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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
is RESTLESS,
Representatives of the Allied Powers
Assert That the Vessels Will Be
Given Back as Soon as
FOrmaiities Are Over.

Washington. Feb. 25.-Advices were
received at the state department from
Mr.. Russell. the United States charge
at Caracas, to the effect that none Of
the Venezuelan vessels captured by the
blockading fleet had been returned az
yet, and that there was considerable
confusion in the public mind as to the
reading OF the protocols on this point
In the absence Of the texts of the
agreements, which have not arrived
President Castro does not know wheth
er he should send his crews to Trini
dad, where the ships are being held
| or whether he should insist upon their
return to Venezuelan waters
Minister Bowen has received sew
eral cablegrams from President Castro
regarding the action of the allies in re.
tanning the ships. and is evidently
growing restive at what he considers
breach of trust.
The allies representatives, here,
however, take the position that the
ships will be returned as soon as the
necessary formalities have been en-
acted"
The British ambassador has seen
Secretary Hay regarding the matter
and assured him that the London gov.
ernment was doing everything possible
to expedite the return Of the ships,
the cooperation of the admiralty In
this effort.
After a lengthy conference with
high officials of the Washington gov.
ernment, Mr.. Bowen announced that
he would call on the italian and Brit
ish ambassadors and the German min
lister and inform them he was ready
to proceed with the drafting of tAe
protocols providing for the procedure
to be followed In referring the prefer.
entails to The Hague. Mr.. Bowen de-
sires to finish his work here Is prompt.
ly as possible, and cannot afford 10
await the pleasure Of tho other claim.
ant nations for the signing OF their pre-
tocols. rs will submit . convention to
the allies representatives here, and -
soon a. It is signed, he will make his
plans to return to Caracas. II the 9th.
Or creditor nations wish to arrange for
the settlement OF their claims they
will have to show more anxiety than
they have in the past few weeks.
Aegardi1g the request Of Germany
that VsneEuela pay to her tbs s,5oe
pounds sterling before Narch Is, whieh
was the limit OF time agreed upon IN
the protocol, 1t was said that the cues
ton was taken up In the friendliest
spirit with Mr.. Bowen by the German
minister here, and that it was not
made in the nature of q demand. Ger
man citizens in Venezuela have appeal.
ed to the Berlin government for
prompt settlement Of their claims and
it was in their behalf the requests
were made.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
GRAND PAGEANT.

As4aey. Wheeler and Miss Roosevelt Re.
sipients Of High Honors.
New Orleans, Feb. 25.-Rex made
Ms triumphal entry into New Orleans
Monday and the Krewe Of Proteus pre-
scented their gorgeous pageant Mon.
day night in the presence OF much the
largest multitude OF people sver gath.
cred in the streets OF this carnival
city.
Aside from the homage paid the
king. the feature Of the afternocu
parade was the popular demonstration
In honor of Admiral Schley and Gen.
Oral Wheeler, both OF whom had beer
created dukes Of the realm for tine &C.
cassion. They rode near the haaA III
the procession through solid masses
Of shouting men and crowded ri.
leries of applauding women. kt tie
conclusion OF the parade. Admiral
schley. accompanied by Mayor Cap
deville and General Wheeler. was es.
corted by the Continental guards IN
the picturesque customes Of the reyo-
Mtion to the armor Of the command.
where. IN behalf Of the Schiey Pieas-
ure club City Attorney Gilmore pre.
sented the Admiral with beautiful
loving cup bearing an engraving OF
the flagship Brooklyn. The Admiral
made felicitous acknowled cement Of
the gift. Proteus rode through
streets congested with peopls at the
head Of an unusually magnificent
pageant The subject chosen was
Rider Haggard's novel, Cleopatra
and the thrilling story OF the H9yr
tian queen was illustrated In twenty
radiantly beautiful floats. The deco
rations of clubs. business houses. ho-
tells and private residences were ON
an extensive scale Following the
parade Proteus was host at brilliant
ball at the French opera house.
Admiral Schley, General Wheeler.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Root
were the most distinguished guests
and the highest honors were paid Miss
Roosevelt was especially singled out
for knightly favors. Nearly everT
state In the Union was represented IL
the attendance which was included
many guests from abroad and the nf.
fcers of the battleship Texas and the
French cruiser Tage. The curtain rose
at q quarter past ten, presenting the
maskers grouped In striking tableau.
The maskers occupied the hoor for
IN hour, after which the ball became
general.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
FROZEN TO DEATH,
Three Women and Three Children Persss
Near Golfad r"

