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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
Alex. smith wins at Golf.

Newark, \. J.. oct 25.-The first annual
championship of the New Eastern Pro
day on the links Of the Forest Hill Field
Club, at So holes medal play. The winner
was alexander Smith, of Nassau. IN
Western champion. He had no difficulty
in beating Alexander Campbell, Of Dos-
ton. by three strokes. and was six strokes
better than David Hunter and GeoTge
Thomson. both of New Jersey, who tied
for third place. The scores. without TX
ception, were high. resulting from damp
spots on the course. which caused mud l.
adhere to the balls. The links we're
opened only recently, and the drainag.
was therefore stiil poor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
Army and Navy Wins.

The Army and Navy Preparatory School
yesterday defeated the Central High
School eleven by the score OF 8 To 3. The
same was played AT American League
Park. before a large crowd Of high school
students. Central scored a touchdown,
but failed TO kick goal. and as the end
Of tie game drew near 10 seemed as
though these five points would win. Ar
my and Navy however. forced the ball
over Centrals line and kicked a goal thus
giving the embryo soldiers victory.
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October 2i-Benny Yanger vs.. Steve Kinney. az
Davenport. Ia. fifteen rounds.
October 3O-Abe Attell Harry Baker. at Los
Angeles twenty rounds
October 3l-Al Kaufman Sam Berger. at san
Francisco, twenty rounds
November 2-Dck Hyland rs. George Decker at
Ogden. Utah: twenty rounds.
November Hugo Kelly rs. Dave Barry, az Dav-
eupCTt. Ia: fifteen rounds.
November 9-jaek 0'Brien vs.. Tommy Burns, at
Los Angeles; twenty rounds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
To Transfer Football Game.

Special O. The Washingtea --ra'I
Lynchburg. Va oct 3-NeEotiati ons
are pending looking 10 the transfer Of
the football game scheduled between
Davidson College and the Virginia Poly
techniC Institute from Roanoke. where il
was originally 10 be played, to Lynch
burg. The game Is 60 take place on No
vember Il. This move is made by the
management OF the Y. p. J. eleven be-
cause. II is claimed. the attendance az
the recent v. p. I-William and Mary
College game in that city drew a small
crowd
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The Warwicks yesterday defeated the
Apprentice BOYS Of the navy yard by the
score of 10 TO o. At no time We're the
junior machinists within striking distance
Of scoring. but their defense throughout
the contest was brilliant. Millar and
Cross made several gains around left end
for the athletes. while Bcrkely played well
for the sailors. The navys We're forced to
kick many times. while the club boys re-
sorted TO forward passes, which We're
great gromI gamers.
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TWO FAvORITEs WIN.
Wan Aefem and Flying Jim Take
Three Straight Heats.

Baltimore. Nd, oct g9.-Two events
won by the favorites in straight heats
and another contest undecided, a4ter six
well-contested heats. provided the pro-
gramme of the opening days racing at
the Gentemen's Driving Park this after
noon.
The 2:25 class, pacing. had the talent
guessing. Tony Gamble won the first
heat handily but In the other he shot
his bolt and was never again dangerous.
The second and third heats went to APP
polio, and he was heavily played to win.
In the next heat John Elder sprang a
surprise by winning after a sharp drive
Elder was then made favOrite, but a new
Richmond appeared in the field. and
Ruby Fry took the next two heats. The
race was then postponed until to-mor-
row.
Wan Actell and Flying Jim won their
respective heats off of the reel. sum
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Sophx Win PushbaH Gamc.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lexington. Va. Oct 23--The long-her-
aided pushbal contest between the soph-
omore and freshmen classes Of Washing
ton and Lee University took place this
afternoon on Wilson Athletic Field before
a large and enthusiastic crowd. The
sOphs. who numbered 20 against 80 men.
won by 513 points to the freshmen's moth
inc
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
Pat Powers Heads Eastern League.

