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The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Letter From Warm Climate.

speaking of pulpit jokes a church
goer remarked. Il have yet to hear a
better one than that on reverend gen
tleman of small congregation in the
city. He is a fine preacher. a man
along in years, loved and revered by
his flock. His pulpit utterances never
verge upon levity of any sort. He alb
hers a resort to humor in church.
: zone Sunday evening he was speak
ing to his congregation about Mrs
Jones, one of the prominent women OF
his church. who had gone south for hel
health. In his previous remarks he
had. with feeling, referred to Mrs.
Smith, who had recently left this world
for better one.
He startled his hearers by saying:
I have just received letter from Mrs
Smith. She says it is very warm
where she is now
~ Shocked at the audible litter in the
staid congregation, the good man paus-
ed, looked blank and then gasped, i
meant from Mrs. jones' and hastily
announced the hymn = New York
Telegram ~
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
THE CONCEALED WEAPON.

The man who kills another is apt to
shoot beyond his victim and hit the
heart of a wife, a mother, sister, a de
pendent child or somebody who loves
the slain even as the slayer loves or is
beloved by those who are dear to him.
What a shadow of a man must bring
upon himself when he slays husband
and father, the family bread-winner, and
thus bows an innocent woman in bitetr
grief and takes from helpless childhood
the natural protector of which it ever
stands in need Not for all the gold in
the world nor for all its honors could a
brave-n,inded, true-hearted man consent
to do such a thing as this. What un-
speakable folly it is for man to per-
NIT brute anger, aroused over differ
ence of opinion. to lead him to murder.
1t is more than folly. 1t is the entrance
to hell. To the criminal habit or prac-
tice of pistol carrying may be traced
most murders. The man who makes a
practice of going about secretly armed
falls short of the measure of a good
citizen He is not only ready to defy
the law. he has already violated it
Nashville American. ,-~.
But when man who carries about
him the handy and the ready pistol with
which to defend himself against some
faneied in Jury or for the most trivial OF
matters, kills another unarn1ed and
without giving his victim an opportun-
ity for defense, what is the result? Is
there any sympathy for the widow and
orphans of the bread-winner, slain
coward1y and as if he were mad dog
Upon whom is sympathy directed if it
be not towards the man who has killed
and murdered another wantonly? Why
this nlaud1ln sympathy, this disregard
Of all reasonable and just law? The
brave, honorable man. seeking no fan
eicd enemy and bearing no i!l-will to
man, will not go about the streets of a
civilized community with the handy and
ready pistol concealed about him, and
if. unfortunately, he should slay an
other on the slightest provocatioI1. such
/ man should expect and should receive
the punishment which is provided fo1
such crime
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11

check progress and develop or create a
monopoly forever, but when the city
for instance, grants a franchise 1t should
reserve certain rights as equivalents to
the grant. For instance, the city has
granted to the Water Works Company
one of the most liberal franchises ever
written. and yet the city is compelled
to pay thousands of dollars annually for
the use of water which it should have
free. So it is with the gas and electric
light plants. If the city had reserved its
privileges, it should now have its light
ing free of cost as d compensation for
the grant to the company operating the
lights.
Where stands the dear, good people in
the contention for privileges and extern
sions by certain gentlemen pleading be-
fore the council? The city has rights
which should be reserved clearly. The
people have rights which should be pro-
tected; safeg1arded at least.
For any and all concessions granted,
the people should have consideration.
For instance, the main line of street car
track on Texas street up to Common
street should be relieved of its Honopo-
listic feature It should be opened for
use to any other company which would
desire to operate, for instance, a line up
Sprague street. The Use of this. Texas
street track to Common street should
be regulated on basis of compensation
which would be fair and equitable. A
prohibitive rate should not be possible.
With this feature there should be the
fixed privilege of transfer from one line
Or connection to any other for one fare,
and there should also be fixed the mini
mum fare, say two cents, for-saI boys
and girls going to and from school; and
the public should be protected against
my pretense or imposition in the opera
ton of short lines or connections in the
corporate limits, and the city should be
safeguarded; and the city should be pro-
tected fully in all its rights and privi--
leges as to street improvements and
crossings and should receive such bene
its which must accrue to the welfare of
the public as will be fair. While Others
may plead for this and that company or
corporation, the Caucasian would insist
that the council shall not neglect the
consideration of what is due the people
while they confer grants on cornsrations.
which must thrive and prosper through
the support of the people.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
THE 9IQUOR JNTERESTe &ND
THE SALOONS.

