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The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27
thinks this is child's play and unex-

| thinks this is childs play and unex-
| citing let him try it.
| Champagne flowed freely now, and no
cigar was high priced enough, the round
being paid for each time by thhe lucky
| winner. Who wouldn't be willing to
"set up a quart" and six cigars at
so cents apiece on pocketing $3.50 to the
good? 1t kept me busy gathering in the
stakes and handing them over to the
winner. Such pace couldn't last very
long without some one going broke"
1t was not long before the party
dwindlcd down to three.
Having been urged repeatedly by the
remaining three to take hand, I finally
consented. I admit the sensation was
entirely different from that of serving
cocktail, and it wasn't long before
my face looked as red as a lobster. Luck
alternated-now a few hundred to the
good, now a like amount to ththe wrong
side.
Daylight began peeping into ththe bar
rom and l ordered the help to put out
the lights. The four of us were still
battling with the 'bOnes,,' when
finally one of the party. an ex-sporting
man, now living away down South, said.
after an unlucky turn: Gentlemen,
propose to make it once more, and this
for $10O throw! Are you all in?"
Certainly" said the other two.
OF course I couldn't 'short-skate" at
this stage. particularly when I was sew
eral hundred to theh good. I looked at
the clock. 1t was just a. M. My
partner. Mr.. Fay, was due. He was a
very fine and dignified old gentleman
and had a perfect horror of gambling.
Certainly he would not approve OF his
Junior partner taking part in a game
like this, and at such price! had q
wholesome respect for him, too.
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27
WORK BEING PUSHED
CAPITOL BUILDING MAY BE
TURNED OVER IN JANUARY.
FIRST DECORATIONS ARRIVE
General Satisfaction Is Expressed by
Everyone connected With the
New Building Over Its
Completion.
FIRST DECORATIONS ARRIVE
Especial 10 Inter Mountain.)

Helena, Dec. PA special effort Is
being made by Superintendent Hamilton
to complete the construction OF Mon
tana's new state house, that 1T may De
turned over to the state capitol building
commission at its next meeting IN
Helena January II.
The work is being pushed with all dis
patch possible, and unless there is some
unforeseen delay the building will be
turned over to the state at the next
meeting of the commission. That does
not mean, however, that the building will
be ready for occupancy at that time
The electric light fixtures, furniture and
decorations are yet to be installed. The
first installment of the decorations in
burlap arrived several days ago from
Cincinnati. and the electric light fixtures
have been on the road since December 3.
When the new capitol site was located
a subscription Way started by the people
living in the eastern part OF the city,
and the fund amounted to about $4,000,
of which $4,000 We're collected A portion
of the money was spent grading part
of the grounds, and the balance was
given to the state treasurer. While it is
not state fund.- it has been carried as
"oOA~''
commission will doubtless use the fund
for making some special improvements
on the grounds. although the $4,000 ap
propriated by the last legislature for
that purpose is ample to carry out the
plans of the landscape gardener.
| The building, as has been previously
| stated in the Inter Mountain, could not
begin to be duplicated for the sum that
it has cost the state. In every particular
the construction of the building is
most satisfactory. When the building is
thrown open and dedicated there will be
some surprises in store for the public in
the way of decOra atiOns. The contract
| for this part of the work was let to an
| Italian firm, and the designs approved
| by the commission are the most artistic
| of set of a half dozen that We're sub
mitted to the inspection of the commits
! sion before the contracts We're let.
| The building approaches, grounds, ami
| the general decorative scheme are ln'
| right up to date, and the Treasure state
| will have reason to be proud of it's new
| state house when the contractors com.
| plete their work. When the building IS
accepted the Montana Building company
| will receive a large sum-10 per cent OF
| the amount of the entire contract-that
| was held back on each payment.
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27
BATTLE WI H DICE.
Exciting Game When Cincinnati Was
Wide Open Town.

