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The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Princeton V Cornell

The Cornell game follows. and that Is
always hard one for Princeton. Prince
ton has done exactly what Yale and
Harvard have done In this respect. real
iZing somewhat the same conditions. Cor
nell was seventh on PriHceton's list last
year. but has been moved up 70 fifth
this year. On November . Princeton
meets the Indians. who have not been
on their schedule for some little time
The following week they take on Am
herst, evidently with a view 10 having
some lighter work and giving their team
a two weeks period TO recuperate for
the Yale game, which comes on the 18th
Cornell last year developed an aggress-
i've attack and in midseasOn defeated
Bucknel and Bowdoin by considerable
scores. In the Princeton game in New
York they started off ike winners and
might have done even better had they
not apparently been too contented with
their first score, for Princeton came back
and in the second half Cornell was mani
testify outcIassed. They defeated swarth-
more, who had defeated Pennsylvania,
4 to 0. by a score of no less than 2S to O,
and yet on Thanksgiving Day were IN
able TO do better than tie with Penn
sylvania.
IL was rather an unsatisfactory season
on this account, and in this respect re-
sembled some other years when the Itha-
cans were going very fast I'm midseason
only to experience a decided let-down.
and hence a very weak finish. Their
Thanksgiving Day game last year showed
them that they cannot count upon one
man, even if he be as good a man as
Thompson, and that modern football re
quires a varied assault upon a line in
stead OF hammering one spot These les
sons presumably have been taken to
heart
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Walter Camp Considers the
Tigers Prospects Bright.
CORNELL IS ALSO WE'LL OFF
With Nearly All Of Last Years Play
erS Available, the Indications Are
that Ithaca VIII Have Fast Team.
YaIe's Advisory Coach Thinks In
dIans VIII Again BE Dangerous.
BY WALTER CAMP.

1t will be well remembered that Prince
ton last season started off at the fastest
gait of any Of the colleges. playing ex-
cellent experimental football, and max
ing the most OF the rev rules from the
very start.
They swamped Villanova and Stevens,
and did the same with Lehigh, only 10 a
greater extent. although Sn their games
with Washington and Jefferson and An
napolis they seemed TO experience a
pause I'm their progress. Cornell swept
them off their feet in the first few min
utes IN the game in New York. but
Princeton came back strong and more
than made good.
AT the time Of the Dartmouth game
they were probably at the top Of their
form. winning out by no less than &
points to O. West Point they defeated
20 o. and then followed their remarkable
game with Yale. in which Yale's supe-
rior condition told, although the result
was without score. This year Princeton
starts in with practically complete
veteran back field. good line material,
and with determination to resist, above
all things, anything like overconhdence,
for many believed that it was upon that
rock that its season was wrecked last
year. when everything looked certain for
the championship.
Roper. who coached the team last year.
is back again in the same capacity. and
he will be assisted by two or three Of the
best Of recent men. He has the knack of
putting life into his men and gets plenty
of drive
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

It is stated that the United States Civil
Service Commission has arranged to have
a large number of examinations held in
this city, instead Of at the headquarters
in Washington. The reason for the
change is said to be the lack Of room at
the civil service building in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
OF THE TEAMS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Philadelphia, 1; Cincinnati, o.
Cincinnati. ~ Philadelphia, ,.
Brooklyn. ); Chicago, 2,
Brooklyn, ,, Chicago, =.
New York, =; st. Louis, :.
st. Louis, 1; New York, o.
TO-DAY'S GAMES.
New York at Chicago
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston AT 81. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

Post-office Inspector Smith. who has
been detailed to this district for several
years, has been transferred to Asheville,
\. c. His place here will be filed by
Inspector Kelly, Who has been attached
to the Shenandoah district
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
MADE HAPPY.
Children Of the Footlights Are
Given Oh ristmas Cheer.

