Part 6

The Berkeley nine was very strong in batting, its record being 107 base hits out of 214 times at bat, or a base hit every other time. The best individual batting average of the League, however, is held by Markell of Trinity--1000. His nearest rival is Hetzel of Barnard, whose average is 778, and the nearest Berkeley man to the top of the list is Wiley, who earned an average of 667. A number of players on the several teams secured an average of 1000 in fielding, but the best showing made by any individual was that of Gilchrist of De La Salle, who had 33 put-outs, 2 assists, and no errors. Berkeley's field-work was also very high, the average for the season being 924.

The Long Island championship went to St. Paul's again this year, although Brooklyn High-School and Adelphi both put up a strong fight--much stronger than they did last year. Brooklyn High finished second, and Poly. Prep., by making a strong brace, jumped into third place, the result being as follows:

Games Won. Games Lost. St. Paul's 5 0 Brooklyn High-School 4 1 Poly. Prep. 2 2 Pratt Institute 2 2 Adelphi Academy 1 4 Brooklyn Latin School 0 5

The batting averages of the Long-Islanders are not so high as those made on this side of the river, the best being Griswold's of Pratt Institute--600. Higgins, also of Pratt, was a close second, his figures being 579. A Brooklyn High-School player, Mulvey, stands first on the list of fielding averages with 1000, his chances having been 54 put-outs and 1 assist, with, of course, no errors. Starr of St. Paul's comes very near to Mulvey, with 47 put-outs and 2 assists. The batting average of 500, made by Berkeley in the N.Y.I.S.B.B.A., is approached only as close as 301 by Pratt Institute, whose team made the best batting average in Brooklyn. Pratt made 50 base hits out of 166 times at bat; the winning team of St. Paul's made only 41 hits with 141 times at bat. St. Paul's, however, took first place in fielding average with 925, making only 12 errors out of 159 chances.

Englewood High-School took the championship of the Cook County (Illinois) High-School League at the annual field day held June 26. Out of a possible 141 points the winners scored 44, and the scores of the other contesting teams were as follows:

1sts.--5. 2ds.--3. 3ds.--1. Total. Englewood 5 6 1 44 English High 2 3 5 24 Hyde Park 2 3 0 19 Lake View 1 2 0 11 South Division 2 0 1 11 Manual Training 2 0 2 12 Winnetka 1 0 1 6 Austin 1 0 0 5 Oak Park 0 1 1 4 La Grange 0 1 1 4 West Division 0 0 1 1 John Marshall 0 0 0 0 Jefferson 0 0 0 0

The feature of the occasion was the colossal mismanagement of everything. In the first place, the gentlemen who had been selected to act as officials were not notified of the day and hour of the games, and were consequently not on hand when the contestants and the crowd gathered at the grounds. It was some time before it was discovered that this was the reason why the officials did not appear. Then a professional sprinter, who happened to be training on the track, was called upon to act as starter, and a miscellaneous lot of men and boys were chosen from among the spectators to fill the remaining positions.

The result was, of course, to be anticipated. Few of the ready-made officials knew anything about the duties required of them, and so the professional became referee, judge, inspector, time-keeper, measurer, and marshal. The events dragged and dragged, and it was dark before the last one was finished. Under such conditions the performance credited to the young athletes cannot be looked upon with much confidence, although the published figures show a fairly good standard of attainment.

Several of the Association records were lowered. Bascom of South Division and Pingree of Hyde Park made the best individual showing of the day, each taking two firsts. Bascom won both the mile and the half-mile runs, and Pingree took the mile and five-mile bicycle events. Culver of Winnetka was responsible for all that went to his school. He won first place in the pole vault and third in the running broad jump.

Another interscholastic meet of considerable interest was that of the Washington High-Schools, which came off on the Georgetown College grounds a few weeks ago. The schools which sent teams were the Central, Eastern, Western, and Business High-Schools. Central won with 73 points out of a possible 88, having everything practically its own way. The Central representatives took first place in every event, and more than half the seconds. The best showing was made by Curtis, who took the low hurdles and the high jump; Stuart, who took the half and the mile; and Ruff, who got first in the 220 and the quarter. These Central High-School athletes of Washington are a promising lot.

In the table of performances made at the Pittsburgh Interscholastic A.A., published in HARPER'S ROUND TABLE No. 869, Bell, S.S.A., is credited with winning the half-mile run. This is an error; that event was taken by Atkinson of Park Institute. Atkinson was the only man entered from his school, and certainly ought to get the credit due him for his win.

