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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Indicates rise. Indicates fall
 River Forecast.
 (For next two davs.) The Coosa and Alabama will remain about stationary.
 Weather Conditions.
 (Past 24 hours.) The low pressure area central yesterday morning over northwestern Texas has moved eastward, attended by moderate to heavy rainfall from eastern Texas eastward all most to the Atlantic coast. Influenced by this storm movement. temperatures have risen somewhat over the entire southeast ern quarter of tho United States. An extensive area of high pressure with clear sky and falling temperature extends eastward and northward from the middle Pacific coast to the upper Lake region; the continued eastward movement of this high barometer area will be attended by fair and colder weather in this section during Thursday.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN. For the 24 hours ending a. m. 18th meridian time.
 Montgomery. Ala. Oct 25. 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
kANsAs cITy IIyr sroc1x.
NEW YORK COFFEE AND SUGAR

New York. Oct. 2s. - coffeeWspot Rio easy; No. invoice. s%c. Mild quiet: Cor dova. 10 a 13c.
 Sugar-Raw quiet fair refining 215-16c: centrifugal SC test, 15-1sc; molasses sugar 11-16c. Refined quiet.
 Coffee futures opened steady at decline of 10 points in response to lower French cables and continued liquidation. There a fair demand from scattering sources. but the market increased the early loss and ruled particularly weak In the late trad- ing when there become more general The close was steady at net loss of 20 70 2b points Sales were reported of 12s.OOo bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
METAL MARKETs.

New York Oct. 25.--The London tin mar Msf was somewhat irregular. spot f14s, 12s, a. and futures HAS Locally dull and
 coopoT was lower in London. f71. iss for npof ana ff0. ss for futures. Locally the sriarket waS quiet. Lake. SIG 2ih qiS; 7s; SIeetrolytio. tis. S@1s.szh; casting Eis.oo Bead Was unchanged in London Locally Rhe Nnaarket Is reported firm. spot s5.2o@ Q sispssltsr steady. ss.lS@s.as locally; easier abroad. E2s,, l2ss Sd.
 Iron lower In English uarketSt etanuhro foundry Bls. and Cleveland warrants b2s, ca. Locally the market was fiImi No. l foundry Northern, SIS. .26 o IS. boi No. 2. ef7.T5 nfs. co; No. I foundry Southern. Ra.Sk6l1a.s2i Nas A &7aak@&hQ0rsu .e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

rescue service In the hands of wo- men who wear a uniform similar to that of the Salvation Army has been in- stituted in Berlin for the benefit o1 good citizens who may be found on the street overcome by devotion to the flowing bowl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

New York. Oct 25.-The volume of busi- ness in the dry goods market today was ma terially restricted by the prospect of labor troubles in Fall River and also by the upward bound in raw material Both of these conditions tend to make sellers more difficult to deal with and advances in cer- tain directions were generally predicted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
williams object. to Ryan and Other

williams Objects to RyRn and Others
 New York, Oct 25.-The annual meet ing of the voting trustees of the Sea board Ar Line Railway was held at the company's office today. The object of the meeting was to select Board of Directors to be voted for at the an- nual meeting of stockholders to be held in Petersburg, Va, November 9. The old Board of Directors was renominated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Maximum temperature for day. 72 deg |. Minimum temperature for day. 60 deg. Average temperature for day. ee deg. Normal temperature for day. 62 deg. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l. 9s deg.
 Average relative humidity for the day. 95 per cent.
 Total rainfall since Jan. 1, S9.42 inches.
 River Bulletin. Observations at a. m.. 18th M. time.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

without change, but John Skelton Will Hams entered a protest against the election of Thomas F. Ryan, J. A. Blair J. B. Dennis, T. J. Coolidge, Jr.. and J. M. Barr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Nrw oRLEANs sUGAR.

Nav Orleans oct 25.-Sugar quiet: open kettle centrifugal 3A @3 5-16c; centrifugal whites 4K 04hc; yellows. 3 3-1s9 lS-l6c; seconds. 2@3Zc.
 Moiasses-open kettle. new. BOG: centri- fugai, new. 2Tc.
 Svrup-NeW cane. 31 O 92o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
THE wEATRER.

Daily Local Weather Report and River
 Bulletin. U. S. Department of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
 Local Observations.
 (Central time.) Montgomery. Ala. Oct. 25. 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
Tort Movement.

