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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17

until the snow is off the ground, many
are convinced that it will be found
wheat on the north hillsides is all that
is damaged to any great extent. Will
liam Hector, a prominent Eureka Flat
farmer, was in the city yesterday and
brought in samples of growing grain
that did not appear to be damaged.
The blades were still green and the
seed did not show the least discolora-
ton from frost
Many Farmers in City.
Walla Walla was crowded today
with farmers from all sections of the
county. Most of them came to the
city to transact regular weekly busi-
ness and incidentally consult with
their neighbors relative to the condi-
ton of the wheat seeded during the
fall.
Reports made by the farmers We're
very varied and the opinions as to the
amount of damage caused by the Sc
we're winter weather were about evenly
divided. Quite number Of the wheat
raisers who We're very blue several
days ago, appeared to be in a better
frame of mind today and more hope
full than any time since the storm
broke over the valley
Claim Damage Is Light.
1t is generally conceded some dam
age has resulted from the freeze up.
but to what extent no one will be able
to ascertain until after the ground has
thawed out
Several farmers in the city today
placed orders for seed wheat in antici
patton of having to reseed, and some
for bluestone if it should be
needed.
1t was reported that the Portland
FIGURING Mills at Prescott, in anticipa
ton of being called on to furnish seed
wheat. advanced the price to IS cents.
Farmers who have a supply of last
years crop left over were holding it al
IS cents today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
KEEPS CLOVER LEAF.
President Shonts Will Remain at Head
of the Road.

President shonts Will Remain at Head
of the Road.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 1T. P
Shonts, chairman of the Panama
canal commission. has arrived in Chi
cago for brief visit with his parents
His appearance in financial circles
gave rise to a conjecture that he might
be contemplating the sale of the Glover
Leaf road, to comply with recent de-
mands made upon him either to resign
the presidency of that road, or his
position as chairman of the canal
board.
after congress gets through with its
numerous investigations and the type
Of the canal is decided upon," said he,
Il may have something to say public
ly. Now, however, all can say is that
road, and am not thinking of resigning
either of my positions
Friends of Mr.. Shonts are firm in
their belief that if President Roosevelt
maintains his present friendly attitude
toward the canal chairman, the latter
will remain at the head Of the canal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
Opinion Given by Attorney General
to State Auditor
GUIDE FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSORS
MUST ACCEPT STATEMENT OF
PERSON ASSESSED AS TO
THEIR CHARACTER.

In answer to a question from c. w.
Clausen, state auditor, in regard to the
present status of the law as it relates
to the assessment and taxation Of
mortgages in Washington, John D. At
kinson, attorney general, has written
an important opinion.
Coming as it does at the time the
assessors are on their rounds it will
be of special interest The opinion is
not altogether in line with the posi-
ton taken by the state tax commits
sion, it is said, inasmuch as it sug
gests that the assessor must accept
statement of the person assessed, as
to the character of the mortgage.
After quoting the law defining per-
sonal property, the attorney general
CONSTITUTES it as follows:
'It is the intention of the legislature
in the above provision of law that
mortgages are, as a general PROPOSE
tion to be taxed in this state; except
such mortgages as are given wholly or
partially to secure the purchase price
of real estate.
"That is the construction which has
been acted upon in this state and the
courts have never so far held other
wise 1t is my opinion, under the law
as it now exists, that when the person
!! whose property is being assessed
! makes a statement to the assessor that
the mortgage is a part Of the purchase
price of real property, it is to be ex-
empted from the operation of the law
and that such mortgage is not as
sessable."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17

elevator. 1000 acres of choice wheat
land with fine improvements, barns.
good house and corrals. ETC.. and plenty
of water Will give $500 to renter
when ground is plowed and if the land
does not produce more than the land
sold by Dan Flowers ~ miles north Of
Prescott, Wash, for $50 an acre l will
give an additional $500 for further In
formation Apply to
CHAS. FREEBURN.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
Business Show at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Ill, March 1.-THE Ma
tional Business Show of the Coliseum
will open tonight. The exhibit OF Of
flee furniture, appurtenances, systems,
accessories and other things pertaining
to office equipments is remarkably
complete and interesting, particularly
in the display of labor saving devices.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
TO ASSIST THE COUNTY ASSESSORS
State Tax Commission Has Sent to
Printers All Blank Forms Re-
Gently Adopted.

