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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
q ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
OF the Merchants and Farmers
BANK.

OF the Merchants and Farmers
BANK.
At nesting of the stockholders
of the Mershants aud Farmers BaDk
held In the bank building on Tues
day, January s, the following named
officers and directors were elected to
serve during the ensuing years,
President--L M Carter.
Vice Prssident-P J Trezevant.
Cashler-C 5 Dauman.
Assistant Cashier-R L Maydeld.
Directors-L M Carter, P j Trezs-
vaut, A Il Leonard, ] B Ards and
w A Peasants.
The gentlemen upon whom rest tho
responsibility Of the management Of
the affairs of the bank, have proven
that they are thoroughly competent
aud reliabls--iaithful indeed, aud
tried and true, as indicated by the
statement Of the condition of the
bvnk already published to the world.
The election OF the officers and
directors lie compliment personel to
each and all, recognition of their
safe aud sound Judgment, able fnan-
clers, who are directly Interested in
the prosperity Of the bank and who
will maintain it to be the highest aud
most satisfactory standard.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
BATTLE AT LINDLEY.
Beers Defeat British Near Where Other
Battles Were Fought.

London, Jan. 9.-The fresh affair at
Lindley, where the British already have
had many mishaps, is vaguely described
by General Kitchener The force re-
ferred to as the bodyguard is not Knox's
own guard, but a distinct organization,
either a corps recruited by General Rob-
erts for his personal protection during
the march from Modder river to Preto.
ria, or from the other South African
contingents.
Military men do not understand that
Knox himself was with the force at
tackled by Boer commando of superior
strength, but explain that several Brit
ish columns are cooperating in the pur.
suit Of DeWet and that one of them
has been sharply engaged with the
Beers and lost 40 officers and men killed
OF wounded
The fact that the wounded have been
taken into Heilbron indicates that Gen,
Knox's mounted force has followed De-
Wet from the Orange and Celk3don riv-
ers in the southeastern chner to the
northern edge Of the Csdony toward the
vaal. He has not been diverted from
his pursuit by raids of marauders south
of Orange river, but has traversed the
country, ks5ping on the right side Of
the railsFay. He has rowing commits
missian, evidently, and has been mott
fed to follow DeWet a. long as his
Gorses are fit.
The Lindley affair probably will turn
out a Boer success, either OH the part of
DeWet or of forces which have crossed
the Vaal, broken through the railway
Gordon at Rhenoster, and reached Lind
ley. It is a fresh indication that fight
ing is not over, although Kitchener and
the burghers have been handing about
the pipe of peace.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
shepherd & Peasants.

In notice published in this issue.
hon J Henry Shepherd and Col r G
Peasants announce that they have
formed partnership tor the practice
OF law. Mr. Shepherd is one Of the
most dsservedly popular gentleman
puolic.spirit'd and active In all mat.
ter', which may promote the peoples
welfare. col Peasants ls s young
gentleman possessing blIlty and
the QnalisIes whic, sneea.s a.
2. sp'es''o1 Is genial aud
f2p2'zr xbs afn !. sr,eled with
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09

New York. Jan. Cit is estipyEbed
that there are 250,00O cases of grip,
bronchitis and pneumonia in this city
Not only are the hospitals, But private
institutions are over0owiEg, ard physi-
clans in many instances are finding it
difficult to make their rounds. 1t has
been remarked that while the character
eristics of the malady are much the
same as in former years. the disease
has assumed a catarrhal tendency
which is new.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
sAN FRANcIsoo. can.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK, II. Y.
Forsaie ~ all Druggists. ce5oc per bottle
Rt
Oddments of the Hour In Gold, Tins
eel, velvet, Lace and Fur.
Gold braid tinsel trimmings and the
little fefrets and algulllettes which fin
ish our velvet aud silk ties give the
necessary touches of gold to everyday
dress. Never was there a time when
so many pretty ehiffons and little ac-
cessories- were needed to complete
fashionable toilet as at the present
moment.
In the cut some beautiful transpar-
ent sleeves of ecru point de venise lace
are shown; they are trimmed with mar
row black ribbon velvet, and have
puffs OF finely tucked white chiffon
at the wrists. with pointed puffs Of
chiffon extending over the hands. A
pretty pair of the undersleeves which
are now so fashionable is also shown.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
ATTENTIUN, VETERANS.

