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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-30
Preliminaries Arranged
and Articles Signed
by the Big Pugi-
lists
N .CR0 WOULD NOT
MEET JtFf'S $4,000
So $4,000 Each Was Posted as Side
Bet--Club Making Highest Bid
Within Thirty Days Gets
Bout--Not Much Hag-
ling Over Terms.

New York, Oct 29.--Johnson AMI
Jeffries signed articles late this af-
ternoon for fight Of AS or more
rounds to finish not later than July
5 next, before the club offering the
best financial inducement, winner to
take a side bet of $4,000 and IS per
cent of the purse, and the loser 25
per cent.
The preliminaries were arranged at
the banquet OF the Hotel Albany, over
a table whereat sat Jeffries with Bob
Vernon and Sam Berger, his mana
ser; Johnson, Manager Little, George
Considne, "Hones John Kelly,
Sam Harris, Sam Nelson, Bob Muir
ply and other sporting men.
Jeffries eyed the negro curiously
hut the negro did not meet his glance
Johnson was affable, but showed ner-
vousness by frequent grins and the
constant clicking of two red dice,
which he carried in the palm of his
light hand. After the principals pos
ed for photographer business began
Jeffries let Berger talk but Johnson
frequently interrupted his manager
with suggestions and objections. New
ertheless it was remarked that JEFF
fries was winning nearly every point
for which he contended.
For Championship.
to be for the heavyweight champion
ship Of the world. Berger suggested
that the fight go to the club making
the highest responsible bid within 30
days. Little agreed but Johnson ask
ed that each bid be accompanied by
$4,000 forfeit Jeffries nodded; Ber-
ger assemted.
And have a man on the ground
with the coin. stipulated Johnson.
When the question Of a referee
was raised, Little for Johnson, wanted
to name his choice, but Jeffries said:
Let the club that gets the bid have
word They have got as much at
stake as we have. Let it wait"
Little was for arguing the point,
but Johnson said
Let it go, That's all right"
The number of rounds came next
JeffrieS said:
don't care if it six, ten, twenty,
or a hundred; but | know what the
public demands, and / am going to
see that they get tit means a fin
ish "
johnson Not Pleased.
At this the crowd cheered John
son was not satisfied He feared that
the San Francisco club, where only
twenty round bouts were allowed,
might get the bid, and in that event
he insisted that twenty rounds be
specified
"The Frisco won't get the fight,
announced Jeffries. Make it As
rounds or more" Swallowing his OBJ
jections the negro abreed yolubly. AS
to the division of the purse to the sur
prise of the crowd both said they
willing to fight, winner take all, or co
and 40 per cent or rs and %; and on
the latter basis ii was settled
Jeffries wanted to wager $4,000 as
q side bet Johnson offered $4,000
Little wanted to lay money at ring
side odds, "as a business proposition
As a compromise they agreed to let
the $4,000 already posted to secure
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-30
The Articles.

can agreement entered into this
day between Jackson Johnson and
James j. Jeffries, provides the follow,
ing:
/. They agree to box for the heavy
weight championship of the world
.. They agree to box before the
club or organization or person offer
ing the best financial inducements.
3. Bids for the contest must be
submitted by December /, 1909, 8
O'Clock p, m at the Hotel Albany,
New York
4. Each club, organization or per-
son making a bid for this contest
must have a representative on the
ground who will post $4,000 in coin or
certified check to make good any and
all stipulations of his bid
5. Referee is to be selected when
the club bid is accepted
6. 1t is hereby agreed that the con
test be for 45 rounds, or more.
T. Purse is to be divided Is per
cent to the winner, % per cent to the
lose
s. Each contestant herewith posts
with Robert P. Murphy, of New York,
as temporary stakeholder, ten thous-
concluded on Fourth Page.l
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-30
FOOTBALL SCORES.

