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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
w. A. PEASANTS
He Has Crossed Over the River to
Rest Under the Shade of the Trees"

| W. A Pleasants was born in Virginia
in 1841.
His demise occurred at the residence
| of his sister-in-law, Mrs. F. A. Leonard
On Sunday, June ID, at 4 pm. He died
of Bright's disease
He located in Shreveport soon after
| the historical conflict between the states,
and from that time he became fully
identified with the progress and the wei
fare of this city and section.
From clerkship, he gradually rose
to membership in the firms with which
he was connected-Conway, Buckelew
and Pleasants-which succeeded each
other in their commercial career, when
he became the head of the firm of w. A..
Peasants Hardware Company, Limited,
one of the largest and most substantial
in the State. He devoted all his energies
to his affairs, especially since his beloved
consort departed this life nearly a quar-
ter of century ago, and he had become
infatuated with his office where he could
be found at his desk, generally busy but
always genial and ready with the glad
hand of welcome and smile for his
personal friends and the friends of the
firm, He was regarded by many, espe-
cially those who did not know him, as
being difhdent, somewhat reticent, but
he was generous and was a man of
broad views and sympathies and pro-.
gressive. He never could be dress
parade mar" but he was ever true and
sincere; he was reliable.
As citizen he fulfilled his duties
quietly but effectively.
As friend and a man his hand was
always opened to good deeds.
He was member of the A. o. u. w,
which teaches Charity and good will.
He was a Sir Knight of the Order of
St. John and Malta, an organization
in which leading citizens are enrolled
in its membership, an order which is
neither political nor sectarian, but whose
teachings are founded on the broadest
principles of Christianity, practical fra
ternity and the advancement of morality
and virtue.
He was a Confederate soldier, one Of
the gallant band who constituted the
first company of Richmond Howitzers,
whose guns numbered victory as well as
defiance on sanguinary fields in Vir-
ginia. From the day when, as beard
less youth, he volunteered in the defense
of the South to the end of the drama at
Appornattox, he was always actively en-
gagged in the thickest of the conflicts. He
was with his battery at Williamsburg,
the Seven Days battle before Richmond,
at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsyl-
vania Court House, in word in the
terrific engagements which appalled, the
world and challenged admiration for the
Confederacy.
But he is no more. He has answered
the last roll call and has joined those
choicest spirits who, holding their con-
science iinmixed with blame, have been,
in all conjunctures, true to themselves,
their country and their Cod
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
RIVER AND WEATHER.

This morning opened fair
Temperature: Minimum %; maxi
mum s..
River Arthur City 100, rise OF o.5;;
Fulton Io.4. fall of OF Shreveport
o., a fall of os3. s
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity Tonight and Thursday partly
slo,,dy weather.
Red river forecast: Change will be
slight 1t Arthur City and Fulton during
The next "a hours
Fall Il Shrevelso VIII at'nue for
several days.
i<e = prinf ~ r.ztisalsE psople'
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
DEAD CATS.

Citizens residing on Hicks street near
the Christian church will appreciate
call from the seavenger with his wagon
for the removal Of dead cats. 81
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
PERSONAL

Mrs. E. G. Beard of Meridian. Miss,
is on fewsdays visit to friends and rel
atiyes in Shreveport She is stopping at
the Inn.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
Speciality of Rugs Fancy Toilet Sets noIeum Art Squares Car
pets Mangs, Wall Paper and Pictures hearty greeting
is assured all who favor us with call.
3I6-3I8 Texas ST., Shreveport, La.
QLzMAN'S
COST SALE

new department which we are graf
lied i appreciated By our friends and
tlle public.
All goods sold aat rock bottom prices,
bat a few lines at strictly cost for spot
cash.
This week Mems and Boys Clothing
md Furnishings will be sacrificed. Ev-
erything appertaining to Men and Boys
wear will bs sold this week q s'r'e''y
sost
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17

FIRE THIS MORNING.
A lot of oil at the Southwestern Oil
Company was destroyed by fire this
morning.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
ENBROIDERIES

s At Holzrnn's Monday Morning, June S.
HE place on our bargain counters one
. lot Hamburg Embroidery and inserting
from + 10 4 inches wide, worth Isc to
2se, at loc per yard.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
E. CONGER,
Chairman.