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THE GRADUATE.

A BOY'S BRAVE ACT.

In one of the largest cities of the United States there is a trolley-car line that crosses the tracks of a steam railroad. The usual rail gates guard the crossing when trains are passing, but accidents have happened there in spite of such precautions. Not long ago what would have been a fearful catastrophe was narrowly averted by the presence of mind of a little newsboy who sold papers at the station near the crossing. A witness of the scene related the story to me. As in all cases of such nature the facts are suppressed by the railroad companies, and it is hard to obtain even the meagre details.

It was early in the morning, and a car with about twenty passengers on board rolled up to the crossing, and proceeded to pass over the tracks slowly, as they invariably do. The conducting-pole that extends from the roof of the car to the charged wire overhead slipped from the wire when the car was immediately over the tracks, causing it to come to a stop. The conductor, who has charge of the rope that moves the pole, and hangs down back of the car, vainly pulled it, trying to make the pole connect with the wire. But the rope had caught in the roof of the car and jammed itself in such a way that he was unable to see the cause of the trouble. The passengers were growing nervous, and when the alarm-bell at the crossing began ringing, announcing the approach of a train, they made a wild stampede for the doors. They all tried to get out at once, but only jammed themselves into a worse predicament.

A short distance down the track, and coming around the curve at full speed, was a fast express, and it seemed but a question of a few moments when the crash would come, and instantaneous death follow. The conductor stuck bravely to his post, and the motorman, pale but firm, stood with his hand on the key waiting for the electric current to start the car. When the express was but a few yards distant, and amid the wild hoarse screams of the frantic, struggling passengers, the car gave a sudden bound forward over the crossing, and cleared the train by a foot or so.

The newsboy saw the danger of the car, saw the caught rope, and saw the remedy. Close to the crossing was a pile of lumber, and climbing that he leaped onto the roof of the car and released the rope guiding the pole onto the wire. He took his life in his hands, for his brave act was all enacted in the face of a fast approaching express, and the sudden start nearly threw him from the roof. In the general excitement that followed the little fellow slipped away, and for some time the impression remained that the rope had loosened itself just in time. But the railroad company knew of the boy's brave act, and he did not lose by his courage.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

This Department is conducted in the interest of Bicyclers, and the Editor will be pleased to answer any question on the subject. Our maps and tours contain many valuable data kindly supplied from the official maps and road-books of the League of American Wheelmen. Recognizing the value of the work being done by the L.A.W., the Editor will be pleased to furnish subscribers with membership blanks and information so far as possible.

Again it is necessary to give up the Department to answering questions. There are many inquiries which can be and are answered by letter, and as they are special requests on certain particular points not of any great general interest, we do not mention them here. Some points are brought, however, which are of such general interest that when it is possible we mean to answer them in the ROUND TABLE. Many requests have come during the last week or two asking how to keep a bicycle bright, what to put on it, how to take it apart, and so on. In HARPER'S ROUND TABLE dated March 24, 1896, No. 856, there is a carefully prepared article, entitled "The Care of a Wheel," answering most of these questions, and a copy of this issue can be obtained from the publishers by sending five cents in stamps. One or two correspondents mention one, two, and three week trips which they are planning, and they ask what they should carry in the way of luggage and hammock. Another article, published in the same issue of the ROUND TABLE, entitled "Bicycle-touring During Summer Vacations," will be found to cover most of these points. Of course there are many points which a wheelman most surely can learn for himself by experience. At the same time the general suggestions made in these two articles will be found useful to anyone who has either touring or the best care of his bicycle in mind.