Three Women and Three Children Psrish
Near Goliad.
Goliad, Tex, Feb. 25.-The bodies OF
six Mexicans, three women and three
children, who had frozen to death on
the 11th. were found Monday at .
O'Clock on w. A. Pettus' place, on the
river, eight miles above here. The
dead were:
Isabel Rodriguez, aged 40.
Antonio Rodriguez. aged 20.
Cecilia Rodriguez. aged 9.
Anita Rodriguez, aged s.
Jose Rodriguez. aged Z months.
Helen Vasquez, aged Is years.
They were on the north side of tho
rfver and were lying close together.
their position showing that the women
had tried to protect the children. They
were with friends On the south Side Of
the river on Wednesday and were put
across In skiff by Thomas vasauez.
husband of Helen Vasquez, Wednesday
evening, and started to q camp on this
Hde, some two or three miles distant.
It is supposed they became lost and
koze to death that night.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
W. c. PERRIN. JIG. HESTER.
ROBERT L. EMERY.
", c. Perrin & Co.,
Successors to W. C. Perrin -
Cotton Factors, Real Estate
and Rental Agents. !.
IIs Texas St. Shreveport, La.
We give our personal attention to the
sale Of cotton.
We are members of the Cotton Ex-
change and have access to all the latest
news.
Dur facilities for storing and insuring
cotton are complete.
We will make liberal cash advances
on consignnlents of cotton.
Our list Of real estate is large and at
tracti1e and we think we can please all
classes of purchasers.
We rent houses and farms, collect
renls, make prompt renittances, and
pay taxes for non residents
We want patronage and expect to
merit same by strict attention to busi-
ness
AMERICA'S NINE NATIONAL
rAp4TAI e

e 7ysa= =ss
How many readers could tell off-hand
the number of national capitals this
sollntrys congress has sat IN, and give
their names? Not many, probably. Well,
there have been nine of them ash
ington D. c, Baltimore and Annapolis
q Maryland, Trenton and Princeton in
New Jersey, Philadelphia, Lancaster and
York IN. Pennsylvania, and New York
City The first session Of the Continental
longress was held in Carpenters Hall,
rhiiadeiphia, September S, z74. There
alter the American congress was for a
long time something like the. Philippine.
congress while the latter was dodging
american troops and for much the
same reason. Fearing to remain in Phil
aaelphla after the defeat on Long.
ls'ahd, congress went to Baltimore, and
yessd George Washington dictatorial
power Tor SIX months. Congress returned
Y fniladelphla two months later, Feb
4 aaaIy "a, I777 Lancaster and York got
saasir sessions after the defeat at Brandy.
N'lls congress again retreating. Nine.
months the laW-n'akers remained in
1erk news of Burgoyne's surrender.
%Mas received here. Then six months in
ssW ] ork and another term in Pl1ila-
eslpl1la- Menaced BY unpaid troops, con-
sssss went over to New Jezsey. Sessions
Nsfe held in Princeton collebe library.
s1alhapolIs next, where General Wash
.ae1on resigned his commission. Tren-
81 nag 4 trial then, with Henry Lee as
p.ss'aent Here Lafayette took leave OF
.sss american allies.-From affairs at
ashington in March National.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

the only medium of proper settlement.
With arbitration in view and as the
medium through which all wrongs may
be righted, there can be no strike Or
labor upheaval The great apostle and
leader of labor, the man who never
played or plays to the gallery or would
pose for a few ''hurrahs'' or a little no.
toriety or political job, John Mitchell,
has declared that if the trades union
movement depended on violence for its
success he would abandon it. He said
that strikes had been lost because the
laws were broken, and he contended that
capital and labor should meet face to
face and discuss their differences. John
Mitchell is too big a man to be hurt by
the little things that yelp at his feet. And
we may add that John Mitchell, while
the champion of labor, is no friend of
the demagogue or the politician who
would use the working people for their
own selfish greed and political success
While on this subject the Caucasian
would suggest medium of arbitration.
In brief, we would recommend as a pro-
gressive movement a committee of five
a permanent committee, two
10 be named by the trades unions, one by
Mayor Querbes and one by Judge A. D.
Land, and these four to select the fifth
man. This committee of FIVE when organ
lied should then formulate such rules
and regulations as would govern all alike
and be in full force and effect when
trouble or differences arise for settle
ment. With such board strike would
be unnecessary and all wrongs could be
righted speedily.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
SAD SPECTACLE,
Revoiutionists in Venezuela Practically
without Provisions.

