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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
THE POLICE MATTER.
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BETWEEN EIEU-
TENANT AND OFFICER.
A Negro Involved in the Recrimination.
Lieutenant Basch and Officer Fitz-
patrick Disagree as 10 Facts.

On Saturday night a negro named
Williams was arrested at the Union
Depot by Officer Fitzpatrick, whom he
charged with carrying concealed weap-
ons. This negro was from Ferguson,
Ark, with his wife and children, en-
route to Sodus,s La, where he said he
intended to buy a home. On being
searched at the station, which he
reached without having offered any op-
position to his arrest, he was searched.
as is the rule He had on his person
over 5000. He explained as reason for
carrying the pistol that he intended to
defend himself against any attempt to
rob him. Having satisfied himself that
Williams was all right, Lieutenant
Basch who was on duty, handed back
the money to the prisoner, who on
leaving $I1o as deposit bond was re-
leased He agreed to return for trial
Saturday. The action of Lieutenant
Basch was strictly in accordance with
the law. Lieutenant Basch then detailed
Officer Mckinney to go with Williams
to the Union Depot with instructions to
Fitzpatrick to see that Williams board
ed the train. Williams pistol had been
returned to him unloaded and was in a
basket carried by his wife, Lieutenant
Basch charges that Officer Fitzpatrick
disobeyed orders when he attempted to
re-arrest the negro who had given bond,
and that he was under the influence of
liquor; AT any rate there was lively
combat between the officer and the ne
gro. who, after having received two
blows and been knocked down, grap-
pied with the officer. who received sew
eral cuts on the head and was taken to
the sanitarium for treatment. It was
believed he had been fatally hurt, but he
is doing we'll. The negro fled and al
though pursued with dogs, eluded cap
ture by inducing a boy to let him ride
on mule for which he gave the boy S..
When last heard from Williams was at
Sodus.
his statement of the. ease. Officer
Fitzpatrick denies being intoxicated or
having any whiskey about him. He
stated that the negro on his way to the
station had offered to pay him SIS to
secure his release On reaching the de-
pot from the station, to his inquiry how
he (the negro) had got out, that the
negros reply was surly and that when
he (Fitzpatriek) declared that he would
again search him for that pistol that he
was grabbed by the negro who butted
him in the stomach, secured his club,
with which he was clubbed senseless
This is about the version of Lieuten-
ant Basch and of Officer Fitzpatrick.
There are many who criticise Basch
for having released the negro but in
law he had right to let the man go on
bond, as the amount deposited would
more than cover the fine which the city
court could impose, and in defense of
the lieutenant it may be said that
white man named Bassett, of Texas, ar
rested Saturday night at the Union De-
pot and charged with carrying concealed
weapons, was tried on Monday in the
city court, and he was fined SIS includ-
ing the costs.
This is an unfortunate affair, but it
should be thoroughly investigated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
"WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

