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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

dent of the Chicago club, said Friday
night that Ward would be elected
president on the first ballot. The
fact that he was not was cause for
celebrating among pro-Heydler men,
who maintain that if there is any
weakening in the respective forces it
will be among the supporters of Ward.
Heydler declined to say tonight
whether he will be satisfied to re-
tain his former Office of secretary
treasurer in case the compromise
candidate were elected president
Il have not considered this phase
Of the situation,'' he said
In the protracted session today,
President Ebbetts of Brooklyn made
an impassioned speech against Ban
Johnson, saying that the American
league had no right to dictate to the
National league that it should not
elect Ward as president But the
American league magnates, most of
whom have started for home after
concluding their meeting yesterday,
said that they will back Johnson to
the limit.
New evidence having been present
ed to the National commission re-
garding the attempt to bride Umpire
KLEIN in October, 1908, when the
Chicago and New York teams played
the game that decided the champion
ship Of the National league, that body
viii reopen the case.
President Murphy of Chicago has
apologized to KLEIN for a statement
given out in Chicago last fall, saying
that the arbitrator had it in for the
Chicago team and had purposely
given it the worst of the decisions.
This apology to KLEIN was insisted on
by President Heydler.
The one big trade of the day was
negotiated between the New York
and st. Louis American league clubs.
The local team got Lou Criger, vet
eran catcher and a small cash con-
sideration for Pitcher Joe Lake and
Outfielder Ray Demmitt.
The Philadelphia Americans sold
Gus Hetling, third baseman, who
was with Kansas City last season, to
the ST. Louis American league club.
Jack Warner, the catcher, will man
age club in the Southern Michigan
league next season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

The basketball season of 19O9-IO Is
on in full blast. In fact, this years
campaign promises to be the banner
year for the great and strenuous in
door game. Several colleges that abol-
ished the sport in 1908 have again
taken it up. In the west a good fight
is promised for the conference cham
pionship among three universities
Chicago, Wisconsin and Minnesota AL
though former Captains Schommer
and Georgen are both out of the game
for good, Chicago, last years cham
pion, has strong nucleus upon which
to build up another powerful five in
Captain Hoffman, Page and Fulkerson,
guards; Hubble, subcenter, and Clark,
Kelly, Cleary and Henry forwards.
This squad of veterans has been re-
enforced and strengthened by several
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

SAID one man, as the crowd was leav-
ing the theater.
1t was not. / have seen too many
OF them, and it was not on the level"
said another behind him.
That was about the way of it. Some
thought Ketchel should receive credit
Tor flooring the big negro, but the ma
jority thought that Johnson's tumble
was STACEY. One thing that helped out
the men who are inclined to vote in
favor of the genuineness of the knock
down was that the pictures did not
show the grin which was on Jehnsons
face as he fell This was on account
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17
KetChel And johnson
Fight at Dime Tonight

The pictures of the Johnson Ketchel
the Dime theater, and they were the
subject Of many arguments. The dis
cussions, Of course. hinged upon what
happened in the twelfth round. When
Ketchel was seen to swing on john
sons neck and the champion tumbled
70 the floor, the murmur which arose
among the spectators at the exhibition
was in a small way similar to the
noise which is in evidence when
bunch of race horses leave the start
ing point.
That was square Touchdown"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

of the films at this particular point
being a little more shadowy than they
are during the remainder of the dis
play.
The pictures are beyond doubt about
the best reproduction of a glove con-
test that has been thrown on a screen.
In most of the rounds they are remark
ably clear, and one can see the blood
on Ketcheps face and the sweat drops
glistening on Johnsons shoulders.
Prior to running off the films of the
fight the pictures of several former
CONTINUED on Page FOur)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17
COACH SUGGESTS
FOOTBALL CHANGES