Galveston--Firm. 1o%c; net receipts. 15- b66; gross. 15.566: sales. 1.109: stock. 246- s29; shipments. to Great Britain. 9s5s.
 New Orieans-Steady. 10 9-1ec net re iaT623.
 Mobiie-Firm. 10 7-1sc: net receipts. ss1: gross. 831: sales. 800: stock. 442h9.
 savannah-ouiet 10 1-16c: net receipts iTsoi2 % Shipments. to erest e BPisain .Sss sSss to continent. 300: coastwise. 517.
 Charleston-Firm. 10c: net receipts, 714 i; gross. 7i4; stock. 4o.s7s: shipments. coast 2.515: gross. 2.57s: stock. l7.asa.
 Norfolk-steady. 1oAc: net receipts B. 736; gross, 3.736; sales. S64 stock, 53,93S; shipments, coastwise. f.167.
 Baltimore-Nominal. 10&c; gross receipts
 New York-Quiet. 10 .s5c; gross receipts. 4.0I7: sales. 1os: stock. 947. 7.001: shipments, to Great Britain. 5.223.
 Boston-Quiet. 10. sSc; gross receipts. D. 021: shipments, to Great Britain. 1.025.
 Philadelphia - Steady 10 soc; gross re- ceipts. a4: stock 3.012
 shipments, to Great Britain. 475.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

TREASURY BALANCES. Washington. Oct. 25.-Today's treasury balances. exclusive of the gold reserve. show: Available cash balances .... .$13o.64e.s57
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Interior Movement.

Houston-steady. l0Nc; net receipts l6,- 15s; gross l6.15s; shipments. 15.1ot; sales.
 Augusta-ouiet. 1Ohc; net receipts. B. os2; gross. 2:oss: shipments. 2.2sS; sales.
 Memphis-Firm. 10 %c; net receipts. 2.5os: gross, 4,174; shipments 1l.324; sales. 1000;
 st. Louis-ouiet. 1O%c; net receipts. 700; gross, 22O5 shipments, 1.5o5; stock. 9.564. ' Clnctnnati-Net receipts. l. .s06: gross, l. sod: shipments. SOL; stock. f0.312.
 Louisville-Firm. 10Ac;
 2s.442; shipments. 31.oOo; sales. 6.64s: stock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Total Movement,

Total today. at all ports, net 3s,S1O; ship ments. to Great Britain, 25.7eS; to conti- nent 300; stock. 9S1.253
 ments, to Great Britain, 64,262; to France. 1000: to continent. 27.s3s: to Japan. 800
 Total since Sept. 1. at all ports net 2.- 127675: shipments. to Great Britain, 4s1.- If9; to France. 161.o40: to continent, 653,- kio: to Japan. 4.456: to Mexico. 100.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
sT. LOUIs PROyIsIoNu

ST. LOUIS PROVISIONS. St. Louis. Oct 25.-Fiour steady. Whiskey steady. s1.34
 Pork steady: jobbinR, SIS. .o0 Lard steady: prime steam SC RE Dry salt meats steady; boxed extra shorts v iab; clear ribs. ss. %: short clears. ss 25 c,d bacon & steady; boxed extra shorts. ss. 50:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
nEK nRrrANs sPnr cn1.rnN.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES. New Orleans. Oct. 25. Cotton futures


Liverpool. Oct. a5.-Cotton futures opened
 rely steady and closed weak. American
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Cash quotations we're as follows: v, ,wsssat|SNo. 2 spEing ssgs7Mo: No. 8.
 corn-No. g. 5s95sAc; No yellow. ., oats-No. 2. 2s%c;. No. 2 white. so% siIHs; Mes. NO; Sort Har whitS sb, 2sE SaoSoxess
 Lard. per 100 lbs, $7 05
 Short Short ribs ribs sides. t. loose, $7:45@T .5o
 Whiskey. basis of high wines, $l. s0 CINCINNATI PROVISIONS. Cincinnati. Oct. 25.-Flour steady Provisions quiet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
ADDITIONAL STATE NEWS