YOUR CONSTANT READER asks about the expense of touring. He is about starting with his brother on a tandem to run from New York to Washington and return, spending about two weeks on the trip. He asks if the Road Book of the L.A.W. gives the best route. It certainly does. One may find, however, a somewhat more detailed description, with map, in the ROUND TABLE, Nos. 812, 820, 821, 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 849, which can be procured at the regular price from the publishers. Our correspondent then asks about the price of such a trip. This is always a difficult question to answer, since the amount of money spent depends more on the man than on the trip. A trip from New York to Washington and return, occupying two weeks, or any other similar trip occupying that extent of time, may be done for $30 apiece, that is to say, about $2 per day for each man. There is no question about it. Such trips have been made at such rates. Of course that means a care in expenditures that is totally beyond the capacity of some people. It would mean that meals should be procured at farm-houses along the way, and that wherever possible nights should be spent either in farm-houses or under the sky in the fields. The last plan is often not the least interesting part of such a trip, and if the bicyclists--if "Your Constant Reader," for example, who is going on a tandem, and can thus carry a good deal of baggage--can procure a bicycle camping outfit, such as is used in some of the military bicycle companies, there will be few more comfortable beds along the route. When it rains, the farm-house or inn can be resorted to, but as a rule the out-door nights will be quite as pleasant. In making such a fort-night's journey, however, the average young man will do well to make an appropriation of about four or even five dollars a day, and then he will not have much left when he gets home. Fifty dollars would be a reasonably small amount. And that takes no account of a bad fall and consequent fracture to the wheel.

L. E. BARNET asks how to join the L.A.W., what are its advantages, and what its purposes. We have announced from time to time at the head of this column that we would give information so far as possible concerning the L.A.W., and this has been done in a great many cases. Mr. Barnet's questions give an opportunity for us to say a word regarding the purposes of the League. This organization is composed of men interested in bicycling in all its many branches, in the construction of good roads, and in the protection of the rights of all others who are riding wheels. If you join the League you become a member of the division which is composed of all the members residing in your State. This division issues road-books of one kind or another, some containing maps, others only description. By becoming a member and paying two dollars you receive a copy of this book free and a ticket or member's card which gives you somewhat reduced rates at hotels of standing all through your State, and all through the United States for that matter to-day. In the many League meets you may take part in racing and so on, and most important of all, you become an influence for improving the roads of the United States in a way that would be totally beyond your power as an individual.

THE HUNTER.

BY EMMA J. GRAY.

This very lively game is played by both boys and girls, and the more, of course, the merrier. The hunter must be a boy, and to decide which boy it is best to count out. Use for counting the old rhyme,

"Ana, mana, mona, mike, Bassa, lona, bona, strike, Hare, ware, frown, stack, Halloka, balloka, wee, woe, why, whack."

Whoever is fortunate enough to have the word "whack" counted to him is out, and then the rhyme must be repeated over and over, and finally the hunter is left. It now becomes his duty to name the rest of the company as his equipments as sportsman, and also as his game--for example, pointer, setter, two species of hunting-dogs, and shot, belt, powder, gun, powder-flask, rifle, cartridge, rabbit, squirrel, partridge, kingfisher, etc., etc.

Put two rows of chairs back to back. There should be one chair less than there are players. This done, each one of the company except the hunter takes a chair. The hunter, standing before the rest of the players, then sings, to the tune "I love a sixpence,"

"I am a hunter, a jolly, jolly hunter; I love hunting as I love my life."

This he may sing over as many times as he likes, but finally stops short in the middle or anywhere, and immediately calls out a name--for instance, "Shot." The person bearing this name must at once rise, and hurrying towards the hunter, must take hold of the back of his coat or jacket. Then the hunter continues his song, and calls for each one, until all are behind him, each holding firmly to the one in front. When all are in place, the hunter starts running, all of the party following and holding tightly together. He may run around the chairs or wherever he pleases, provided he keeps in the room. For fully two minutes this must keep up, when suddenly he will call "Bang!" and instantly sit on one of the chairs. Of course there is a great scramble for every one to do likewise, but as one chair is short, some one is necessarily left out, and this person now becomes the hunter.

The game now continues as before, or it may be varied by the hunter having to find something hidden.

Any object may be placed out of sight in the room, and when the hunter nears it, the company may aid him by the usual words, "warm, warmer, hot," or "cool, very cold, freezing, zero, below zero," etc. If he finds it within five minutes, he may choose another hunter, but if not he must pay a forfeit, to be determined by the rest of the players.

Or the game may be played in a similar way by the use of nautical instead of hunting terms. Should this be preferred, the hunter becomes the captain, and instead of singing to his company he may blow a few blasts on a horn. He is supposed to be on shipboard, so he must have ship equipment, crew, officers, passengers, cargo. Again the players must be named, only this time call them life-boat, rope, anchor, sailor, steward, captain's boy, purser, first mate, doctor, etc., etc.

Any questions in regard to photograph matters will be willingly answered by the Editor of this column, and we should be glad to hear from any of our club who can make helpful suggestions.

THE KALLITYPE PRINTING PROCESS.