--Z=ES5 4 i0lI lsOf w LIN 11ftks,
JOHN F. WISE,
Adopted.
Bv Mr. Rand.
That mayor and comptroller be au-
thorized to sign warrant in favor of wv.
5. Mott Co. for $500, due March I,
1904, less $I3I.38 freight, and that
amount be placed in 1904 budget.
Adopted
On motion the rules were suspended
and bids for the erection OF a city
cren1atory were opened and read.
Only one bid was received, that of
The Dixon Garbage Crematory Com
pny of Toledo, o., submitting PROPOSE
ton to erect a z5-tosl crenlatofy for
5000, payable in 1904, 1905 and 1905,
with interest at rate of per cent. Pro-
posal and specifications submitted with
bid and on file in auditors Office. Bid
accompanied by certified check, No.
1916 of Ohio Saving Bank and Trust
Company for $500.
By Mr.. Busbey-
That bid Of The Dixon Garbage
Crematory Company be accepted, and
.hat city attorney be authorized to draw
up contract in conformity with said bid.
and that amount necessary to cover cost
IS per bid be placed in 1904 budget, and
that mayor be authorized TO sign con-
tract.
Adopted by following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Busbeys Conger, Currie,
Dickson, Foster, Jenkins, Ledbetter,
Lowenthal, Quigies, Rand, Snyder, Tho
man, Tusten, Wise.
Nays: None.
| By Mr. Currie-
Whereas, the public interests require
| the Strengthening Of Marshall street on
account of an abrupt Offset beginning at
Line avenue in the Howell and Tucker
Subdivisions. so as to make the entrance
to extension of Marshall street of easy
access,
Therefore be il ordained by the city
council in regular session convened, that
the property on the northeast side OF
Marshall street from Line avenue to
First street, as per map and profile OF
same herewith presented by the city en-
gineer. showing certain frontage needed
for said Strengthening, be and the same
be acquired for said purposes, and the
mayor be and is hereby instructed to ac-
Iquire by voluntary dedication, purchase
Tor appropriation proceedings the neres-
Isary amount Of land for the straighten-
L s
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17

Full 8-4 flexible Hoop Sanity Canopy
Mesquite Bar complete, regular price
.2s. this week onlyy .osc
Complete line of Bobinet Bars always
10 hand. This week we offer two special
ntanbers, full Io8 inch, regular price
Full 72-inch, regular price sa.5o this
week ii $$I85
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
REMEMBER THE PLACE
Ben HOL IMAM
3 y
177 Texas Street.
aRAYSON SPRINGS, KY.
117 Texas Street.

hs largest family resort and sani-
sam in the southwest. Electric light
and steam heated. Capacity 900
zlksts. Twenty distinct springs.
ew Baths Sulphur, Mud, Napor or
sage AmusemeTts Dancing,
Wing, Billiards, Tennis Hunting and
6ssiueed rates on I. r. B For
phlet and rates address MEkSshlss
Owners and Managefs.
stationery reprssentz your b'ssi-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
Cook Witt Gas.
~THE-
Best and Cheapest Way.

to district court IS. I tients conveyed to
charity hospital 60; orked prisoners
on streets as6I- days. H. S.e
Report of bridge collector Coilec-
tions east end $867.85;; collectie. west
end $827. 40; night collections Sea-, y
Report of building and electrical
spector.: Collections $I3I.4o.
|. Report of chief of fire department:
DR.. S. A. Dickson, Chairman of Fire
Department Committee: Hand you
herewith report of fire department for
mouth ending May 81, 1903:
Ioti number of alarms S. Causes:
Electric wires I, false alarms z, incen-
diary /, spontaneous combustion I.
Average water pressure 68 pounds.
Respectfully,
CHRIS O'BRIEN,
Chief of Fire Department.
Report of plumbing Inspector Col
lections $I42
Report Of pound keeper: Collections
$II6.65.
Reports all referred TO respective com
tnittees to which same belong.
By Mr.. Ledbetter
The Mayor and Council: The under
signed committee On railroads, to whoaa
was referred the petition of the Sun
Milling Company asssing permission to
build a switch track in rear of their
property and using a portion Of street
for same, as per plat filed. beg leave 10
report that they can see no objection 10
granting petition, or damage to other
property rights. But recommend that III
case any should arise, that the Sun Mill
ing Company agree to hold the city
harmless and assume all responsibility.
Respectfully,
AT II TapETFET aszz
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17
]. M. LEDBEFFrD
Chairman.
w. +. THOMAN
A. CURRIE.


