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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
GERMANY REFRAINS FROM
EMBARRASSING THE SULTAN
Will Not Join Great Britain in Pro-
test Against Turkeys Conces-
sion IN Russia

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 7.-Great
Britain's protest against the permission
granted in September last to four unar-
mored Russian torpedo boat destroyers
to pass through the Dardanelles into the
Black Sea, under the commercial flag of
Russia, will be followed, it is believed,
by similar action on the part Of Austria
Hungary and Italy, while Germany and
France will remain aloof. Germany's po-
sition is in consonance with her tradition
al policy not to embarrass the Porte,
while France naturally abstains from
acting against the interests of her ally,
Russia
PARIS, Jan. THE Temps correspond
ent at Constantinople telegraphs that
representatives of the Mausers signed a
contract to-day providing for the delivery
to the Ottoman army of 100000 rifles.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
Richmond Belt Road Begun.

POINT RICHMOND, Jan. Work on
the Belt Line Railroad was commenced
this morning. The company is headed by
w. S. Tevis. The road is supposed to be
the property of the Standard Oil Com
pany, the Santa Fe and the Southern Pa
cific One hundred teams are employed
by the contractors
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
TANGLE IN THE SENATE.
Home for prunkards, Wives.

KANSAS CITY, No, Jan. Mrs. Car
RE Nation, the temperance refOrmer. to-
DAY closed negotiations for a large resi-
dence at Kansas City. Kan. TO be used
as a home for drunkards' wives. The
price paid was $500, and II IS understood
that Mrs. Nation viii spend several thou
sand dollars in improving the property,
which will be turned over TO her within
three months. The money to establish
the home was collected by Mrs. Nation
on her recent trip East.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
Q o

were sparks flying for moment Mr..
Walsh explained that he intended no re
flections upon the gentlemen present anu
that clash was avoided
Senator Caldwell made the assertion
that the caucus call had never been pre-
sented to him for his signature, where
upon Senator Hahn declared that the call
was presented to Caldwell In the Board of
Trade rooms of Los Angeles, and that
he refused to sign it, The two hot-head-
ed gentlemen from the south were finally
uuieted and the incident was closed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08

sonal property is everywhere a crying
evil.
To some Of these facts the State Con-
troller of California has called attention
iii former years. He has suggested GER
tain changes in the tax laws, which
might have been made with advantage.
But most of these suggestions still await
action by the Legislature. They should
be taken up and where possible adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
Continued From Page 1, Column z.

sixty-four who had signed the caucus
roll, but more
The first effort at contest was upon
motion OF Senator C. NJ. Belshaw OF
Contra Costa, when he proposed that
sixty-one votes be made necessary to bind
the members of the caucus. This was
a majority OF the entire Legislature and
Senator Leavitt of Alameda jumped to
his feet with the suggestion that if sixty
one votes were made necessary to bind
the caucus there was no reason for
caucus at all. but that it would be easier
to go into open meeting and make a flat
vote of both Houses, irrespective of party.
Senator Leavitt had been one of the late
signers of the caucus call and had been
heralded as a possible anti-Perkins man
from Alameda County and was the very
first to take the floor in favor of ma
jority rule and in opposition to the sixty
one" measure.
DUNLAP FOR PERKINS.
In the midst of Senator Leavitt's speech
Senator Wolfe Of San Francisco inter-
rupted with a question as to whether the
representatives who were in favor of
other candidates would be known by the
caucus.
This precipitated a discussion upon how
far the caucus would bind the opponents
to Perkins, though Perkins name was at
no time mentioned. 1t afforded plenty of
opportunity to all concerned to go upon
the caucus record. Dunlap of San Joaquin
made the first announcement of his po-
sition that he has given during the Sen
atorfal fight. Dunlap was not a signer OF
the caucus CALL though pledged by the
convention that nominated him to vote for
Perkins.
He declared he would obey the instruc-
fions that had been placed upon him and
would vote for Perkins until he was re-
leased by his constituents and that he
would be compelled to vote for Perkins
regardless Of the action of the caucus.
Senator Rowell of Fresno moved that
forty-eight votes be necessary to control
the Republican caucus. This being a ma
jority of the entire Republican delega-
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08

Pardee Makes Two Appointments.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. THE only ap-
pointments made by Governor Pardee
were those of his private secretary, A. B.
Nye; executive secretary, Arthur Ellston,
and stenographer. Edward Toogood.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08