Oskaloosa. Ia. Oct 2a.- Penn Col
Iege 80. Parsons College 9.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-30

today's meeting stand, with $4,000 all
ditional added forthwith.
JEFF Causes Laughter.
alright" assented Jeffries plant
lively but | wanted that twenty
thousand"
A roar Of laughter arose from the
crowd, and even Johnson grinned
Bob Murphy manager of the Hotel
Albany was chosen temporary stake
holder, the final stakeholder to be
chosen by the club
No sub, said Johnson. 81 has de
say where my money goes.
The club has more to say than
either of u.s., said Berger.
No man has more to say about my
money than | have, affirmed John.
son, yet he yielded.
AS finish fight was agreed on, it
was the consensus of opinion that
either Nevada or California will get
the fight. With 80 days for the bids
to come in, 60 more for the men to
condition themselves. the weather at
the earliest will be too wet in Calfor-
MIA and too cold in Nevada Both
agreed that, to accommodate the
crowds, the bout must be held out Of
doors. 1t was formally settled that
a day not later than July 5" be
chosen,
Champagne was served while the
articles were typewriter and at $40
the signatures were affixed and wit
messed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-30
FINISH FIGHT AGREED ON
BY JEFFRIES AND JOHNSON
In CONFERENCE YESTERDAY

today's meeting stand, with $4,000 all
ditional added forthwith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
This Stupendous
.reckage Sale
PRESENTS

An original direct appeal to the economical in
stincts of those who thrifty, to whom the
saving of dollars on dry goods, carpets, house
furnishings, ETC., is equivalent to so much
money earned. This will be premier event in
value giving on Dry Goods, Carpets, Rugs,
Housfurnishings. A sacrifice without coun-
terpart-a bargain event that will surpass any
thing attempted in the tri-cities. Re-
member this great sale starts on Thursday APP
ril % at a You cannot afford to miss this
sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Lot 11-Mens Half Hose, 1870
Lot 12-Cloth Bound Books by the best
authors, $500 values, each :. ....... 1Oc
Lot 13-Remnants of Wool Dress Goods at
half the former price per yard.
Lot 14-An Wool Yarns, assorted
colors, 12c value. per skein ......... Sc
Lot 15-Large Enameled dish pans,
value $1.25, each ............... 84C
Lot 16-Good substantial carpet beat
ers, regular 15c, each ............. 7C
Lot 17-Fine lot of ladies fancy kid gloves,
in assorted colors and sizes, values
$l.25 and up, now ......... CSC and CSC
Lot 18-Fine All Wool Heavy Horse
Blanket, 84x90, value $500 $3.50. SAG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
If You Need
Dry Goods,

Carpets, Housefurnishings,
etc., now, or even for the
next five years, you will
do yourself an injustice
if you don't attend this
Wreckage Sale of Young
& McCombs' Old Store.
Just think of the thousands
of dollars worth of de-
pendable merchandise that
will be almost given away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
A CURTAIN FIND
Wreckage Bargains

Lot Ladies Linen Handerkcrchiefs,
worth 15c. sc
Lot 2-Ladies assorted Handkerchiefs
Lot 3-Ladies assorted Belts,
WOftn I0c IUC
Lot 4-Ladies Fine Beaded Purses,
worth $780,. 89C
Lot $3.50 Mems Fancy Dress Shirts
worth up to $3.50, each ........... 39C
Lot 6-R. G G. Corsets, Deep Hips, tap
ering waist, 81 value, each CSC
Lot Warner Rust Proof Corsets
worth $3.50, each 81 %
Lot 8-Assorted lot corsets :. 39c and 25c
Lot 9-Laces, odd lots,'.. 1C and up
Lot -Embroideries, odd lots, DC and up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

THIS WRECKAGE SALE PRESENTS VAL
Il UEs IN DRY GOODS, CARPETS, RUGS,
Housefurnishings, ETC., comprising more
than FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH of
high grade dependable merchandise to be sold
at prices that do not cover the original whole
sale cost of factory production. These unhcard
of low prices will enable you to supply your dry
goods and housefurnishing needs at saving to
you of practically one third to half the u.s.
ual outlay. Remember this great sale starts
Thursday, April %, at a.. m. We propose to
make this cooss sal event the greatest sale of its
kind ever held in the tri cities. Don't fail to be
here on opening day. Thursday, April % at a.
m You will positively be astonishcd at the
matchable valuees this sale will afford you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Wash Goods

