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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

Have you a coid In the head, accompa
MED by uncomfortable sneezing, eve
watery, red and inf ,med. aims all owe
body, especially st nape Of neck. Bone
ache as II they had been beaten. IL YOU
feel this way, try Spec'fi dc Globule ''l3''; 1t
will relieve you. Manufactured and Tor
sale by Aliens Pharmacy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
BIDS VITBD.
Z Z KtIrH.
PresIdSut pro tenn.
A L DURIN NIGER,
Clerk.

Bids are hereby invited for building
bridge at Harris ferry lsndlng on James
bayou. and one over Horseshoe bayou at
SelPs Mace about 1:5 feet long and snOthe-
over Dooley bayou about $50 feet long,
said brI Iges to be built according TO par.
ish specifications WITH good and ssti =
factory bond and to be let TO lowest bidder,
jury Teserving right TO reject any anu ali
bids. Bids to be opened January 10. 1901.
Z. z. kkITH.
President Pro Ten.
A. L.. D RING CIR, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

at would be DETER If Ou'd holn
s,il, sir" suggested the barber.
~Aih't you afraid of me cutting your
lbrOatI" "No," answered the victim,
With another lurch, "not as lJpg as
yon use that razor"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

The new 0osrder had been ihrte
wet Ks in the house. at is usual"
Eaid the landlady, with great delicaoy,
slOr my dodgers to pay as they CO."
~On, that's all right he replied
afably, "I'm not going for 4 lorg
t;rne y
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

Did you know tn6re Is no INV anr
where compelling woman to W0ps
A Chicago judge in recent case ca'
attention to this fact and decides fre1
it that a woman cannot be punisie
for vagrancy. The prisoner 10 the cii
was therefore discharged. She was
Tended by a woman lawyer, Kate x
Resso. So that a woman cannot n
vagrant. Furthermore, have you
ticed that no one ever calls a wome
scamp. a scoundrel or a rascal? Trss
choice epithets are applicable to p'-
only. -
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
The Most Luxurious Woman on
Earth.
Al d RING CIR, CLERK.

hosN ON
Earth.
The wife of Ii Hung Chang has the
credit of being not only the richest lady
in China. but also of being the most
luxurious woman on earth.
Twice daily Mrs. Ii bathes in oil or
orange and acacia flowers, and she has
n stan of thousand servants. Her
wardrobe is most extensive and con
tains no less than 1000 coats and 200
tTUuScrCttcS
Mrs. LII is only able TO walk a few
feet ut time. being crippled, like the
majority of Chinese ladies, but If re-
port be Trustworthy she Is by no means
an idle woman, for she is said TO keep
a detailed account of the expenditures
of her vast household and to be All OK
cCllent woman of business.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

over with hor9l design In t.
blues. mauves and green's. Al ~
there is inlet sort OF gore q
green killed satin. while everyN
comes an artistic application of bl
Chnntlly lace. together with n chat
ing touch of chinchilla- The fur
used with discretion. and the tout II
sPmhIc of this elegant affair is Of 81 "A
pie clmract"r. one resting for It's clt
on bold. distinctly" outline.
OF more prncticnl hut no less dlstiE
guishcd aspect is coat built on u
latest lines in delicate stone gray clOtt
carrying an applique Of gray chenille i.
The collar is of picked chinchllla sklus
Will" hell sleeves reveal tight lifting
undcrs
The gowns Of the second cut are OF
the afternoon order on" Is In wine
red cloth hnrdcrpd with sable. with
white cloth applique and swathed
white silk vest. Knots Of black velvet
ribbons ornament the bodice and the
waist. The other Is I'm violet cloth,
with white suede rcvers Ornamcnte,2
with gold braid. black velvet ribbon
and fancy buttons.
Hats. too. partHke OF the picture or
der. Many milliners nre making Ittsean
ture OF bats which shall display G IA
best advantage the faces charm. Wfh
hat is now made for tho woman W
stead of woman for the hat II ~
lesson the French have long tried u
teach us. A new shade Of pinky red.
which IL a cross between crushed
strawberry color and pink blottlng pa
per- looks very we'll for hats aud toques
with black cloth gowns. ~
Velvet Is rampant everywhere. Tai.
lor made gowns are fashioned out OF II,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
A Leader of the Canine Four Hun
drRd