General Lskoy Stafford Camp,
UOV.
The officers aud members of the
General Leroy Stafford Camp No 8,
UCV, are hereby notified that the
regular meeting of the camp will be
held tonight, " ednesday, January Q,
at their headquarters, EABdall-
Filiquler building at Z O'Clock. AS
business of Importance Is to be con.
sidered. a full attendance is desired.
By order Of the commander,
j. NJ MARTIN, Adj utant.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
The ,rea chera. Institute

The Teachers destitute which is IN
progress at the High school Is one OF
the most successful ever ksld in this,
city. Adnirabls addresses were de-
livered last night by Prof Chambers
and Superintendent Calhoun.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
The Regular Session Called to Order
at the state Capital.

Austin, Jan. 9.-Both houses of the
state legislature convened promptly at
high noon yesterday. Most of the
members being present.
Mr.. Prince of Corsicana was elected
speaker of the house.
Most of the day was taken up in or
gauization.
The governors message, will, in all
probability, go to the Legislature to-
day.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
70 Our F riends and Patron

20 Our F fIendS and Patrons
Our lease having expired, we have
cold the fixtures, etc, in the Phoenix
hotel bar to the Hotel Company,
Limited.
In this connection we desire to
thank our friends and patrons for
their generous and appreciated pa.
tronage, and We tenoer TO them, one
and ell, our compliments and best
wishes. Respectfully,
DREYFUS & CAPERTON.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
The Reception.

The Caucasian has been compli-
msntsd with an invitation to the
RscsptoA TO be given by the City
Faculty to visitors attending tho
Teachers Institute, Central High
School, Wednesday January ninth
at eight.thirty p NJ.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
rr.noh Pnrlinmnnt nfsets.

Paris. Jan Parliament has reas-
sembled. Great animation was mani
tested on the floor of the chamber of
deputies and the tribunes were crowded.
M. Paul Deschanel, who has been presi-
dent Of the chamber since the beginning
of the presen parliament, was reelected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
Especial Correspondence.l

Especial Correspondenoe.1
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-Chicago, which Is
the home of great things, is just now
considering the splendid project of
uniting itself with the gulf of Mexico
by means Of waterway. 1t is not by
any means a new plan, for 1t has been
I'm contemplation ever since the famous
drainage canal was talked about. The
drainage canal is to be an integral part
of the. proposed system. New impetus
is giveifto the subject just now by the
discussionsof the Nicaragua canal, for
II Chicago and the central states were
connected by water with the gulf and
with Latin America the isthmian canal
would afford them direct maritime con-
neetion with the Pacific coast and Asia.
II will be seen that the scheme bears
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
Anothsr onto Bank Looted.

Mansfield, Jan. 9.-Dayid Offers pri.
vate bank a. Shiloh was entered by bur
glars at o'clock this morning and the
bank safe blown open. Exact amount
secured by the thieves is not know. bul
It was about $1,000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
notice of Partnership

The undersigned have formed q
partnership for the practice OF law,
! sffectiYe January J, 1901.
J HENRY SHEPHERD,
RG PLEASANT.
Office, No 512 Texas street.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
MAGNIFICENT WORK.
PLAN TO CONNECT GREAT LAKES AND
THE GULF OF MEXICO.

Proposed Route Includes Chicago
Drainage Canal, Illinois River and
the MisHIssIppi-Its Feasibility and
Great Advantages.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining thef liquid laxa-
tive principles' of plants aSnown TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them I'm the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fcvers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figa
are used, as they are pleasant to TIN
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from senna ana
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CAIIFoRNIA FIG GYRUi
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-09

For sale.