Bauer Of San Francisco, Belshaw of Com
ira Costa, Caldwell of Riverside. Corlett
of Napa, Flint of San Benito. French of
San Francisco. Hubbell Of San Bernardino.
Savage of Los Angeles, Smith Of Los An
geles, Tyrrell of San Francisco and Wolfe
of San Francisco Assemblymen-Bur-
CESS, Dorsey, Hart, Kelso, Knight Lewis
of San Francisco and Lewis of Union and
Susman.
1t is claimed by the Perkins men that
Cromwell left his proxy with Knowland
of Alameda, but Cromwell says that he
walked out in order to be free and will
use his own judgment when the joint ses-
sion is called.
Senator Ralston then put George c.
Perkins in nomination as the caucus can
didate for United States Senator The
nomination was seconded by members
from all over the room.
This furnished the occasion upon which
Senator c.. NJ Shortridge declared him
self. The Independent Republican Sena-
tor from Santa Clara who had promised
to abide by the decision of the caucus.
made quite an extended speech. He said
that blood was thicker than water and
gave every indication of an intention to
nominate S. NJ. Shortridge, but wound up
| by voting with the majority for Perkins
The final vote stood siXty-eight for Per-
kins and one for Scott-that one being
Grove L. Johnson of Sacramento.
This binds all Of those present and as
sixty-eight voted for Perkins and only
sixty-one is necessary to a choice of both
houses, Senator Perkins will be made the
choice of this Legislature Tuesday next
the Perkins managers expect to get
many, If not all, of those who walked
out.
SoUTHERNERS CLASH.
The two exciting incidents of the caucus
were a tilt between Senator Belshaw and
Assemblyman Walsh, and another be-
tween Senators Caldwell and Hahn. AS
semblyman Walsh of Alameda made an
address. in which he said that it was
proper and decent that all those present
should abide by the decision of the eau
Gus. Senator Belshaw took exception to
! the use of the word decent and there
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08

Eta Butler was one of the best-known
Of the many California girls who won
fame before the foOtlights in New York
She was born in this city twenty-five
years ago and was a graduate of the
Girls High School. She first gained prom
inence about three years ago. when she
appeared at the Columbia Theater at an
entertainment given by the Press Club
Her talent was at once recognized and
she went upon the road with a we'll
known company.
After the season closed Miss Butler re-
turned to this city and was engaged for
the Orpheum circuit by John MOrrissey,
the local manager of the Orpheum. Mr..
Morrissey advised her to make a speciality
of vaudeville, and from the start she was
a star She was later engaged by Will
liam A. Brady and up to the time of her
illness was under his management.
Eta Butler was the daughter Of John
Butler, one of the city's pioneers. Be
sides her father. Miss Butler leaves
brother, Louis, and a sister, Mrs. Rising.
Her mother died but a short time ago,
Miss Buffers body will be shipped to
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-08
CLEVER Eta BUTLER
A VICTIM OF TYPHOID
San Francisco Girl Who Scored Sue
cess on Vaudeville Stage Dies
in New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Etta ButtIer, the
actress, died to-day of typhoid fever Her
brother, Louis Butler, is now on his way
to this city from his home in California.
Miss Butler went on the stage in 1898.
She was principally noted for her MINI
icry. Her last appearance was with the
Liberty Bellies company.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
A UNION DEPOT.

There has been considerable talk
about another union depot, but there
has been denial by gentlemen in au-
thority in railroad circles. However,
while the denial should be accepted
there are some people who will hold Ia
reservation their opinion and view on
the question of union depot The
union depot now ain operation q in a
sense filing a long-felt want and two
depots will add to the Importance of the
town. In fact, if we could program and
control the railroads we would have, .
union dapo'' for every railroad operate
ed in Shreveport. 1t is conceded that
such porgram would be detrimental to
the convenience of the travellers, who
would have to be conveyed Or walk
from one "dapo" to another. but think
of the boom at. in and around about
all the dapos
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
TWO RICKPOCKETS
by Hon. W. H. B. Groom al
the Union Depot.

Monday morning HOG. W. ~. b.
Groom. postmaster at Nooringspors
and a representative of Caddo in the
General Assembly. had an experience
which falls to the lot of few men, As he
alighted from the railroad coach at Che
Union depot. he was crowded and JOS.
tied by two men in the jam and then
and there he realized that he had been
robbed of his pocketbook. which he had
in his hip pocket, and which contained
$36S Without hesitation he seized the
two men and called for the police and
right at their feet was the pocketbook
that one OF the thieves had picked from
his pocket Patrolman Lawson respond
ed and took the two men to the lookup.
The men registered as Cunningham and
White The two men were neatly
dressed Mr. Groom was heartily con-
graduated and is entitled to the highest
commendation in exercising with fore
thought and determination the action
which secured his money and the two
thieves who would have escaped had
their intended victim been tiI1id man,
easily frustrated The two men will, in
time, serve term in the penitentiary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
A STORY.