Revoiutionists in Venezuela Practically
Without Provisions.
Caracas, Feb. 25.-The last army
OF the revolutionists under General
Rolando, recently advanced to within
four hours march of Caracas. The cor
respondent Of the Associated Press
visited its advance guard, camped at
Esparende, two hours from Petare
and about twenty-five minutes march
from the advance post of the govern.
ment forces. The revolutionists pre-
sented sad spectacle, being almost
naked and practically without provis-
ions. General Rolando is still at Qua
renas with amout 1900 men.
It was reported among the revoIu-
tionists that they were preparing to
attack the government troops but no
movement was made. s
Every days delay brings the cause
OF the revolution nearer to its end.
President Castro intends sending
troops to Rio Chico Tuesday from Bar
celona, in order to cut off the re-
treat of the revolutionists.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
IMPOSING CEREMONY.

Laying OF seawau Cornerstone Witnessed
by Thousands.
Galveston, Feb. 25.-The cornerstone
In the $1,50000 sea wall was laid
Monday with imposing ceremony.
Lieutenant Governor Neal presenting
Governor Lanham made the address.
Seven hundred marines and jackies
from the battleships were landed and
took part In the street parade under
command Of Captain Perry Of the Iowa.
Two bands were also furnished by the
squadron. The officers of the squadron
participated In the parade. The sea
wall Is we'll under way. Work was
begun last October. 1t is to be three
miles long and seventeen feet high.
1t Is built OF concrete ON piling foun-
dation. This wall circles the gulf side
OF the island. The money for its erec-
ton was raised by sale of county
bonds which were nearly all subscrib-
ed for by Galveston people by popular
subscription. 1t Is expected the wal
will be completed inside of year. The
Texas legislature has remitted to the
city Of Galveston state taxes for a Pc
riod OF eighteen years, with which
money the grade Of the city will be
raised to the height of the sea wall on
the gulf side and slope down to the
bay. The sea wall and raising of the
city grade will protect Galveston
sgainst storms even as severe as that
Of September, 10000. The trade of the
eort Of Galveston has doubled since
1900 storm.
An oyster roast was given for the
marines and jackies Monday after
noon. At night an oyster roast was
given to the officers of the squadron
and was followed by concert and
dance at Garten Verein
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
HOMER FORF
4 Son % Bossier an New York-Eis
Success.

New York, Feb 18-North louisiana
may be justly proud of her many sons
and daughters who have attained promi-
nence in intellectual achievements at
home and abroad Even here in New
York, the Mecca Of America, where
come those of every profession eagerly
seeking name and fame, and where only
the strongest and best achieve success,
we find men and women from Louisiana
in the front rank. Among these is one
who has attained celebrity in literary and
newspaper circles-Homer Fort-one
of the most popular writers in New
York
About twenty-three years ago Mr..
Fort began his newspaper career in
Shreveport. Desiring larger field, he
went to New Orleans, and finally came
to New York where his ability was soon
recognized. For several years he was
engaged on the leading dailies He writes
pure English, both i'll prose and verse
His versatility and great success as an
caused a constant demand
for his articles.
Mr.. Fort has arrived at that happy
stage in newspaper mans life when it
is no longer necessary for him to do
staff work. His articles find a ready ac-
ceptance by the leading periodicals
the country Successful as
he has been in the past the future
promises still greater things. He has
lately written a play, which those who
have read the manuscript give him first !
rank as dramatist. A rich New Yorker
has shown his confidence in its success
BY offering to back" Mr.. Fort in its
Next fall the play will be
presented on the New York stage. Those
who are familiar with MIR. Forts lucid
style, keen wit, vivid imagination and
thorough knowledge of human nature
ire sure of it's success. x.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
Compromise Talk.