Here is a little dog who has attracted
the attention of more than one royal
and noble parsonage. Mile. Fauvcttc
is a 2-year-old toy bulldog. She is a
Parisicnne aud is considered the per-
fectiOn of her kind. Her mistress Is
Miss Elizabeth Harbury. the well
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
stop

When you want money, Hre insur-
a1ce bonds, life insurance. real estate,
accident insurance or building and loan
stock, see w G Agurs, In the Cooper
luildipO.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

The would-be-but-is-not- Cougr. S..
man f M Welch, mayor of Alexan-
aria, La, has been Washington, D Z,
hobnobbing with Marcus Augustus
Hanna IN regard to his controlm Mt
of the distribution of Federal patron
age in the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict, but the indications are that
Welch Is not the only pebble on the
Republican beach-there are others /;
others with a stronger, better aud
a surer ''pull" WEIGH may secure
some pickings, but ne will not be
permitted to hold and handle the
wioIe hog.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

Your best work cannot be done without
good health, aud you can't hSve 90, d
health without pure blood. Hoods SItss-
parillH is the great purs blood maker. l.
gIves appetite, strength aud vigor, and
cures disease.
Constipation il cured by Hoods Pills.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
PERSONAL

Mr. Henry Harris leaves on this
tram for Monroe to visit
his sister, Mrs Friedlauder.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

A woman. Mrs. Regina Stucklen. is
assistant inspector of immigration in
New York. She has been promoted in
the civil service to class in which the
salary Is $1,000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
DRESS AND FASHION,
A SEASON OF CONSPICUOUS SPLEN-
DOR IN WRAPS, GOWNS, ETC. ]

Elegant Evening Wrap and Coat.
The Soft Sheen OF silver Intrudes
Upon the Glory of GOId.-Hnts and
Chic Afternoon Gowns.
Unless all signs fail this will be n
season conspicuous for the wearing OF
handsome clothes. The winter even
lngs offer fine opportunities for the dis
play of splendid gowns. wraps. etc.
and the picturesque style of MSS
which now prevails opens up endless
vistas of quaint ensembles for the wO-
man who aims at effectiveness.
The first sketch. CharaCtcristc
horse show styles. watts us at -
into the realm of evening dress.
graceful eyening peliSSc pictur
fashioned in gray brOche. pa
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
VITAE WEAKNESS

and Prostitution from Over
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. %, an use over 40 years, the only
successful remedy.
81 per vial. special package with powder for IS
sold By DRUGGISTS sent post paid receipt Of price
IrMPuRE MAD CO.. Ger. NlhAn 5ohn sts. New Hsrh
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-30

the civil service TO a class in which the
salary is $1,000.
And now it has been discovered mat
a woman wrote one of the books of
the New Testament. the cpistle to the
Hebrews. Professor Harnack of Ber-
lin, one OF the most distinguished Bib
lical scholars of the time. gives it as
his unqualified opinion that this epistle
was written by Priscilla, mentioned rs
a gifted and holy coworker even by
Paul. who in general seems not TO have
had much of an opinion of women.
31s
Three hundred schoolbOys were ask
ed for written answer TO this ques-
ton, Would you rather be a man or
woman aud whyT' OF the entire 300
only two preferred to be women, one
because the female sex is good with
out any trouble. but 1t is hard for the
male sex to be good" The second boy
wanted to be- "a woman because "wO-
men have more sense than men" Both
these answers are TO be commended to
the attention of the masculine sex. On
the other hand, of 300 girls who were
asked the same question 80 per cent
wished to be men. one of these desir-
ed it because men can vote and talk
politics"
The sun., 1900-03-08
EYRE BROTHERS INDICTED and DEFENSE is STRONGER