A subscriber once got dun through
the postoffice. and it made him mad. He
went to see the editor about it. and the
editor showed MIN a few duns of his
own-one for paper. one for type, one
for fuel. and several others. Now.
said the editor. I didn't get mad when
these came, because knew that all !
had to do was to ask several reliable
gentlemen like YOU to come and help
me out. and then | could settle all OF
them When the subscriber saw how It
was he relented and renewed. Moral
Never get yeSed when asked to pay
what You owe, for the other fellow may
need the money.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
5 PAID. BUT PROTESTED.
Object to the Restraints of the Sunday
Law

On Friday afternoon a delegation of
saloon men comprising ]. L. Tilly, Jr.,
L. Bergman. Charles Leadn,ar. Frank
Serwieh, Davis Bros, J. F. McAdams.
E. Bonnegent. P. Draiss, J. w. Scissor.
]. II. Curlee and H. C. Brewster, ac-
con1panied by their attorneys, Messrs.
NJ. G.. Elstner and Pinekney Wells, Jr.,
called on the city comptroller, Mr.. C..
G. Rives, for the purpose of paying
their license 70 rthe year 1905. Through
their attorneys, NJ. c. Elstner and
Mr.. Wells. the amount of each license,
$500 less the deductions for Sunday,
which were rendered and declined, and
on that may follow a. test case in court.
The license, $500, was then paid under
protest for each of the saloons The
question if tested would be novelty.
and. while no lawyer, the opinion may
be expressed that the decision would be
in favor of the city. It could not be held
that the city is discriminating against
saloons as to the requirements of clos
ing on Sundays. Every kind of business
for which a license is issued-except
such as are exempted by law-must be
closed and keep closed on Sundays The
saloons are not of the excepted class
nor are. the dry goods and other men
engaged in trade and traffic.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
4 BRUTAL. MURDER.

Maria Wheeler. colore6. was the VIC
tim Sunday night of q brutal u1urderer
who killed her with an axe. in her cabie
in Silver Lake bottom in che sear of
Market street. The bloody axe was
found in the cabin The murderes is
supposed to be a negro. Sandy Brown,
with whom she had been living Brown
has disappeared. The woman's head ana
breast were terribly hacked.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15

Examined and found correct TO this
date and vouchers burned in presence
VIM. WINTER,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Shreveport. La. JAM .. 1903
Accounts allowed
McIver $40: C. NJ. Hutchinson $40;
A. NJ. Kaufman Co. $3.50; G. G. Bare
field 500; A. Kahn $I.75: Hugo Hoyer
$40: H. Dillenberger. Jr, 81; Carter
Drug Co. $500; r. T. Willis S.; c. F.
Bradford ST5o. C. Gale $40; C.. G
Baiiy $3.50; Shreveport Times $40:
Shreveport Times $3.50; Shreveport
Times 81; Hall & McChesney $IIo,
All other accounts referred to the
finance committee
The following accounts paid since
meeting in December, 1902
Incidental fund--R. T. Willis Sis; C.
EC Bailey sS55; Mccoy & Sinmes $Ioo;
Brandon Printing Co. Sos G. G. Bare
field SIIzo; b F. Gilliland $o2; R
Silverstein SIo7 so.
District attorney fund-J. R Land
S5o $40: 500.
Criminal funds. Ward SIo45
w. A. Hendricks 5000; j. w. Free
man SI.42 S. Ward So
Jail fund Sonneheld & Emnins
$1,000.
Contract accounts for December
1902 S776. SIS.
Interest and sinking falnd-First
National Bank on $4,000 bonds SI87 So
On motion the Jury adjourned to
meet in regular session the second
Thur sday ii February. 1905.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
E. W. HAMITER.
THE GRAND JURY.