"Unveil Monuments Over the Graves
Of Departed Brothers.
"Sunday afternoon Broad AK camp,
Woodmen of the World, assisted by the
members of Sand Beach and Maple
camps, held grand ceremony at the
Spraguc street cemetery. The function
was the unveiling of two monuments to
deceased members of the camp and the
exercises were Of the most interesting
character
The Joint camps of the Woodmen,
headed by Rettig's band, marched from
the hall of Maple camp to the cemetery,
number of ladies of the Woodn1en's S
circle being in line in carriages.
ARRIVING at the graves of the de-
ceased sovereigns sweet music was rem
dered by quartette of choppers, led by
Brother Parker of Broad AK camp
Sovereign J. Henry Shepherd then de-
livered feeling oration over the graves
of the deceased, in which he paid high
tribute to the memory of the departed
and the beautiful custom of the Wood
men of perpetuating the memory Of the
departed members by the erection of
beautiful monuments
The ceremonies were brought to an
end by a selection of vocal music by the
Woodmen quartette and the camps
marched back to their meeting rooms.
As you will note it is peculiar and it
is not what a polished French gentle
man would style 'chef d'cu7rc'.-in
English, a rare bit. 1t may be said that
this report OF. an event which was in
teresting to hundreds and thousands of
people in Shreveport is misleading and
incorrect. Two monuments were un-
velled, but there is no mention Of the
names OF the deceased to whom these
tokens Of love in marble were dedicated.
The report Should have stated that the
monuments were erected to the memory
Of ". ". Caperton and JOS Laenger.
The ladies of the Woodmen circle
were not in line in carriages but were
in waiting at the cemetery.
There was no feeling Grafton over
the graves Of tl1e deceased, whose
graves are Hna2sI at the extreme end,
of the cemetery. tie aoratIbn 81 'SoH
ereisn ]. Henry Shepherd followed the
solemn rites at eac.1 grave, at which the
sextette led by Brother L. Parker dis
coursed in touching, feeling strain sa-
cred selections. and with this splendid
oration from gallery platform there
was closed an event which impressed
deeply the vast throng of ladies and
gentlemen (not Woodmen) an sevent
which merited, in public print, more
than passing notice nearly two days
after its occurrence. Respectfully,
....~ ...-s sBROADAXE.
April 7. -
1t Is evident that "Broadaxe" has no
of the report, and we may
explain. There was no reporter any
whe:e about, and having heard of the
ceremony it was natural that
something be said even thirty-six hours
after the happening. 1t was an 'off-hand
effort such as are frequently worked
off from the sanctum1 sanctorum. "Off-
hand efforts" are all right if guaged ac-
curately, but mess when they are fred
without regard to facts
We may explain with story. Some
years. ago when the editor of the Cau-
casian was local news grinder for the
Times, there should have been held on
a fixed date. in the Eighth Ward of
Caddo parish, big Democratic rally at
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09

We want to do your printing.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION.


A few days since General John B.
Gorden. in talking over the Confeder-
ate reunion. declared that he favored
New Orleans as permanent reunion
city. The Caucasian has expressed itself
many times on this question, so have
the members of the General Leroy
Stafford Camp of Shreveport, all of
whom favor New Orleans as the site
where the reunions should be held, the
headquarters at which every Johnny
Reb,' visiting that city could congre-
gate II dis 3osed New Orleans should
be and we trust will be favored as the
permanent reunion city of the Confed-
crate Veterans.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
WE MAY EXPLAIN.
Be Sure You Are Right and Then Go
Ahead

As a Woodman | hand you for publi-
cation clipping from the Times of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
SIDEWALKS.

B Please get my figures before pntting.
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
". HAMITER.

8 the minutes and the.
s'Fs of themselves, said
g minute hand.
a have no minutes to
soa offer me advice.
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
seport, La, April s, 1908.
asIs q today's market / quote
volume XIII.

g other country produce
3. my regular shippers the
san is mailed free of
u's trial.
complete line Of coops,
1'ces on application.
81 load Of the Celebrated
@ wagons that I am offer
you need a wagon,
M to get one. These wag-
aaer q positive guarantee.
go stuff given upon ap-
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-09
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS
Table Damask and Napkins.

6o-inela Bleached All Linen Damask,
worth 6oc, only 45c a yard.
/ 6s-incf B1eached All Linen Table
Damask, worth SI.25, only 85e yard.
Regular ST.25 full size all Linen Plain
and fringed White Napkins only 85c a
dozen.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

President Roosevelt is not so sure of
denomination since the meeting of
the republican national committee. 1t
couldn't be concealed in that meeting
that Marcus A. is prime favorite
with the money power and the trusts
and that for the asking Teddy would
be side tracked instanter. Sly old
Mark, however, prefers to have it un-
derstood that the nomination be forced
upon him rather than that he is seek
ing the office, and besides he is not
caring to antagonize Teddy's follow
ing by any outward demonstration
But he is like the Irishman's pig, he
is doing dale of thinkin' but divil a
squale will he utter till he spies the
swill coming to the sty.- Sheridan En-
terprize.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

Between the present congress and
the president there is none of the old
time free.masonry that existed during
the Mckinley administration. There
has been an abrupt change in the poll
tical aspect. The old time senatorial
oligarchy is broken, the powers that
heretofore ruled the senate are scat
tered and the time has arrived for the
formation of new policies; for new men
to show of what stuff they are made.
There existed between Mckinley and
congress friendship bred by single
ness of purpose, likeness of temper
ment and that sympathy that arises
from the winning of hard fought cam
paigns. This condition of affairs has
been altered entirely. There is now a
man in the white house who cares
nothing for their condolences or their
secrets, who does not count on their
political influence, and who if need be
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