It was a rainy April night during the
period of Mayor Stevens administra-
ton. The midnight law had not yet
been enacted. Cincinnati was what was
then called a "wide-open town. 1t
was not unusual then for most saloons
in the central part of the city to throw
away the key of the front door and
cater to patrons all night. Faro was
"king." Many of our leading business
men still lived down in the city. and
consequently mingled with Thine boys
and kept late hours.
A gay party of them stood in front
of the counter of Fay & Gruber's bar.
on Vine street, discussing their respec-
tive winnings and losings made during
the earlier part of the night. Finally
one of the party, now a prosperous
tobacco merchant. proposed shaking
tha box for the drinks. The leather
was kept hot from round to round. but
drinks came too fast, and that sort Of
play soon grew too monOtonOus. 1t was
proposed to shake for dollar throw"
Soon some dropped out. While those on
''velvet" stayed in. The stake became
higher and higher, till finally the throw
was for $25 hand.
About this time three noted proprie-
tors of faro games from Vine. Race and
LoongwOrth streets dropped in. They
were hail fellows well met, as liberal
ION the square," So what more nat
ural than that they should be invited to
toin the dice game, and they joined.
Before another hour rolled by the
price was $50 throw. Now. if any one
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27

Shall l or shall I not?" flashed
through my mind. l yielded, however,
TO tthe tickle thought and the game
began. l looked around. My partner
ha0n't come yet. l had a chance. The
throw would soon be over and he
wouldn't know.
The tobacconist, who stayed in the
game all this time, started to throw.
He threw two deuces and an ace.
picked up the box in haste, to have it
over with, and threw three trays. The
Cid Southern sporting man offered me
$500 for my chance Nay, nay" said I.
Then came Major DIS turn. He didn't
have a pair BY that time l felt the
stake as good as won, and began con-
graduating myself, when the old South
erner picked up the box. cool as GU
cumber. and dashed out the bones.
Three fours was the throw.
turned to congratulate him when,
behold: there was my old partner stand
ing behind me. His face was blanched,
and with trembling voice he said:
BILLY. this is awful to gamble for 800
throw. Why, I didn't think it pos
sible that any one could stake that
much money on a single throw. GER
tainly home, in fact I feel sure, that
YOU were not in that game, were. you?''
l confess I feel ashamed to tell you
what my answer was.-Cincinnati En-
Quirer
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27
GOVERNORS WILL ATTEND.
Conference Will Probably Last All OF
the Coming Week.
Especial to Inter Mountain)

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Helena, Dec. Ex-Governor Toole mas
received another telegram from Gov. :.
r. Van SAINT of Minnesota stating that
the conference of governors to be held
in Helena next Monday is assured.
From advices that have been re-
ceived it is quite certain that Governor
White of North Dakota Governor Rogers
of Washington. Governor TOole and Gov
ernor Van SAINT will be present at the
meeting With them will be the attorney
generals of each of the states repre-
sented
Attorney General w. b. Douglas of
Minnesota. who has collected great
deal of data upon the subject of the
Great Northern railroad consolidation.
will be present at the meeting. and will
bring with him from the North Star
state all the records and data in his pos
session upon the subject of the organiza-
ton of the Northern Securities COM
pany.
1t is believed that the conference will
las. several days. Indeed, it is not un-
likely that it may consume the best part
of the week.
During the visit of the distinguished
officials they will be entertained in Hell
ena at the Montana club, and before
they complete their labors and return
home it is very likely that they will be
rendered A reception by the citizens of
Helena
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27

IN answer to a question by a teache,
Baltimore Sunday school boy said thai
Ananias was de stiff dat claimed dat
ne swallered a whale" That answer
Is worthy of Chicago or Denver Sun.
day school boy.
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27
MONTANA TOILET COMPANY.

