasn't used; and what was the reason
FOR the pitcher throwing the ball at the
man with the stick in his hand: and
why that fellow in the blue suit was
peeping over the shoulders Of the fellow
with the funny thing" on his head.
Does Not Hide Ball.
re empire? On. I see; so re man
ball"
And why do all Of the men run after
the-what you call him?-at the first
base2" asked n Spaniard.
This Castilian also wanted TO know
why nearly every ball was thrown at the
men on the first base. and what made the
two men in white chase the other one in
blue around the bases.
IN between plying the interpreters with
a fire Of questions some OF the more
courageous delegates explored the mys-
terias OF nealkoholij trinkojoj-in grand
stand parlance. .'pop'-gingerly Juggling
the straw in the bottle. Others, too, be-
came real frivolous. and masticated pea
nuts
This delicacy and seasoner Of a good
game was listed on a sign as kuhn
cendoj and the peanuts were enjoyed
the more because OF the Esperantish
flavor given by the euphonious kuhn
cendoi.
visit Republics Bureau.
Although the formal reception planned
FOR the Esperantsts at the Bureau OF
American Republics was abandoned,
owing to the death Of President Montt, OF
Chile. scores Of delegates called TO meet
Director John Barrett last night. The
opportunity to meet the young American
cosmopolitan in charge OF such an i'm
portant bureau was valued by the Es-
perantists. while the beauties Of the
building. its exhibits. and purposes
evoked much commentator.
Many OF the foreigners visited the
bureau yesterday. A number went there
Wednesday night thinking the formal re-
ception was to be held then.
Previous 70 the reception. three OF the
expert notwithstanding Chavet
Prof. ". J. Spillman, and Capt A. Post
nikov. OF Russia--gave lectures in the as
eembly hall Of the Arlington Hotel NJ
Chavet told OF tne attractiveness OF Ant.
werp. Belgium. where the 1911 congress-
will be held Capt. Postnil1ov spoke on q
proposed universal league and its posi-
bllities for an infinite range OF influence
and Prof. Spillman on the system Of
Visible speech"
shows Pitch and Tone.
Prof Spillman said the characters used
in this system not only express every
sound the human voice IS capable of
making, but also tell the reader how to
make the same sound himself. The alpha.
bet indicates pitch and tone OF voice
rapidly Of utterance, the emphasis to
be placed on phrases. and accentuation
His address was delivered in Esperanto.
The election OF the 1910-11 officers Of the
Esperanto Association OF North America
was held yesterday afternoon, and re-
suited in a reelection Of the closing
years board. They are:
President. John Barrett. director Of the Burear
Of American Republics
Fice president. Or. II. W Yemens Of Detroit