The state tax commission has sent
to the printers the blank forms which
will be used in fixing the assessment
Of telephone companies. These ques-
lions are designed to bring out in de-
tail all the tangible property of such
corporations. When these blanks have
been printed and sent out, the ques-
lions asked and returns made to the
commissioners the work of estimating
the value of intangible property of such
corporations will be taken up.
Under the agreement between the
several county assessors and the COM
mission, the commission before June 1
is to furnish data to each of the as
such public service corporations.
The commission has taken up the
of the state The assessors in cOnven-
ton agreed upon the valuation pei
mile and per foot for the five classes
of railroads, but so far there has been
no determination to which classes the
different portions of the tracks of the
several lines belong.
The commissioners are working on
the Northern Pacific lines in this state. |
The main line, of course, goes as first |
class, but there are questions raised
as to the classification of some of the
branches.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17

Change in Teaehers-Albert c. VIII
liams, principal of the Wallula schools,
has resigned to go east and settle w
Robert Edgerton. principal of the Blue
Creek school, has been selected to fill
the vacancy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
MAY NOT APPROVE.

Engagement Not Announced in Faith
er's Paper.
LONDON Mach 1.-THE engage .
ment of Waldorf Aston and Mrs. Nancy
Langhorne Shaw was great surprise
to the friends of both.
There is considerable speculation re-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
Anarchist Most Is Ill.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March IL
Johann Most the anarchist, is danger
ously ill at the home of a friend
here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
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AMERICAN DE FOREST WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY COMPANY
System Used and Endorsed by the Un!tes
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-17
FOR RENT.

IA miles north of Calgary Alberta
and four miles from station, with grain
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DRUMHELLER SUFFERS BIG LOSS

CONTINUED from Page One.)
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NOTICE.

When wanting hay. cap up Phon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16

has fairly got away from the attacking
sides center.
Any player intending to make a fair
catch must give a signal by raising his
hand above his head This doesn't mean
half arm motion, but actually raising
the hand in the air. where everybody
can see II. In the past players have
been known 10 claim that they had sig
nailed for a fair catch when they barely
had one hand upturned.
Much quibbliDg has arisen in the past
over the question as To when player Is
down. There can be little OF that this
year. The new rule says that the referee
shall blow his whistle whenever any por
ton OF the person OF the runner with
the ball, except his hands or feet. touches
the ground, while he is in the grasp
OF an opponent. There is TO be no wrig
Cling or twisting and pulling after a
player has been thrown.
The ball is also down when II goes
across the goal line on kick which has
struck the ground in the field of the play,
except the kick off. and also when 1t
being touched by player of either side.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
CHANGES IN FOOTBALL RULES

course, the tenyard gain does not make
1t necessary TO rule the field off ut ten
yards. Probably the present marking
system Will be continued In order that
of1lcials may have better ideas az to dis
tances gained or lost
By the new arrangement Of men on the
teams IL becomes compulsory that there
shall always be six men on the line OF
scrimmage for tho side that has posseG-
sion OF the ball. II but six are on the
line, ono of those not on the line must
have both feet outside the outside foot
OF the player on the end OF the line. The
intent OF this rule Is TO put an end. 10
the compact formations for mass plays
which. by sheer force Of numbers and
dead weight. sought to carry the ball
over the field. with but little evidence
OF skill, although with some display OF
strategy.
If center. guard, or tackle drops
back for part in the play he must fall
back Mt least five yards. and another
player must take his place in the line.
No shifting OF men TO eyade this rule
is to be permitted. The committee has
cndeavored TO eliminate the practice of
using the heavy men TO carry the ball
or TO bolster UP the interference. The
rush line this year is to be what It's
name implies. or course, q player may
drop back from the line 10 kick the ball.
but he VIII be compelled to follow his
play and not be permitted to attempt
some trick
Hurdlng Is absolutely forbidden. rs
| II is dangerous TO the player attempting
Ii and 10 his opponents. The penalty for
tripping or tackllng n player out oi
bounds. piling up on a player after the
referee has declared the ball dead, and
other acts OF unnecessary roughness is 6
loss OF fifteen yards to the offending side
Of1cials are urged to insist upon the
strict enforcement of all the rules. II the
players receive the new regulations In the
spirit In which they have been adopted
football will have most OF Its obnoxious
features eliminated, and the game. while
still rough and exacting, will be devote
OF the faults which were rapidly arousine
antagonism on the part OF those who hac
never played H. and could not understand
It's merits, but were quick TO see it's de
fects as eXempli6ed by continued indif-
ference as 10 the rules and q spirit o
true craftsmanship.
(To be continued next Sunady.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16

goes over in the same manner from for
ward pass.
Presumably the change which will
bother most teams at the start Of the
season is The forward pass. Few OF them
will know how to use IL and some may
not be certain OF the advantage 20 be de-
rived from using 1t.
In the ;'rsJ place but one forward pass
is allowed 10 each scrimmage. and this
only provided the pass be made by IA
player who was behind the line of scrim-
mage when the ball was put in play, aud
provided the ball, after being passed for
ward does not touch the ground before
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16