Ashland will not use the direct pri.
mary nominations law this year.
John Logan. Of Toledo, has a pump.
Kin on exhibition that weighs 80
pounds.
The wido.awake town Of Jefferson IL
having its streets graded and put In
FIRST class shape.
Drain and Cottage Grove football
teams played each other TO a stand.
s,ill last Saturday.
James Henry Davidson, a pioneer Of
Oregon. residing at Mcdford, died No.
vomber 30, aged o5 years.
Tho thriving little town Of Glendale
has a Young Mems Club, with fully
equipped club house and organization.
Modford is planning 20 give tho
business men Of Portland a royal reeep.
tion upon their arrival there next We'd
nesday.
VIII Hoffman, whose star playing
helped 20 win tho Pacide coast basket
ball championship FOR Dallas college Ia
1903, has been elected captain OF the
Pendleton basketball team this year.
The young people who take part In
amateur theatFicals in Dallas gave "a
Texas Steer" Wednesday evening, at
tho woodman hall, and Il was one Of
tho largest gatherings ever held In
Dallas.
Fred Page, Of the commission hrm
Of Page 4 Son, Of Portland, has bought
a large part OF the apple harvest 40
the Rogue River valley. The price runs
from ti.5O to $3.50 per box.
BoFn-To Mr.. and Mrs, Byron Nil,
sap, OF Lebanon, twins, boy and
girl. Mr.. and Mrs Milsap are wen,
known in this city, and their many
friends extend congratulations,
A new government trail has been
laid out from MeAllister Springs TO
Fish Lake and work win commence
upon IL early in the spring. IL will be
eight feet wide and the easiest and best
way into klamath County.
Mrs. Mary Newman Philippi, Of Eu,
gene, died al that place Friday. She
leaves a husband and eight children,
all OF whom were al her bedside when
she passed away. Mrs. William Rid,
dell Of Monmouth, is one OF the chill
dren.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
GOLD is
FROZEN UP

Victoria, b. q. Nov. ll.-Had il not
been for the unprecedented forward
ness Of winter coming in early Sep.
tember in the Nome district, the out
put Of that camp for the season Of
1908 would have 'been at least a mil,
lion anda half better than it is. The
unexpected freezeup sealed up vast
quantities of gold in the sluies boxes,
eonservatively estimated at a million
and half, which will make the pro.
duetion of next season appFeeiably laTg-
er than normal
The exact figures Of the output are
not available, but scarcely a ship that
has come out with the gold harvest has
brought less than 4. quarter Of a mil
lion. The steamer Leelanaw, just ar
rived here, has 100000 in gold bars in
her strong room, and the ship Oeei-
dental is now en- route 10 Seattle, and
the Anvil for San Francisco, both be
ing due to sail within "a hours after
the Leelanaw, October 2sth. The An
vii takes the inside passage.
Excitement continues as 10 the finds
on Candle and Jessie creeks, and prepa'
rations are being made for much winter
mining, Wellington coal has been inn
ported in quantity to feed the thawing
machines
There Is stin much difficulty over
conflict Of titles in the camp, A dis
pute Of this order was responsible fol
the death Of thFee-wen-known mining
men shortly before the Leelanaw
sailed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Compulsory Vaccination.

Vaccination cannot be made eompul.
cory by school or health boards, unless
disease Is rife, or there is danger OF
epidemic. Such Is tho opinion Of At
torney- General Crawford, given today
20 Robert q. Yenney, state health OH.
cor. The question OF compulsory vac
einaiion had been raised By the parents
Of some Portland children, who oh
jeeted 10 the operation being performed
on their boys and girls. MF. Yenney
therefore requested a statement from
tho attoney.geneFal Of his power in the
matter.
Tho opinion states that In the matter
OF compulsory vaccination the authoFi,
ties only have power when there is a
prevailing epidemic, or danger Of tho
approach OF one. Vaccination is not
entirely a preventative measure 20 the
spread OF disease as is a quarantine.
The latter can be enforced whenever
there is necessity for il, or whenever
and wherefrF disease has been discov-
cred. Vaccination also can only be
made compulsory under the same con,
ditions
This statement Of the rights of the
public viii doubtless be welcomed by
those dainty misses who fear the dis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
PORTLAND
VISITORS

It has been agreed by the committee
on arrangements for the Portland busi.
ness men 3 reception next Tuesday ev.
ening. to ask all merchants to illumin'
ate their stores upon that occasion,
and IL is to be hoped that all will put
the suggestions Of the committee into
operation. The committee anticipates
no difficulty in securing the coopera.
tion Of all citizens, who now have a
great chance to display their public.
spiritedness And there is no doubt
the business men Of Salem will be equal
TO the occasion.
Contrary to previous announcement,
the special train with the Portland Wis
itors will reach Salem at Z O'Clock on
the evening Of the 14th, Tuesday. The
visitors will be met by large delega
tiou Of salem's representative citizens
and will be escorted 60 the Willamette
hotel. The illumination Is expected to
be the finest in tho history Of the city.
The reception will be held at the ho-
tel Large quantities Of cut flowers
will decorate the Offices, Hobbies and
dining hall Of the hotel After the re.
ception the visitors will leave for up.
valley points They are scheduled TO
leave the city at $3.50 O'Clock, after a
stay Of two and n half hours.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11

