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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
YOU WILL Be ASKED
TO SWEAR FOR
ASSESSOR

troduced with reference to personal
assessment work in the city. Act
ing On the possibility that hereto
fore many roomers and boarders
have not been honored with call
from the assessor, Mr.. Stewart is
having compiled list of residents
who make their homes in lodging
houses and in private families. 1t
Is a we'll known fact that many
people of wealth live as boarders
or roomers. Special attention Is to
be made this year to extend a per-
sonal invitation to such to con-
tribute their share towrad support
ing home public institutions.
Heretofore, in many cases, the
person making out the detail list
has merely signed the so called af.
fidavit attached thereto. This year
formal oath or binding affirmation
will be the order.
Some Of the city field men will
be assigned to work evenings in
stead of mornings. This will BIZ
done in order that where soma
member of the family is at homa
only evenings, the assessors rep
resentative will call during evening
hours. This class Of men will re-
port only for afternoon and eve
ming work, putting in the regular
amount of time at the work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. PA stormy
conference occurred last night be.
tween Governor Gooding and Spe-
cial Prosecutor Hawley. The lat
ter objected to the governors
statement given to the press yes
terday. The report is current that
the latter threatened to withdraw
from the prosecution.
Attorneys for the defense are
busy in an effort to have prisoners
removed from the penitentiary to
the county Jail at Caldwell. Attor-
ney Nugent said the prisoners were
not accorded even the liberty en-
joyed by convicts. They are not
allowed to write letters to their
families or receive letters or pa
pers. Their cells are so cold they
have to stay in bed all day to keep
warm. They are not allowed a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

Joe Juvoic was In Judge Hinkle's
court this morning to prosecute his
wife. Mary, and Joe Tuturich, on
the charge Of unlawful conduct.
The warrant for the two was Is
sued yesterday and Tuturich was
arrested. After being sure that Tu-
turich was behind the bars, Juvoic
got his wife and was started for
the railroad station to leave town.
All he wished to do was to land
Tuturich behind the bars. He and
his wife were taken to the police
court where 800 bond was placed
over their heads for their appear
ance on Saturday.
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arrested. I was hired to have the
men arrested and intend to do it.
The saloon men of this city have
nothing to do with our end of the
trouble"
The statements of Loughlin are
not looked upon seriously. He is
supposed to represent the saloon
men who are hiding behind the
empty phrase, white Rose So
ciety." This counter move has
been expected by the business men
of the city as soon as the Law En-
forcement league actually began ar
rests. 1t is evident that the cru
SADIE of Loughlin was carefully
planned as the evidence seems to
be we'll in hand and was not in one
week.
The Law Enforcement league
members seem to be resting on
their oars. They refuse to give out
any statement of their position.
They are apparently watching to
see what course public sentiment
will take.
The arrests now include cigar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
MINERS TREATED
WORSE Than
C0NV|CTS

change Of socks or underwear St
John has been in solitary confine-
ment for five days and was not al
lowed a towel, piece of soap or a
comb. None of the prisoners are
allowed to take proper exercise.
Prosecuting Attorney Van Duyn
states that the grand jury will not
reach the Steunenberg case until
Thursday. No witnesses summoned
so far. 1t Is believed that none
will be, in order to keep the defend
ants lawyers from knowing who
will testify.
The Masonic lodge at Caldwell
gave the use of it's lodge rooms to
the grand jury, which prevents any
possible leak. Adjutant General
Wells of Colorado is coming to tes-
tify against the Western Federation
men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
Cost to the City of 500 Prosecutions 1or
Sunday Uiolations Arouses Men u'ho
Foot Public Expense Bills-.-.Uant
Ordinance Repealed--Its Constitution
ality to Be Tested

as it should. We are going to take
a hand and stop this foolishness,
if possible"
J. w. Loughlin, who represents
the White Rose society, chara cter-
lied as a branch of a Christian
Science church, has secured up to
date, "A warrants and will ask for
the arrest of the breakers of the
Sunday closing la was fast as his
stenographer can make the war
rants out. He expects to have more
than 400 in all before tomorrow
night.
MIR. Loughlin Is THE detective
who took a prominent part in the
James Dalton murder case, having
been placed in a cell with the MUIR
derer. When asked today what the
White Rose society was, he stated:
ut is a branch of a sort of Chris
tan Science church. They took a
hand in this saloon business be-
cause they did not think the Law
Enforcement league was sincere.
They believe if the law is to be
enforced every offender should be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
CHANGED $40 GOLD
PIECES into DUST