Media, Pa, March AFTER two days
spent i'll consideration Of the case of
James and Amos Pierce, charged with
the murder of George h. Eyre, the Grand
jury today returned true bills against
the prisoners upon each Of the six IN
dictments. Upon the request Of District
Attorney Smitt', the trial was postponed
until the June term of court.
Mr.. Rroomali, senior counsel for the
prisoners, opposed tins delay. s. strongly
did Mr.. Broonall appeal for IN immedi-
ate trial TINT he forced the prosecution I'll
show its entire band and practically ad-
nit that as the case stands at presrHt il
wallld g inlp1ssibletu convict the Pierce
brothers.
seldom has the defense in a prominent
criminal case scored as heavily in SINH
lar proceedings. Mr. Broomal hoasted
in open court that the Grand Jury was
50 impressed with the weakness Of the
prosecution that only by hail' weight
WAS trne bill returned. He declared
that his clients were uniustly detained in
jail, and that their greatest desire Was to
lace their aceusers,
BY Clever trick the defense learned
thai the police have as yet been unable
t. flnd the watca, ring or guns belong
ing TO Eyre and i 1len by the murderer.
a friend Of the Pierces ws induced to
drop a pawn ticket for watch. This oc-
Cured III the court house, and word was
The sun., 1900-03-08
MORE ASSESSMENTS REDUCED
Cuts Made in the Valuation of
Number of Properties.

The Levy Court reconvened at IL
O'Clock yesterday morning. One purpose
OF the courts sitting this month is to
consider appeals from the assessment.
The court will meet as a rule on Tues
days, Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fri
days through the month.
The only business transacted at the
morning session was the reduction of the
assessment on the office and kaoin
works Of John w. Burgess, OF Mill Creek
hundred, IRON $1,000 to $500 Mr..
Lynn explained that all the clay has
been ia ken from the place and it has de-
creased in value
At the afternoon session. the property
OF Richard G Cooper at New Castle was
reduced from 5000 to $4,000.
Twelve acres with buildings in the
Southern District If BrandyMine hum
dred, property OF Eliza NJ. duncan, was
transferred to II b. Duncan and reduced
from So, 600 to 1000 A recess was taken
TO o'clock this afternoon.
The sun., 1900-03-08

at once sent to Chief OF Police Berry and
the district attorney. These officials were
for once off their guard and showed such
eagerness over the supposed find that it
was plain they are still searching for the
yalnables.
Taken in all, the proceedings thus FAR
have all been favorable for tile Prison
rrs. The prosecution entire case las
been proved 70 rest upon The alleged
confession made by James Pierce 10
Mary Cowan, a woman OF easy morals
uneduoated ana III whose family arc
several cases OF insanity
District Attorney Smith asked fl n
continuance u the case until the lame
term Of cenit, saying that Mary Eyre
mother 81 the murdered man, was i'll
and unadle to appear. Mr.. Broomall
opposed tho motion. Alter much discus
sion. in which the prosecutor was plain
" worried ard made 10 reveal bit by Bit
the evidence he possessed and MIR.
Broonall lchuckletl over its weakness.
the judge setter tie affair.
lie said that if the district attorney
would make formal statement that lie
was unable to proceed without Mrs Eyre
and that he believed her unable ii ~.
tend Court now, the Court would CON
time the case as asked. Mr.. Smith did
This and the conrt room was speedily
emptied Of the crowd.
The sun., 1900-03-08
REPUD|ATE B|GGS PETITION
Signers do Not Increase and it
is Agreed to Destroy
the Paper.
DON'T LIKE PENNSY INFLUENCE
The Former Attorney Generals
Boom in Kent Dies Out, as it is
Realized His Entry Has
Threatened Wholesale
Decentralization.
From TaE Sun. staff Correspondent