Times Democrat, Beb. TO- The liquor
interests everywhere seem O. be barn
ng something. Pm Texas the wholesale
liquor dealer, have brought before thu
Legislature. now in session there, tht
noS radical saloon law ever propose,
n that State. Under it every saloor
Keeper who violates the slightest stat
lte controlling and regulating theeiquo1
raffic, who keeps open on Sunday. sells
minors. allows gambling or womer
his saloon, not only forfeits his
license, but loses the right to- secure an,
otl1er license for years, until he proves
hat he is law abiding citizen,
Eevn in England. where the liquor
interests are supposed to be stronger
han anywhere in the world, and where
n extra tax of a penny on beer has
overturned ministries, an improvement is
!oted The liquor men themselves seem
appreciate that they must be doing
something to check the popular senti-
nent against their business and to re-
labihtate themselves with the people il
hey wish to escape hostile legislation
they have reached the decision, there
lore, to try and improve conditions, and
irst to reduce the number of public
louses" A new act of Parliament has
,ad this effect. The insurance that
liquor licenses will be renewed has gone
lp from SO to 100 per cent. In London
wenty-two licensed houses offered for
ale since November have failed to find
purchasers. whereas. five years ago they
would have been bought up at once at
ancy prices. In Birmingham the brew
RS have combined TO reduce the num-
,er of saloons under a plan whereby
hose keepers of public houses who sur
ender their licenses are to be conpe1i-
sated therefor by those who remain it
oeen record breaking decrease in the
number of public houses.
Thus even in England an improve
nent is under way and temperance is
Increasing Strange to say, this I'M
, srovement has resulted not from the
, rohibtion or teetotal movement, bu
from concessions wrung from the liquor
interests themselves by the force of pub
ic sentiment. = '-f
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
THE CRAWFORD CASE
Continued Until Thursday on Account
of an Absent Witness for
the Defense

The case of DR.. G. B. Crawford and
his son, DR.. c. c. Crawford. was called
for trial yesterday but was continued
until this morning on account of the alb
sence of a witness for the defendant.
The same plea was submitted this morn
ing when the case was called, and it was
continued until tomorrow.
The crime for which DR., Crawford
and his son were indicted murder, was
committed in the Manhattan saloon
The murder resulted from trivial
matter. DR.. Crawford and his son had
called for drink of whiskey, the quail
ity of which was disputed. The barkeep-
er, J. H. Vickers, demonstrated kindly
to vile epithets offered to him by Craw-
fords son. When the barkeeper had
reached the point where endurance
ceased to be virtue, he walked from
behind the bar with the intent of eject
ing Crawford's son from the saloon
Vlckers was unarned. AS he walked to
the space between the end of the counter
and the screen he was shot and killed
by DR.. Crawford, Sr., who had his pistol
ready and had been holding it in hand
at his side before using it. This in sub
stance is the glst of the testimony as
given by witnesses of the deed. At the
IL D, 4
Crawford was discharged and DR.. G.
B. Crawford few days later was re-
leased on bond. But when the grand
jury was convened the father and the
son were indicted for murder On being
Informed of the indictment the Craw-
fords came from their home in Red
River parish and surrendered to Sheriff
Ward and were jailed.
) This case has aroused considerable
attention and promises to be one of the
most vigorously contested in recent
years. The Crawfords have large fol-
lowing of friends from Red River who
are hopeful of their acquittal. The
Crawfords are represented by Thigpen
& Foster, Wells & Wells and Naples &
Mcdonald The district attorney. John
R. Land, will be assisted by ]. H. Shep-
herd and NJ. c. Eistner From the per-
sonne1 of the attorneys the readers who
know them will appreciate the power
and influence which will be directed to
acquittal and conviction. After all, the
verdict will rest with the jury.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Proud of the Cure.

William r. Travers, the New York
city broker, on one occasion desired tc
go to an address in suburban Brooklyn
but, being unacquainted with the local
ity, accosted stranger and asked di
rections. 1t so happened that the stran
ger suffered and stammered quite as
badly as Travers, who after the man
had made two or three Intellectual at
tempts to answer grew angry under
the impression he was being Knocked
and hotly inquired:
How d-d-dare you t-t-try to M mock
me?'' III .-,
Eek -ex excuse m-mev' exclaimed the
stranger 81 have an im-im-impedi'
ment in m-my s-s-s-speech."
"Oh, / s-s-s-ee"' stammered Travers
the look Of anger giving way to look
Of sympathetic concern. "W-w-why
d-d-don't you g-g-go s-s-see D-d-doctol
S-s-smith? He c-c-cured NINE. e.'-Phil
adelphia Times.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
VALUE OF A FRANCHISE,