Notice Is hereby given that the under.
signed. George H. Casey. is the sole and
exclusive owner and proprietor of tha
business heretofore and now carried on
IN the city Of Butte. Silver Bow county.
Montana. under the name and style Of
the Montana Toilet company. All ac-
counts are payable directly to the under.
signed.
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27

Do not those reckless Bostonians WHIT
have cornered the squash market la.
themselves open to a charge Of pie-racy
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27

Carrie Nations Topeka paper, the
Smasher's Mail, gave one Anal, painful
gasp and followed her into the has been
class.
The Butte inter mountain., 1901-12-27

by the smaller owner. A large number
of sheepmen use range leased from the
state.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
"rHH PISTOL AND ITS
TOPBRS."
The Law as Ex scutsd is a Pre-
MUM on Orlm

The Law as Ex scutsd il a Pre-
MUM on Urlme
lie the CaScastHn
Corpus Christi, Tex, July s.-Psrmit an
cid subscriber and friend OF the Caucasian
to present few thoughts upon the pistol
and It's "tOteTs,' subject discussed In
last issue with more than the usu4l um
Der Of cases in point, even for old Caddo.
There are two sides to every question
and for the sake Of variety let us look for q
moment at the view OF one who has been q
"toter" and owen his Life to the fact that
he had rather risk the penalty OF the law
thvn risk being butchered without the
means Of defense at hand.
The invention Of gunpowder and IRE
arms has contributed more to the advances
ment Of the race than electricity and the
steam engine. TaKs away this bulwark OF
our civilization Snd Two generations
would carry az back to the dark ages and
the rule OF brute force.
The gun Is tue leveler that places the
small, weak man on an equality with the
burIy ru1iAn 10 the Strenuous battle of
life. The Law assumes the pro, ection Oi
the weak man and every DAY slgnallzes
its failure by aequittIng Or inadsquately
ruaIshinG the 'tOter" that takes advsn
tage Of his helplsssnsss and trust iu the
law TO take has life.
The law ss executed 10 q premium on
ctime costing valuable lives every day, q
complete failure for every purpose except
to furnish few paltry nnes and lawyers
fees. Take the class principally aimed ai q,
the vicious and Idle yonng negroes. What
dses he care fer aJaiI sentence! There 10
no wounded pride, no sense OF degrsda
tisn, but . hearty apprs .lAtiOn OF the regu
lar and ample Dill Of fare, the leisure and
congenlaI oo0pany.
Dees be come fsrth any bstterl On the
contrary he is confirmed In every evil
habit and lo0Ks forward TO q period oil
villainy and return to csnduenent with
the utmost complacency.
The fearful prevalence ei homicide and
its alarming increase 10. enc of the moot
serious evils OF the day. and ysur frtqIen.
reference 70 1t 10 timely. Urge discussion
and remedial suggestions.
IL the present Law on the subject OF con
csaled wsapens was net made by and tor
lawyer, let them for the moment sink
their special interest ana suggest remedy
for an evil that is the shame and reproach
OF our civilization,
There are able minds at the Shreveport
bar and here is problem worthy their
most earnest effort. However, without
wishing To appear presumpuous. believe
few grains Of wisdom that accidentally
escaped the professions have come my way
aud would like IL on can spare the space
sometime to exploit them Tor the benent
Of your suffering readers and humanity in
| general.
There 10 rsmedv for every wrong; ou-
highest duty is e Il I'D and apply 1t.
T, n.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
CITY ORDINANCES.
A Book Full Of 'Em-PPinted
and Compiled.
BUT THERE ARE OFHRRs!'