New York, Dec 24,-New York's
stage children had their Christmas
late Sunday night and 400 little ones
ate all they could hold and went home
with all the toys and other presents
they could carry. Tony Pastor. as
usual, was master of ceremonies. The
entertainment opened with a pro
gramlle of songs and recitation5 by
the children in Pastors theater, which
was crowded to the doors with actors
and actresses and others closely con
nectel with the stage. Following this
part of the entertainment the chill
dren went to Tammany Hall, next
door, where great feast and spread
was rendered them, and waited on by
prominent actresses, the children ate
what they could and no more.
Then came the Christmas presents.
In the large hall were three enormous
Christmas trees and around them
were great heaps of toys. A fence had
been built across the hall and the
children made a rush for the toys.
each one carrying away whatever he
or she could get hold of. The mem
bers of the committee were there to
see that the littlest ones got their
share of the gifts
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
FOR CITY JUDGE.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. w. E. NAPLES as a
candidate for Judge of the City Court,
subject to the action of the majority of
the Democratic voters at the primary
election.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce S. c. FULLILOVE as a con-
didate for the office of Judge of ehe
City Court, subject to the action of the
majority votes at the Democratic voters
at the primary election.
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce H. M. RUTHERFORD as a
candidate for City Marshal, subject to
the action of the Democratic voters in
the primary election.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nQunce G. F. GERALD as a candidate
for City Marshal, subject to the action
of the Democratic voters in the primary
election.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce L. M. McDUFFIE as a candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
action of the Democratic voters in the
primary election
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
SENSATION IS PUBLISHED
Rumor of a Compromise In the
Waters-Pierce Case.
VIGOROUS DENIAL MADE.
Attorney Generals Department States
That Action of This Kind Will Not
Be Sane ito ad by Prosecution Under
Any Circumstances.

Austin, Dec. 24-Quite a stir was
created here in the Waters-Pierce Oil
company litigation by story printed
in the Statesman to the effect that a
compromise was on foot between the
state and attorneys for defendants look
ing to an early settlement of the liti-
CATION. This story is strenuously de-
MED by Attorney General Davidson
and other attorneys representing the
state Assistant Attorney General
Lightfoot said that attorneys for the
Waters-Pierce Oil company have fire.
quently suggested that they would
like to settle the case, but to all over
lures the attorney general has turned
a deaf ear; that the company Is oper-
ating in violation of law, and the
state would never compromise or
settle the suit, or in anyway sanction
defendant company's right to do bus
mess in Texas.
Governor Campbell announces that
he would not appoint members Of the
state school text book board until
after his return from his outing with
Colonel w. ]. Bryan.
The comptroller has received let
ter from Federal Receiver Dorchester
Of the Waters-Pierce Oil company en-
closing two checks, one for SIC ,445
and the other for $7.644-the first
covering the amount of taxes due by
this company for the past two quar-
tiers on it's gross receipts, and the
other being the full amount of the
penalties due for failure to pay tax
when due. Comptroller Stephens has
grave doubts about accepting this
money at this time, as 1t may sane
ton the company's right to do bust.
ness in Texas. He has taken up the
matter with the attorney generals de-
partment. 1t will be remembered that
this company had refused to pay this
tax until directed by Federal Judge
Bryant
State Health Officer Brumby re-
turned from tour of the oyster beds
in different bays of the state, making
Investigation as to complaint that bad
oysters are being shipped out. He
says that he found no evidence of
such conditions, although the investi-
cations are being continued. He was
accompanied by Pure Food Commits
sioner Abbott.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
SHERIFFs SALE.

No. II,233-In the First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana
NV. B. Robinson VS.. Philip Hall Jr.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias, to
me issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit, from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auction, for
cash, according to law, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, La, during the legal hours for
sales, on
SATURDAY, JAN. Is, 1908,
A tract of land situated in sections 20
and 81, township II north, range IS
west. Caddo Parish, La, described as
follwos: Commencing at the southeast
corner of the land sold by J. M. Bowles
to Walker Dinkins, which is Abb chains
south Of the northeast corner of section
90 township II, range IS; thence south
1907 chains; thence west Is chains
thence north 1867 chains; thence east
IS chains to the place of beginning, less
lard sold by Phil Hall Jr., to S. o.
Jones, with all buildings and improve
merits thereon, as described in convey
ance book Fl, page 500, of the records
Of Caddo Parish, La, same being ac-
CURED by mortgagor herein from Louis
Lehman, shown by said deed referred
to heretofore.
Said property seized as belonging to
the said defendant, and to be sold to
satisfy the amount specified in said
writ, say R28oo. with 8 per cent inter
est thereon from February IA, 1907, un-
II paid, and 10 per cent on said principal
and interest as attorneys fees, and all
costs of-sEit.
J.P. FLoURNoY, Sheriff.
CaacassErs Dec. q, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Dec. IS.
MARSHAL'S SALE.

