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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23
Written Reports Presented
On New Salem Bridge

Al The meeting last THURSDAY IN "a
iem before the county courts oE Polk
and Ilariou counties. the STATE highway
commission presented written raporrs on
the ate of the bridge and rha courts
are now IN possession II 4 report euv-
eriax the types Of the bridges recon-
menLsf
4 high level derk Truss steel bridge
over the Wllamerts river az Center
street. estimated 20 c0s- sIigG 600 was
recommended However. a eourrHts arch
rvpe AZ the sane site Il feasible. But
with a concrete hriter the commission
suggested thar there mist b. taken m-
90 consideration that the foundations
viii be on piles that the spans are
fairly long and numerous. increasing z
the chances 0f Inaqlal settlement
Bridges Of rhe concrete rvpe have
heeu hnilt on piles hut few OF them
are Of such long span in combination
with the number q arches on This char
after Of bottom IN an orsn river cur
rent.
The highway department could not
see enough advantage in enncrete
type Of bridge over the steel type 20
warrant the risk incurred OF settlement,
nor in paying rhe $4,000 extra expense
OF the concrete bridge. Also, within
a reasonable length dr time. steel
bridge cau be made adaptable % the
possible shift in current channel towards
Polk county.
In recommending a steel bridge. the
highway commission did not take into
consideration the factor OF cost The
report favoring a steel type was pre-
pared by Joseph Weare in consultation
with John H. Lewis, state engineer and
T.. w. Metzger, designing engineer for
the DEPARTMENT. Mr. Wsare, the assist
ant engineer In eharge Of bridge work
is responsible for the plans and esti-
mates and for the eueraI features of
the proposition recommended
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Just think Of it. A Wells Fargo EN-
pl0ye who spoke last evening at the
open meeting before the COMMITTEES that
has charge Of the ''b0ue dry" law.
stated that during December there was
every day en- route 20 different parts
Of Oregon about 81 800 worth Of booze
that that the business w0uId assume the
same proportions during the month Of
January while the scare was on as to
whether Oregon was TO be absolutely
dry or not. He figured the December
business Of booze into the state. by the
express company alone was close to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

A marksman Is one who can take the
regulation army rifle and at distance
Of 200 yards on rifle range, make a
score Of more than $50 out Of possible
200, shooting at bulls eve eight inches
in diameter, On the regular rifle range,
during the practice shoots Of 1916, the
following made the required score and
were presented with rnarksmen buttons
last evening at the meeting Of the Sa-
lem Rifle club; H. A. Freeland, b. w
Macy, Chas, MacCarter, J T. Welsh, A.
@. Mitchell. ,. G. Mullen, y. H. Nudge,
Earl Andersen, W q, Morehouse, II. W..
Elgin, q. NJ Elgin, A. b. Poole, !. G.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23
COMING EVENTS



! January %. State Federation
Of Labor meeting At Union
hall.
! january 23 Address of Prof.
MeAuslan, comparing Oregon
and Belgium flax, at CONNER
eiaI club.
J January 23, "a and 25.--oregon
State GTocers' Association at
Z Mccormack hall.
+ dan. 20 Address on tThe Ore.
+ gon and California Land
r GRANT" by Louis r. Bean at
+ Salem Public Library. 5 ?.
Z m.
: January 20. ~ Convention Of
State Thfeshofmen q assOcia-
: tion.
+ Jan. 30 Jersey cattle club Of
+ Marion county meet 10 Salem.
I February e. Midyear gradual
+ ing exercises, high school au.
+ dit0fihm
+ February D--Annnal theatrical
Y at state penitentiary.
4 February i2<prOf. J. o. Hall
Z lecture Willamette university,
- "Kemedies Against Power.
+ IT,"
a a a - a u ~ Il 4 a a 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

A checker and ehsss heard 5uilt en-
-ir-Iv OF different calared granite
blocks. BY Emil OisFsrt- af " Angel
is dung futy IA a barber shog at sd
verr0n-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

The Waite Memorial fountain In VIII.
son pack win begin to play this evening
at 7;l5 o'cloek and again at the same
hour Thursday evening. This win be
especially for the benefit Of the legisla-
tors, their employees, the third house,
members Of che American Federation Of
Labor and delegates 70 the Oregon State
Retail Grocers' association, besides the
90 or more theatrical folks in town this
evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