At this time when the public mind is
directed to the demands for franchises
for street railways and the extension of
franchises for the same enterprises, the
query naturally should be, what is the
value of a franchise \
| What is fifty years? Half a century
may be the curt reply, but how many,
if any. of the gentlemen now c1anloring
for franchises and the extension of fran
chises will be alive, in the active flesh,
doing and directing their affairs in this
world? Perhaps not one! - .-
And then, at the end of fifty years,
when the grant shall have expired be-
cause of its limits, who will become pos
sessed of the tracks and the cars and
all the appurtenances thereto belonging?
In fifty years, by the very limitationof
the time, these franchises will have be-
come extinct, dead Blu: we hear the re
ply Of some wireaere: sOh, the privi-
Iege will be extended TO fifty years
or more, Very well, but by whom and
to whom? Fifty years is half century,
and we realize that Our bones will have
nloldered into dust Our dealing shall be
with the present, the living. 1t is true
that the terms of a franchise gives it
more or less value, a presumptive value
if you will, but an investor would more
readily take the bonds, certificates or
stock of fifty than a twenty -hve-year
franchise, and therefore it is not sur
prising that men seeking privileges
favor the maximum instead of the nli1li-
mum limit A franchise may be worth a
million or less; it is speculative, A fran
|chise, however, gives guarantee OF
certain privileges for a fixed term of
years. With this guarantee as security,
enterprises which develop industries and
stimulate, directly and indirectly, the
general welfare are encouraged in their
investment of capital. We believe that
it will be conceded as a general propo-
sition that men who engage in enter
prises operated under a charter or a
franchise acquired from legal authority
are not moved by sentiment but the ex-
pectation of future rewards con1fnensu-
rate with their undertakings. But what
ever be the value of franchise is not
the issue with the Caucasian, at least
for the present. What concerns the Cau-
caslan is the benefits which are TO de-
rive to the public. We have always held
and are now firm in the opinion that a
franchise should not be sold for dollars
and cents. It should not be priced as
merchandise o. produce and the reasons
therefor should be apparent. # would
not Be fair nor Just TO fix a price for d
privilege nr franchise which would
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
ASSAULT TO MURDER.

Yesterday afternoon 6. C. Fairfield
and Lon Irvine were arrested by the
police and charged with assault to MUIR
der H. P. Pierce, lineman who was on
duty. Lon Irvine in explanation stated
that they had not assaulted Pierce but.
were arguing with him and urging him
to join the strikers when the wagon in
which he was riding was struck by q
car and he was thrown out In falling
Picrce's arm was broken and ne received
other injuries The accused were re-
leased on bond, Mr.. Fl. C. Brewster be-
ing their security Pierce received
prompt attention.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Where T.on Is Sacred.

= mOng the Baralongs, great Afri-
r.ln people, iron is a sacred object. They
are expert workers in metal which they
still smclt from it's native ore by the
most primitive methods ever devised by
man. This art was to them in former
days a source of wealth, influence and
power, and the legend is that when
people did not know the value of the
stones found in their brooks a wise
man" saw vision. The spirit of his
chief stood beside him and said, Cath
er stones and burn them to make
spears" The sage thought it was a
dream and that the chief was hungry
so he sacrificed an OK. But the vision
returned, and the chief looked sorrow
full. He stood long time and at last
said:
My son. why do you not obey your
father? Go to the river, gather stones
and make hot fire. After that you
will see iron with your eyes"
The sage was greatly frightened and
feared some calamity, but dared not re-
fuse. when he had made a hot fire,
iron ctme out of it, and then he knew
the chief had taken pity on his chill
dren. He told his son the secret before
he died, but he was a vain coXcomb
and, wishing to show his own wisdom,
made iron in the presence of strangers,
and so the secret of the art was lost to
his tribe, but they have always contin-
ued to regard iron as sacred above all
other metals
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Corded Trunks.

Trunks corded instead of strapped
are thought by some theatrical mana
gers to De fatal to the interests of their
companies. II can't have any hang
mans ropes among my people, ex-
claimed one we'll known farce comedy
manager on noticing cords upon one of
the trunks belonging to a lady he had
just brought at large expense from east
TO west. And such a horror had he of
the ..hoodoo" effect upon bis company.
were a woman addicted to such meth
ods to remain member of it, that he
quietly paid the astonished newcomer
two weeks salary, adding her fare
back to New York by way of compen-
sation for discharging her.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
THE AMERICAN BRIDE.