The art Of wrapping a 500 gold
piece in a handkerchief and chang
ing it to dust, cost Catrina Adam,
a gypsy fortune teller, SIS and cost
this afternoon in Judge Hinkle's
court. The same trick cost M.
Henshel, farmer, who lives near
Chattaroy, IS in gold and so cents
in silver.
Henshel met the woman on the
street. She agreed to tell his for
tune for so cents. The fortune
teller told him to place coin in
his hand. A $40 gold piece was
used. The woman then took the
money and wrapped 1t in cloth.
She made a few moves and on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

Assessor Dayton H. Stewart has
completed the list of appointees as
deputies for the field work of as
sessing property for the coming
year. In addition to those recent
ly announced in The Press as as
SCISSORS for the country districts,
these names are given: c. A. Nc
Lean, Charles Mallery, A. M. Can
non, J. M. Flemming, Charles
Sowles, Henry Franz and E. c..
Owens.
Assignments to the Incorporated
municipalities not heretofore an
nounced, are: Cheney, George
Stewart; Rockford, H. c. Mattern;
Latah, A. G. Koontz; Medical Lake,
AL Giles; Fairfield, A. Tempest.
Outside Of the Office staff of Mr..
Stewart, the men selected for the
work of making assessment of per-
sonal property within the city are:
w. V. Arnold, E. c. Tousley, M. H.
Shinn, John Davies, G. B. Hunt,
William Nelson, j. H. Gordon, ]. s..
Graves, Paul Strobach, A. D..
Hughes and G. o. Bump.
As usual, Mr.. Stewart will have
personal charge of the work in con-
nection with the banks and the
largest business firms and corpora
tons.
A decided innovation is to be in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
TAXPAYERS LEAGUE May MIX
IN SUNDAY CLOSING SQUAbBLE

Miss Armstrong was arrested on
complaint of Loughlin who alleges
that she sold On last Sunday flow
ers and candy.
The hearings of the men arrest
ed by the Law Enforcement league
began this afternoon. James Dur
kin was the first man called. His
counsel interposed a demurrer with
the expressed intent of testing the
constitutionality Of the ordinance.
The other defendants stated they
would do likewise.
The hearing on the demurrer was
set for Tuesday.
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opening the cloth found the 500
had turned to dust.
Henshel was asked to throw the
dust away and he would have good
luck forever. He refused and the.
woman could not turn the dust.
back to money. She later gave him
SIS Of the money back. She stated
Henshel would die shortly for TAX
ing the SIS.
The woman had secured license
this morning, paying $50. The
judge fined her for being a vagrant
claiming she could not practice for
tune telling in Spokane. He also
stated the city treasurer had no
right to take the woman's money.
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men, saloon men, newspaper pub
fishers, druggists, hotel men, res
taurant proprietors, superintendent
of the Washington Water Power
company, club stewards, theater
managers, flower store proprietors
and representative of any and
every class of trade that handles
5 cents worth of trade or traffic on
Sunday.
The first woman to be arrested
for violation of the Sunday closing
law was Miss Margaret Armstrong
of M. Armstrong & Co., florists and
confectioners, S07 riverside ave
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EDUCATION TO
COST $4,000

CHICAGO, Feb. 81. - Marshall
Field Jr. was injured today while
horseback riding at Lakewood, n
]. His injuries are not serious
Mrs. Field was appointed guardian
of the sons today and allowed $75,.
900 annually for their education.
The boys will be educated entirely
at American schools.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
JORDAN SAYS
PATRICK DID
NOT KILL RICE
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
NEW YORK, Feb. q. - Joseph
Jordan this morning admitted in
the alleged perjury charge result
ant from the Patrick case that he
served a term in Texas for horse
stealing, but declared the testimony
as to the alleged conversation with
Jones was true. He reiterated the
statement that Jones said Patrick
did not kill Rice.
Jordan was indicted for perjury,
and pleaded guilty this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
CROMWELL
ON STAND
(Scrtpps News Associa toni