Referred to ordinance committee TO
frame ordinance and report next meet
ing. /, !, 90
BY Mr.. Conger
Shreveport, La, June X, Ioos.--To
the Mayor and City Council Gentlemen
We, your educational committee, to
whom was referred the request to do
nate twenty-five hundred (S2,soo) dol
lars to Girls Manual Training school.
beg to report. upon thoroughly investi-
eating the merits of this case, that we
hnd that the president Of the school
board came before this body without any
formal authority or resolutions from the
school board asking for such an appro-
priation.
We suggest that this council refuse to
consider any requests for appropriations
for school purposes except those coming
through. resolution of school board
We, therefore, beg to report adversely
ifDof1 tbis matter
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17

Ladies Gingham and Mercerized I'm
dsrskirts and Kimonas at Holman $,
regular price SI.25 and $I.5o, your choice
Nh week for .o8cl
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Continued % page q
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17

Respectfully,
G. G. RIVES. Comptroller.
Report Of sexton Collections se7. 50; !;
b,frials 26, white 20 black 6.
Report Of chief of police Arrests $40.
Convicted city offenses Io3 state 81;
acquitted S. continusd "A transferred
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-17

III 4 psisis IL pszsisalsr pso1l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
By Win III. Fischer

Spokane theatergoers have been ad-
Nised repeatedly. through the advance
notices published in the theater pro-
grams, Of the coming Of Belasco &
Mayors THE Dairy Farm" company,
which is to open at the Auditorium
on Sunday evening for four nights.
They have also doubtless noted the
fact that Edwards Davis is to be a
member Of the company.
The latter announcement. to the
unknowing. would mean nothing more
than would the statement that Frank
Bacon. or Henry Simmer or George
{ Csbourne or Howard scott or any of
the other Belasco men was Of the
cast-probably not so much; for the
latter are better known in the world
theatric.
But to those who know something
Of the history of this man Davis, his
appearance as an actor, taking part
in a Sunday night performance. comes
as something stronger than a revela-
tion--make 1t a shock, IL you will.
I remember time, not many years
ago. when Edwards Davis was famed
as an actor in the pulpit instead of
as an actor on the stage ! have
a distinct recollection of having jour-
Francisco to Oakland to write up
the Rev. Edwards d. for one of the
big dailies. 1t was one of tn. most
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

The visiting Idaho press men were
entertained by the chamber of com
merce last night in a banquet at the
Victoria that was marked by a cor
dial good feeling and a flow of soul!
The banquet was served at g. Thomas
Hooker acted as POSTMASTER and
after the dinner presented Mayor
Boyd, who extended a cordial greet
ing on behalf of the city,
w. d. Smith of Moscow responded
for the Idaho association in a speech
that was brimful of witticisms. N,
w. Durham. Henry Rising. c. C. Corr
bailey and Joseph A. Borden of Spo-
kane. John F. Yost of Standpoint, Miss
Mabel Payne of Mountain Home. Nj.
s. Parker of Boise and Avery G.
Moore of Grangeville also made fe-
licitOus addresses. J. ID. F1enner of
Boise recited humorous verses that
were well received. The following
resolutions. prepared by M. d. Smith
of Moscow, were unanimously adopt
ed by the guests:
I'm some slight degree the Press
Association of Idaho attempts
through the medium of formal reso-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOND ELECTION.

Notice Is hereby given that spe-
cial election will be held in school
district. No. 81, Spokane county state
of Washington. on the 18th day of No
vember. 1908, for the purpose of de-
termining whether or not the di-
rcctors of said school district shall
borrow money and issue bonds of the
district in the sum of two hundred
thousand dollars ($200,000) for the
purpose Of purchasing sites and erect
ing school buildings. Said bonds. If
issued. shall bear interest not to ex-
coed four and one-half per cent per
annum, payable semiannually, and
bonds to be payable twenty years
from date thereof.
The election will be by ballot.
Those In favor of the issuing of
bonds as above specified will vote.
Bonds. Yes; those opposed. Bonds.
No"
The polls will be open from 8
o'clock a. m. to o'clock p. m.
The polling places will be as fol-
lows;
Ward /. Building Ea17 Third ave-
nue..
Ward 2. High school
Ward 3. Washington school
Ward 4. Bancroft school.
Ward s. Webster school
Bisbee precinct. Bankson Bros.
lumber Office,
BY order OF the board OF directors.
Dated this nth day of October.
1903 E G. THOMAS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
VISITING EDITORS AT
A PLEASANT BANQUET