Twelfth street, south Of State. Sun
day school 40 10 a. m. Preaching ai
IL n. m, p. m, and 7i30 p. m. Tues
day evening. Bible reading, Friday ev,
ening, prayer meeting Monday, Wed
nesday, Thursday and Friday, Bible
study AZ aiso p. m. Rev. Thos. q,
Roberts, Of Los Angeles, will preach at
IL a. m, and Mrs. = r. Wheaton, the
prison evangelist, At 1850 p m. W. n,
Mecandlish, pastor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
A Business Change.

j, WengeF has sold his stock OF
small musical instruments, sheet mus
sic, talking machines, etc, TO A. Yer,
eleF, who will conduct the business at
the old stand, personally, Mr.. VereleI
has moved his family into the ID. j.
Fry residence, and viii make his home
in the city. Mr. Wenger will stin be
at the store, but win devote most OF
his time 10 assisting Mr.. W. NJ. Cher,
rington in handling the Allen & Gil,
bert Raymaker Co.'S organs and pi
amos.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
s. M. Cook Dead

s, nj. Cook, a pioneer minister, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs
LongswOrth, in jefferson, Thursday
He was born in Manly Square, Roch,
ester, N. Y, Oct 10, 1912. He went to
Iowa from New York, and in 1851 came
to Oregon. For 72 years he was a
faithful minister Of the Protestant
Methodist church He leaves five chill
dren. The funeral was held at Jeffer-
son this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Miss Maude Kline, Of silverton, was
Salem visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. II. L. Allen and little son, Of
silyerton, have been visiting in this
city tne past week,
j, A. Heating, representative Of the
Portland bond house OF Morris Bros,
was a Salem visitor today.
Dr. and Mrs. c. II. Robertson and
Mrs. J. II. Brooks spent Wednesday al
silyerton. They went over in the doe
tors auto.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11

hgurement Of their shapely arms by
some arbitrary act Of the board Of
health, such as compulsory vaccination.
The arms, or those members occasional
ly used as alternatives, are perfectly
safo for tho present, for the state Il
free OF all contagious diseases, such as
smallpox. which render vaccination
necessary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
First Presbyterian.

Preaching by the pastor. Rev. II. Il.
Babeoek, Subject az 1880; "Third
Temptation. Sabbath school AZ l2 m
Junior @. T.. at $3.50 p, m. Subject for
evening sermoni "rhe Christian aud
Sin" Miss PEBBLES viii sing both
morning and evening. Senior @. r. at
$3.50 p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Sc. Paui's Episcopal.

Church and Chemeketa streets. Rev
Barr @. Lee, rector. Usual services at
1880 a. m. IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sun.
day school at 9:45 a. m. Morning sub.
iect. "Christian Courage" Evening"
Glowing Down in the House Of Rim
mon." All cordially welcome. "The
rich and the poor meet together; the
Lord is the maker Of them ALL. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
SUNDAY
SERVICES
Christian Science.

First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
lao Chemeketa street. Services; Sun
day at 1O:3O a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sub
iect Of lesson sermon: "Soul and
Body" Sunday school at 11i45 a. m.
Wednesday evening. Testimonial meet
ing at 7i3O O'Clock. Reading room in
the church open each AFTERNOON except
Sunday. All are cordially invited
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Fiut Methodist

AZ 1880 the pastor viii speak 70 thc
disbeliovcrs In tho church. Topic.
"why / should Join tho Church." fol.
lowed by the reception Of probatiohcr-
into membership. AZ 1880 a sermon
20 aromon and their frionda Topic,
Goods Firemen." Prof. Roberts. tho
blind player, will preside AZ tho organ.
All arc invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Salvation Army.

Major aud Mrs Waite, two SALIVA.
tion Army officers, Of 20 years. expert.
ouce, viii be with tho local Salvation
Army corps for Saturday and Sunday.
These officers arc we'll known for their
spirited singing and rod hot speeches.
Good crowds are expected, and your
presence shall be appreciated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
St Josoph's Catholic

Rev, A. Moore, rector, First mass,
az 1880 a. m. Catechism al $3.50 a. M.
High mass at 1880 a. m. Vespers at
1880 p. M.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Unitarian Church.

Frank A. Powell, pastor. Sunday
school az 10 a. m. Starr King frater.
nifty at $3.50 p. m. Mr.. Powell will
speak at II a. M and 7 $50 p. m. Morn.
ing subject: "The Great Sentiment Of
Lfe.O All welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
cmtral oonFregational.