Washington, Feb. 25.-There has
been more talk Of compromise on the
statehood BILL 1t was generally unu-
derstood that what was known as the
Spooner compromise, being the two
state bill drawn by the Wisconsin sen.
ator, would be satisfactory to the Re-
pubIicans. The term Of this comprom.
ise have been given heretofore, save
that the provision for the state Of
Montezuma provides that before Art.
zona can be set off as a separate state
the population OF Montezuma must be
TOO 900. of which SOC, 900 should be in
Arizona. The Democrats, while talk.
ing in q concillatory spirit, said that
they had little hope that the Repuhli.
can proposition would be acceptable to
them.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
TAYLOR Given q sword

Indianapolis, Feb. 25.-A testimonial
sword was presented to Rea- Admiral
Henry C. Taylor, who commanded the
battleship Indiana in the Spanish-Am-
erican war, by the people Of Indiana
On the platform at the capitol we're
the state officers, Governor Durbin and
especially invited guests. as we'll as
Admiral Geo. w. Brown OF Indian.
apolis, who presided. Governor Dur
bin presented the sword and Admiral
Taylor responded. James Whitcomb
Riley recited his poem ''Old Glory.
The sword is beautiful piece of work
manship and cost $1,000. The ocea-
sion was one Of great enthusiasm.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
SOUTHERN CON. co.
Ter "a. II. IIfer. Snnt

Gi +. D. OIeT, SuDt.
The signatures of the committee with
that of Mr.. Ufer confirms the agree
ment. Having done his part eonscien-
tiously and well, there was no need of a
grand play by A. Querbes, but in
sense of fairness and justice, he has
again demonstrated that he is better,
a more substantial friend of the working
man, of honest labor, than the few who
have been prancing about and around as
the champions of labor.
1t may be said in this connection that
an anlieable and satisfactory settlement
is being made between the 1inemen AMI
the Cumberland Telephone Company,
. The lesson which may be drawn is
plain. Arbitration is the only medium
through which misunderstanding or diff
ferences between capital and labor may
be settled fairly and peaceab1y It is bet
ter than throwing rocks or bricks at the
scabs.' It IS more profitable than losing
time or jumping on the other fellow and
giving him a thrasfing. It is better than
cutting wires or doing any act which is
not lawful In lawful community no
unlawful acts, acts which endanger life
and property, can be OF shall be toler-
ated. If at the beginning Of the strike the
Electrical Workers had appealed to ar
ibifration there would have been no pub
lie upheaval and they would have won
in a walk
At the outset the linemen had trouble
of their own without their borrowing
from loud -rnouthed agitators, infermed-
dlers and delnagogues Arbitration IS
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
THE STRIKE ARBITRATED
THE HAPPY ENDING OF A
LABOR PROBLEM.
Mayor Andrew Ouerbes as Pacifcator
and Adjuster-Text of the Agree
ment as Finally Signed.

| MOlludy dIteIHOOll the ulIlSItllCSS DS
tween the striking linemen and tht
Southern Construction Company were
settled amicably and satisfactorily, a!
also the electric light and traction com
pany. The committee of the Electrical
Workers and A. Querbes, who by spe,
cial request represented the Construc,
ton Company, reached the agreement as
follows:
Articles of agreement between the
Southern Construction Company and the
international Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers Local Union No. Io4 of the city
of Shreveport:
Section THAT the party of the first
part shall, through its properly accredit-
ed officers treat with its employees
through the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers Local Union No.
Io4.
Sec. 2.-The wage scale during the
life of this agreement shall be as fol-
lows:
First, line foreman $3.50 per day.
Second, assistant foreman $3.25 per day.
Third, linemen $500 per day. Fourth,
telephone installers and inside wiremen
$500 per day. Trouble men Sos per
month.
Nine hours to constitute days work,
with time and one-half for all overtime.
1t is expressly understood that double
time be paid for Sunday and the follow
ing holidays, to-wit: Christmas, New
Year, Fourth of July, Labor Day and
Thanksgiving Day.
Sec. 3.-Any and all differences aris-
ing between the officers of the. Southern
Construction Company and its employees
that can not be settled within five days
shall be submitted to arbitration. The
board of arbitration shall consist of three
members, one to be appointed by the
company and one by the Union, and
these two, provided they can not agree,
to appoint third member. The decision
Of said board to be final and binding
upon both parties to which they hereby
agree
Sec. 5-AI1 linenen that belong to a
union and do not have journeyrnan's
card, their wages shall be such as the
company may determine, as to the actual
worth of such men to the company.
Sec. 6.-This agreement and the con-
ditions and provisions thereof shall con-
tlnue and remain in full force and effect
until February, 1904, Or until such time
thereafter as the same shall be changed
by mutual consent of the parties in in
Eerest hereto, or their duly constituted
and accredited representatives. /
Sec 1.-THE Southern Construction
Company is hereby allowed to employ
Mr.. Lamb, as foreman, at $500 per day,
said Lamb being nor-union man and
not an electrical worker. Also one line
nan to work with Mr.. Lamb and over
see the negro 1aborers during said
Lambs absence only Also understood
hat linenlan is not to receive more than
-egular lineman's wages.
Sec. 8.-This- agreemen shall take eff
feet on and after February, 1903.
T. BRASSEUR,
c. c. BLANTON,
G. L. CADE,
A. NJ. GIBSON, /
F. NJ. STEPHENS. /
SOUTHERN CON. co.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
Ben HOFFMAN
721 Texas Street.
BANKERS.
.Thirty-six Cashiers and Presidents OF
Banks Strongly Endorse.