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 81
William Nelson Cromwell Is before
the senate committee on canals to-
day again. Senator Morgan tried
to make him tell details of the pay
ments made to him by the new
Panama company. He declined to
do so.
Cromwell finally said that he got
100000 out of the S40,000,000 paid
by the government; got nothing,
but had not rendered bill for serv.
ices yet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
UNCLE SAM PREPARES
FOR CHINESE TROUBLE
AGED WOMAN
TO POOR FARM

Mrs. Macdonald, an old woman
of go, who has been before Judge
Hinkle many times in the past year,
was again up this morning, charged
with vagrancy. She is accused Of
begging on the streets.
The Judge made arrangements
for her to so to the poor farm until
she can find a better home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. Q

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. q. -,
With the arrival at s o'clock this
morning of six companies of the
Sth infantry, in command Of Col.
Smith, all the troops which are to
sail to the Philippines on the trans
port Logan March 5 are now at the
Preside. Arrivals this morning
came from Forts Jay and Slocum,
New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
ACCUSED OF
FRENZiEO FINANCE

CHICAGO, Feb. 81. - A receiver
was appointed yesterday for the
Cash Buyer National Cooperative
society, the charge being it had
sold over million and quarter of
stock to farmers with less than 500
in the bank
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
LONGER HOURS
FOR The ALIENS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 81
The president today signed the urg-
ent deficiency bill containing a pro
vision for removing the operation
of the eight hour law from alien
labor on the Panama canal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
LETTER CHARGED
WITH VIOLATING
MINING LAW

BENTON, Ill. Feb. 27-The cases
of alleged violation of the mining
laws against Joseph Letter were
called this morning. They were
continued to this afternoon. Some
OF the greatest lawyers of the state
are retained in the case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
CANNOT FURNISH RELIEF

reasonable and established a prac.
teal monopoly in favor of the Stan
dard Oil company, but the commits
sion was forced to dismiss the
suits because 1t was without au.
thority to apply any relief.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

A letter has been received from
Boise, Idaho, by Rem Rice of the
Booster club, asking instructions
as to how a club can be started
The letter states that one will be
installed in Boise as soon as the
reply reached the Idaho town.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27
CANNOT OWN COAL MINES

ducts, except such as might be nee
essary for Its own use. Also off,
GERS Or representatives OF carriers
are prohibited to own. control or
have any interest in coal, coal land
oil or Oil property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

NE WYORK, Feb. 27-The Meth
Odist Mission board was today mott
fed that the James and Charles
families and six other missionaries
reached Kluking safely. Their
property was unframed. The trou-
BILE was due to French Catholics
quarreling with the magistrates.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

Frank Johnson & Son have Sc
cured a permit from the city for
the erection of two additions to
their mill, the Inland, at Boone
avenue and Jefferson street. Eight
thousand dollars will be spent on
the improvements
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

James l.. Hawkins, a colored
man, was up before Judge Hinkle
this morning charged with assault
ing Chas. Jones, also colored. with
knife. The action was continued
till Saturday.
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fscripps News Association-1

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 27.--
The interstate commerce commits
sion today in cases of Ohio oil
companies against the railroads de-
cided the rates were unjust. I'M
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 81
Benator Clay today introduced an
amendment to the rate bill, making
t unlawful for any common carrier
10 own, buy or sell. directly or in
lirectly, coal, coke, oil or oil pro-
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(ecripps News Association

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 81
The navy department was notified
today of the departure for Kiukiang
of the gunboat III Cano with Lieu
tenant Commander Rodney Quires
and Lieutenant Train. 1t will reach
the scene of disturbances tomor-
row. The combined crews, includ-
ing marines, numbers ESQ.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

SEATTLE, Feb. ~. - Munsen,
alias Allen, Steunenberg suspect,
was given two years in the peni-
Tertiary for assault. If later he is
found connected he will be taken
to Idaho.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-27

SHANGHAI, Feb. 27.--It is re-
ported there has been an outbreak
at Pekin. 1t Is reported Yuan Shot
Kai, commander of a modern army
of 10000, has sent his troops into
the capital.
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(Scripps News Associatlon.)