Nineteenth and Ferry streets. Pas.
tors day at willard. No church ser.
vice. Sunday school and Endeavor
meeting NJ usual.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
Norwich Union Fire Insor

ance Society.
Prank Meredith. Resident Agent
once with wm. Brown q Co, No. 12s
Commercial Street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11
MCAGO.:A&,|'I0RE !
PEOPLES R4EGALAIIROUSE.
Read This

carefully and you don't trade with keen v
paying goods elsewhere appreciate gen
uine bargains getting good goods at the lowest possible margin
profit Chicago sothe that has grown faster INA,
nnv storeon Pacific Coast.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-11-11

Silk Finished Velveteen5 I'd, 49,. go.
''''''Ssc and ave Blankets gray Ss
Six Nev All coo "a Oo V Big Gray Blankets 35
Honriettas all colors Bic Comforts each soc 7s G
yd'...'. .''' '' .''..'''.'oSe Wool shawls
o5c All Wool French Henrietta, ,o o.. ,- ..
yd .65c | ~
Coored Cashmeros, I'd SOC n ,ss, -, % ana Ne
go W ~ M ~ gs Silk Bolts, all 25c and sn
yd. ......1bc |
Pretty Plaid Dress Goods =, az IN ~, I 'O'
,. M - Ga. - $3.50 Long Furs very new price
~ ' ..tl@
All Black Dress Goods $lo Accordion Plated Potl
vd
yd SOC Silk Chiffon yd....
. .... 49,. 80. .4sc zoe Silk Malino Yelling l2 IL
o. West Of England Broadcoh lVOo yds hobon all kinds
e40 ''Ae DC olSc AZ 2c and l5
Fancy Dress Goods yd 25c and 35c Linen Laces
t15 Proof Coaking I'd S25 1c &C. Sc &c 6t4e 13
Alice Blue Taffea SIR I'd csc TRIMMING
700 Fancy Silks I'd soc BE s1s 0o 15c
6oc Taffeta Silk all eoor I'd acc Ladies' Hosiery all kinds
- 12 Wrapper TaneletteS yard 1oc i212c i5c
zee. .... .... ...... ....s Ise Chidrcn's Hosiery
Outing Fanucla plain and 1Oc ~ 12
I'd &C. s13 and i0o Ladies' Union
9oc Black Moozed saecn I'd ieo Ladies' 9c WOOL
l2 lee soeaas I'd .......s l9e .....,...a
200 Glass sik LINING yd...15o Ladies' Hose supporteu
15o Dress Canvas yd...... ....oo .10c
1000 yds Standard Caeoe I'd 1000 spos Sans silk
56in Bleaehod Muslin I'd 90 dozen Ladies' White
...5e oi4e Sc terehiofs each. ..
zoo Curtain Dpoy "a In, I'd 45e Mns ti0 Suits who hy
100 dozen Towels each ...... .... -. .... ...tsN
.4e &C. 6l4c So and Zoe Mons els Swell Suits price
se Pillow Cases osh... 9 Ice Ladies'
zoo Blosehed shcc largo siEo 59o ......tM
Table Lncn all prices yd Ladies' ere Rain
..e5e 95c toe 75c Ladies' go silk Pe,tieoats
900 Wool Eddown Ladies' t250 Polo
White Cotton Bats roll,
75 Outing Flannel Night Gowns Ladies' Hats a
.4oo Ladies' Suits
tlSS Outing Flannel Night ts9o no5o u25o and haN
-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16

down the field quickly when their
team kicks off. Ii Is their particular
duty TO down" the man who catches
the ball, although the other members
OF the team are, in a,general way. bent
on the same erIand.
In case of a kick from formation
fora scrimmage 10y their own team the
ends must also set down the field to
prevent jan oppon ent from running 'the
ball back, Therefore they must be'the
fastest runners on Ghe eleven, and sure.
hard tacklera
The tackles aresdHpended on to break
up plays aimed at their positions and
at the ends. They imust be strong men
and able tacklers- ,rThey are frequently
called on TO run with the ball. a.
De Witt, Princetons famous ex-cap-
tain, was a tackle .and one the best
ground gamers thst< ever played ON
college team.
The guards musts be heavy men.
Their duties are to make the' center OF
their team impregnab6e and to break
through their opponents line and to
stop advancing plays. Guards should
crouch low In the line and push Oppo-
nents- aside to make holes in the line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16
to let their Une guaroS runners

to let their One guardS runners
through.
The center rush should be the heavi-
est man on the team. His duties are
similar to those Of the guards, and In
addition he passes the ball back In
scrimmages. putting it into play.
The quarterback Is the field general.
He receives the ball from the center
and passes 1t to the man who II to
carry 1t. He gives the signals and
largely decides on what plays shall be
used He should stand facing the front.
not sideways. when receiving the ball
from the center. He should be very
quick and accurate in handling the
ball.
The halfbacks, as they carry the
ball most frequently, should be strong.
fast runners. They should carry the