There is difference. it seems, be-
tween the American bride and the bride
If other countries The American woni-i
IN adapts herself TO changed circun1-4
stances more readily than any foreigner
IAN do As the wife of the farmer or the
capitalist, she acquires rapidly the man
ners of her station Such is the view
taken by a writer on the subject of
brides in the February Cosmopolitan,
whose article is illustrated with dozen
fine photographs of lovely woman in
Ger wedding dress.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
First Love.

People who marry while very young
are apt to find out when it is too late
that they have made the greatest mis-
take in their lives and that, though ii
may seem very sweet to marry 1.-THE
first and only love- this same "hrst
love" is the very last person in the
world that they ought to have married
Some, indeed, may advise couples tt
marry before they are out of their teens
and settle down before the distractions
of the world can attempt to shake then
allegiance to each other, but this set
tling down too often proves to be a
mere temporary phase and is followed
by an unsettled condition that lasts fol
the rest of their unhappy lives. Sec
ond thoughts are often best in love. -
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
ST. VALENTINES. DAY.

Saturday. February ID, St. Vaien-
tines Day, if viewed from the poetical
side of life means Valentines beautiful
and sentimental from young men and
young ladies who for little while may
thrive on sunbeams and zepHyrs to the
mischlevous boy an opportunity of
"squaring accounts with perhaps his
sisters beaux. and to the average man
the end of the week when he raaet band
in his little wad of hard-earned money
to help keep along his better half and
the children, who may not appreciate his
efforts. But the old man will be missed
some day. -.ss4s
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
DISTRICT COURT.

The ditricts court. Judge A. d. gand
commenced this morning at 10 o'clock
The following cases were considered:
B. T. Fowler burglary and larceny
pleaded guilty to larceny: sentenced to
sixty days on the public road.
Will Dennis, breaking the seas Of a
.ar with intent to steal tried by jury
guilty as charged .f's :.5 49, J..
The Crawford case was continued ow-
ng to an absent witness for the de-
tense.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
STS--$-@
RIVER AND WEATHER.

This morning opened fair.
Temperature: Minimum IS; maxi
mum So .-... .-, e. =.-r4z ~-a=z
River: Arthur City "a feet, rise OF
So; Fulton 16o feet. fall of 90: at
Shreveport I4.3 feet, rise of o..
Rive rforecast: Red river will rise
Eighty in the vicinity Of Shreveport
and at most points to the northward
Turing the next "a hours.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Tonight fair; Thursday partly
:loudy.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
DID YOU READ IT.?
Did YOU read it, Read what? That

Did you read it. Read what? That ed
itoriaI bouquet hurled at Mayor Queries
BY the Only When? This morning.
Not Then read it. And the world still
.sesolves. going around and around.
Even Queries lost his breath when he
read il. How Gid It all happen Sing,r-
lar, very singular But il there as plain
IS cold type and black ink can make il
readable on white paper
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
9HARSHAI,S SALE

No I43I-fn City Court, Shreveport,
Ga: NJ. T. Rosenblath vs.: James
Wilson. ~... i. ~
Sv virtue of Fl Fa issued to me in
The above entitled and numbered case
by the Honorable C. D. Hicks, Jduge Of
the 0ity Court, Shreveport. Fourth
Ward. Oaddo Parish, Louisiana, have
seized and shall proceed to sell accord
ing to- law. within the legal hours for
sales. ap the principal front door. of the
cour~ house in the -city~of Shreveport,
La. on - -.-
SA1e'RDAY. FEBRUARY 81. 1908,
One lot household furniture.
Terms Of sale cash, subject to ap-
praisement.
JAS, NJ. MARTIN, Marshal:
caucasian. Feb. II, 1903.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
NARSHAI'S SALE.
No. J42S-In City Court. Shreveport
Z Sr.tl.x... Z NMtlcnrl

No. I4}8-ln City Court, Shreveport,
La: W. c. Spilker VS. C. Wilson.
Bv virtue of a Fl Fa issued TO me in
the above entitled and numbered case
by the Honorable c. D. Hicks, Judge OF
the City Court, Fourth Ward, Shreye-
port. La, have seized and shall pro-
ceed to sell according TO law. within the
legal hours for sales. at the principal
front door Of the court house in the
city of Shreveport, La ON .a
SATURDAY., FEBRUARY 2If 1908,
One new Singer sewing machine.
Terms of sale cash, subject to ap-
praisemcnt.
JAS. M MARTIN. Marshal
Caucasian Feb. II, 1908. :
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
PERSONAL.
Mrs, T. G. Roberts returne,

