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The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
A NEGRO LYNCHED
HE WAS PULLED TO THE LIMB
OF A TREE.
He Assaulted Tom McDade of Bossier.
Fired at and Shot Harvey Con-
nell, the Overseer

Tuesday morning shortly after
o'clock tragedy was enacted on the ole
Knox Point plantation in Bossier abou
twenty miles below Shreveport 4 Ions
drawn ot7t statement may be srlmmar-
lied in these words: jim Brown, a ne
gro. occupied cabin on the plantation
where he was employed. When awak,
ened by Mr.. Connell the overseer. he
replied that he would not go.to work
as his brother was in trouble. On re-
porting this fact to Mr. McDade, who
is the owner Of the plantation. Mr.. Con-
nell, was directed to return to the ne
gros cabin and come with him to the lot
where he would give him his time Jim
Brown dragged along in suIky mood
muttering to himself, until he reached
Mr.. McDade who upbraided him for his
laziness. The negro rejoined with impu-
dent words. Connel1 had started to the
colnnissary to get Browns time when
he was startled by McDade calling him,
Harvey. Harvey !" and as he faced
about saw the negro and Mr.. McDade
struggling desperately. The negro held
siN-shooter IN his right hand AS Con
nell rushed towards the combatants he
could not fire without endangering Nc
Dade Suddenly the negro released his
grasp on McDade and fired at Connell,
who was shot i'll the forearm, and al sec
ond shot struck him in the leg. Connel1
was disabled and powerless to defend
himself or to assist McDade. The negro
then jumped aside and fired at McDade
and ran away. As the negro was fleeing
he was shof~in. the leg BY Connell, who
had enlptied his pistol. .e !
A posse of white men was organized
and after brisk ride Jim Brown was
captured, disarined and hanged to a tree
near MeDade station on the Shreveport
and. Red River Valley road about half
a mile dsstant from the place where the
negro had shot Connell
The negro was regarded with disfavor.
He was slliftless and disturber of the
peace, and in the moment of excitement
the outraged citizens became the judge.
the jury and the executioner at one and
the same time. Such action is not sur
prising and is the result arising from
the apprehension of danger when sdes-
perate and lawless man is menace to
the peace and well being of community.
Mr.. Conne1l is at the Sanitariunl
where he is receiving the best attention.
Fortunately he was not seriously wound
ed and he will recover speedily
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
GRAND PAGEANT.
sehiey Wheeler and Miss Roosevelt Re.
eipi-nts of High Eonors

sehiey, Wheeler and Miss Roosevelt Re-
eipi~nts of High Honors. ST.
New Orleans, Teb 25.-Rex made
his triumphal entry INTO New Orleans
Monday and the Krewe of Proteus pre-
sented their gorgeous pageant Mon.
day night in the presence Of much the
largest multitude of people ever gath
cred in the streets of this carnival
city
, Aside from the homage paid the
king, the feature of the afternoon
parade was the popular demonstration
In honor of Admiral Schley and Gen
eral Wheeler, both of whom had been
created dukes of the realm for the oc-
cassion. They rode near the head of
the procession through solid masses
OF shouting men and crowded gal
leries of applauding women. At the
conclusion OF the parade, Admiral
Schley. accompanied by Mayor Cap.
deyille and General Wheeler, was es.
corted by the Continental guards in
the picturesque customes of the revo-
luton to the armor of the command.
where, in behalf of the Schley Pleas
ure club City Attorney Gilmore pre-
sented the Admiral with a beautiful
loving cup bearing an engraving of
the flagship Brooklyn. The Admiral
made a felicitous acknowledgement of
the gift. Proteus rode through
streets congested with people at the
head of an unusually magnificent
pageant. The subject chosen was
Rider Haggard's novel. Cleopatra"
and the thrilling story of the Egyp-
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 every
state in the Union was represented in
the attendance which was included
many guests from abroad and the of.
ficers of the battleship Texas and the
French cruiser Tage. The curtain rose
at quarter past ten, presenting the
maskers grouped in striking tableau.
The maskers occupied the floor for
an hour, after which the ball became
general, nH.--
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
HOMER FORT
A Son Of Bossicr in New, Iork-His
Success.