The kallitype printing process was invented and patented by Dr. Nichol of England, professor of chemistry in Mason College. The name "kallitype" is often confounded with "calotype," the name which Talbot gave to his paper negative process, patented in 1841. Both names are derived from the same Greek words meaning "beautiful picture." Kallitype paper is coated with two iron salts--ferric oxalate and ferric nitrate--and with silver oxalate and silver nitrate. The action of light on the ferric oxalate is to reduce it to ferrous oxalate. This paper is not a printing-out paper, but must be developed. A developing solution is prepared as follows:

Rochelle-salt 1 oz. Borax 3/4 oz. Water (filtered) 10 oz.

Make up a solution of 20 grains of bichromate of potash and 1 oz. of water, and another solution of four drachms of ammonia to 1 quart of water. When ready to develop the prints, add ten drops of the bichromate of potash to the developer. Place the prints in the developer face down, taking care that no air-bubbles form on the surface of the paper. When the paper is thoroughly saturated it can be turned face up. Leave the prints in the developing bath for at least twenty minutes, then, without washing, place them in the dish containing some of the ammonia and water. This is the fixing bath. Leave them in this bath for about ten minutes, then turn out and cover with fresh ammonia and water. Let them remain ten minutes in this second fixing bath, wash and dry.

The prints made on this paper closely resemble platinotype prints, but the process is much cheaper. If purplish tones are desired, make up a developing bath with a quarter-ounce of borax instead of three-quarters. The developer containing the three-quarter ounce of borax gives black tones. The bichromate of potash added to the developing solution keeps the prints clean and increases contrast.

SIR KNIGHT BERT A. PORTER, Strong, Me., asks if directions have ever been given for copying pictures and mailing interior views; if a brass plate can be prepared so that a picture may be printed on it; and the best kind of paper to use to obtain clear lights. Directions for making interior views will be found in Nos. 805, 806. If one has not a copying-stand, the best substitute will be a board the width of the camera bed, and about five feet in length. At one end fasten a piece of board large enough to allow the picture being tacked to it, having it at exactly right angles with the long board. The camera is then attached to the board at the best point for making the picture. This simple method of arranging the picture and camera does away with the trouble of adjusting the camera and picture so that the lines will be parallel. Use orthochromatic plates if the picture is colored, but any good plate will do if the picture is black and white. Use a slow plate. Pictures may be made on wood, leather, porcelain, and textile fabrics, but pictures on metal are not successful by the ordinary process. Any good aristo-paper will give clear whites if properly toned and washed. Sir Knight Bert would like to correspond with any one who wishes to purchase a 5 by 8 camera.

A SOLDIER OF NAPOLEON.

Most of us nowadays, when thinking of the Napoleonic wars, consider them as a part of the remote past, and it is difficult to realize that there may be people still living who took part in the battles of Marengo, Jena, and Waterloo. But all of Napoleon's soldiers are not yet dead, and one man who fought under the great French general is said to be living now near Cleveland, Ohio. Whether that is true or not, it is a fact that only recently one of Napoleon's old warriors died at the Soldiers' Home, Kearny, New Jersey.

His name was Henry Mueller, and a picture of the old gentleman is given herewith. He was born in Germany in 1794, and when the French armies invaded Prussia Mueller was fifteen years old. With many of his compatriots, he was drafted into the Grand Army, and marched off to Russia to fight the Cossacks and the cold. He was at Moscow, and tramped all the way back in the disastrous retreat, suffering untold tortures, and seeing his fellow-soldiers falling in the snow almost at every step. But Mueller kept up, and lived to get back into Germany, and to fight at the battles of Bautzen, Leipsic, and finally in the great battle of Waterloo.

After Napoleon had been captured by the British and sent to the lonely island of St. Helena, and the great armies of Europe had been disbanded, Mueller took ship and came to the United States. Not long after his arrival in this country the Seminole and Mexican wars broke out, and the old spirit of the soldier was reawakened in Mueller, and he went again to the front, this time wearing the American uniform and fighting for the American flag. So much warfare had now made a confirmed soldier of the German, and so when the war of the rebellion broke out in 1861 he again took up his musket and fought through the entire war.

One of the most wonderful things of all these experiences is that Mueller was never seriously wounded, and managed to keep himself in such good health that he lived to be over one hundred years old, and spent his last days in peace and comfort in the Soldiers' Home, smoking his long German pipe on the lawn under the trees, and telling of his own personal experiences, which, to most of us, are part of a very remote history.

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