New York, Oct 25.-Pat Powers. who
was president Of the Eastern League thir-
teen years and was deposed last season
by Harry Taylor, of Buffalo. was again
elected as chief executive of the organiza-
ton to-day at a meeting OF the directors
Of the league in this city II is probable
he viii dispose of his interests in the
Providence club in order TO devote his
time TO the welfare of the league
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Totals. $50 20 - Totals. q

Tosals..- 80 $50 40 Totals - is as
The Breech-M Mechanism team won the
set of games over the Forge Shop team Of
the Navy Yard League by forfeiture last
night. The Forge Shop men failed to put
In an appearance Rather than leave the
alleys without a game they consented to
roll the balls with the Capitol Hin team.
an organization formed Of the patrons Of
the Capitol Hill Bowling Alley The
BreeCh- Mechanism team Won an easy VIC
tory over the scrubs. The showing that
the Capitol Hill team made is considered
very good. as this Is the first time that
they have ever played against a league
team. The score: 3. NJ. team, 765, 7Ss. Isl;
Capitol Hill. 7jl 7i0, 40.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24

Horsemen intend to go to California for
the winter campaign IN large numbers.
Boots Durne1. S. C. Hildreth. Walter
Jennings. II. T. Griffin. Frank Reagan.
Barney Schneider, J. L. Holland, J. n.
Johnson, and others have made arrange
ments already. Schroeder will have about
eighty horses on the Coast, dividing them
up between Los Angeles and Oakland.
Jockeys Miller, Radtke, l. Williams.
Knapp. DUgan. SChade. Heatherton. J.
Jones, Hiidebrand. and BTussel viii ride
there Knapp has signed with Hildreth.
Miller is under contract 10 Tom Williams
l. Williams will ride again for Jennings.
and Heatherton. q promising apprentice
viii be taken West by Reagan. The
winter season will open al New Orleans
this year on November =. the Saturday
before Thanksgiving Day
IN regard 10 a proposed match race
between Ro5eben and Lady Amelia at
Jamaica. Jack Joyner said that he would
consent TO d meeting between the two
sprinters providing the distance could
be limited 10 five furlongs. but at tina,
he declared he was not overanXi0us for a
match because Of the uncertain weather
and track conditions. This probably
means that there Will be no match, but
that ROseben will be retired for the sea
son after d couple more races.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE.
CITY LEAGrE.

CITY LEAGUE.
Wednesday, orcorans vs. Caprons. at Center Mar
kct AFmory.
Tlmrsday-Carrcns vs.. shamrocks. at Carroll In
stitute
Saturday, N. c. A vs.. and I, at Y. NJ c.
\. Gymnasium
GREATER WASHINGTON LEAGUE
Friday-Oriways vs.. Commissioners, W. L. L
ATmoTy.
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Johnny Evers, Royal weIcome.

Johnny BYers' Royal Welcome.
Johnny Evers. the Chicago Cubs second
baseman. was given a royal welcome upon
his return to his home at Troy from Chi
cage. One thousand five hundred unii-
formed amateur players. and 2.000 citizens,
marshaled in three divisions. met the
player at the depot. and after parade
over the principal streets marched to the
Rensselaer, Hotel, where mammoth ban
quet was held in Evers' honor. Deputy
City Comptroller Nugent presided. Evers
was presented with a silver loving cup by
the members Of St JOseph's Catholic
Club. and from the Troy Lodge of Elks
he received handsome diamond ring
valued at 500. Evers is nephew of the
well-knOWn and popular eX-ball player
Tommy Evers. of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
Basketball League Starts Tonight

The Washington City Basketball
League viii start the season this evening.
the Corcor1n Cadets playing the Caprons,
at the Center Market Armory. Thomas
". McGrew viii referee There viii be
dancing after tie same.
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pitcher Bccbe to JOIN Benedicts.

Chicago, oct. 23.-Fred. Beebe. former
pitcher for the Cubs. and now with the
St. Louis National League Ball Club. IS to
wed Miss Maud Standard of Oshkosh.
Wis, at his home. La Grange. III, %
morrow night. 1t was while pitching for
the Oshkosh team that Beebe met Miss
Standard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
Local Football Schedules.
Georgetown.