1t will be remembered by the read
ers of the News that sometime ago we
mentioned in our columns the fact that
gambling was being permitted to run
in our town. We stated, for the en-
liehtenment of the public, that protec-
ton was afforded these 1aw-breakers
by the officers of the law in return for
services rendered at the last school
election. 1t is bad enough at any time
to sell an indulgence in crime at the
price of political support, but it seems
especially deplorable that school
election should be dragged into poll
stated formerly that Immediately after
the deal was put through the slot ma
chimes and poker games started up
but it was thought advisable to post
pone the starting of the roulette wheels
until such time as the public had be-
come more or less accustomed to the
milder forms of gambling. The time
has now arrived for the starting of the
wheels and they are running full tilt
in three different saloons. We regret
that we are compelled to cali public
attention to the ruthless disregard of
the law which exists in our town, but
in as much as the officers of the law
will not do their duty in the matter,
we are forced to do so. 1t would ap-
pear that Messrs Northway and Lyn-
DIES hold their oaths of office very
lightly, when they lend protection to
breakers of the law which they are
sworn to support. We would also call
public attention to the fact that this
newspaper will be alone in editorial
denunciation of this evil. We have
heard it rumored that the others are
gagged and bound, but as for this, we
will not say, we will form our opinion
from the course they pursue. If Mes
srs Northway and Lyndes wanted to
assure their reelection they could not
do so more easily than by standing for
a clean town and the preservation of
the law, but they are too short sighted
to see it.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

| One of the most noticeable things
about the political parties of the pres
ent day is their lack of definiteness of
purpose. There policy is negative
rather than positive. 1t is simply
their idea to keep things running
smoothly until something turns up to
which they may pin the faith of new
issue. You cannot strike the key note
of the present party policy in either
the republican or democratic parties.
Since the time of Organism the house.
hold of Uncle Sam has been SO busy
adjusting it's domestic machinery that
it has had neither time nor opportunity
to take sides-the reorganization of
the army, the Philippine policy, the
question of trusts have so occupied the
time Of congress that they have failed
to form any radical policy. The 18TH
mian canal, irrigation, and the labor
question are among the problems upon
which they have concentrated their
energies. The republican party will
have an easy victory in case the demo-
cratic party retains lis present status.
But should any obstruction arise it
will not be easily surmounted. The
republican party has strength in it's
leader and under ordinary circum-
stances this would be the means of
leading them to safe victory. But
there is an Ethiopian lurking in the
enclosure of Wall street. An organi-
cation of sufficient strength to plan an
instruction and establish a new gov
eminent certainly has the power to
prove a great evil to faction SO un-
staple as political party. Should
Wall street succeed in materializing a
definite policy, the success of the re-
publican party is uncertain to say the
least.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24
OFFICIAL PAPER OF ROSEBUD COUNTY

would ride rough shod over any scheme
that he might consider an obstruction
in the highway that leads to his idea
of the best political outcome. New
conditions will be brought about and
acted upon by entirely new forces.
How these affairs will adjust them
selves is a problem that will be
watched by all thinking Americans.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

"Out upon Christmas. What's
Christmas time, but time for paying
bills without money; time for finding
yourself a year older and not an hour
richer; time for balancing yo,,r
books and having every item in 'em,
through a round dozen of months, pre-
scented dead against you?'' And this
is what Scrooge thought of Christmas.
Are there any Scrooges today? Any
one who cannot forget for a single day
his close driving of bargains; his love
of money and his hard heartedncss
toward his fellow man; who considers
Christmas time as a period to make
useless gifts and thereby cramp him
self financially; who looks at it entire
ly from the mercenary standpoint and
robs it OF its true meaning and beauty.
Christmas time is the same today as
it was nineteen hundred years ago,
when the "Peace on earth good will
to men, was sung by the chorus of an
gels on the plains of Bethlehem. It
has lost none of it's true meaning.
The story of the Christ Child is as
blessed today as when told to the
wondering shepherds; the light of the
star of Bethlehem is as radient now as
when it shone on that wonderful
night, guiding the steps of the wise
men. Christmas has lost none Of its
significance for those who are willing
to let into their hearts the gladness Of
Christmas joy. 1t is a happy time for
those who think of the lowly birth of
the Babe of Bethlehem and forget their
pride and bitterness; who forget their
burden Of care; their hardships; their
failures, and look upon the old world
for one day as grand and glorious;
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