This appears to be the time for all
good football men to come to the aid
Of their game. And the game certainly
needs first aid" if it is to be saved.
Forrest E. Craver, coach of the Dick
lnson college eleven and a close stu
dent of football has some suggestions
worthy of consideration. He says:
4 am strongly of the opinion that
mass plays should be eliminated, that
the forward pass and onside kick
should be prevented.
The following suggestions look to
these results:
I. No player on the line of scrim-
mage may run back of his own scrim-
mage line after the ball is put in play
unless he be the player to receive a
pass or to run with the ball.
- No forward pass may go be-
Eond the line of scrimmage.
"(a) Except that any player who
mas run beyond the scrimmage line
with the ball in his possession may
pass the ball to any player who was
oack of the scrimmage line when the
OaIl was put in play.
OBJ Except that the snapper back
ana the player who first receives the
"ah from the SNAPPER back may re-
ee'Ve the ball within restriction after
II mas been put in play by scrimmage.
Reduce Shock of Collision.
The object of this rule is to so re-
S'rict the forward pass that the play
on defense may not be forced to
pay so far away from their oppo-
A'S As to make the impact of their
0oiiission so great as to be abso-
'u'eiy dangerous. This often happens
'o" because because the second line
ueIense is forced to play from sew
:" 10 ten yards back of the crimmage
on account of the long forward
PASS to ends and tackles.
D. fair catch must be made of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

all punts, drop kicks or place kicks,
nor may any kick not so caught be
advanced by either side after recovery"
This eliminates the dangerous fly
ing tackle, protects the man catching
the kick and saves the ends and line
men who are going down the field un-
der kicks.
81. A kicked ball may be recovered
by either side after it has touched the
ground. provided that it has gone 25-
wards beyond the scrimmage line be-
fore touching the ground"
The rule restricts the onside kick,
which is a constant source of danger,
and at the same time forces the backs
to handle punts quickly, while the in
centive of gaining the ball hurries the
line and end men down the field.
Dozen Play Often Dangerous.
SO. Not more than two players or
the side not in possession of the ball
NAV be outside of the position held
by that opponent on either flank VINO
is nearest the side line of the team in
possession of the ball"
IT is my opinion that open play is
not dangerous per Sc. 1t is dangerous
IN the present game because of the
momentum attained by the offense
som ten yards distant 1T is matter
that is self-apparent that two men
who meet after each has run but three
or four wards do not come together
with such force as two men who have
o.ob had a, run of ten-yards to get up
snead The same salutary effects may
Ia obtained by other notifications
that might be proposed. But attained
,bev uust be if the game is to live.
Moro and more we are finding difficulty
in overcoming parental objections to
the gam and unlss the game is to De
nlaved only by men who have been
h;red TO take the risk the dangerous
plays must be cut out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17
C.oudIiqht Is Winner.

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. 16.-Cloud-
light, with a light impost, won the
Pinole handicap at Emeryvi,le today
from some of the everest sprint
ers on the coast. Rey Hindoo and
Napa Nick ruled about equal favor
ties at post time Milpitas went to
the front but Cloud'ight caught him
before the stretch was reached and
won handily. Weather fine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17
Amateur Rino Bouts.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 17.-Many
will compete with the best manly
art talent of the Smoky City in the
Middle Atlantic association, to be held
at the Fort Pitt Athletic club this
evening and tomorrow. William S.
Haddock will act as referee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17
Auto Endurance Run.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. IA
large crowd of motorists from all over
city by the second endurance run of
the Worcester Automobile club.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-17

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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
Severe Winter ForetoId.

This years miserable summer, as
far as Europe is concerned, is likely
to be followed by an exceptionally
severe winter, if a Paris meteorologist
is to be believed, the New York Sun
says. He finds on consulting ancient
chronicles that years ending with a 8
have always had an evil reputation
for inclemency of weather.
He recalls the winter of $50, when
the northern part Of the Adriatic was
frozen over, and of 1879, when sew
eral feet of snow lay for months over
the entire temperate zone. In 1869
the entire width of the Baltic sea
was crossed by sledge. In 1889 a
great many persons were frozen to
death in England. In 1409 the Dan
ube was frozen up from her source to
her estuary in the Black sea.
In 1869 all vines in France were
killed by frost. In 1909 and 1889 the
port of Marseilles was frozen over
and there was great suffering and dis
tress. In 1909 France was icebound
from north to south, the ice extending
for miles seward. Birds and animals
fell dead from cold.
The years of 1929, 1749, 1869 and
1889 were also noted for severe cold
and prolonged frosts, all the central
European rivers being frozen up for
weeks. Snow lay continuously for
forty-fve days over central Europe in
1929 and 1889. Long and severe win
tiers were also those of 1879 and 1899.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
Consular Tasks.