Draughon's Practical Business College,
Simon building, Texas street, S1lreve-
port, as a school that is reliable, that
gives a superior course of instructions,
that has special facilities for securing
positions, and that does business on
business principles. One hundred and
sixty pag. illustrated catalogue contain
ing the above mentioned testimonials
and other advice as to why it will pay
you to attend Draughons College IN
preference to any other, is free. Call
81 send for il. Day and night sessions.
Special rates % city students
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
NOTABLE PARADE.
Patriotic Demonstration in Honor Of the
Father of His Country.

Patriotic Demonstration in Honor Of the
Father Of His Country.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Washing-
tons birthday was quietly observed
in this city. All the executive de.
partments of the government were
closed, though few Of the officials
spent little time at their desks dur.
ing the day, Many patriotic organiza.
tions held exersices.
There was an elaborate patriotic
demonstration at Alexandria, Va.
the features of which included one
of the most notable parades in the
history of the city where George
Washington was familiar figure.
The city literally kept open house to
some thousands of visitors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

The Cotton Belt Route will sell round
trip tickets to Los Angeles and San
Francisco on May 3, IL, I3, "a, IS, I6,
II and IS, at rate of $3.50, on account
of General Assembly of Presbyterian
Church and National Association of
Master Plumbers of the United States.
All tickets limited to July IS returning.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
Louisiana Postmasters.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Postmasfers
appointed: Louisiana: BaouljI Bien-
venu, Saint Mar.inville; Joseph T.
Labt. Abbevilles Henry C. Ray. Mon.
roe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

Ladies-Make sofa pillows at nome !;
entirely new idea; So to SIS weekly; ma
terials furnished. No canvassing; steady
work. Send stamped addressed envelope.
New Textile Mfg. Co, Erie street. Chi
cago.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
RIVER AND WEATHER

The morning opened cold and cloudy.
Temperature: Minimum ~; maxi
mum 63. "
River: Arthur City IIo, a fall of o.3;
Fulton 23.2, fail of OF; Shreveport a,
rise of IA.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Tonight and Thursday show
ers.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-Ambassa-
Cor Mccormick and Mrs. Mccormick
held a reception Of Americans in honor
OF Washington's birthday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

q E SHREVEPORT BREWERY.
ile farst steps towards the erection
ss she Shreveport brewery was directed
sssss1aay to the excavation or breaking
Il. soa'1n on The site on which the build
Sz. zfe To Be erected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

Telephone 1900 and we viii send
man to figure on your printing.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

f will telephone 1000 We win
'Aa for your printing
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

$7.o5

Rack. No. Entire Stock of Walking
and Full Length Black and Colored
Skirts, regular price $3.50 and $1,000
This week
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

Rack No. Entire Stock Of Walking
and Full Length Black and Colored
Skirts, regular price $I2.5o to $I7.5o.
This week
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

We want to do your printing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-05-29
MORE CONCERNS
ARE CHARTERED
Two New Corporations Organized, One
of Which is the Independent Order
of Litamen.

Charters have been issued as follows:
The West Virginia Brotherhood Pur-
chasing company. of BIucfeId, w. Va,
to buy. lease and sell real estate. pro-
cure options. operate mines, buy and sell
coke: deal in lumber. stone. brick and
lime, and carry ON a general wholesale
and retail business. Capital $1,000
lneorporators. j. w. Winston. j. b. Cen
try. Il. u Ellis, c. II. Dodson and Sgd
ncy Woodsnll. all of Bluefeld
Independent Order of Litamon. OF
Thomas. W. Va. to cultivate n fr,tcr-
nal spirit among the members and to
arrange for benefit funds for sick and
bcrcaycd families. Capital $1,000. In
corporatorS. Vincent Neikis. vogis Rad
sia. Frank Shatkns, Adam Tanskic
James worcyna and Others. of Thomas
W. Va.