Or T N ,cmegys. dsanst. once in
Cooper building;
For Sale.
Ten shares Of stock In The shreveport
bet ract amt Guarantee Investment Com
A. y, tse each. Apply
MHs. d. sPANlER.
Ceruer Fannin q Edwnrd q
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
Stood Death OF.

E. B. Mundy, a lawyer Of Henrietta
Tex. once fooled a grave digger. He
says: My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. | per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters. and
he was soon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured.
am sure Electric Bitters saved his
life." This remedy expels malaria,
kills disease germs and purifies the
blood aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and bowels. cures constipation,
dyspepsia. nervous diseases, kidney
troubles, female complaints ; gives per-
feet health. Only soc at c. w. Kin
news drug store.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
A Niaht of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Durham. Of
Machias, Me-, when the doctors said
she would die from pneumonia before
morning" writes Mrs. S. n. Lincoln,
who attended her that fearful night, but
she begged for DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which had more than once
saved her life and cured her Of con-
sumption. After taking she slept all
night. Further use entirely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guaran-
teed to cure all throat, chest and lung
diseases. Only soc and $l.oo. Trial
bottles free at C. w. Kinney & Co. s
drug store.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
Return Books.

Parties having has rented books
from this office longer than two weeks
are requested to return them.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
DUR E PRESIDENT.

The following statistics Of Theodore
Roosevelt are OF interest at this time.
Height-Five feet eight inches.
Chest measurement-Forty-two in
ches.
Collars-No. 10 ID.
Hat IA.
Shoes-9 ID.
Has not been sick in the last ten
years.
Has no life insurance.
He is forty-two years Of age.
His father died at forty-seven his
grandfather at s~eventy-seven.
He prefers simple food. but is a
great eater. His appetite is voracious
and he INDUCES it. He does not
smoke.
He'takes all kinds Of physical exer-
cise-rides horseback, uses dumb
bells, spars, punches the bag. wrestles
and walks miles at a time. Besides
the forms mentioned his exercise
ranges from hunting big game to romp-
ing with his children.
He has lever had a physician; says
he has no use for one.
He sleeps eight hours a night; goes
to sleep as soon as he goes to bed and
does not wake up until morning.
He is an enthusiastic sportsman, is
married and has six children.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
A Shocking Calamity

Lately befell a railroad laborer, writes
DR.. A. Kellett, Of Williford. Ark. His
foot was badly crushed, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve quickly cured him. It's
simply wonderful for Burns, Boils, Piles
and all skin eruptions. It's the worlds
champion healer. Cure guaranteed.
Csc, Sold by C. w. Kinney & Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into
energy. b~rain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by
C. w. Kinney & Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
A LETTER OF THANKS.

PORTLAND, Or. Sept, z, 1900.
nR. 0, F. WooDwARD-Dear Sir;
! Inc past two years | have been
'lo!ed greatly with a redness OF my
|@O' and a great number Of plmples on
w lace. tried almost everything
%aa'r the sun to rid myself OF these
W. rso'dsrs, but nothing did me any good
r4' got a package OF Lanes Tea.
nave used It for two weeks steady,
q ny complexion is as clear as a
4''r and my skin as white as snow.
Mas. NJ. E THOMAS,
N III IL Oak ST.
sale by c. w Kfr-sy q Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-24
Tive me call.
gY. EOOueR.

Henry Braydon. Harris. N. c. says:
took medicine 20 years for asthma
w one bottle Of One Minute Cough
gaN did me more good than anything
Csc during that time. Best Cough
Oue' Kinney & Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
Warming WAS UNH[ED[D.
Eight Young People in a Skiff Went
Over a Dam in the Schuyl-
kill River.
SIX GIRLS AND A BOY DROWNED.
The Young Man Rowing Was Hailed by the
Lock-keeper and Told of the Danger,
But Not Until Within so Feet of the
Dam Did He Realize the Fate That
Awaited the Party.