1000 yards fine sheer French Batste, fancy figure
white grounds, per yard l.
White Checked Nainsook and Striped Dmes zoe value
1900 yards Fancy Woven Stripes, Checks and Corded
Zephyr Gnghams sc value, per yard ........'.....
French Organize and Swiss Applique attractive Designs
35c value per yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 18C and 4
Antoinette silk, soft and shimmerng SOC value yard
Silk Dmities rings and corded stripes SO value, yard
White Bedford Cord excellent chdrens jackets
coats, zoe value, per yard Observation-Disclosures. |
White Imported Pique soc value, yard ........... 2
White Motor Cloth special for Tailor costume 15c value
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
PROF. Il. {. GOODsELL RESIGNS
Accepts Deanship Of Music in State
Normal School Of South Dakota.

Professor Howard T.. Goodsell, the
efficient head Of the music depart
ment of Trinity University, has re-
signed his position to accept the
deanship of music of the State Nor
nal school at Valley City, North Da-
kota. Mr. Goodsells S efforts to build
up the musical department of Trinity
University have been untiring. Dur
ing his term Of office he has organ
ized. out off raw material, an or
chestra and band that do creditable
work. no man could give himself
more enthusiastically and more un-
selfishly to his work than has Mr..
Goodsel during his connection with
Trinity University The members of
the faculty and the board of trustees
profoundly regret the severance OF
his connection with Trinity University
and wish for him in his new home
the most abundant success.
1t might be said in this connection
that the successor of Professor Good
sell will be named within two or
three days, and that he is a man who
will continue to maintain the high
excellence of the work that has been
characteristic of the department in
the past.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
SEVEN BALES OFF THREE ACRES
Denison Wonder Crop Flourishes
Despite the Dry Weather.

Denison. Aug. 24.-Seven bales
from three acres, and possibly ten,
is what j f Baker, manager or the
Industrial Cotton Oil company plant
here. expects to gather this year IN
spite Of the drouth He developed
this cotton from the Georgia WONDER
and calls it Denison Wonder rms
is the third year he has eNperlmen'e !
with it, IL. first two years haVihS
produced q bale and half to the
acre He believes that under favor
able conditions it will make five
bales to the acre The terrific heat
this summer mas had tendency 10
dwarf the bolls and the average VIII
be about two-thirds the normal size =,
Picking began this morning Many
of the stalks have as many as zoo
hollis Practically every stalk Is as
green as If it had had rain at sea
sonable intervals.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Prize Winning Company to Drill.

The Ninth e. s Infantry which
will be in camp at the Chautauqua
grounds August !. will arrive in
WaXahachie about noon on that day.
The prize winning company of the
above named infantry will give
drill on the campus at the Chautau-
Qua grounds between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Every man, woman and child In the
city Should see this drill by Uncle
Sam tr"ined soldiers. An admis-
sion fee of 25 cents for adults and
) cents for children will be charged
at the gate to see this drill and to
hear the military band concert inn
mediately thereafter The band is
composed of thirty instruments and
ten choice selections will be rem
dered.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
In Honor Of Miss HawD.

The pretty home of Miss Berta
Chapman was the scene of much mer-
riment Friday afternoon when the
members Of the Sixteen club and in
yited guests met to honor Miss Kate
Hawn, the guest Of Miss Pearl
Barksdale The guests began to ar
rive at the appointed hour, 4:20.
They were met at the door by the
charming hostess and ushered into
the dining room, where Miss Geor-
gia Mae Barksdale served nectar In
the parlor, the guests were presented
TO the guest OF honor Miss Hopkins
favored the party with two readings
which were greatly enjoyed Beau
tiful tally cards were then passed
and all fastened to find their places
for the ever popular game of forty
1.-TWO. After several exciting games
ithe prize pair of silk hose, was
lpresented to the high score. The
recipient of this beautiful gift was
1.-THE honoree. Miss Hawn, Delight
! full cream and cake was served by
! Misses Chapman and Georgia Mae
| |Barksdale Misses Katie Peters and
| Vista Mobiles of Kerens gave several
selections on the piano. The guests
departed expressing the pleasure of
the entertainment
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