team shall not lose any distance because
of his punishment
Not in the history of football nave
there been any provisions go stringent
for regulation as those which have been
mentioned above Players who are Of
tenders against the decency and order of
the field will not be exempt from the Sc
verest puni shment which can be admin
istered. A second disqualification In one
season may mean the permanent re-
moval OF the offending player for the re-
maiuder Of the year.
II was admitted by one Of the mem
bers OF the rules committee that IT was
a rather shameful confession 10 be COM
PEELED to insert such forceful regulations
In sport which was particularly school
and college pastime, but he said that it
was compulsory, in view Of the fact that
all sorts Of violations OF the spirit OF the
sport had crept into the game, with the
craze for winning which had overcome
the colleges.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
WAGNERIAN BASE RUNNING.
One Reason Why Hans Is the King OF
His Profession

Wagner got in the way of an even dozen
hits. But he did reach first once and he
won rhe game for his side. Beebe walked
Wagner in the seventh. There was one down
and NOT, single hit had been mado off
Becbc's benders.
On the first ball he delivered to NeaIon
Hans swiped second On No. ? he was off TO
third And he had II swiped. sure. But
10 cover, pulled the bnll past the spot he
had juSt. vacated. il gave him. "A hill Wagner
kept going and never stopped until he had
reached the paying of place.
T. Wagner stole every inch of his timely 300
foot run around the circuit
don know OF another ball player in the
profession who could duplicate Hans daring
work He went from first 90 home on two
pitched balls and tho only tap Of the ball
was a scratch dink through the infeld,
II is because Wagner can do things like
this that he is the king of the ex@I~s>sA.s
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
JACK MONROE BoBs UP.
Butte Miner Says Golden Days of
Heavyweight Champions Are Past.

Tribune Special Sporting Service
MONTREAL, Canada, Sept l5.-Like a
voice from the dead, Jack Munroe is max
ing himself heard once more. In letter
TO friend in this city, Munroe says:
Speaking OF champions, it is TO laugh
Look at the bunch of thcm-Tomny Burns
Jack o Brien. Marvin Hart, Gus Rubin
Mike Schreck. Sam Berger and others. I
wonder IL any one believes any of those fel
lows aro in the championship classl WHY.
any OF those fellows, with the possible eS-
ception Of two, would aght for meal ticket,
and the best men in the game will not 6ght
for such compensation.
The really good con make more
money in other occupations. That is the
reason the prize ring is retrograding.
Champions who champions such as
Sullivan. Corbett and the great JEFF. spent
more money in a day than any of the present
crop OF champions could make in Ave ye5rs.
!: is impossible 20 get the best men for
the cheap purses that are offered these
$50
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
FAMOUS sPRINTER WILL COACH

Tribune Special Sporting Service
WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. I3.-Thomas c.
Burke, former member OF the New York
Athletic club, who has won many honors on
tine .cinder path. is TO become a professional
having engaged 10 train the Mercersburg
academy track tonm this fall Hc will also
act tutor in political economy.
Burke the former Harvard champion
at the quarter r-mile. and while u member OF
the college New York A. G. and Boston A. a.
teams won III prizes. He has not been an
active competitor since 1899, however.
In 1886 Burke won the 100 and 400-metre
races in the Olympic games Mt Athens, and
he holds the worlds record at 500 and 600
yards. In his day he defeated Wefers Long
and Boardman with many othor notable run
nera.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
Mania to Win.

While the rules committee was In ses-
sion Walter Camp, In the course of a
conversation, said: "Inordinate desire TO
win has proved the curse of American
football" From that he cited various ex-
amples showing how the colleges had
lost sportsmanlike spirit, while they had
accumulated a positive manila for win
ming eleven.
The halves have been shortened FIVE
minutes each. IL is agreed that total
of sixty minutes OF football is quite
enough Some of the games played in
recent years, with thirty-fve minute
halves, dragged 30 into the early autumn
twilight that il was almost out of the
question to distinguish the players. The
officials were all at sea. while the spec
tators beheld nothing but dull mass
OF ragged outline as the contending
bodies ran back and forth. The captain
will be allowed TO ask for time only
three, times within n half This Is a
good provision also. as 1t puts an end
to the practice. which had become COM
mon OF appealing for time In order to
permit some exhausted players 10 freshen
up. II a captain exceeds his limit. ev-
cry call for time after three Will result
In a loss Of two yards to his side. un-
less n player is removed from the game.
Scrimmage lines Of this year will not
resemble those of the past. owing to
the adoption OF the neutral zone. This
is the idea OF Harvard. Whether it will
amount TO much in lessening the rough
ing in the line. or making IL a matter
of more skill 10 put the ball In play.
will depend upon what use is made of
the formation when the teams begin
their work in practice and regular sched-
uled games. AT Harvard there is an
idea that there Will be less personal
collision under this arrangement, the
men being separated by the length of
the ball This may prove TO be the case,
hut others believe that the effect OF the
lines chargng-even with only the
length of the ball between them-wiIl be
greater punishment than was the case
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
To Stop Mass Play.