rrom 1HE Sun Stat1 correspondent
Smyrna, DEL, March 7.-The sudden
sw oop of the John Biggs Senatorial petit
tions through Kent county which for a
time gave promise OF victory for Biggs
through an appointment by Governor
Tunnel, has been halted in this town
and the consequent reaction would seem
TO injure the Pennsylvania railroad at
torney's chances. A majority of the
signers to that particular petition sent
by Secretary OF State Hughes to SMYRNA
have revolted and prayer contained in
the petition is utterly repudiated by
these who at first favored such action.
TO the twenty signers Of the Biggs pe-
tition on Saturday only one name was
added since that day and for three days
while the Blggs boom gradually died out
the paper addressed to his eXcelencv the
Governor was Idly resting in the hands
OF EX-Postmaster Samuel y. REYNOLDS
who has endeavored to champion He
Biggs cause in this district. The abso-
lutte failure of the petition movement
and the injury done Mr.. Biggs by it's
circulation may be readily understood
when it becomes known that two sgners
OF the petition have addressed letters TO
Governor Tunnel repudiating the sign
ing ofthe petition. Further than this
the petition will never reach Governor
Tunnel for everybody is so dsgusted
with the movement that the Biggs sup
porters today agreed to destroy this pc
tition and dismiss the case from their
minds.
Three objections are urged against
Biggs-he is an attorney of the Pennsyl-
yania railroad; he is backed for the
Senatorship by George Y. Massey. and
he has allowed the circulation of petit
tlons in direct opposition to the opinion
oil the rank and file of the Democracy.
All this is urged against Biggs with tell
ing effect. Out of fifty men asked today
to sign the Biggs' petition forty-fve
gave one or all of the above reasons for
refusing to pray the Governor to appoint
Biggs.
There is also an element in the Demo-
cratic party who are advocating no ap-
pointment whatsoever. This element
realizes the rapid pace at which the
Senatorial fight is carrying the party to-
ward utter decentralization. With Will |
laid Salisbury alone in the lace for
appointment the party seemed contented
and every body advocated an appoint |
ment. Since John Biggs has entered the
lists with the Pennsylvania Railroad |
and George Y. Massey behind him Il
merry war has been waged and the |
Wrargle is daily increasing ia intricAcv
and danger to the party. AS long as
Biggs continues to rival Salisbury and |
as long as the Pennsylvania Railroad |
continues to work on Governor Tunnel |
in Blggs' interest, the breach in tile |
Democratic ranks will widen.
The sun., 1900-03-08
FUNERAL OF JOHN G. FARRA.
There Were Many Beautiful Floral
Tributes.

John G. Farra, who committed suicide
last Sunday afternoon by shooting him
self, while labofing under a temporary
alteration Of the mind, was buried in
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
yesterday afternoon.
Services were held at his late home
No 902 West Ninth street, aud were con-
Quoted by Rev. FL. Ashton Henry, rector
OF Trinity Episcopal Church, oi which
deceased was member for Years.
Mr.. Farrn was for many wears in the
employ Of the Baltimore 4 Ohio Rad
road Company as cashier Of freight re-
ceipls.
He was president OF City Courci! a
number Of years ago and was a member
OF the following lodges: Eureka Lodge,
Masonic Fraternity, IIeptas1phs,
Brotherhood OF St. Andrew and Bayard
Legion.
Beautiful floral tributes were received
from all Of these organizations and from
the employees OF the railroad company,
whose Offering was q vacant chair
The pail bearers were Henry L. BRYAN,
Robert II. Taylor, Merris TAYLOR, Charles
Curtis, John NJ. Harvey and ]. Frank
Higgins.
The sun., 1900-03-08
Surprise Birthday Party.