Pitsburg, Pa, Aug. 24.-The Ma
tional Council of the Order OF United
American Mechanics convened in
Providence today for its siXty-third
annual session. The meeting will oc-
cupy three days. A convention will
also be held by the affiliated wo-
mans organization. A parade will
be held tomorrow. Reports of Off
cials show the order to be in a flour
ishing condition
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Will Return to WaNahachie.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Slick. who
furnished the music last season at
the Majestic theater on the north
side of the square, will arrive in
Waxahachie next sunday, and viii
again be connected with that popular
vaudeville house Manager Rey-
muller states he will open the the
ater next Monday for the season With
high class vaudeville and motion
pictures,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Five and Tent Cent Counter.

We have placed a and l0-cent
keep at all times a full stock of the
very best goods to be had at these
popular prices, These are the goods
we place them on these counters for
your better inspection. We invite
you to call.
THE OLDHAM HARDWARE co.
d&w If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

rive in WaXahachie about the noon
hour of August 81. On its arrival
the soldiers will go into camp here
until the next day. The necessary
arrangements have been made with
Chautauqua park owners for the
companies to camp on the park
grounds A military band composed
of thirty pieces will furnish the peo-
pie of WaXahachie and vicinity some
splendid music on that night at the
Chautauqua Park auditorium. An
admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Alleged Countcrfeitci-S.

New York, Aug "a Salvatore and
Vincenzo Pompaneili, Italians, will
States Commissioner Shields on a
charge of counterfeiting. The men
are accused of completely in the man
ufacture and distribution of the
moulded" ten and fifty-cent pieces
made by an Illicit money mill on the
lower east side
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
$4,000 in Purses.

Laporte, Ind, Aug. 24.-Purses
aggregating $40 600 will be given in
the race events OF the northern In
diana and northwestern Ohio circuit,
opened today with a meet in this
city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

Dallas. Aug. 24-Dallas was given
an insight into the strength OF the
"army" at Camp Jacob A Augur
" ,trn.ay r,rrnin2 when all orga'u-
I2at'Cp- Iartt, .raI nS the tou" -
ment were turned out for the parade
through the business streets of the
city. Thousands of persons were
massed along the line of march,
which was down to Exposition ave
nue. to Main street, across Harwood
to Elm street and west on this thor
oughfare to jefferson, one block over
to Main and east on this thorough
fare to Exposition avenue and back
to the camp. Everywhere the cva-
ton to the regulars was striking
Gen. Albert l.. Myer, commanding
the department of Texas, and also
commander of the camp, rode at the
head of the column, accompanied by
his personal staff and the staff Of
ficers of the camp,
tllHleuldtelN lOllO"lHS NM NdiAV
the Ninth infantry band and the
Ninth regiment, under command Of
Col Chas j Crauce. Battery b,
Third artillery, commanded by Capt.
A. S Mcintyre, ha3 the next pace
n line and then came the second
squadron of the Third cavalry under
command of Capt A. L. Williams,
There are four troops in the SQUAD
ron Two hospit ! ambulances. then
brought up the rear OF the parade.
Another Parade Will Follow.
The parade this morning was the
first of series of parades to be
given during the tournament as the
opening number of each performance
will bring out the full strength of
the camp and then it will difffr only
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Died at Mckinney.

A telegram was received this
morning by Buddy Mosley announc-
ing the death at Mckinney of Mrs.
Emmerson, mother of Charley EN-
merson, formerly of this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Thousands Of People Visited Dallas Yesterday to View Inspiring
Siqht Of Bows in BIue-Gen Myer Speaks
OFFICERS AND MEN HIGHLY PLEASED WITH OVATION
Camp Auqur Quite PopuaIn Thousand People Visited Far Park
and Inspected the Camf-Sceue and Incidents Of Camp
Lie In Uncle Sans Great Army.

in that the column in passing will
b reviewed by Gen. Myer The for
nation will, however, be much the
same Both the khaki and the blue
or dress uniforms will be features in
the reviews at the camp
Summer weather did not detract
at all from the splendid appearance
of the men. Although it was
long hike from the camp into the
business section and back again there
were no unusual incidents. Before
marching into the business section
proper the column halted for fifteen
minutes on Main street, the head
resting at the junction of st. Paul
street On the return journey the
column broke at this street, the
mounted troops returning to camp
in gallop. On arrival at the camp
guard mount took place, this cere-
mony being deferred in order that
a greater number of men might be
in the parade.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Another Parade Will Follow.
NINTH j. s. INFANTRY COMING
Camp on the Chautauqua Grounds.
Band to Give Concert.