No, S5I-In the City Court of Shreve
port, La: Justin Gras VS.. Gertrude
Colbert.
By virtue Of a writ of ficri facias, is
sued in the above entitled and NUM-
bercd suit, by the Honorable r. ID.
Webb, Judge of the City Court, Shreve
port, La. and to me directed, | have
seized and will sell at public auction, at
the Texas street front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, between the
legal hours for sales. on
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 1908,
One lot of household furniture consist
ing of beds, bedding. dresSers, chairs,
tables, springs, ice box, etc.
Terms of sale cash, with Der; it of ap
praisement. O. p. OGILVIE,
Dec. 10 City Marshal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
SEVERE SLEET STORM.
Wires Worked Bad, and Communica-
tor Almost at StandstiII.

Chicago, Dec. PA severe sleet
storm has badly demoralized tele-
graphic communication in all direc-
lions. Early Monday it was impossi
BILE to reach ST. Louis from Chicago
save by way of Omaha and Kansas
City. Peoria and Bloomington. Ill.,,
were both out of the world so far as
reaching them by wire was concerned.
All wires to the mort are working bad
ly, AMI to east, 1t was exceedingly
hard to make the wires work through
from Chicago to New York, most of
them being cut to make the matter
relayad at Pittsburg. In the vicinity
of Evansville and between that place
and Indianapolis the storm centered
at o'clock Monday morning. Tele
graphich communication was almost
at a standstill. The storm was ac
companied by high winds, which adj
ded to the difficulty
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
CANNOT ENDORSE PROHIBITION
Donates Estate to Church and vii
Leave the Tar Heel State.

Asheville, N. c., Dec. 24.-Because
this city endorsed prohibition John
A. RCebling, the second largest local
taxpayer, whose father built the
Brooklyn bridge, has donated Beaux-
chiens, his 100000 estate. between
Asheville and Biltmore, to the Presby-
terrain Church of America and will re-
turn to Trenton, N. J., his former
home. Mr.. eoebling says he will new
er again set foot on North Carolina
soil
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
NOTICE.

Pine office of registration for the Par
ish of Caddo will be established at the
following polling places on the date:
mentioned below, for the purposes O.
Wednesday, January I, 1908, Jewella
Thursday, Jan. 2, Dixie.
Friday, January 8, Beleher.
Saturday, Jan. 4, Gillian.
Monday, Jan. 6. Hosston.
Tuesday, Jan. 7, Mira.
Tuesday, Jan. :, Ida.
Wednesday, Jan. 8, Blanchard
Wednesday, Jan. 8, Mooringsport.
Thursday, Jan. 9, Mt. Gilead.
Friday Jan, TO- Rodessa.
zfurday, Jan. II, hkis.
Monday, Jan. 70, Hadley.
Monday, Jan. 10, Spring Ridge.
Tuesday, Jan. ID, Magnolia.
Wednesday, Jan. IS, Sand Beach.
Thursday, Jan. I6, Greenwood.
Friday, Jan. II, Vivian.
S. @. HOLLINGSWORTH,
Registrar of Votes
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
HENDERSON IS NO MORE.
After Several Weeks Illness He
Crosses Deaths River.

Dallas, Dec. 24--After a long Ill
ness, Hon. John N Henderson, asso-
ciate justice Of the Texas court of
criminal appeals, breathed his last at
his residence in this city at 10 O'Clock
Sunday night. For the past thirty
days his condition was critical
John Nathaniel Henderson was born
in the Abbeville district of South Car
DINA, Feb &c, 1913. With his fathers
family he came to Texas in 1916, the
family settling on a farm in Washing
ton county, where he grew to man
hood
After receiving his elementary in
struction in the neighborhood schools.
he, at the age of fifteen years. enter
ed Baylor university at independence,
where he had for preceptor the veter
an educator, DR.. Rufus c. Burleson,
until interrupted by the war between
the states. At the age of seventeen
he volunteered as private in the
Dixie Blues, John D. Rogers (now Of
Galveston, captain. Proceeding to
Virginia the company was attached
to the Fifth Texas in; ntry, forming
an original constituep'sof Hoods Tex
as brigade.
At the battle of Sharpsburg, Va,
young Henderson had an arm so bad
ly shot amputation was necessary. Aft
er recovering he re-entered the SER
Jerome B. Robertson.
&1o 80
Henderson completed his law course
at Baylor university and after gradu-
ating he opened office at Bryan with
two of his old college mates, A. Bled-
soc and J. S. Perry. the firm continu-
Ing for several years. In 1874 Judge
Henderson was elected district attor-
ney Of the Bryan district, composed
of Brazos county and adjoining coun-
ties. This office he held until 1880
when he was elected state senator
from the Bryan district. He served
one term as state senator and declin-
ed reelection. In 1888 he was ap-
pointed district Judge of the Bryan
district by Governor Ross, to fill a
vacancy, and was elected to the same
office by the people in 1890.
LII Io0f IS was SltCtou dSSUCldIt JUS
tice of the court of criminal appeals,
reelected in 1900 and again in 1906.
Judge Henderson was twice mar
ried. His first wife was Miss Hester
Hubert, who died in 1871, leaving him
one daughter, now Mrs. w. M. Fos-
ter of Waco. His second wife, who
was Miss Kate Evans of Bryan, sur
wives him-s, BY this union there were
three chiksFen-Mesdames B. B. Stone
of Ballinger and Russell c. Watkins
of Houston, and son-John Thrus
ton Hend arson. Surviving sisters
and brothers are Mrs. George L. Chan.
der of Anderson Mrs. T. C. Fowler
of Lampasas, Mrs. J. w. Rhodes of
Navasota, Miss Ada Henderson, Sam
R. Henderson of Bryan and Hon. T.
s. Henderson of Cameron.
Judge Henderson removed his fami-
ly to Dallas about six months ago.
Deceased was fluent speaker and
able writer. Before the state Demo-
cratic convention at Galveston he
nominated General l.. S. Ross for gov,
ernor He frequently spoke at Con
federate reunions and on other nota-
BILE occasions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
BREVITlES PUNCHED.