New and then . hOwl, such as was not
raised In Rene, 10 heard over the Ordi-
nances OF abe city, and some bold, nervy
citizen will ssseverste, regardless Of all
compunctiOn Of conscience that there 10 no
law to reach an offense, committed with
osliberation and malice aiorethought,
against the dignity OF the city Of Shreve-
port by some dtgenerated son OF Adam or
CAIN.
such inadvertent affirmation will not
compor. with . due, solemn. respectful
relation Of truth.
The fact, indisputable sndGhncontro"
vertable, IL that there 10 . book full OF
'em-OTdInaN ces dating from ls47 to recent
years, which eover-guard against hre,
dog tax, ball playing on the streets, Viloci-
psdes, to .disorderly houses, gambling.
etc, etc, etc. But, there are others, whicn
have been published officially and are
pasted or were pasted in 4 book for feier-
ence at the Office OF the comptroller.
What Is new needed, is A''codi Fl cation" oi
the ordinances, and there's the rub. In
explAtlon we would say that . codificAtion
10 not as serious = complication Ne this
high sounding word would signify. In
plain English. such as most people
understand, = eodificstion 10 simply the
aot Of reducing laws 10 . code or system
which may be reached intellIgentIy
That's all.
| But after the ordinances are codifi ed
will they be enforced or be TO ali intent
and purposes "deAd in the book ?"
| For instance: il section 4 of the ord!'
nance regulating the speed Of trains, etc
adopted July II, 1889, StiIl alive, or has II
been repealedl
Here 10 copy Ot this section:
''secIion 4. Be 1t iurther ordained, etc.
that in order 70 prevent accident, al
railroad companies owning or operating
tracks within the limits Of the city shaI
erect and maintain 1T each and ever
street crossing Of their respective tracks
. good and sufficient light or lights, moi
less than 1890 candle pCwer, from sun Del
to sun rise OF each and every day."
AHd "thsrs are sthers." yes "Othsrs.'
Il
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
AN ORDINANCE

Declaring prohibition OF sale OF spirituous
aud Intoxicating liquors In Ward Three
OF the Parish OF Caddo, State Of Louis
lana.
Whereas, at an election held in Ward
Three Of the parish OF Caddo. under dIrec-
ton OF the Police Jury, on June 2lst. 1901
70 take the sense of the legal voters of said
ward as to the sale or prohibition Of sale
Of spirituous and intoxicating LIQUORS in
said ward, so votes were cast against IL Q
sale Of spiritUous liquors in said ward, aud
70 votes wese cast for the sale of spirituous
and intoxicating liquors In said ward, as
shown by the returns of said election,
duly csnvassed by the Police Jury Of
Caddo parish; therefore,
Be it ordained By the Police Jury Of
Csddo parish, state Of Louisiana, in legal
assembly convened, that from and alter
the LIST day OF January, 1902, all sales Of
spirituous and intoxicating liquors in
Ward Three OF the psrish OF Laddo, State
Of Louisiana, be aud the same are hereby
prohibited under the penalty Of law.
PP KEITH, PresIdent.n
L DURINGER, Clerk.
July
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
DELICIOUS ICE CREAM.

Charles Stoer, 1853 Texas avenue
is re, dy to serve bis old patrons and
friends and the public with delicious
ce cream, sherbet and bisque, In any
quantity desired. He has a neat and
handsomely furnished psr.or, with q
side entrance, where ladies can par
take Of his delicious cream. Tele-
phone POI. All orders will receive
prompt attention. Special attention
to mail orders.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
SHHRIFF's SALE

No 7O22-In the First District Court
Caddo Parish, Louisiana-H c Brewster
vs w II McManus.
BY virtue Of 3 writ of Fl. Fs. to ue
directed by the Honorable First Judicial
District Court. in the above entitled aud
numbered suit, have seIzed and will sell
at public auction for cash, with the bane6t
OF appiaisement, at the Glenn Hotel
building, corner Of MiIam and Louisiana a
streets, in the city of Shreveport, curing
the legal hours of sale, on
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1901,
the following described property: A lot of
Barroom Furniture and Fixtures aud q
stock Of Wine and Liquors seized in the
above entitled suit, and to be sold TO
satisfy said writ in the sum of Five HIM.
drsd D1llars and all costs OF suit.
81 WARD,
Sheriff Caddo Parish, La.
Caucasian July 10.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
BGl H0|ZH|al
222 Texas Street.
SUCCESSION SALE