The ten-yard gain in three downs is the
result of the effort of the committee 10
do away with successive mass plays.
There are some who are pessimlstic
enough 10 believe that IL will not have
that effect. bur the indications are that
lit will, a team may try one or two mass
plays, annd finding that they are OF little
avail will be compelled 10 fall back on
some other attack in order 30 gain the
necessary distance. In that way the open
game will result and the sport will be-
come more like the free running games
which are popular in England, or
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
By John B. Foster.
PART II.


The consideration Of the rules natu.
rally will be the most important matter
this season which coaches and players
will have before them. A thorough un-
derstanding of their provisions will be
necessary before it will be possible to
organize an eleven upon a satisfactory
basis for play.
The strategy of the game will be so
much changed that the coaches and the
captains not only will have to study
the possibilities of formations in the
most careful manner, but will be COM
PEELED TO study the characteristics and
peculiarities of their players in order to
adapt them to the most satisfactory
game to be devised from the material
at hand.
First of all, when the rules commit
real task Of forming the new code, 1t
was agreed that the question Of penal"
ties should be taken up and something
be done TO end muckerism and rough
ing on the field.
Almost all colleges complained Of il.
Perhaps it will interest some to know
that some of the colleges, which were
most guilty of savage play. were most
eager to reform, trait which is not
wholly new in athletics.
1t was agreed that slugging in the
line, using the elbow in the line, knee
ing players, and covertly slapping play
ers. or punching them, in order to irri
tate them into fighting back openly,
were practices which needed reforma.
ton First of all, it was decided that an
extra umpire would help much to pre-
vent work OF this character. Some
believe that an extra umpire is only
likely to add TO the confusion of the
field, but this year, at least, the extra
umpire, whenever desired, will be tried
TO ascertain what he may accomplish.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
No Mild Punishment Here.

The penalties for rought play are ex-
tremely severe. Striking with the fist,
elbow, heel Of the hand, using locked
hands in breaking through, Kicking, or
rouehing the fullback after a kick. viii
result in disqualification and the loss OF
half, the distance TO the goal line by the
offending side.
player who is guilty OF unsportsman-
like conduct. OF who uses abusive and
insulting language TO opponents. or Of
fcials. may be disqualified, although his
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
No Interference,

The new rules provide that neither the
snapper back nor the ball must be
touched by a man OF the opposing side
until the ball has actually been put in
play. It Will be seen. therefore, that
the defending side must depend upon its
alertness 10 intercept the ball after IL
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16

| This rule has been modified since It was
! first discussed by the rules committee.
AS passed In its original form II was not
so liberal, and the forward pass would
have become an Isolated play. Under its
present construction there will unques-
, tionably be much attempted use of the
forward pass. although al the start IL Is
assured the players will be crude In sue
ceedinG with IT,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-09-16
DlaSrem Showing How the anrs Must Line up Neutral
Zone the Width OF the Length Of the Dali

In the cd lineup. II is certain however
that the snapper back will be able 10
put the ball in play better. and this may
add 10 the enjoyment of the spectators
in that running formations will be more
perfectly carried out,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-12-07
PEOPLES N. e. CHURCH NOTES.
Corner st. vrain and Oak Street.
Service at II o'clock. All are invited.
Rev. George E. Trower, pastor.

Prof. L. L. McGruder OF Denver
spent Thanksgiving with US.
We are sorry to note that Mrs'
Hatch and Mrs. F. Buckner, who have
been ON the sick list, are improving
very slowly.
Mr.. Tom Allen, who has been Ill
for several days, is again able to re-
turn to duty.
Mrs. Ida Fleming is quite sick at
her home on East Maple.
Mr.. J. C. Crocett made flying trip
to Pueblo last Wednesday.
Mrs. Josie Taylor had small fire
at her home on East Cimarron last
Tuesday morning. The fire was quick
ly extinguished and very little dam
age done.
Mrs. Mary l.. Wood, sister OF Mrs.
Tom Allen, is expectde from Pitts
burg, Pa, this week to make her home
here. Mr.. Wood and children arrived
In October, Mrs. Wood being delayed.
Mrs. Armstead has purchased the
beautiful piano from the GLADDEN. es-
tate.
Mrs. Clare Mitchell left Friday for
a few weeks visit in Denver.
Mr.. John Miller, who has been quite
sick at his home on the West side, Is
much improved.
All members Of Household Ruth No.
769 will please meet at Odd Fellows
hall Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, at
2:30. Business Of importance.
All girls from 13 to IS years old are
invited to join the Libby c. Anthony
club, which meets with Mrs. Bell