The American consul is very pop
ular and useful person, especially If
there happens TO be celebration
of any sort in his city. Mrs. Maud
Howe Elliott, in her pleasant book,
Sun and Shadow in Spain" tells OF
the representative of the United
States at Madrid during the strenu-
Gus days that preceded the wedding
of the king of Spain. A friend drop
ped into his office to see him one day
Listen to this letter." said the con-
sui.
Dear Sir. My daughter and ar
rive in Madrid on Saturday morning.
As l hear the city is full ON account
of the wedding fetes, l must trouble
you to engage rooms for US. They
must be in a stylish but not too ex-
pensive house. We wish to go to the
wedding, the ball at the palace and
all the other entertainments. If you
should be unable to secure us invi-
tations, kindly ask the ambassador
to attend to the matter. Yours truly,
Mrs. Emerald Green"
Just as he stopped reading, a tele-
gram was brought in by Pope, the
cherubic Office boy. The consul sighed
again as he read it out loud:
please wire answer to my letter
Immediately, stating address of rooms.
Am sending large trunk to your care
"E. G."
Friends of yours?" asked the visi-
tor.
Never heard of them" said the
good-natured consul Anyway, it's
all in the days work"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
SUES A FORMER WIFE.
BeIoit Man Wants $4,000 Damages
for False Arrest.

for False Arrest.
George H. Clark, of Beloit, has be-
gun suit at Galesburg, H., against his
former wife, who is now Mrs. Edith
Norton, of Chicago, for $4,000 dam
ages for false arrest Clark was kind
to his first wife's mother, Mrs. James
Tenley, of Galesburg, during her last
sickness, and she left all her property
to him, cutting off Mrs. Norton. On
the day Of Mrs. Tenley's funeral, Mrs
Norton had Clark arrested practically
at the graveside on charge Of dis
orderly conduct. Afterward she amend
ed her complaint to include the charge
of impersonation, holding that Clark
represented himself as Mrs. Tenley's
son-in-law, when he was not. Clark
has just been freed on these charges
and has started the suit for damages.
This suit is due to be heard in Febru-
airy, and at the same time another suit
Of Mrs. Norton against Clark is SEIZED
uled to be heard in the Circuit Court
at GAINESVILLE. In this action Mrs. Nor
ton asks an accounting from Clark re-
garding certain property he holds that
belonged to her father
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
BOY SAVES LIVES OF TEN.
Rescue Reckless skaters from Pond
in wisconsin.

Rescue Reckless skaters from Pond
in Wisconsin.
Harold Greene, 13 years old, son Of
David Greene, wolf hunter, saved the
lives of Archie Moe, II years old, and
Manley Healy, II years old, son of
Mrs. Julia Healy, a widow, at the low
er pond, near River Falls. Roy Nc
Lean, years old, son of Mrs. Martha
Mclean, was drowned. The wolf hunt
er's son saved eight others from pos
sible death by drowning in a less spec
tacular manner just before by helping
them to shore. He cut straps from the
harness of pony on shore, wrapping
them around his own body and throw
ing the ends of those in the water.
The three boys with many followers
went to the pond to skate. They had
no sooner ventured out ON the ice than
it crushed beneath them Their cries
summoned Greene to the shore from
near by woods, where he was hunting
and by wading out and swimming
short distance he saved the lives of
eight boys. Mclean had disappeared
when he arrived.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14

The Anglo-German crisis is only one
phase of the question in which every
nation, America included, is vitality
concerned. The impoverishment of the
world by war-even by war which is
never fought-is the most imminent
evil now threatening the race.
1t costs $4,000, 900 to build a war
ship of the latest type. Each broad
side fired by such a vessel in practice
or at an enemy costs $4,000, and her
guns are capable of discharging six
rounds a minute.
The construction of these marine
monsters is proceeding at the utmost
capacity of the dockyards and gun
foundries of the entire world. The
peace taxes of the present are already
heavier in the aggregate than the bur
den imposed to carry on any of the
great wars in history.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14

Much may BIS done" said the Acute
Observer, "by an authoritative voice.
Now, if a man says to dog, Come
here! with note of absolute author
ity in his voice, the dog comes imme-
diately"
Yes" said the Traveller. I've no.
ticed 1t. And it is especially marked
in Oriental peoples. Why. when was
IN khlaisandjharo. heard man say
with that authoritative note in his
tone. oh. King. live forever, and i'm
mediately the King lived forever -
Carolyn Wells, in Success Magazine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
LIFTS HOSPITAL DEBT.
Consumptive Donates Big sum for
Eau Claire Institution.