Ne 423-lu Seventeenth Judic al Distrt
Court State OF Louisiana, Parieh of Ver-
milusn-Succession of Oscar Pipes.
By virtue Of . commission TO sell. 70 m.
directed by the Honorable Seventeenth
J ldicial District Court OF Louisiana. Par
Ism Of Vernlllion, in the above entitIed
succession, 1 will proceed to sell to the
highest bidder according to law. At the
principal front door OF the courthouse in
shreveport, LA, between the legal no1rs
for sales, on
SATURDAY, July 9TH, 1871,
the following property, to-wlt; rhe
"PToeress" newspaper. with the presses,
type and printing material of all kinds
belonging thereto or connected Herewith
the JOB ofice, good will, subscription and
Advertising lists thereof, on the following
terms, viz: One third or more, at the
eptlsn OF the buyer, In cash, and the
remainder on = credit OF one and two
years, the purchaser to give notes bearing
Der cent interest from date of saIs
endorsed in blank, with approved solvent
securities.
Sheriff and eI.OHicIe AustIOresr, Caddo
Parish, La.
CaucasiaI, July "a, 1901,
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Charity hospital.

1t has lsng since been conceded that
Shreveport should have . new hospital
building with up-to-date improvements.
At the next session of the Legislature In
1901, IN appropriation will ne doubt Be
provided for such building. The commit.
tee on buildings comprise W Z Hamilton,
T B Chase and j q Jordan.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Malaria Causes Blllousnese.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic remover
the cause.
The Athletic Club.

The Shreveport Athletic Club 10 iu
course OF oonstruction at the corner oi
Marshall and Crockett streets. The build
ing IL TO be equipped with the most desir'
able modern improvements. One Of the
features of the Club will be the bathing
tank, which viii occupy enc third Of the
frat deer space. 1t 10 expected the Club
will occupy the club house early in No
vsmber next.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
MAkSHAL'S SALE

No. oSO-City Court, Fourth Ward, Cad.
DO Parish, La-Jno X Land VS. Jennie
Wimberly.
BY virtue OF III. Fa. issued to ma in the
soove entitled and numbered suit by the
hon q ID Hicks, Jucgs OF the City Court,
Fourth Ward. of Caddo parish. La, have
seized and will sell to the last and highest
bidder on
SATURDAY. JULY 20, 1901,
within the legal hours for sales at the
front door OF the courthouse, for cash j..
subject to appraisemsnt: One lot House.
hold Furniture.
JASM MARTIN, Marshal.
July 7. 1901
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Buggies, Saddles and Harness

Have added an up-to-dste line OF
vehicles to my stock of saddlerY
viii be pleased to quote you prices
on buggies, saddles and harDt So. Re
pairing SADDLES and harness a special
ty. Your patronage solicited.
RPMORTON,
2C3 Texas street
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
by Test Has Proven Rect.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
:rhe Commercial Club !

The Commercial Club house will seon
be In active course Of construction. The
cid landmark, corner Milan and Marshall
streets, the one>storv building on high
brick wall foundation, 10 being removed
gradually. The Commercial Cub house
when completed will lie an ornament 10
she cisy. It viii be three story brick In
nsdern style, set OF with stone.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14

Society stationary, all the new
tintG. If you want to see something
dead swell just take q look at
"Pistachio;" these papers are all of
the very best stock, but the prices
are 90 low that you will be astcn-
ished. Go to Aliens Pharmacy for
your stationary.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Removal Notice

DR. E G Allen has removed from
No. se2 Cotton street to 72s Cotton
street, the residence formerly occu-
pied by w s Penick, Jr, on the corner
of Common and Cotton streets. The
telephone number-644-remains the
same.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Tamnaratnrn 1n4