Georgetown
October U-Washingson and Lee,
November 3-NoTth Carolina, st Norfolk
November l0-Yireinia.
November l7-Virginia Military Institute
November z-UniyeTsity Of Maryland,
November 29-George Washington
George washington.
October 27-Western Maryland.
November 3-West Virginia
November Washington and Lee.
November IL iTginia-
November 29-Georgetown
Kendall Green.
October 9-St. Johns, at Annapolis.
November 3-Rock Hi College.
November l0-Mt. Washington, at Baitl-
more
November E-Baltim0rc University.
High school League.
american League Park
October Technical vs. Western.
November 2-Central vs. Technical.
November 9~-Western W. Central
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
SWEEP BY NAVY YARD
Department Leaders Cleaned
Up P0st-Of1ice BOwlerS.
INDEX TEAM BEAT COWBOYS

winning Quint i'm Printing Office
League Rolls Three Fine Games.
Bank Clerks Fail TO Win a Contest
from the Florists - Double Set
Played in Temple League.
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SOCIETY At BENNING
Smart Set Coming for the
Amateur SteeplechaSes.
ENTRIES AND WEIGHTS OUT

Complete and Nearly
All the CrOss-cOuntry Runners Are
Here and Ready for the CHII-FOur
SteepIechaSes md Two Events ON
the Flat Carded for Thursday.
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Frierds Of John J. McCaffcrty. who
want 10 have him reingtated by the Pa
cific Coast Jockey Club. say that he has
in his possession a letter from the man
VINO purchased The Huguenot from him.
setting forth the fact that the old horse
who died recently, won number OF
good races without the use Of stimulants
IN any form. McCafferty makes the IN
qualified assertion. by the way. that after
The Huguenot was bought out Of a sell
ing race from him at Ascot Park last
winter. job was fixed up 10 show traces
Of dope with the idea Of discriminating
him. HoTsemcn who are familiar with
the feud between McCafferty and Boots
Durneil. which finally resulted in both
men being ruled Of the turf, declare that
in view Of the recent reinstatement Of
Durnell the Pacific Coast Jockey Club. in
justice 10 McCafferty. should lift the ban
forthwith.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-24
TRACK AND TURF NOTES.

After the eleven days Of racing is over
AZ Jamaica. tbs scene will again shift TO
Aqueduct. and that meeting will wind up
the racing OF the Metropolitan circuit.
Most of the owners viii scatter 10 the
South and West with their horses. Some
VIII wait and campaign the animals at
Washington and Baltimore. while others
viii continue right on to New Orleans
and the two tracks in California. \ good
many OF the more prominent stables VIII
go into retirement for the winter season
Brighton seems 10 be getting more pcpu-
lar than ever with owners and trainers.
Last year WAS thought 20 have been az
excellent one for stake entries. but the
coming one viii be much better than ever.
1t appears that for the stakes which
closed last Monday the number Of en-
tries is about 3 per cent greater. The
Brighton Junior has 119. against ninety
four for this year, while the Neptune
Stakes has III, against eighty-five. The
Venus picked up eight mere entries than
formerly. and the Brighton Derby jumped
from seventy-eight TO los. The IrOquoia
went from sixty-eight to nincty-fOur. and
the Queen Stakes. the new event To take
place OF the oaks, received fifty-five en-
tries. This is great showing for Brigh-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
:: 81: 81: s %;:s ThompsOn's Eye Water
Freiunt-Car Honeymoon.
So. 1906.

Zone of the queerest wedding jour-
neys l ever heard Of" the girl re-
marked, was that of a friend Of
mine who was married in Canada
he other day. She lived in Ontario,
md ner husband had settled on
farm in one of the new provinces in
the far West. After they were mar
ried they set out for their new home
in a freight car that the bridegroom
Dad specially fixed for the journey.
The front half of the car was ar
ranged as a sleeping and living room
and kitchen combined. They had the
necessary tables and folding chairs,
hox cupboards for the dishes and sup
plies, and a big oil stove. Lamps
hung from the roof Of the car, ship
fashion, and the whole interior looked
particularly coy when the bride had
finished the work begun by her hus-
band.
"rhe odd part of the outfit was the
fact that the rear half of the car was
fitted up as a stable for the two
horses that were a part of their wed
ding gifts. The journey ended safe
" and happily. should imagine
from the letters I have had from the
bride. No girl who could have private
car or a steam yacht for such a jour
ney would be more enthusiastic thar
NV friend was over her economical
and unique honeymoon. New Yorl
Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
Jewelry Store Robbed.