$50 900 and that January would run it a
close second He favored five or 10
day Ieeway as to when the state wo I'D
be bone dry IN order that his company
might not have any Of the goods on
hand Is q common carrier, it Is
obliged TO accept shipments, he said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Or. Carl Gregg Doney has accepted
the invitation Of the board Of educa-
tion to deliver the address at the gradu.
ating exercises Of the high school to be
aeld IN the high school auditorium tn-
day evening, February 2. DR.. Doney
has just returned from two weeks
visit in Chicago, where be attended the
educational association Of the Methodist
church and the conferences Of colleges
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Salem will have several more school
teachers and prospective school teachers
in town tomorrow. It is announced that
$50 of the students Of the Monmouth
normal school viii come to Salem and
besides taking in the state institutions,
win make a visit to the Law making
bodies Of the state and take pencil notes
as TO how an actual law maker appears
while burdencd with the carse Of state
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

The antiqaariaas have aafched D
pretty nearly everything iu tkeir div
Iugs except a boae dry law.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23
c. T. Doty, oysters and clans.

The seasons do not change 50 much
after ALL Yesterday, the range Of TEN
perature was from 4s TO 30 and for
January y, 1916, the record was from
81 to ~. The river is just holding its
own with q gauge Of 2.5 feet above the
low water mark.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

The Knights Of Pythias win install
officers this evening III its lodge rooms
IN the Derby building Besides the In
stsllation, there win be work IN the see
ond degree.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Word was received today from Bert
H. stanbauRh, who was formerly with
tie Watt Ship company. He Il located
% Ia Harba, Cal, not far from Pasn
dena and Il in the auto service business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

The regular semi annual session Of the
Oregon Pure Bred Livestock association
will meet in the hearing rooms, 3li and
alG Of the capitol, tomorrow afternoon
A. 2 o'clock The matter Of the con.
solidation Of the livestock board with
the board Of health is strongly opposed
by the association.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Dr. d. X BeechlsT. dentist, located
81 mile north Of the fair grounds, Port
land road. Owing to no office expense
Driaea reasonable. 1-2l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

A good rich farm Of river bottom
land, will be offered at auction sale
Jan. 9th. Somebody viii get bargain.
For particulars call 40 or see Square
Deal Realty Co., ZOE =. s Bank Bldg. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

NUNNENAKER-To Mr.. and Mrs. r..
p. NunueHaker, of West 5aIem. sat
urday, January 20, 1917. girl She
has been nabed Mary Rebeeca.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Sixty-nine children were excluded
from the public schools during the
month Of December on account Of con.
tagious diseases, according to the
monthly report OF DR.. o. Is. Miles,
school physician, In his report to tho
school board Of education last evening.
Twenty seven were quarantined Per.
mits TO re-enter school were issued Ia
So and Is refused.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

DR. r H. Thsmpson, 41s Bank Of
Commerce Practice limited to diseases
Of eye, ear. nose and throat, and gener.
al surgery If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23
George 4. Thatcher will deliver an II.

- - ~As"~NA-~A WA%A N~-AFNA @A At
igstrated lecture this evening in the
house Of representatives on the subject
Of the feeble minded and future wards
Of the state, The lecture is given as the
result Of a resolution introduced into
the house by Mrs Thompson, Of Hood
River and Waseo counties. The public
fs invited 20 attend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Thws is an old time revival now at
the Commons Mission, West state street
and II will continue The remainder OF
the week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

He reports things active in that part of
the world and plenty Of business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

EDWARD-To Mr.. and Mrs. R. Fl. Ed
ward. Saturday, January 20. 1917, a
son. He has been named Hollis Le-
Roy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

the Women's Benefit association Of
the Maeeabees win give an informal
dance at the lodge rooms ia the Derby
building on the evening Of February Z.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

fPromWtness ana neatness In watch
repairing" Pomeroy aud Wallace, i25
COMMERCIAL. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23
The statement in yesterdays Capital

Journal that Chas, Faulkner had resign
ed bis position on the police force 10
become hearse driver for Webb q
Clough was incorrect. Mr. Faulkner will
enter the employ Of Viek Bros.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Beers, w. Fl. Prunk, K. T. Arnold, W. J
Entress, A. BurlesoH and G.. Eennon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