lutionsSto express its appreciation
for. the marked courtesy shown and
the genuine pleasure and enjoyment
of the present occasion.
''We fully realize and appreciate
that the present meeting of the In
hand Empire thought moulders has
been made doubly enjoyable because
of the thoughtful courtesy of the
Spokane chamber of commerce and of
the Press club as well; that our stay
in iyour wonderful western city has
been made memorable because of the
unselfsh kindness thus shown.
81 "Spokane. her people and This oc-
ctsion will ever be remembered with
feeling of keenest pleasure.
= '1n the years to come. when the
Press Association of Idaho is invited
to meet in some of her beautiful and
picturesque panhandle cities. the
vote of acceptance will be unanimous
Because OF the thought that the party
must pass through the city that does
che agreeable to the stranger within
her gates. In closing. rest assured
that we prize most the spirit that
has prompted this occasion"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
ACTOR EDWARDS DAVIS
ONCE DANCING PASTOR

entertaining church details" to which
l was ever assigned.
1t was a matter Of difficulty to get
within the Christian church wherein
the eloquent and spectacular young
divine held forth. All Of Oakland's
Smartdom was there. Dancing" was
the topic of discourse. and Davis was
the dervish.
He appeared before his audience ar
full dress suits have ever seen. That
was the first sensation. He knew it.
so he spoke for a while in defense Of
the dress suit in the pulpit. Then he
went into the advertised terpsi-
chorean talk.
When he had so played upon the
"fervor" of the multitude as to bring
threw the stunt that made him fam
Gus. Grasping an imaginary lady and
drawing her snugly to his polished
shirt front. he waltzed some seven
times about the platform. And the
worshipful young preacher was sure
ly there. He did the dip and the
reverse. the pirouetta-and the glide.
and never so much as. stepped upon
the toes of his spirit partner.
1t may be unnecessary to describe
the commition of the good deacons
and the fiutter among the society
girls, and in Difference to the sus-
picion. l won't attempt it. Suffice
1t to say that from that night on the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

Rev. Edwards Davis was much in the
public eye.
Fair young things that couldn't live
without their mothers were soon the
major component Of his pastoral CHI
entele. The cleverest writer's of yell
low sensationalism logged his tracks.
and, what's more, attended his church
regularly. A package of thrills went
with every sermon. Davis had every
board. The latter. though in the mi
nority. were in control Of the salary
warrant, and the result of 1t was that
Davis went out.
Davis eloquence and dash. how
ever, had won him a fair bride, and
he went out into the world prepared
for a great career. Strangely enough,
1t didn't develop. His domestic at
fairs went awry. and it was then re-
ported that he had. after one or two
reconciliations with his spouse, taken
to the stage.
So 1t will appear that Davis Is a
trife out of the ordinary run Of actor
men. 1t is a case of giving up the
Bible Class for the buskin and belt,
the hymn book for the simple hon.
lilies of rural play. the pulpit
preachments for the plaudits of a
mixed Sunday night multitude.
Davis says he's as sincerely re-
ligious now that he's an actor as he
was when a minister; and 1 see no
particular reason for doubling it,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
SW|NDLE IS WORKED
BY CROOKED BROKERS

A new swlndle Is being perpetrated
by what Is known as floating
brokers'" namely those making large
meetings, going about the country
from city to city.
The scheme Is as follows: The
broker opens a shop In n city where
there are good many excursionists
coming in; he usually has some cor
respondent in Mexico or bank that
handles Mexican money. and by this
method obtains three or four hundred
dollars worth of Mexican money.
which he secures for 90 cents on the
,iollar; when the farmer or sucker"
IS tthe victim Is called. comes into
Nhe office to buy ticket the broker
I ives him this Mexican money I'm
hange
I AS an illustration, say a person
game into Spokane from Wenatchee
No the fruit fair on a round trip
l icket and wanted to go to some other
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

point on visit. He would very like
ly drop into one of these offices, il
there were any operating in this city.
and purchase a ticket for half or
even less money than the regular
fare; say the cut rate was offered for
a dollar. II the passenger handed him
$40 bill he would give him SIS and
four Mexican dollars. placing the
American money on top; the passen-
ger would without doubt see that he
had the correct change. but would
not notice the Mexican money, be-
cause 1t looks like ours. and. as the
Mexican money Is worth but half OF
ours the broker would make a pront
OF 81 on the money itself,
This scheme Is now working sue
cessfully in most eastern cities and
1t is said that over $1,000 In Mexican
money has been circulated In Kan
sas City alone by two OF the floating
brokers now operating there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Held to Answer.