Laupinburg, Specials Some time
during the night Il most daring theft
was prepertrated at this place. The
jewelry store of E. T. Mccall was
entered from Main street, when the
place was well lighted, night watch
man on duty. Jewely, mostly watches
to the value of about 1925 was taken.
The watches are mostly nickel-plated,
Of the So and 81 variety, and are be-
tween two dozen and three dozen IN
number. There is absolutely no clue
to who did the stealing. Entrance
was made with brick thrown
through the door. F. M. Hubbard,
chief of police. will pay reward OF
500 for the capture and conviction OF
the party or parties who perpetrated
the deed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
THE FARM FLOCK.

have 45O "biddies" at the present
time. but they are not all profitable;
1910 are laying. the rest are pullets or
later hatch which will soon come to
laying. At present the layers are
paving the food bill of the whole. and
/ am hoping to make Il dollar when
l get under way.
I think there IS money in the busi-
ness il you go at it right. You can't
throw dough at them, however. You
must treat them we'll not scare them.
but use them carefully. ! can go in
among my large flock and pick one up
any time. Last year l had 12o and
they paid pretty big. considerably more
than their bills, and l went in this
season for quite a flock. | throw i'll
forkful of hay, and in no time it is
all gone. / give them fifty pounds a
day and put their morning feed or
wheat in it. At noon l give cracked
corn and shorts, with q mash Of meal
and shorts at night. Three times q
week 1 put meat scraps in the mash.
They are doing first-class. They have
coal ashes for busting, shells always
before them, and water twice a day
believe that with good care they will
pay as we'll as anything on the farm
| Mr.. G. B. Gilbert, in American Guilt
| vatOr.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
Items of State News.

The independent Order of j. r.
Giddens and Jollifee Union, lncorpor-
ated, of Wilmington, was chartered,
the objects of the concern being for
charitable and benevolent purposes
There is no. capital stock. The IN
corporatofs are: Victoria Lotion. Cas-
sic Moore, Melissa Mitchell and 9TH
erS.
Waynesville, Special.-At meet
ing Of the Haywood County Fair AS
ISOLATION it was decided to hold the
next annual fair on October 9-12,
inclusive. The association has re-
Gently been incorporated with a cap
ital stock Of $4,000, the greater part
of which is already subscribed. The
grounds will be extensively improved
and handsome exhibit buildings will
be erected.
At Hendersonville Rev. W. Fl
Jones, Baptist minister was convict
ed Of criminal relations with Mrs
Angelina Cable and sentenced to i'm
prisonment for one year. The woman
was also convicted and fined 800 ant
costs.
The steamer Christobal Colon
bound for the Isle of Pines, which wa
previously reported anchored off DC
racoke, n. c.. with her propeller dis
abled, is still at anchor there. TIL
vessel lies near the life-saving sta
ton and is in no danger.
A few nights ago Mr.. J. ". CARR
ker, living in the lower part Of Ca
barrue county, had the misfortune t
lose his saw mill by fire. The outfi
was an entire loss with the exceptio
Of the engine.
The formal transfer of the Colema
Mill, of Concord, to the Young-Hart
sell Mills Company was made las
week. It is understood that So, 00
was paid for the property.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
Throwing CATTLE.

Throwing Il bull, or a COW not carry
Ing a calf is not a difficult task, and
can be done in such q manner that the
animal will not De injured in the least.
and is so Simple that any one need not
be afraid to attempt il. The throwing
device is merely a rope tied about the
horns or neck. or to a halter, given
half-hitclI about the neck. second
half-hitch, but direction of rope re-
versed. about the heart girth, and
third haIfhitch just in front of the
hook points or hip bones. One man
stands near The animals head to hold
the halter. and a second grasps the
rope and pulls backward, either to
one side or the other. according to
whether the rope is right or left hitch.
TSSe animal stands still. acts rs though
lie were surprised. but soon easily rolls
over to his side To hold him securely.
attach ropes TO front and rear feet.
stretch and asten.-Amcrican Guilt
YatOr.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
TOBACCO TRUST fight
North Carolina Farmers Protective
Association Passes Resolutions AZ
ter Hard Fight to Build Factories
and Warehouses; Elected.