The grand jury was convened Mon
day and heard the charge by Judge
Land. Among the first cases considered
are violations of the Sunday law. From
the number of witnesses in attendance
the jury will be kept busy The grand
jurors are: Miles Parker foreman; Z.
M. Vaughan, J. F. Utz. J. H. Eastman,
Thomas Hughes, Henry Basch Jr.. c.
w. Rutledge, ]. B. Olds, a. , Tippett.
w, R. Colquitt, NJ L. Bath and J. H.
Evans.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
CHARTER RECORDED.
Shreveport Ice and Brewing Company

There was filed in the clerks Office
yesterday the. charter of the Shreveport
Ice and Brewing Company. the purpose
of which. IS for the manufacture mad
sale OF affihcial iice, to conduct and ope-
rate cold Storage ware rooms and to
manufacture Brew bottle and sell beer
and all kinds of carbonated and mineral
waters, etc. Tiie capital stock Of the
company is fixed at ssooo,ooo divided
into three hundred shares of SIoo each.
The directors named are Adolphus
Busch. VIM. Leinp, A. Nieaud and c.
W. Dawly of St. Louis L. R. Logan
and Peter Youree of Shreveport !; P. G.
Whatley of Marshall. Tex, with ]. B.
Klein of ST. Louis and Binnie Dappel-
meyer of Marshall Tex.
We wish the company the fullest sue
cess.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
HEAD CRUSHED,
Josephine 1acalle Murdered 90 Hes
Bed.

Sunday morning the almost lifeless
body of Josephine lecalle wa. found in
her bed, at the home of Mr.. Tovinskys
where she resided. on fannin street neag
ST. Pauls bottom. The deceased. COY
ored, was about 20 years old ana was
loving, faithful nurse. in the bed ~ish
her two of Mr.. Tovinsky's children. one
aged four years and che other much
younger. These, however, were not mo-
Tested and they slept unconscious of the
crime committed. 1t was she groanS OF
the unfortunate nurse attracted ahe az
tention of the family earls chat morn
ing, and their horror may be imagined
when they realized what had happened.
The police OH being advised come to the
house promptly and the old nurse was
taken to the sanitarium. where she died
at clock Sunday afternoon. Without
going into the narrowing details it may
be said that negro Harry Jones. from
remarks made by him. was suspected,
and when arrested by the police the
shoes he woresftted exactly the trac;s
in the yard and the premises. What
could have been his motive may be sur
missed 1t is believed that ne was in the
house with intent of robbery and having
been recognized by the old auntie ne
SfrI1ck her on the head with q stick of
stove wood which was found on the
bed. The circunlstantial links, are being
forged with irresistible certainty against
Harry Jones by the police.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
FOR WEST SHREVEPORT.

1t is very probable that at the next
session of the city council franchise
will be asked for an electric railway
which is to be operated in West Si1reve-
port The gentlemen having the projece
in view have been considering it some
time. We wish them success.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
AMBROSE JOHNSON.

Ambrose Johnson, the negro SEN
fenced to be hanged, may save his neck
and land in the pen for life tflfteen
years. He was reprieved last Nosen1-
her for sixty days. A second reprieve
Is being urged and il NAV be said he
will not hang
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
Saving Deposits.

/ MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
AND TRUST CO. CORNER OF
SPRING AND TEXAS sTREEs,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
The savings deposits of the bank is
one 81 its deservcdly popular features.
Interest at the rate Of three per cent
per annuni IS allowed on all Sums OF
one dollar AMI upwards remaining on
ths calendar three or more calendar
iaonEhs.
When made during the first three
days 81 any month. interest is allowed
on these deposits as if deposited on the
first day of the month. Interest on all
SUMS not withdrawn will be payable on
fhe first days Of February and August.
and interest not then withdrawn IS
sdded to the principal thereby giving
he depositors compound interest
Deposits may be made by Marie !
women, men Of minors. III their owI,
names.
Facilities are given denositors TO
: draw money.
Deposits made for a longer period
Than six months draw 4 higher rare
] tar ordinary savings deposits.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15

We think you would ike our job print
ing. III fact, we believe it 50 strongly
that We would Ike to prone It 70 yotl.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
Special Weekly Quotations.
E. W. Hamiter,
Commission Merchant and
Wholesale Gsain Dealer.

References: Shre.epor, National Bank.
Commercial National Bank. any Ex-
press Agens in the city.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
COTTON MARKET.
Office of The Caucasi

Ufflce OF The Caueasian,
Shreveport, La, Jan. 10, 1908.
SHREVEPORT: MARKET.
The market closed stead I-Io off.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
THE POLICE JURY.
The Proceedings of the Session Held
January 8. 1908.