DR. stone Drug store makes free dc
livery Phone 35.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Box supper at the Haycsvilio school
house Friday evening, January 26 l.23
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Just arrived a car Of Wyoming Rock
Springs coal. Phone Salem Fuel Yards,
j29. 10
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Don't Forget the Lady Maccabees
500 party Wednesday afternoon at
the Derby building. Members and vis-
it0rs welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Attention Knights Of Pythias, meet
ing AZ 7.G0 this cteuisg, installation Of
Officers. Work in End rank g. H. Ear
bour, g. G.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

Or. Msudslaonn, specialist, fits zlasas
= sorestIy. u. 8. Bank. BID.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

G. T. Doty, fish, 12l s. Commercial
street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

g. 7. Doty poultry market, 121 s.
Commercial st.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-23

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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
Notice For Publication

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. S. Land Office at Sterling. Colorado.
March 26, 1917.
; Notice is hereby given that John
Frederick Gels, Of Julesburg, Colo.
who on April l3, 1912, made Home
steau Entry, No. Ol7l7O. for sAnw3.
nAswf, Section 80, Township II North.
Range 43 West, 9Th 7. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make five
year Proof. to establish claim to the
land above described, before G. H.
Austin, County Judge, at Julesburg.
Colo. on the 18th day of May, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Huntley, of Julesburg, Colo.
George Boss, Of Julesburg, Colo.
Peter Jensen. OF Julesburg, Colo.
Samuel Richley, OF Julesburg. Colo.
A. F. BROWNS,
Register.
First published March 20. 1917.
Last published April 26, 1917.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
Notice of Hearing of Petition
State of Colorado

State OF Colorado
County of Sedgwick
In the County Court.
In the Matter of the Petition
of
William E. Brock, for the determine
ton OF interests in the lands and
tenements of william Brock, deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate
OF William Brock, deceased.
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fed that William +. Brock has filed his
petition duly verified by affidavit, al
leging that William Brock. late of
Sejgwick County. state of Colorado,
departed this life on the 29th day of
March, A. D., 1912 intsstate, and at
the time Of his death was seized Of the
following described real estate, situate
lying and being in the County of SedR-
wick. State of Colorado, to-wit: The
Southwest quarter tsw3) of Section
Twentyfour t24) in Township Eleven
(ll) Range Fortysix (46) West of the
Sixth p. NJ; That no administration
was had upon the estate Of said de-
ceased, and neither the legal heirs of
said decea ased. nor the descent Of the
real estate described in said petition
have been judicially determined; and
further alleging that said William
Brock left as his sole and only heirs at
law, the following named persons, to-
wit: William f. Brock, the petitioner
IN said petition. son; Silas f. Brock,
q son; Mary LaShelle, widow of T. F.
LaShelle, deceased, formerly Mary
Brock, adaughter and Frank Brock, q
son, all being of adult ages, and pray
ing the court to ascertain who are the
heirs of William Brock, deceased, and
who are the grantees, If any, of such
heirs, and to find and determine the
respective rights and interests of par
ties in and to the title of said real
estate. That the court by its order,
made on the 4th day of April A. D., 1917,
has fixed Tuesday, the 5th day OF June,
1917, at the hour Of ten o'clock in the
forenoon. as the day and hour for the
hearing of said petition, at or before
which time you may appear and ans wei
such petition and set up any prope,
defense to the same, or any part there.
OF. or intervene to assert or protect
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

If You know any item OF news,
you will do Us a great favor by
either phoning us or coming in
and telling us about it. Perhaps
We may be able to return the
favor some time, and besides
you will be aiding in making the
Grlt-Advocate the newsiest and
best paper in this entire section.
Your cooperation along this line
will indeed be appreciated by US.
Just keep in mind such happen
ings as relative or friend visit
iting YOU or some one going away
or some other happening that
will be of interest to our readers.
Let us know about it-our phone
number is Julesburg 26.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
Newsy Notes From Wide
rAwake Correspondents -

the past month as second cook at
the Brown Hotel.
r. P. Blake and family Sun.
dayed Chas. Leonard's.
The report is here that guards
have been put on the reservoir
for safety and will continue SO
throughout the American and
German war.
Chas. Leonard was assisting
Rusty Blake in putting a fence
across the river Monday.
We are sorry the Red Lion
News was too late for the press
last week, but it was not the
reporters fault. The train failed
to catch the mail, which is fre.
quent occurrence here.
The Lake Sunday school gave
a pleasant surprise on Mrs. F. 0.
Bell last Friday evening, it being
hel sixty-sixth birthday. A light
lunch was served and everyone
enjoyed a pleasant evening.
John Minor sold his place
south of Red Lion to Mr.. Osborn
of Oklahoma, who will take pos.
session as soon as John completes
his new house on his homestead
Anil Shoenfeldt, who has been
in poor health the past year, went
to Denver Saturday where he
will undergo an operation. His
relatives left Sunday evening to
be with him.
An administration sale was
held on the P. J. Bankston place
east of Red Lion Thursday. 1t
was we'll attended and everything
sold high.
Herb Dee and son, Stanley,
called on ]. W. Bivins Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
(Too Late for Last Week. }