Durham, Specialize adjourned
session of the North Carolina Farmers
Protective Association was held here
Saturday. As expected the principal
work of the convention Was the fight
that came about over the proposition
to establish tobacco factories to fight
the trust. The main resolution Of the
convention, which brought about a
hard fight, was as follows: 81. Re-
solved, that we proceed at once TO the
work Of organization and the solicit
Jig of subscriptions TO stock to estab-
Iish factories and storage warehouses
,. That we appear to all men who are
in sympathy with our efforts to obtain
profitable prices for our produce to
aid Us in this most important move.
3. That shares IN said enterprise be
fixed al. s. each" After much discus
sion by advocates and opponents,
covering several hours, the resolutions
passed.
Col. J. S. Cunningham addressed
the gathering and plead for unanimity
Of action among growers. The com
mittec on bylaws and plans made It's
report. which was adopted.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected rs follows: President. Col. .Ino
S. Cunningham; T. B. Lindsay, first
vice president: J. 3. Davis, seconC
vice president: NJ. ". B. Veazy, thlrc
vice president; J. NJ. Sharp, secretary
and treasurer; J. o. W. Graverly
grand lecturer; directors, p. B. Neal
G.. G. Moore, J. J.. Bailey, G. l.. Allen
James \. Long.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
Crushed by a Heavy Boiler.

Raleigh, Special-While in the act
of moving 5000 pound boiler, at the
quarry Of the city of Raleigh, Messrs
Jack Weir and John Whitelaw, two
old and highly respected stone masons
were killed, death having come I'M
mediately to the first and. after a
short interval. to Mr.. Weir. The
terrible accident was the result OF
the breaking OF a wagon axle on which
the ponderous boiler was loaded. MIR.
Weir was a native of Ireland and mad
for many years been a resident OF
this city.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
Farm Topics
1@]111I1@'
BEANS AND PEAS.

Ingenious German chemists have
brought out q new food process which
is said TO greatly improve the qualities
of such materials rs beans and peas.
Chemical treatment removes the OBJ
jectionable qualities Of these foods.
yields fine yellow powder with 4
slightly swedish taste and very rich
in albumcn. Its nutritious elements
are of the form which makes them cas-
lily digestiblc. The substance is a
concentrated food suitable for infants
and inyaiids and IS likely to become
O. standard article of commerce.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
MANURE AND WHEAT GROWING.

MANURE AND WHEAT GROWING.
The Oklahoma Experiment Station
has shown the great value OF barn
ward manure in several recent tests
in wheat growing. The recent bulle-
tin says:
GA half-acre plat that received 10
tons of barnyard manure the first year
of the test and % tons the second
year of the test, yielded from six con-
secutive wheat crops S2.9 bushels OF
wheat.
"A like Lalf-acre, receiving no ma
nure, but the same treatment other
wise. from six consecutive wheat crops
53.1 bushels of wheat.
"a difference of-29.S bushels in favor
of the MANFRED plat, which gives an
average for the six years of 90 bush
els per acre.
THE first year the manure plat
Welded 1876 bushels more per acre
than the unmanured plat, the second
wear 1871 bushels and the last year 81
bushels more per acre. Not quite
two and One-third bushels of wheat
| were obtained for each ton Of manure
| applied per acre.
"The above results are from consecu
tive work on the same land. The fol
lowing are from isolated cases:
"In 1894 the average, yield per acr'
from manfred land was 32.4 bushels
from unmanured land, LA bushels.
I'm 1895 four MANFRED plats aver
aged 275 bushels; the unmanured, IA.
bushels per acre."-Indiana Farmer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-03-22
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