Mr.. and Mrs William I. Blest gave
their daughter Carrie, very pleasant
surprise party at their home No. GIG
Lombard street, Tuesday evening, it be-
ing her Twelfth birthday. Among those
present were Emily Dennis, Fanny and
Grace Baldwin, Jessie Connor, Amanda
aud Irene Heal, Grace Nose, Elsie and
Mabel Mckinley, Mary Paris, Myrtle
and Katie Blest, Roy Baldwin, Willie
Walling, ]. Francis Spence, Clarence
and Lee Murphy, Oliver Beechem, Harry
Bice, Raymond Blest and Mrs. a. Bald
win. During the evening the Sunbeam
Circle, Of Scott's Church, of which Miss
Blest ls member called, they were &C
Fierce. Many handsome and useful
presents were received by Miss Blest.
The sun., 1900-03-08
THREE BROTHERS TESTIFY
In A COURT CASE
One Brother Said That Endorsing
Notes Was His Busi-

The trial OF the case Of DIR. Abram E.
Frantz VS.. the Girard Life Insurance
Annuity and Trust Company, of Phila.
delphia, was continued in the Superior
Court yesterday. During the day the
three Frantz brothers we've on the stand
at different times. Andrew F. Frautz,
one OF the brothers, who is a cattle
dealer in Lancaster, Pa, left the stand
shortly before court adjourned for the
day.
He testified that he was present at the
conversation which took place between
II. L.. Tatnall, wise president of the
Girard Life Insurance Annuity and
Trust Company, and his (Frsntz's 81
brothers, Drs. A. E. aud J. +. Frantz.
The subject OF the conversation was the
embarrassment of the receiver, due to
the promissory notes held by H. M. B.
Barry, which had a collateral clause.
Tatnall told him the claims for the
amounts which would be advanced TO
him wonld be considered as preferred
ones. lie loaned IS, 900 to his brother,
Or. A. e. Frantz, who in turn gave it to
the receiver,
MIR. Bispham on cross-eXamination
asked il lie did not think at that time
IN that connection that there might be
some scandal, that irregnlarty might be
charged in stock being given as collateral
for debt. He said lie did not. Mr.. Bis
pham then asked ii he did not think
such scandal would not effect him and
replied mo" Finally he admitted that
such scandal might effect his brother as
he was one OF the officers. In reply to u
question he remarked that his business
was endorsing notes. This created con
siderable merriment.
Dr.. A. =. Frantz, the plaintiff, who
had preceded his brother, Andrew i.
Erantz, on the stand, testified that H. L.
Iatnall told him that the money loaned
him would be repaid out Of tile first
lunds coming into his hands as receiver.
lie testified as to his petition presented
in the United States Court in regard to
his claim and his examination as a wit
ness for Mr.. Smith. Extracts were read
frem his testimony given at that time.
There will likely be some argument
between counsel today as to whether J.
II. Hoffecker, Jr., will be allowed to tes-
tfy for the defendant company, on the
ground thrt he is interested as counsel.
1t is claimed that he has withdrawn
from the case.
DIR. j. +. trantz, another brother, was
on the stand during nearly the entire
morning session. A large portion OF the
time was taken up with cross-examina-
ton OF DR.. Franiz by Mr.. Bispham.
The sun., 1900-03-08
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, THURSDAY. MARCHS 1000

1ufiy prepared, wen armed ana Jena-
cious enemy. BY the exhibition of the
ltruest courage, courage that burns steadi-
'ly besides flashing brilliantly, it accom-
plished its object and added glorious
page to the history of the country.
"Ladysmith was successfully held and
relieved, ana the sailors and soldiers,
colonial and home born, who had done
this. were united by one desire and in
spired by one patriotism"
The order congratulates both forces on
the martial qualities displayed and
thanks them for their determined efforts.
General Butler also sympathizes with the
relatives and friends of the gallant COM
rades who have fallen.
No Beers are to be seen within 20 miles
OF Ladysmith Plenty of supplies are
available, and the troops are quickly re.
covering their strength. Many of the
volunteers have been granted furloughs.
Another list Of the casualties sustained
by General Buffers forces from Feb. IA
TO Feb. 20 shows: Killed, 123: wounded,
573; missing, 54. OF these the losses of
the Ennslsillens We're AS follows: Killed,
81; wounded, 162; missing, ~; Dublin
fusileers, killed, 10; wounded, 81; miss
ing, Is; Connaught rangers, killed. 49,;
wounded 100; missing. s; Royal Irish
fusilcers, killed, II: wounded. 63; miss
ins, :; Scots fusileers, killed, IS; wound
ell, GS missing. y.
With the list of casualties issued Mon
day this makes the total cost to the rank
and file in the final relief OF Ladyslniih
1863 men.
The sun., 1900-03-08
JURY COULD NOT AGREE.
Seven of the Lawiess Jurors Favor a
$1,000 Verdict For
Him.

