Indians were horse-racing, some jumping, and others

wrestling; but the game which proved most attractive

was throwing the javelin, in which several of the young

braves were engaged.

This game is played by two competitors, each armed

with a dart, in an arena about fifty yards long. One

of the players has a hoop of six inches in diameter.

At a signal they start off on foot at full speed, and on

reaching the middle of the arena the Indian with the

hoop rolls it along before them, and each does his best