1t is always safer to make an mex
pensvs gift. The mcrcenary person
who thinks you expect value received
will inwardly curse you for thrusting
upon him an unpaid account; the less
matter Of fact and more sympathetic
will secretly wonder if you could af-
ford it.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

Senator Hoar is becoming inQuisi-
tive in his old age and wants to know
all about the hasty Panama deal. He
has asked, by resolution, ''that the
president submit to the senate such
facts as will show that Panama had
successfully established it's indepen-
dence, had lawfully adopted consti-
tuition and had given authority to the
persons with whom said treaty pur-
ports t6have been made to negotiate
and ratify the same.
"Also the population of said repub-
lie of Panama at'that time, its capa-
city for self government and the race
and character of the persons compris-
ing it; also, whether the officials ne
gotiating or ratifying the treaty on
the part of Panama had any personal
or private interest in or relating to the
construction of canal across the 18TH
mus of Panama; also whether the con-
stitution of the republic of Colombia
authorized the secession of Panama
therefrom and whether Colombia was
prevented by the action of the United
States or by any officer or force under
the jurisdiction of the same from at
tempting to assert it's authority or to
prevent any such secession, and,
''What instructions if any, had been
given by the government of the United
States to such officers, whether civil,
military or naval, or whether if any
action had been taken by such officers
without special authority. what was
the action so taken, and whether such
action has been approved or disap-
proved bv the government of the
United Stated; also at what time in
formation of any revolution or resis-
tence to the government of the United
States, or any department thereof, and
whether any information was received
of any expected or intended revolution
before it occurred and the date of such
information.
These questions are quite pertinent
at this time and no matter how anxi-
GUS this country may be for the OPEN
ing of an isthmian canal, it is quite
evident to the reasonable mind that the
right of opening be given honestly and
not through fear or intimidation.
Might, exclusively was never known
to make right.-Sheridan Enterprise.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

The man who is so honest as to tell
his four year-old child that there is no
Santa Claus is usually sneaking
enough to drop poker chip in the
contribution box
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

If your wife is not the most pleasant
being on earth during the holidays,
just think of that Christmas present
you intended or promised to buy her,
but simply forgot it because the tiger
had been exceptionally ungrateful
Christmas eve. 1t may ease your con-
science
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

II fellows young lady sends him a
mas, what does she expect in return?
Mr.. Dooly says "a grand piano. :"
For the truth of the statement we can
not vouCh
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

who see in it only good intentions,
harmony and peace. Shall you look
at Christmas as ScroOge, or make it
such day as He, the Prince of Peace,
would have you?
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

Friday will see the advent of the
New Year. 1t might be construed as
un1ucky to the present administration,
it being presidential year.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

When the course of true love does
not run smoothly at Christmas time
it usually indicates that the young
man is short on funds
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

What will be your New Years reso-
luton? The old year has almost
faded.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

A Christmas message of good will,
no matter how tiny will always be re-
ceived with gratitude.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

Measure your Christmas gifts by
the length of your pocket-book and not
by the size of your heart.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-24

It has been int.mated that Teddy
will .cecede unless he is favored with
with the presidential nomination.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

Cash Blk 49,, Crum Brush and
Tray 24c, Cob Plpes, for sc, Fly
Killers SC. G mime aluminium HAIR
Pins. 2 for SC.
BIO re Steel Door Bells, Thumb
Latch, 29c.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