On the Goth Amarillo. Tex, had
eight inches of snow on the level.
A $4,000 issue of Young county,
tered.
Jan. 1 Judge LAUGH McLaurin be-
comes professor of law at the Uniyer-
sity of Texas.
Arthur Jackson of Providence, r. l.,
was frozen to death on a rock in the
Pawtucket river.
While engaged in a liquor raid at
Smithtown, N. c., ]. w. Hendricks. a
revenue officer, was killed.
Governor Haskell has appointed c.
c. Worrall, editor of the Hobart Chief
state expert printer of Oklahoma.
Santa Anna ranch house, near Ire
PHI, Mex, was robbed by bandits of
$4,000. Two fine horses were also
stolen
While shaving, Professor Eugene
Farmer, a leading New Hampshire ed
ucator, cut his throat seriously at Con-
cord.
Henry Beasley, who escaped from
the asylum at Terrell, Tex, was re-
captured at Paris This is his third
escape.
A negro entered the jewelry estab-
lishment of H. w. Bounds at Dallas
in daylight and escaped with large
diamond ring.
Admiral Evans authorizes the state.
ment that he believes the warships
en- route to the Pacific will return via
the Suez canal
G. J. Watkins, general manager of
the California Fruit Growers associa-
ton, was run over and killed by a wag-
on at San Bernadino.
At Ensley, Ala, United States Sena-
tor Bankhead was operated on. He
has been ill several months at Jasper,
his home, but is improving.
Bandits assaulted ranch house
near Tecali, Mex. A man named Mo-
rales had his head cut off and his
brother disemboweled. The bandits
got $780,
Tax Assessor J. D. Cleary of Duval
county, Texas, was shot in the back
and killed while in a San Diego res
taurant by an unknown party, who
fired from the outside.
Claiming he dreamed George Ward,
a neighbOr, entered his home and
abused his wife, DR.. H. B. Treakle of
White Stone. Va, went to Mr. Wards
residence ard seriously shot him. The
doctor is declared insane
En- route from his home at Rule,
Haskell county, Texas. to visit Missis-
sippi relatives, R. L. Nowlin was rob-
bed on an Interurban car between Fort
Worth and Dallas OF $50 and four de-
posit slips on the First National bank
vt Rule. He had Is cents left.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
NEW PARTY.
Lawson Says Its Ticket Will Be
Roosevelt and Johnson.

New York, Dec. 24.-Thomas W
Lawson of Boston who. on Tuesday
called on President Roosevelt at the
white house, and who subsequently
said be would probably make a state,
ment to the public within a few days
will, according to an interview pub
lished by the World, soon launch a
new political party. It's candidates
for president and vice president will
be, according to the plan as announc-
ed, Theodore Roosevelt and Governor
John A. Johnson of Minnesota. il
his formal announcement Mr.. Lawson
avoids any direct statement that his
chosen candidates have acquiesced in
his political programme
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Rev. Dr.. Anderson Stricken.