The thermometer yesterday regis
tered lO4. There are thermo meters
which indicated z: range Of tenpers.
ture OF 110to 1S7, but 1O4 10 right.
II any one should wish more heat
they may slide of to the hotter
plsce.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Died Suddenly

A young man named VIM Oakley died
yesterday in corridor of the station. He
was more or less under the influence Of
Iiquort 4pd be hod been laying sOmstims
IL the h5t sun. His death resulted from
alcoholism and heat, at least that is what
the coiooCr reported to be the cause Of
his dsmi's. Hs was aged % and had lived
in st Lous. he was . waiter and lunch
counter man.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14

II you want drink that is strictly Goth
century creation and cooler that lays al |
others in the shade 60 to Aliens Pharmacy
and ask for "Red Currsnt sherbert Pnos
phste." A long name, but ips q long
drink, even If the price Is only 5 cents.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
THE CAUCASIAN
SHREVEPORT, LA, July a.. 100
ERIVBR AND WEATHER

The weather yesterday was fair.
Temperature: minimum u. Maximum 1O4
River: Full on so, fall Of O.1; shreVe-
port 80, fall Of 0.4.
Red river 10 the vicinity OF Shreveport
will fall slowly during the next few days.
Forecast toI Shreveport aud Vicinity {:
Far Sunday.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
JULY FOURTEEN
The Frenchmsh's Day Of Inde-
pendence.

All Frenchmen throughout the world
will celebrate today. the Fourteenth OF
July, which is the anniversary Of the
destruction OF the Bastile The French.
men Of Shreveport, their desce 6dants and
their friends will celebrate the day d
Fetzer's spring with programme. Isclut
ing q diuner, which will be responsive t
the fulleet tescbIngs Of patriotism
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
AMEN ORD ORDINANCE

At meeting OF the Police Jury held July
l, 1901, ths following amendments to the
road ordinance was adopted:
Section amended &c read "Good Roads
Committee to consist of four instead Of
three-three members from the Jury and
one citizen member to be selected by them.
Jurors Keith, Rives and Means we're
elected by acclamatiop, who in tuln
appointed A. Q ierbes as the citizen
member and chAiIm m IN of said soElmIttee.''
Section = amended to read "On and sf er
March l OF the year in which taxes are
i'm posed, and that all vehicles sui ject TO
license shall bear license tag for ths year
In which 1t is issued, to be furnisheo bv
the tax collector and chargeable to the
roSd fund"
Section amended to read One horse
wagon or CARTS" and the following rates
made and adopted:
Di0JOAes''' .....................S 30
CarriageS, surreys or drag. l 90
Duggy...... ............. ........,. 90
One horse wagon or cart. q
~ H"iSe wagon '...'............... 30
rour horse wagon. ............. 90
SIX morse wagon. 90
s ''''''''' '''................. l 90
KEITH, President.
A l. DURINGER, Clerk.
July 7, 1901.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
summer Karss

TO city students. only:s4 per month
four hours each day, less tNan half
price. Bookkeeping. peumanshlp
shorthand, etc. Drsughon's Practical
Business College, Simon Bldg.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Malaria Makes Impure Blood.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic cures ma
larIA. 80.
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu4
inc tablets stamped c. c. C. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, Ioc.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Six Million Boxes a Year.

In 1896, none; in 1900, 100000
boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic's jump into popularity. The
people have cast their verdict. Best
medicine for the bowels in the world.
All druggists. Ioc.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14

Stravs S5 cents per box, just the
thing for iceG tea. Packed Ip boxes
o. 500 straws each. 60 to Aliens
Pharmacy for them:
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14
Street Paving,

Gangs Of men have been at work during
the week on many streets Of the city. The
work Of improvement il progressing en-.
eouragingly.
The Caucasian., 1901-07-14

When you want money, fire insur-
ance, bonds, life insurance, real estate
&C ident insurance or building and
oan stock, see w G Agurs, in the
Cooper Building.