Mr.. Lockwood moved from
Rev. Longs farm Tuesday to the
Baldy farm where he will farm
this year.
Rev. Long and family arrived
from Boulder with his car of
household goods and moved out
onto his farm.
Carl Nelson, Ted Green. Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Hicks, all of Hax-
tun, were visitors in town Sun
day.
Howard Belle has been giving
his residence a fresh coat of paint
this week.
Mr.. kilgoer, Mr.. Truax and
Mr.. Coush were all Sterling Wis.
itors on business Tuesday.
Tuesday morning as Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Smith were driving into
town their team became badly
frightened as he stopped at the
depot to let Mrs. Smith and the
children out. She succeeded in
rescuing herself and children
Mr.. Smith could do nothing but
let them 60. Roy McCloud caught
them on the bridge. Little dam.
age done and no one hurt.
Our south side assistant, Lue
Harrison left last week for Jules.
burg, and is reported quite sick
there, We are all sorry to hear.
Mrs. Balkley Of Fort Morgan
arrived Tuesday for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sage
Lee Bailer left Thursday te
! work in the rock quarry nea,
Crook.
Tom Gerald, of Dakota came
in Friday for a visit with his
daughter, Mrs. w. Peters and
family on the south side.
The county surveyor was in
town Saturday surveying the towr
side and new school grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bel
motored to Crook Saturday.
Miss Bertha Eddelman, o
Crook spent Saturday afternoon
with Mae Bivins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Ray wer'
visiting in Sterling Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
kod Lion News

G. F. Parker unloaded car.
load of cotton cake Saturday to
feed the cattle OH the Crum place.
DeLoss Parker and Glen Lam
mon, of Cottonwood ranch assist
ed him.
Lue Harrison and wife returned
home from Julesburg Saturday
night on the local freight. Lue
has been under the doctors care
and Mrs. Harrison hasbeen there
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

any interest you or either of you NAV
have in said real estate.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court, at Juiesburg, Colorado. this 4th
day of April A. D., 1917.
lSEAL q. II. AUSTIN.
Judge and Ex.oliicio Clerk County
Court.
4. +. PERRIER,
Attorney for Petitioner.
First pub. April IL
Last pub. Mays
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
yu.EsBulo aRIf,ADvocArE,

Mr.. Leonard and Mr.. Wilson
returned to their home in Cen
eva, Nebr., Saturday.
Tom Jerald returned to his
home in Dakota last Friday.
Ezra Smith, who cared for Lue
Harrison place during his alb
sence, went to Sedgwick Sunday
To work on the section.
J. w. Bivins and wife We're
shopping in Sedgwick Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

Chas. Leonard S father and Mr..
Wilson, a brother OF Mrs. Frank
Isaller arrived in their car Satur-
day for an extended visit.
Miss Saunders of the Lakeside
school Was Il passenger to Sterling
Saturday morning.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

Let Hodges tell you about them. !
have had more experience with the Gas
engine than any one in the county. Let
me give you \ few pointers before you
buy.
n. H. HODGES, Phone Julesbure 72.W
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

ROY T. JOHN SON-Attorney
~ Will practice in all courts %
Colorado and Nebraska. Office:
Room in the Post Office Building,
Julesburg. Colorado. Phone Jules
burg 8.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-13
Hal Chase Is 81
Years Old Today