,nh,~sk Justice Hinkle expressed
the dou., shat they could be convicted
IN the Acrior court, he held Harry
Green, on of the proprietors of the
Club, ON Edward street, w. o. Hill
and Charles" Baker for trial before that
tribunal in $3.50 bail each. The justice
expressed hi b doubts because the police
department AID not clearly established
that the defel A'lants had been conduct
ing a gambliL,< game at the time the
raid was made
: Another irarSrtant feature of the
hearing yesterday afternoon was the al.
legation made Prosecuting Attorney
kimLall thai police department
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
To Buy Pictures.

On Friday evening the Fleld school
will give an entertainment at Ply
mouth Congregational church for the
purpose of raising money for the pur'
chase of suitable pictures for the adorn.
ment of the school The local school
of expression will contribute a panto
mine feature for the program. The
Payne Mandolin club will furnish tink
a-tink music. and Miss Ella Parry, Miss
Hazel Primmer and Mrs. McEachern
will sing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Clubs for Farmers

At the farmers institute yesterday a
committee was appointed to organize
a farmers club in each district of the
county The personnel of tn ecomm,t-
tee is: ID. +. Williams OF Foothill, \
j. Stone of Rosalia, Mr.. Windsor OF
White Bluff, Mr. Wcger of Moran
Prairie. Mr.. Schulz of Five Mile, Mr.
Cutler of Pleasant prairie, Theodore
Stinker of Trent, Mr.. Carter of Mica
Mr. Buecke of Cheney, w. l.. Bell OF
Rockford. Mr.. Van Lemon of Mead
G. p. Burpee and d. L. Aston of Post
Falls
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Drugged to Death.

LA GRANDE, Ore. Oct. 2l.--A cor
oner's jury has rendered verdict that
Otto Henning was drugged to death
Henning was a blacksmith at Perry,
who died after being unconscious for
several days. He was found on the
depot platform, where he may have
been left by robbers of someone who
wanted him out of the way for I'M
known reasons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Turner Satisfied.

LONDON, Oct. 2l.--Former United
States Senator Turner OF Spokane is
quoted on the result Of the boundary
commissions labors:
81 believe it to be fair and just
settlement as between two governments
and am very glad indeed that the ma
jority of the commissioners should see
their way clear to join in such award
thus justiiyng the confidence of the
two governments that a decision could
be reached by jurists wholly from the
two interested countries"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Will Hold Festival.

A very pleasant meeting of the Dea
coness Aid society was held yester
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs
Harl J. Cook on Sixth avenue, the
principal item of business being TIE
laying of plans for a Harvest HON,
festival to DO held Thanksgiving day
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

had not furnished all the information
in their possession, claiming they would
be violating a pledge if all the infor-
nation were furnished. and the dec
laration by Mr.. Kimball that he would
never again prosecute case for the
police department under these condi.
tons
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
NOTICE OF SALE OF MINING STOCK.
Notice is

the
the
following held by
the of at
WaShu
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21
Rich Gold Fields.

HAMILTON, Mont. Oct. 2l.-The
finds of gold on Owl creek exceed the
most sanguine expectations of the first
discoveries. Ten lodges have been I'M
covered, each marvelously rich in gold,
eight pounds of rock in one place yield
ing $40. The property will be devel-
oped by New York capital and work
commenced before winter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

why don't you answer these
charges that you have no country"
asked the Head Imp.
MY burning argument can wait"
replied Mephisto. as he laid aside the
newspaper containing another asser-
ton that there was no Hades. .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

And now bridge has gone into the
Potomac. just like Langley's airship.
There must be something attractive
about that stream
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

At least. Dowie doesn't like a
"rubberneck" any more than the aver
age well balanced individual.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-21

PALESTINE. Tex, Oct. 2l.-One OF
this towns handsome girls. Tot Young,
- become private secretary to Helen
toL.l, aud Palestine can not be blamed