Philadelphia, June IA rowboat.
containing a merry party of eight
young persons, was swept over Flat
seven of them-six girls and one boy
were drowned. The victims were
Philadelphians. The young man saved
was John Moore, who clung to the
overturned boat until rescued.
Heavy rains had made the muddy
stream quite high, and the current
was much swifter than usual. How
ever, the unfortunate party imme-
diately struck out for midstream after
starting from the landing. All the
girls were huddled in the stern, one
of the boys was rowing and the other
was sitting on the bow of the boat.
After getting in the middle of the
river and finding the current too
swift for comfort, the boat was rowed
in toward shore. During this time
it was carried slowly down stream.
The boy doing the rowing decided to
go through the locks, and as he ap-
preached the Gam, he was hailed by
the lock keeper not to approach any
closer. The warning was not heed
ed and the young oarsman kept on
rowing. until he found that the lock
was closed. He attempted to turn
the boat, which was then about so
feet from the dam and 25 feet from the
shore, but he turned the wrong way.
A moment later and the boat was
in the swiftly-moving current. Real
4 L r. IL
they were in danger, the girls began
screaming and the oarsman lost con-
troll of the boat. Swiftly it was car
ried toward the brink of the falling
waters and just as it reached the
breast of the dam, over which 80
inches of water was passing, the entire
eight stood up and the boat went over
stern first.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
ROCK ISLANDS EXTENSION.
Completion of New Track from Liberal,
Kan, to FL PasO VIII Make q Great
TranscOntinental Route.

Chicago, June 1.-The first III
miles of the Rock Islands new FL
Paso line from Liberal, Kan, to Del
hart, Tex, has been completed. Fifty
miles of this is in Texas and about so
miles more will bring the line to New
Mexico. From Delhart southwest the
grading is finished for 25 miles and
grading is going on all the way to
Carrizosa, where connection is made
with the FL Paso & Northeastern
railroad, which, it is understood, is to
be controlled by the Rock Island.
About $50 miles of road remain to be
completed to open the entire line from
Chicago to Ell Paso and connect the
Rock Island system at FL Paso with
the Southern Pacific and Mexican Cen
tral railroads. The Rock Island Off
cials expect to open their new trans
continental route in October or No
vember of this year. The company
will then have the short line from Chi
ago to southern California and
in connection with the Mexican Cen
tral will have n shorter route to the
City of Mexico than any of the other
lines.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
COMFORT FOR sUFFRAGlsTs.
Delegate to the National Convention Says
the Supreme Court Has Indirectly
Aided Their Contention.

Minneapolis, Mimi, June 1.-The
session Friday of the National Amer
ican Woman Suffrage association was
largely devoted to reports of officers
and committees. Harriet Taylor Up
ton, of Ohio, the treasurer, reported
receipts for the year of $22, ,522 which
were 1869 more than the disburse-
ments. Sarah Clay Bennett, of Ken
tucky, chairman of the federal suf
frage committee, argued that the srl.
preme court had indirectly decided in
it's rulings on the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution that the
amendment had annulled the word
"male" in the constitution and laws
of the state that confined the right
of suffrage to men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
OVER ITS OWN RAILS.
Rock Island Railroad to Enter Kansas City
by New Track Built from Platte City
New Line to Topeka.

Kansas City. Mo-, June 1.-The Chi
cago, Rock Island &, Pacific railroad
is preparing to make extensive i'm
provements which will bring it into
Kansas City and Topeka over its own
rails and which will make it one of the
shortest lines between Chicago and
Kansas City. The Rock Island road
also intends to terminate its contract
for the use of the Hannibal bridge
and will enter Kansas City from the
north either by spanning the Missouri
river with a new bridge, or by con-
tract to use the Milwaukee bridge or
the Bates bridge, if the latter is
completed. The Rock Island proposes
to gain entrance to Kansas City by
building line from Platte City, a
distance of about "a miles. The Rock
Island will terminate its contract
with the Union Pacific probably by
building its own line from Leaven-
worth to Topeka, Kan. This exten-
sion will put Leavenworth on the
main line of the Rock Island from Chi
cago to Colorado, while Kansas City
will be at the end of the spur ex.
tending down from Platte City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
DISCUSSED HOME MISSIONS.
Evangelical Lutheran Synod at Des Moines
Hears Reports of the Years Work
of the Church.