one ~ the outstanding features Of tho
1915 baseball season was the come. .hnclt
~ Harold Chase. The Prince Hal OF
other DAYS. who had been called Ounce
Hal nj later period In his career. re-
turned to the g. n fold with the hum.
bile Cincinnati Reds 10 prove that he stln
retained much of hia sensational and al
most uncnnny fielding skin, Not antiS-
fled with that. he fell upon the delivery
Of the National league twirlors with such
vChemrnCe and eClat ms TO win Tor him
self place at the head ot the Tenor
circuit hating roll
Prince Hal Ia quite an old man now,
AZ PLAYERS 70, having heen born thirty
four years ago today Feb. ~, 1883 In
Los Gatos. cal Al Santa Clara college
he was n sensation, making all sorts OF
sensational catches, usually speapns en-
with one hand Joe Corhett, brother OF
the nlustrlous jim, was coaching at San
Ia Clara. and he tried TO get Hal TO use
two pnws for catching purposes, hut II
didn't No any good. In 1903 Chase turned
professional with the Victoria, u. 9.
club aud tho following year was with
Los Angeles. Tho New York Americans
got him In 1905, aud from the first he
was the most spectacular player In the
league but also the most temnernmentnl
In 1910 he wsa made pilot Of tho vrn.
KEGS hut he soon rot In bad with the
fans, who accused him OF wrecklnn the
lluh when Frank Chance took charge
~ the Nanks he couldn't yet along with
his fellow native son, aud swnrpcd HIN
10 the white SuN Chase leapcd to the
Buffalo Feds In 1914 and whep the GA
more circuit went ON the rocks I, was
rs'so hs IS., Of M rrlnSs @ Nj % iIoWsvep "" Carr" @
Herman decided TO take a chance with
him aud now seq what
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-13
Benny Mcneil and
Louisiana to Fight

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Frb ~ Visitors
IN Kansas CITY during automobile week
will bo furnished n little diversion In the
way OF entertainment by an ell-stnr box
Ing card arranged hy the Central Ath-
letic club. The bouts Will be fought I'm
Convention hall Wednesday night. Fcbrn-
ary II.
Gabe Kaufman. matchmaker Of the club
II bringing together Charlie Metric, IA
Milwaukee sensation among the light
weights, and otto Wallace. who always
puts up good flsht This bout II
hilled TO go fifteen rounds Ia a decialon.
The other half OF the windup viii show
Louisiana, the hard humping bantam
weight OF Philadelphia against n worthy
rival. Kenny Mcneil. the Briton oho put
up such wonderful fight against KID
Williams here two weeks ago. This ls
also a fifteen round bout Iimml" Wade.
welterweight champion Of Canada. and
Jimmi. Evans n fsvorite boxer of this
city, will furnish the opening bout
Three star bouts should furnish plenty
~ glove play Tor the guests NJ the auto
phow
Al Of the boScrs are on the ground.
Louisiana having arrived from rhlpdcl-
phla Saturday and Metric having com"
from Denver Thursdny, on last Monday
night, Metric knocked nat n Denver idol.
Young Abe Attel, IN ton rounds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-13
Baseball Men
Open Important
Meetings Today
Troubles With Players War
and Changes in Rules to
to Be Considered

NEW YORK. Feb l3-Major ana
minor baseball mngnttos from all pAr'"
~ the country are gathering here TO-DAY
for what is expected to be one NJ the
most momcntnus series o, conferences IN
the history ~ the national game IN"
National league win set the htll rolling
with It's reconvcncd annual meeting ana
schedule meeting this afternoon WNl'h
viii he followed by the meeting OF iH'
national committee tomorrow. ON Ihurs
diy the American league club owner.
VIII gnthcr to pass on the schedule nud
consider matters previous Ia the orrninE
of the peuusnt season while on fNoNN
the international league VIII meet IN
Newark 10 discuss the baseball sltua-
tion In the minor leagues
Various Subjects.
During these various meetings ihcr"
win be a number of general conferences
nj which there Nill b" din ussion OF the
trouble with the players fraternity,
CHANGES IN the rules governing INC "
nauCial arrangements OF the "orld Sc
tios. proposed reduction IN the size ot ih"
PLAYING squads conduct Of baseball go
case of var and other matters In add
ton to the usual efforts 20 trade or pur-
chase players.
Several changes In the PLAYING rules
have been suggested by huth players hn1
fans since the close ~ the 1915 plhNlnE
season. but Il Is not likely that tine Joint
committee on rules viii take any drastic
action this year
Decision on Draft Plea
When the national commission meets
Il will announce us decision on the re-
quest made hy the special commitc" rep
rescnting the national association " min.
or leagues one Of the most important o'
these being the plea FOR the elimination
NJ tho draft on class "A and loaEuo
clubs