Mrs. Z. G. Roberts returned home
Saturday night after pleasant visit to
relatives and friends in Alden Bridge,
La. and Houston, Tex
Mr.. A. S. Dale returned to Winn-
ield Sunday afternoon after short stay
i'll our city.
Miss Gertrude Lowry, who has been
the guest Of Mrs. E. E. Moore. has re-
turned to her home IN Hope, Ark.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11

Mr.. Henpecque, let me introduce you
to the Count de Dippee."
..Ah, eet re honor to meet musician.
4 hear. sar. zat you an your family
play ze music" .-..
Why | don't know the first thing
about music" IL. L..
why. / hear eet all around zat you
plays second fiddle to your wifep-
Baltimore Herald.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
CIVIC LEAGUE.

The Caucasian has been eornpllnlented
by the Era Civic Association with tick
cts to Dancing and Valentine party
in the Leiderkranz Hall on Saturday,
February a. The funds realized will be
devoted to the improvement of the High
School ground, The courtesy IS appre-
ciated
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Ben HOL zM|AN
777 Texas Street.
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
No 5000 First District Court of Louis
-. ii1s,a SI1ccessinf, as Johnson Sim

lana Succession Of Johnson Sim
mons.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Netice is hereby given that Emile Sim
mons has this day applied TO be appoint,
ed administrator of said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto with
in the time specified by law he will bs
appointed as praved for.
Witness the Honorable As. %. Land
Judge of said court, this a8th day q
January. Ioos.
4. 6. GIBSON, Deputy Clerk
IAN Us, 1903
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
LOVELY DAY.

; The weather is lovely, What a con-
trast between yesterday. when there was
a flood, and today when the sun shines
for all $40
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
SPECIAL.

Remember we are showing Holman
Manufacturing Conpany's spring style
White Madras and Pique Shirt Waists.
Plenty of Laces left on our SC, SC and
lIoc counters. q
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11

The man who teaches women to
smoke always marries one who won't
] LET him do it himself. New York
Times.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
Saving Deposits.

J. MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
AND TRUST CO., CORNER OF
SPRING AND TEXAS STREES,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
The savings deposits of the bank is
al of its deservedly popular features
IIlleresi at the rate OF three per cent
nf annslm is allowed ON all sums OF
ane dollar ani upwards remaining or
tsk calendar three or more calendar
months.
When made during the first three
days Of any month, interest is allowed
] ea these deposits as if deposited on the
ErsI day OF The month. Interest on all
slsras not Withdrawn will be payable on
~ first days Of February and august,
md interest not then withdrawn is
added to the principal thereby giving
h depositors compound interest.
Deposits may be made by marie
women, men or minors, in their own
names.
Facilities are given denositors to
draw money.
Deposits made for longer period
tina six months draw a higher rate
mar ordinary savings deposits.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-11
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
/ Unprecedented opportunity for the
thrifty housekeeper. hotel and boarding
house keeper to replenish household
supplies at remarkably low prices.
Remember prices quoted are positive
ly cash.
Regular 35c Turkey Red and I'm
bleached Danlask, this week, per yard
z5c
Our regular q. S. Bleached Table
Damask, All Linen, always sold at 65c,
this week. per yard
soc
Our regular Full Satin Finish 72-inch
Bleached All Linen Table Dannask, al
wavs sold at $a.oo per yard, this week, :
SE.65
Quaker Linen Huck Towels Red
Borders, size I6x32 worth II I-ac each,
this week So
8 I-3c
Extra size a2x45 All Linen White and
Colored Bordered Fringed Damask
Towels. regular price 35cF each, this
week
21hc
BLANKETS AND QUILTS.

Our regular sc White and Gray Full
size Double Blankets this week
0Oc
Our regular $I.25 Gray Extra Heavy
Double Blanket, this week
Csc
Our regular se.oo Gray full size Blan-
ket, this week
SI,35
Our regular $o5o White and Gray
full size Iox4 Blanket, this week
$I.85
About 20 pairs Gray, White and Red
Blankets, full Iox4 and IIx4, regular
$3.50 to $4.5o, this week
sos
Our regular ST Quilt, this week z5c.
Our regular $I.25 Quit this week 85c.
Our regular Sa.5o Quilt. this week
$I.a5.