The iury in the $50, 900 damage case of
James +. Lawless' administrator VS. the
Pnsey q Jones Company which retired
at , 10 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon came
into Court at 1890 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, when they announced that
they could not agree on verdict The
Court thereupon discharged the jurors,
Interested attorneys being willing, from
any further attendance at this term OF
Court. 1t is 1aid that The members Of
the jury yesterday stood eight to four for
81, 600 verdict for the plaintiff. Yes
teraay morning the plaintiff lost man
and when the jury returned to Court
seven OF its meinoers favored the 81, GOO
verdict for the plaintiff and five were
favorable to verdict for the deiendent
company. There will likely be another
trial.
The sun., 1900-03-08
why laoers Left Ladysmlth.

Bocr Camp, B%yarsbcrg. March 3 (de-
iaycd in tr;,nsniissionl. The federals
have fallen back on the Bisgarsbcrg
clain, crossing Natal south Of Dundee.
The retreat from 1.adyslnith was due 10
the mistake Of certain commandant in
ordering his mcn 70 retire from the key
Of the position without any reason for
the move.
On receipt of the bad news from the
Modder river Wednesday ii WAS resolved
to scnd the wagons back to Biggarsberg,
and soon long strings Of OK wagons lined
the roads. Over Il thousand wagons took
the westerly route 10 the lauger south
west Of I.adysnith. Another convoy was
sent to the foot Of the Drakenberg. \
large number Of tents captured from The
British at Dundee and also the ammuni-
tion were abandoned The chief diff
Guilty was in dismounting Long Tom
The sun., 1900-03-08
TEN DRUGGISTS ACCUSED.
Ii is Claimed That a hey Arc VioIat-
ing the Law.

The names Of ten druggists who are
alleged To have violated the law with
reference to qualified assistants were
yesterday handed to Deputy Attorney
General Peter f. Cooper, Jr., by the
Delaware State Board OF Pharmacy. He
viii notify the druggists Of the allegation
against them and will proceed against
them should they refuse to obey the law.
The law requires that each druggist
must have at least one qualified assistant
and speaking generally the ten druggists
involved are charged with not living upto
this requirement. Nine OF the accused
have stores in Wilmington and the tenth
outside of Wilmington. A meeting OF
the State Board OF Pharmacy was held
at the Hotel Wilmington yesterday.
Those present were: DIR. w. f. Haines
Of Seaford, who presided; DR.. Q. D.
Sypherd of Dover and Dr. j. Harvey
Spruanee OF this CITY.
The sun., 1900-03-08
THE BOERS' FLANK TURNED
Lord Roberts Reports That the
Burghers Are Now in
Full Retreat.
CAPE COLONY DUTCH REVOLT
The Prieska and Kenhardt Districts
the Center of Disturbances, With
Piet Moolman, an Influential
Burgher, Leading the
Rebel Hosts.
CAPE COLONY DUTCH REVOLT

London, March 1.-The following dis.
patch has been received from Lord Rob
erts:
"Osfontein, March 7.--Our operations
today promise to be a great success. The
enemy occupied a position four miles
Sorth and IL miles south Of the Moddet
river. l placed General Colville's divi-
sion on the north bank and Generals Kcl.
ly-Kenny's and fuckers divisions with
cavalry, on the south bank. The cavalry
division succeeded in turning the enemy i
left flank, opening 4 road for the Sixth
( division, which is advancing without hay
ing been obliged to fire Il shot up to the
present time.
The enemy are in full retreat toward
the north and east. They are being close
ly followed by cavalry, horse artillery
and mounted infantry, willie fuckers