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-This morn
ing Garfield identified kilograms re-
ceived from a representative dur
ing the investigation. The court
admitted them as evidence. The
government claims the prove the
packers were allowed to refuse to
answer question: propounded dur
ing the investigation.
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 81
All ships of the Asiatic fleet are
being strategically disposed along
the China coast.
It is reported that the viceroy Of
Canton is instiga ting the anti-for-
eign feeling.
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PEKIN, Feb. 27.-The court Is
Enthusiastically agitated by signs of
uprising. The dowager empress Is
afraid to even appear In the gar
dens without heavy guard.
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MANILA, Feb. 27.-The battle
ship Ohio, Admiral Trains flagship,
will go to China in few days.
Troops continue active prepare
lions.
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(Scripps News Association)
ROME, Feb. FIT Is officially
denied that Margherita will tour
America in an automobile.
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are Jtrategicdlly Dis
tributed-.= Missionaries
are Udrned, C0nsuLs are
ActiUe, China SNot Be-
LieUed.

consul at Kingchiang has taken
a gunboat and gone to Nachang.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Norfolk Woman S Club.

The FIRST lecture arranged by the Wo-
mans Club of Norfolk will be given
January 18th in the Y. NJ. c. a. hall,
by B----ssor Preston w. Search, of
Worcester. Mass. The theme of this
lecture. which will be illustrated by
vocal and plano music. will be drawn
principally from "Tannhauser'
The second OF tie lecture series will
be delivered Friday, February Cd, when
Peter Mcqueen, who has travelled
through Russia by special permission of
the Car, will talk of Russian social
life and customs. On Friday, Febru-
AIRY 10th, DIR. Eugene May will lecture
before the club on the Passion Play
at oberammagau' The fourth lecture
will be on THE American Wonderland
by r. S stoddard. The subject of the
fifth, and last in the series. has not yet
been announced. DIR. Charles w. Kent,
who occupied the CHAIR OF English lit
erature in. Tire University of Virginia.
will he the lecturer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10

among the out-of-town guests at the
marriage of Miss Rosa Ann Conaty to
Mr.. Curtis NJ. Doziar. which took place
nt Z o'clock Monday morning in ST.
NIary's Catholic Church, Norfolk.
Mrs. C. C. Schoen is the guest of Mrs.
Spartley, in Hampton.
Miss Matte Davis, of Hampton, is visit
ing friends here.
RMiss Fannie Goodman has return
Ell TO the city after pleasant visit
to friends in Newport News.
Mrs Maurice Evans is visiting her
daughter Mrs. w. n. Hamlet, at No.
s21 East Leigh Street.
A marriage which will occasion much
surprise to friends here took place quietly
In Radford on Monday last when Miss
Kathleen White and Mr.. Clarence Penn,
both of Abingdon, were united in mar
riage. Mrs. Penn is well known here
and in Norfolk. where she has frequently
visited.
Mrs. Greenhow Maury, of Danviile, was
hostess at n delightful sevens,and euchre
on Wednesday in honor of Mrs. George
Cabell. of Norfolk
The Hon. Upton D. Jennings. State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Hearing Fluvanna Case.

The Corporation Commission was en-
gagged YESTERDAY In hearing tho case OF
tho board OF supervisors of Fl1vnnna
county W.. tho Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road, in which the county seeks to com
pei the road to extend q branch line from
Columbia to point above stillmnn's
Mills.
Messrs pcttit & Pettit and Judge y. O.
Shepherd represent the county, md Mr..
.Hcnry Taylor and Messrs Lcake md
Leake, the company.
Tlu Testimony viii all be lnlby this r.
lternoon. The commission sat for tho
first time yesterday In It's new court
room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
THE RUNAWAYs.
Across the Pacific" Draws Good
Houses-Theatrical Notes

Across the Pacific" at tho Bliou is
drawing large crowds, and Johnnie Hocy
as willie Live" Is making good, pet.
ting MS many laughs as did Harry Cloy
Blaney when he played the part. Lillian.
lDaven, the young lady who is doing the
comedy part of the piece with Mr. Hoey.
Is singing good sogs and in a manner
all her own She evidently believes, with
Beau Brummel in "a mere glance Of the
eye"
On next Saturday, matinee and night
the Academy Will offer one of the best
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Only One Charter.