erts, Mary Talbot, Lille Daniel, Katie
Gay Bessie Holiday Mayme Holiday,
Susie Clay, Emma Scott. Maria Upton,
Letltia Hedges, Mary Lou Fithian, Bel-
tina Hinton, Mrs. Clarence Lebus. Mrs.
Fannie Belle Sutherland, Col and Mrs.
E. F. Clay, Messrs. George w. Clay,
Clarence Thomas, Oakford Hinton, W.
M. Goodloe, John Brennan, Carley
Wilmoth, DIR. M. H. Daley, Dr. f. NJ
FAIRIES, John Davis, DR.. E. II. Ruther-
ford, Warren Bacon, Hume PAYNE,
Horace Miller, ]. @. Craddock, Willie
Ferguson, A. l.. Ferguson, DR.. @. A.
Daugherty. j. Nj. Russell. Mr.. and Mrs
James Mcclure, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Walker and Miss Lizzie Grimes.
One of the most enjoyable enter
tainments ever given in Paris was that by
the Bourbon Dancing Club at Odd Eel
lows Hall, on last Friday night Music
was furnished by Saxton's orchestra, and
the beautiful young girls and gallant
beaux danced until the wee sma' hours
of the glorious Fourth. Those present
were:
Misses Milda Mcmillan, Laura Will
Jams, Lucy Buckner, Elizabeth Embry,
! Emily Barnes, Isabel Armstrong, Marie
Balm, Lorine i.utltr, Ollie Butler, Emma
Railey. Martha Kailey, Sophia Ennis,
| Jane Innes, Margaret Sweeney, Edna
| Hibler, Amanda Yerkes, Hattie Hill
Mann, Carol Buck, Mason Talbot, Helen
Frank, Mona Smith, Jnanita Hudson,
and Messrs. Clarence Kenney, Thomas
Buckner, James Buckner, Douglas Embry,
Curry Dedman, Ray Mann, Priest KEN
per, Carl Wilmoth, Joe Watts, Will Tay-
lor, Withers Davis, William Clarke, Joe
Penn Redmon, Edwin Sweeney, J. w.
Yerkes, Matt Talbot, Clay Sutherland,
Lou Taylor, Joe Embry, Will Ferguson,
Roy Clendenning, Russell Tarr, Hugh
Brent, Hume Payne, Will Hinton,
Chenault Woodford, Tandy Chenault,
Clayton Howell, Anderson Bogie, of Mt.
Sterling; Chas. Straughter, - Reeves,
- Crutcher, of Winchester; Cecil
Cantrill, Howard Ingles, of Lexington.
July with its warm days, it seems,
does not effect the society folks, partic-
ularly the younger set, for in the way OF
small entertainments, lawn parties, and
there is beautiful Stoner, which is always
delightful in the evenings, something is
doing all the while. The time is almost
here when every one is planning sum-
mer outing. Many will prefer the quie
tude and rest which the mountain resorts
afford, while others will seek the salty
breezes of the ocean side.
Miss Lorine Butler has two charming
visitors, the Misses Bailey, of Versailles
Several entertainments have already been
eive.i i'll their honor and more are planned
for this week.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF..

We are authorized to announce E. P.
Clarke as a candidate for Sheriff of
Bourbon County, with Albert S. Thomp-
son and VIM. F. Talbot as deputies, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Harvey
Hibler as a candidate for Sheriff OF
Bourbon County, with Brutus J. Clay,
Jr., and James Burke as deputies, subject
to the action of the Demacratic-p party.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07
Wante Old Feather Beds.
Highest Cash Pr &c
Paid For Same.

Mr. Sam Dinkelspiel, represen
Simon Dinkelspiel & Son. of LOUSY
Ky, will be in Paris, Thur day, J '
9Th Send postal card or letter {, hin
at once, care of the Windsor Hotsl,
II VIII call on you and pay the highes'
y kef price for your feathers. jly9
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

Bird Cages 48c, So and So; Nail
Brushes, Sc; Tooth Pick, 2,5t0 il d box,
sell everywhere at 5. box, now &c
box.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

sc each for l quart Cotf. z Potts. Dc
e C for full size Pie Plates, sc each for
fancy colors tin hinge covered match
safe.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

Beautiful 100 piece Dinner Sets 81. 48;
Artistic 10 piece Toilet Sets. 50. 90
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

Extra large Glass Vases, each &c; 'ce
Tea Glasses, two shapes, worth 81
dozen, on sale at 29c set
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-07-07

40 Cents Tor | 2 gallon Granite
4O Iron Pr-sernltg K-ttle~, great
value.