Dallas. Dec. PA telegram from
Nashville, Tenn. states that Rev. W.
M. Anderson, pastor of the First Pres.
byterian church. formerly pastor of
the First Presbyterian church of this
city, one of the most prominent di.
vines in the south, became suddenly
Ill Sunday. being rendered uncon.
scious. At late hour that night he
was some better
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
JOIN NOW
An Opportunity of Becoming a Wood
man of the World.

Thirty7fve new members is the result
Of = few DAYS work. These new appl1-
cations represent as good cltizenry as
Shreveport can boast Of. We will COM
plete our class of fifty i'll few days.
Will YOU come in with lis and be
member of the Woodmen of the World
You can Join the camp of your choice
L. P. BUTLER,
District Deputy
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
FELL DEAD At DEPOT.
While Talking to a Friend A. Hunter
Suddenly Expires.

Waco, Dec PA. Hunter, who
came here six months ago from Paris,
Tex. fell dead at the depot while talk
ing to a friend. Heart trouble He
leaves widow and daughter.
j. w. Bass, engineer of the Katy,
whose leg was cut off, died.
Gabe Wesley, faithful negro, who
worked for Mayor Baker thirty years,
was shot in the stomach and fatally
wounded by a burgler.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Captain and Wife Drown,

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 24.-Cap-
tain Henry Scrbner of the barge New
Haven ard wife We're drowned off
here. Seven harges in tow of tug
James McWilliams fOundered Six
men were rescued by the McWillams'
crew
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
STOCkMAN ROBBED,

Held Up by Four Men and Relieved Of
Large Sum Of Money.
San Antonio, Dec. 24-Near Brack
en-, eight miles fr1g San Antonio, w
Schaeffer. a stockman. was held up
by four men and $1,000 which he had
just realized from a sale of livestock,
taken from him. He resides in Comal
county.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Bryan Thanked by Letter.

Guthrie, Dec. 24-Officers of the
state administration presented Hon
w. J. Bryan an autograph copy of a
letter in which the people of Okloho
ma extend to him thanks for his inter-
est in Oklahoma prior to the passage
of the enabling act and his efforts In
the convention and state elections.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
STAY GRANTED.

Supreme Court Will Pass on the Writ
Of Certiorari.
Washington, Dec. 24.-The United
States supreme Gbpurt granted a stay
of the mandate Of the New Orleans
Federal court in the Waters-Pierce
Oil company case until it can pass on
the writ of certiorari, as requested by
defendant company. T. w. Gregory,
representing the state Of Texas, was
given five days to file reply to the
oil company's petition for the writ
The chief justice announced it will
not take long to dispose of the petit.
ton. The decision means the Fed
eral receiver will not be ousted until
further orders from the supreme
court.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Bank Taken In Chsroe.

Atlanta, Dec. 24.-The state bank
ing department has taken charge of
the Neal Banking company, a state
firm. The deposits aggregate $4,000
900. The banks officers say rumors
affecting it's business necessitated this
step.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Talk Brinqs Cash.

New York. Dec 24.-Rev. DR.. Aked
pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist
church, informed his congregation
Sunday he would have to have $1,000
at once. 1t was raised
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
BOUND OVER.
INSTRUMENTATION In Court When the
Negro Was Brought In.

Columbus, O., Dec 24-John Young
PheneZee. the negro who brutaly as,
saulted Mrs. w. r. G. Hersev Friday,
was arraigned in Lolice court and
bound over in $4,000 and taken to
the county Jail to await the action of
the grand jury A large crowd of men
and women packed the space about
police headquarters and rushed into
the courtroom. When Phenezee was
brought in many spectators stood up,
but there was no serious demonstra-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Fatally Shot,

Pittsburg, Dec. 24-W. Watias,
billiardroom proprietor, was shot and
fatally injured by highwayman at
Mckeesport, near here. Mithias knock
Ell one of the thugs down by striking
him with canvas bag containing $50
in silver The highwaymen escaped
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
BURGLARS BIG HAUL.

Blew Open Safe and Secured Con.
siderable Amount.
Grant, Okla, Dec 24-With nitro
glycerin burglars blew open the safe
in the store of Miller & Nelson, Sc
curing $500 in cash and 5000 in due
bills.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Swine Breeders setinu.

Mckinney, Tex, Dec EXPRESSIONS
J. P. Moulden of the Texas Swine
Breeders association announces the
annual meeting will be held at Gle
burne Jan. and s.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Dies From PARALYSIS.

Columbus, O., Dec. 24-G NJ Will
liams, member of the board of re.
view of Columbus. died at the South.
ern hotel from a stroke of paralysis,
aged fifty-two years. He was one of
the best known Democratic politicians
in the state