The Ninth Z. S, Infantl,
of about 1000 men. viii
las August 80 on their
to Fort Sam Houston fr1
las military tournament
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

Phone H. A. Mcmillan at the Dal-
lv Light office when you want any
kind of printing done. The best
work guaranteed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
Hay and Corn

If you need either, phone us your
order. We have the best Oklahoma
hay. A car of good South Texas
new corn on track.
~ SHIYE & KEYS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
General Myer Pleased.

Both the officers and men of the
command" said General Myer, ARE
indebted for the ovation accorded
accorded them this morning. The
great outpouring of the people made
us feel we are welcome in the North
Texas metropolis and we shall make
every effort to reciprocate these
courtesies which have been shOwered
upon us without end.
"All visitors to the camp have been
most c%nsiderate. | do not recall
where greater interest has been man
ifested by civilians and it is surpris-
ing the knowledge all have displayed
concerning matters pertaining to the
regular establishment"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24
WAXAHACHIE COTTON RECEIPTS
Showing the Number of Bales Re-
ceiyed from Aug. 10, 1908, to
Aug. Is, 1909.

In view Of the fact That The new
cotton season has just opened it will
be of interest to learn the exact num-
Der of bales received in WaXahachie
from August Is, 1908, to August Is,
1909. Below will be found an item
lied statement of the receipts of the
two cotton yards and the two cotton
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

SHIyE & KEYS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-08-24

|Q0aUy suUstartIaIes our TrIces- u
Arizona republican., 1909-10-24

THE PERFECT FLOUR EMBRACES all of the good qualities of other brands and some extra ones of Its own The Perfect is not flour that Is su- perior in only one or two qualities. Ii Is superior all round. It bakes better, goes farther and stays moister than any other. Try a sack just to see what the best of all Hours Is like. Ask your grocer
Arizona republican., 1909-10-24
When Woman Gets the Ballot.

Conflicting reports come from Colo rado as to whether equal suffrage in that state has resulted in a better ment of political conditions-the re- ports being colored, of course, by the bias or prejudice of the people making them. If a man is bitterly opposed to giving the ballot to women, he is not likely to concede that any bene- ficial results can be found in Colorado or anywhere else from woman's vote. And if one believes that equal suf- frage is a panacea for all the political evils of the day. he will insist that a wonderful improvement over former conditions is visible in Colorado.
 The truth, doubtless, lies between the two extremes of view. The Dem yer Republican claims that in practi- cal questions which clearly concern them, the women of Denver are mak- ing themselves a decided force for good:
 When it comes to the administra- tion of and improvements within a city the good women are guides, philoso- phers and friends to follow. Such mat ters come home to them. Fairgrounds, clean streets, pretty breathing spaces, the artistic and esthetic in city life, are matters in which they have in terest direct. It is good to know that they are working so enthusiastically and to such good purpose for the civic center improvements proposed for Denver. In this matter. as in others in the past affecting the welfare of Denver, they are upholding the arm of the executive most effectively. Meetings are being held daily to edu- cate the people who are to receive the benefits
 This is plain and reasonable state ment, and it is easy to believe it. The woman of Colorado probably takes no greater interest in abstract political questions than does the average man of her acquaintance. and that is pre- ciously little. But it is easy to under stand why women would take even more interest than men in all questions relating to local progress and the bet tering of their environment.
 We should like to believe, for ex- ample. that if the women of Phoenix had the ballot it would not be neces- sary to wait. as we have waited, for an adequate sewer system for the city.