Consumptive Donates Big sum for
Eau Claire Institution.
Sigvald Qvale, of Eau Claire, aged
10, and dangerously ill., has donated
$4,000 to Luther Hospital of that city.
This he announces in a letter to the
directors from what is expected to be
his death bed. His ailment is tubercu-
losis, of which his father died about
twenty years ago, just before Sigvald
was born. His father was one of the
most successful dealers in timber and
farm lands in this country. From his
fathers estate Sigvald received several
hundred thousand dollars worth of
property. He lives with his mother.
He has two sisters residing here. The
whole Qvale estate was once estimated
at a million. The gift leaves the hos
pital free of debt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
HUNTER is ASSAULTED.

While Waiting for Early Train,
Nimrod Is Robbed and Beaten.
Attacked by two men on the street
at Woodruff early on q recent morn
ing while waiting for train to re-
turn to Manitowoc from deer hunt
ing trip in the northern woods, John
Klein was seriously injured and bears
the marks of terrible assault. Klein
was robbed of $25 and a watch and
had a deep cash over his left eye
which it is feared may impair his
sight Klein's story of the assault is
that he was attacked unexpectedly
while walking on the street, and after
he had become separated from his
companions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
BURGLAR sTARTLEs MAzoMAN1r
George Benbon, Aged IS, Fails In
Attempt TO Hold Tn Bank.

George Benbon, Aged IS, Fails I'm
Attempt 10 Hold Up Bank.
Mazomanie was thrown into a flu
rore of excitement at noon Friday
when George Benbon, Is years old, en-
tered the bank there on a pretext OF
having bill changed and tried TO
hold up the assistant cashier, Miss
Smith. Benbon, who had been work
ing on the railroad as a laborer, drew
revolver and pointed it at the as
sistant cashier. Miss Smith screamed
and then fell to the floor in faint.
Her cutlery brought people from ev-
cry direction and Benbcn made a
break for liberty without trying to
get any money. He was chased by
Marshal Roche and a posse of citizens
for about half a mile. He fired wildly
twice at the marshal and was finally
captured just outside the village.
Benbon was prepared to make des-
perate fight to get away. His pockets
contained about seventy-five cartridges
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14

After reaching the age of forty the
human system gradually declines. The
accumulated poisons in the blood cause
rheumatic pains in the joints, muscles
and back. These warnings should be
promptly relieved and serious illness
avoided by using the following pre-
scription which shows wonderful re-
suits even after the first few doses and
1t will eventually restore physical
vigor.
Zone ounce compound syrup OF
Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris COM
pound; half pint of high grade whiskey.
This to be mixed and used in table,
spoonful doses before each meal and
at bedtime" The bottle to be well
shaken each time" Any druggist has
these ingredients or he will get them
from his wholesale house.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
SKIN WAS ROUGH AS BARK.
Baby Boy Had an Intense Itching
HumOr-Scrntched TIL Blood Ran
Found Cure In Cuticurn.

AAAA nun
Found Cure In Cuticurn.
"Our son, two years old, was afIiict-
ed with rash. After he suffered with
the trouble several weeks | took him
to the doctor, out ii got worse. The
rash ran together and made large bis
tiers. The little fellow didn't want to
do anything but scratch and we had to
wrap his hands up to keep him from
tearing the flesh open till the blood
would run. The itching was intense.
The skin on his back became hard and
rough like the bark of a tree. He
suffered intensely for about three
months. But | found a remedy in
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
The result was almost magical. That
was more than two years ago, and
there has not been the slightest symp-
tom of it since he was cured j. W.
Lauck, Yukon. Okla. Aug. % and Sept
II, 1908"
Potter Drug & Chem Corp. Sole
Props. of Cuticura Remedies. Boston.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
SUES HIS CONTRACTORS.
Wants $1,000 Damages for Injurie
Received While RuiIdinr Barn.