Police Jury of Caddo parish. La. met
this Stl day of January. 1908. III regular
session. P. P. Keith presiding, with the
following members present: Hutchin-
son. Means. Wynn. Huckabay. Noel.
Oden. Alexander. Monkhouse and
Young; F, 4. Leonard acting secre-
tary.
Minutes of December 81. 1902, read
and approved.
Moved bv J. S. Young that the estray
laws committee be discharged. Adopted
Moved b. VIM Winter that the A T.
Townsend judgment be paid Adopted.
Moved by Mr.. Huckabay that Mr..
Noel be authorized to EMPLOY ferry
man at Stumpy bayou not to exceed
SIS per month. Adopted.
Moved by Mr. Noel that the contract
be given to J. E. Cochran for 1903 for
Mooringsport ferry vat $3.50 per annum.
Adopted.
The bid of P. c. & w. w. Worley of
$I725 per month to run Erwin Bluff
ferry accepted
WARD THREE.
J. S. Noel authorized to have bridge
built in Bickham S lane
> WARD FOUR.
Monkhouse authorized to buy lumber
for two small bridges on Jewella and
lake road
WARD FIVE.
Special committee on road matter
discharged.
Alexander authorized to use old
bridge lumber III repairs and repair
bridges to extent of SIS and also to
have cordurov work done on Buncomb
and Greenwood roads. =~.~
Donation to Soldiers Home same as
last year allowed. -- .
Communication from Director Stubs
read and Winter authorized to purchase
material.
To Members of Police Jury, Caddo
Parish. La: We beg to certify that the
balance to credit of c. E. Perroncel,
parish treasurer, at the close of business
January 8, 1903 when his book was bal
anced, was SI4,38o.SI; since then we
have paid two warrants aggregating
S2IS32 The balance to his credit on
account OF Jail account at close of bust
ness when his book was balanced, jan
uary E, 1908, was S2.65866. Respect
fully
VIM. J. BAYERSDORFFER,
Cashier.
C. E. Perroncel, parish treasurer, then
made his report, presenting his vouch-
ers, which were checked. cancelled and
burned by order of and in presence Of
the jury and said treasurer accorded a
full and conlplete acquittance to Janu-
airy 3. 1908
c. E. Perroncel. parish treasurer, in
account with Caddo parish, from De
|cember 8, 1902, to January 8, 1908 Jail
Account:
Receipts
Dec. s. Bal on hand. .s6758 o6
Disbursements
Jan. s. warrants attached. 400 90
Bal. on hand ....=........... 2,o58 66
so,75s .6o
Examined and found correct this date
and vouchers burned in presence OF the
jury.
VIM. WINTER,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Shreveport, La. Jan. 8. 1908.
G. E. Perroncel, parish treasurer. in
account with Caddo parish. from De-
cenlber 10, 1902, to January 8. 1908:
Receipts
Dec. 10. Bal on hand sI8,a84 81
Disbur rsements-
Paid out on warrants against follow
ing funds:
Bridge fund ..s........ .#.....S I57s "a
District clerk fund 5 90
Pauper. health and sanitation $50 90
District attorney fund ... eos 90
Ferry fund .s...s...... 6o As
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15

Shreveport, La. Jan. ~, 1908.
On the basis of today's market I quote
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15

Quotations on other country produce
furnished on application.
| am located at the foot of Texas
street and next to Cotton Belt Railway
Company, and am prepared to handle
your cotton hides, wool. beeswax and
all other country produce at very little
cost. My motto is quick sales and
prompt returns" i. ..-~
To each of my regular shippers the
Weekly Caucasian is mailed free of
charge. Gise me a trial.
! also carry complete line of coops,
cases, etc: prices on application.
| have a car load of the Celebrated
Clinton Farm Wagons that am offer
ing below cost. If YOU need wagon.
now is the time to get one. These wag-
ons are sold under positive guarantee
Prices on feed stuff given upon ap-
plication.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
VIM. WINTER

w IsI. WIN TEN,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Shreveport, La. Jan. 8. 1903.
G. E. Perroncel. parish treasurer, in
account Mitl1 Caddo parish, from De
cenlber 10, 1902, to January 8. 1908:
Receipts
Dec. 10. Bal. on hand $I8,284 81
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15

VIII be continued Tor the next
twenty days. Never before has
the purchasing power of the
Almighty Dollar been greater.
Every dollars worth of Fall and
Winter Goods must be sold.
We quote a few extra specials.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-15
l2hc each.
Ladies' Black and COIOred
Kid Gloves.

Our regular Sl.75 and 500
Black and Colored two and three
clasp Ladies Kid Glove, extra
special