Des Moines, Ia, June 1.-The sec.
ond day of the Evangelical Lutheran
church was devoted to discussion of
home missions, the biennial report
being read by DR.. A. S. Hartman. sec
retary Of the board. The report
showed that total receipts of the bi-
ennium, including the balance on hand
May 1, 1899, were $101, ,342. The cash
on hand, after deducting all expenses,
is $7,252. The work of the biennium
was begun with an actual enrolment
of missions receiving aid of 1877. To
this were added 20 new fields, making
the total number assisted by the board
during the whole or part of the time
165, an increase of five over the pre-
ceding three years and the largest
number ever aided in any single BIZ
ennium.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
SHOT HIS BRorHsR-IN-LAw.
Terrible Tragedy at Bethany, NO., Marred
the Decoration Day Services-Mur-
derer Tried to Commit Suicide.

Bethany, Mo-. June IA terrible
tragedy occurred here in connection
with the Decoration day ceremonies.
AS a result John II. Price, n farmer of
this county, is dead. and his brother
in-law. A. Miller, is in Jail. AS the
procession was starting for the ceme-
terry Miller ran into the rear of the
column, behind Price, who was an old
soldier, and shot him with a revolv-
er, hitting him near the center of the
back. Price fell and was caught by
his marching comrade and while he
was being supported by this comrade
Miller fired two more shots, one pass
ing through the coat and the other
taking effect in the head of third
comrade. Price was instantly killed.
Miller ran, but was pursued by the
escort of the procession, but before
being caught reached home and shot
himself. The wound was pronounced
not fatal and the sheriff at once ar
rested him. The sheriff has two let
ters, one written by Price dunning
Miller for a small amount of money,
and the other written by Miller stat
ing that he intended to kill Price and
then commit suicide.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
TWICE WHAT THEY OWE.
Bonded Indebtedness of Kansas Aggre-
gates S33, ,622, ,3S4. But There Is $685.
600, 900 Cash on Deposit in Banks.

Topeka, Kan, June 1.--While the
people of Kansas have $63,0O0,00O
cash in the banks, and as much more
in loose change in their jeans, they
only owe $33, ,632.3S4 in bonds. In
other words they have enough money
on hands to pay off the entire bonded
Indebtedness of every character in
the state and still have in the neigh
borhood of s3O,OOO,O00 of cash left.
State Auditor George f. Cole has
record of every state. county, town
ship, city and school district bond
issued in Kansas. No bond of that
character is good unless registered
with the auditor. and in this way he
is able to tell to the penny just how
much is outstanding. According to
his records the total bonded indebt-
edness is. as stated above. So, ,632, 1884.
This makes bonded Indebtedness of
about $23 per capita. The people have
nearly twice that amount of money in
the banks alone. 1t is this showing
that is bringing down the rate of in
terest on Kansas securities.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1901-06-05
SHOT DOWN LIKE DOGS.
Russian Soldiers Charged Strikers at the
Obachoff Iron Works, Killing 10 and
WOunding $50 Others.

st. Petersburg, June LIT appears
Shat the c9S4l-eJ at 4ii.xa5: ,.rc@sl.i, l..
the vicinity of ST. Petersburg. between
the strikers at the Obuchoff iron
works and the authorities, May 20.
when about $500 rioters attacked the
police, had much more serious results
than was admitted in the police re-
port of the affair issued May 21. 1t
was then said that after IL of the po-
lice had been injured they were re-
inforced by soldiers, who fired three
volleys, killing two men and wound
ing seven. The relatives of the strik-
ers declare that 40 of the men We're
killed and that $50 others were wound
ed. y reliable witness says he saw
four vanloads of wounded persons
covered with blood, and another spec
tator declares he saw two tugloads
of wounded taken to the hospital