Wants $500 Damages for Injuries
Received While Building Barn.
When Charles Koschneck, a farmer,
decided to have a barn built on his
farm in Eden and employed men to do
the work, he did not include injuries
to himself in the contract. He has
now brought suit against the contract
ors for sum which is said to be great
er than the cost of the barn. Korsch-
neck alleges that he employed Henry
and William Grail OF Eden to build
his barn and because they are alleged
to have been negligent, Mr.. Krosch-
neck says that he was struck by a
heavy timber and had one of his legs
broken, his hip dislocated and sustain
ed other injuries. He asks $500 dam
ages.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
RESULTS OF FOOD.
Health and Natural Conditions Come
from Right Feeding.


from Right Feeding.
Man. physically, should be like
perfectly regulated machine, each part
working easily in its appropriate
place. A slight arrangement causes
undue friction and wear, and frequent
ly ruins the entire system.
A wen known educator Of Boston
found a way to keep the brain and
the body in that harmonious eo-opera-
ton which makes a Joy Of living
Two years ago." she writes, being
in a condition of nervous exhaustion,
/ resigned my position as teacher,
which 1 had held for over 40 years
Since then the entire rest has, OF
course, been a benefit. but the use OF
Grape-Nuts has removed one great
cause of illness in the past, namely,
constipation and its attendant evils.
u generally make my entire break
fast on a raw egg beaten into four
spoonfuls of Grape-Nuts, with a lit
tie hot milk or hot water added /
like it extremely. my food assimiiates
and my bowels take care OF them
selves. / find my brain power and
physical endurance much greater and
/ know that the use OF the Grape-Nuts
has contributed largely to this result
"It Is with feelings OF gratitude that
I write this testimonial. and trust 1t
may be the means OF aiding others in
their search for health"
Look in pkgs for the little book,
The Road to WeIlEille-" There's
Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A
new one appears from time to time.
Ttsy are genuine, true and full OF
human interest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14

RESTORES LOST POWERS. A weak
man is like clock run down. MUNYON'S
VITALIZER will wind him up and make
him go. II you are nervous, IL you are
irritable, If you lack confidence In your
vigor, begin on this remedy ar once. There
are 20 VITALIZER tablets in one bottle;
every tablet Is full of vital power. Don't
spend another dollar on Quack doctors or
harmful drugs. Begin on MUNYON'S
yITALIZER at once, and you will begin
to feel the yitalizing effect Of this remedy
after the first dose. Price, 81, postpaid.
Eunyon. 63rd and Jefferson, Phila, Pa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
FARMERS HIS VICTIMS.
Agent Sells Policies on Company
Which Does Not Probably Exist.

Agent Sells Policies on Company
Which Does Not Probably Exist.
young man who Signed his name
as E. Schoneman was arrested by Sher-
if O'Brien of Hudson, as he was try
ing to escape on a freight train. He
is charged with obtaining money UNI
der false pretenses. Schoneman had
made a big haul by soliciting insur-
ance among the farmers in the eastern
part of ST. Croix County, claiming that
he was agent for the Ohio and Indiana
Insurance Association, which company
does not appear in the annual report
of the Wisconsin Insurance Commits
sioner. Schoneman solicited insurance
on live stock and dwellings, and in
sured from thirty to fifty farmers be-
fore he was caught and acknowledged
that he was not regular agent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14

The greatest of all horsemen. says: In
my 40 years experience, with horses
have found Spohn's Distemper Cure tbs
most successful of all remedies for the
horses. 1t is the greatest blood puri-
fer" Bottle. soc. and S1.00. Druggists
can supply you, or manufacturers
Agents wanted. Send for Free Book
Spohn Medical Co. Spec Contagious
Disea saS Goshen Ip5
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-14
MORRIS FAMILY IN FIRE PERIL.

Nearly Sufoeated by Smoke When
Aroused to Their Danger.
Senator Thomas Morris and family
in La Crosse had narrow escape
from suffocation when his son was
awakened by choking sensation. The
house was filled with smoke and mem
bers of the family had difficulty in
making their escape. Spontaneous
combustion started fire in drawer
of a sideboard, where an oily rag had
been carelessly thrown The damage
to the house was $500.