The state Corporation Commission has
granted "a charter to the Wakefield
Drug Company Qnc), Wakefield; j, r..
Rawls, president and treasurer; d. N.
Rawls. vice-president; p. Entwlsle, Sec
Rotary, Wakefield, Capital stock, $4,000.
Objects, to sell drugs and patent medl-
ciues. 3s .2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
AMONG THE CLUBS.
Stay-at-Hoine Whist.

Mrs. William r. Robins. of the Shir-
ley. entertained the club last Monday
evening, but on accout of the inclem-
ency of the weather the club was rep
resented by but two tables. The best
scores Were made by Mrs. W. r. Rob
ms and Admiral Webster: Mrs. William
Gray and Miss Matte Harris The club
viii meet at Miss Jane Rutherfoord's
No. 500 West Grace Street, next Mon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10

attractions in 1.-THE Runaways1 that
visited Richmond this season.
The musical comedy is full of bright,
catchy songs; the piece Is well mounted
and the actors headed by that clever
comedian. Honey Boy George Evans,
are of well known ability.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Social and
Personal
A serenade.

A Serenade.
Look out upon the stars my love.
And shame them with thine eyes,
On which. thnn on the lights above,
There hang more dcstlnies.
NIGHTS beauty Is the harmony
OF blending shades and light;
Then. lady. up--look out and be
a sister to tho night
Sleep not!-.thire image makes for aye
within my Watching breast;
Sleep not from her soft sleep should
fly,
Who robs all hearts OF rest.
Nay. lady. from thy slumbors break,
And make this darkness gay,
With looks whose brightness well mign.
make
of darker nights n day
Edward Coatc Pinkncy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
WEDDINGS.
Iones--Tarrv

a quiet home wedding will take place
this morning at II o'clocl. at No. 1912
West elaS street, when Miss Bessie ELL
son Tarry win become tho wife of M
Earrie Taylor Jones. the Roy Jnn,ns :,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Mrs. Martins At-Home.

Senator and Mrs. Thomas S. Martin
are domiciled for their Washington win
ter season In the former home of Mr..
Thomas Regg. and Mrs. Martins five
o'clock teas are considered exception
ally pleasant affairs.
She gave recent lat home" in which
drawing room decorations were In pink
roses and carnations. and In which the
hostess was assisted by Miss Grace Day,
of Virginia, her sister; by Mrs. Charles
Warren Fairbanks and Mrs. Timmons,
the wife and daughter of the Vice
President: by Mrs. P. NJ. Rlxey, wife of.
surgeon:General Rixey, and by Mrs.
States senator Faulkner, of West Vir-
Hinin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Course of Lectures.

DIR. Bruce Payne. formerly of William
and Mary College, now of the University
of Virginia. has most kindly and gener-
ously consented to give a course of two
lectures at the Richmond Training School
for undergraduates. The subject will
be: "some Fundamental Principles of
Kindergarten aud Primary Work.
The first lecture will be held on Thurs
day. January llth, at 4 O'Clock in No.
il West Main Street,
The trustees of the Training School are
glad to open this course to all who are
interested in the subject and extend a
cordla invitation especially to the teach
ers OF the city.
Professor Payne is we'll known in Rich
rnond as a charming and brilliant lee
turer, and one particularly qualified 10
speak on the subject selected
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10

The Planters National Bank elected the
same directors as last year:
James N. Boyd. j. ]. Montague, w. j.
Westwood, T. William Pcmberton and
Morton b. Rosenbaum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
NATIONAL BANKS
ELECT DIRECTORS
Nearly All of the Old Members
Have Been Re-
Elected.
mr.. GEO. w. STEVENS RESIGNS
Mr.. Lilbum Myers Takes His
Fathers Place on Board of
City Bank.

The National Bank held on yesterday
the annual election of directors. There
we're very few changes made in the diff.
ferent boards.