New York. Feb. IS.1NOrth Louisiana
may be justly proud of her many sons
and daughters who have attained promi
netlce 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 dailes. He writes
pure English. both i'll prose and verse.
His versatility and great success as an
interviewer 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 ready ac-
eeptance, by the leading periodicals
throughout the country. Successful as
he has been sin the past, the future
promises still greater things He has
lately written play, which those who
have read the manuscript give him first
rank as dranlatist. A rich New Yorker
has shown his confidence in its success
by offering to back" Mr.. Fort in its
production. Next fall the play will be
presented on the New York stage. Those
who are familiar with Mr.. Forts lucid
style, keen wit, vivid imagination and
thorough knowledge of human nature
are sure of its success. X.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
MARDI GRAS DAY.

Tuesday. February "a, Mardi Gras.
A feast Of jo1liication observed in all
Latin countries. In New Orleans it is
an event which attracts hundreds Of
Thousands Of visitors from every sec
ton of the United States. 1t is the day
when the many festivities of weeks are
climaSed with the welcome and the de-
monstration by Rex. Even in the days
of Rome's splendor their Mardi Gras
were tame affairs compared to New
Orleans. With Mardi Gras will close
the social festivities Of the season. The
day following, Ash Wednesday, is the
beginning of Lent, when, during forty
days, the religious, especially Catholics,
must observe the rigid abstinence from
all pleasures as enjoined by the edicts
of their Church. Lent is ended with
Easter, the greatest Of all feasts which
commentaries the triumph of Christ
over Death and the Grave.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Three Women and Three Children Perish
Near GOliad.

Three Women and Three Children Perish
Near Goliad.
Goliad, Tex, Feb. 25.-The bodies of
six Mexicans, three women and three
children, who had frozen to death on
the 18th. were found Monday at 8
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 5
Jose Rodriguez, aged months.
Helen Vasquez, aged IS years
They were on the north side of the
river 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 a skiff by Thomas Vasquez,
husband of Helen Vasquez. Wednesday
evening, and started to a camp on this
side, some two or three miles distant.
1t is supposed they became lost and
froze to death that night.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
PRISONERS SENTENCED.
One to Be Hanged, One for Life-Minor
Terms.

At the session Of the district court
Saturday afternoon Judge A. D. Land
sentenced prisoners as follows:
John Keziah, murder; sentenced to be
hanged.
Lot Shine. murder; life
Tom Patterson, rnanslaughter, 8 years
in the penitentiary.
Will Dennis, breaking the seal of car
with intent to steal two years in the
penitentiary.
John Williams, burglary and larceny !;
one year for burglary and three months
for larceny.
Tom Powell, shooting with intent to
kill; two years in the penitentiary.
John Bruno, receiving stolen goods !;
one year in the penitentiary.
Gus Gillian, larceny six months in
the penitentiary.
Peyton Mothershed, larceny; one year
in the penitentiary.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
IMPOSING CEREMONY.
Laying of seawall Cornerstone Witnessed
by Thousands.

Laying of Seawal1 Cornerstone Witnessed
by Thousands.
Galveston, Feb. 25.-The cornerstone
in the s1,5oO,ooo 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 well under way. Work was
begun last October 1t is to be three
miles long and seventeen feet high.
1t is built of concrete on a piling foun-
dation. This wall circles the gulf side
OF the island. The money for it's erec-
ton was raised by sale of county
bends which were nearly all subserib-
ed for by Galveston people by popular
subscription. 1t is expected the wal
will be completed inside of year. The
Texas legislature has RENTED to the
city of Galveston state taxes for 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
against storms even as severe as that
OF September, 10000 The trade of the
port 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 a concert and
dance at Garten Verein
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
Ben HOLMAN
127 Texas Street.
Thirty-six Cashiers and Presidents Of
Banks Strongly Endorse.

Draughon's Practical Business College
Simon building, Texas street, Shreve-
port, as a school that is reliable, that
gives superior course of instructions,
that has special facilities for securing
positions, and that does business on
business principles. One hundred and
sixty page illustrated catalogue contain
ing the above mentioned testimonials
and other advice as to why it will pay
you to attend Draughon's College in
preference to any other, IS free. Call
or send for it. Day and night sessions.
Special rates to city students.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
Compromise Talk. !.

Washington. Feb. 25.-There has
been more talk of compromise on the
statehood bill. It was generally unu-
derstood that what was known as the
Spooper compromise, being the two
state!bill drawn by the Wisconsin SEN
ator, would be satisfactory to the Re
publicans. The term Of this comprom-
ise have been given heretofore, save
that the provision for the state of
Montezuma provides that before Ari-
xona can be set off as a separate state
the population Of Montezuma must be
700, 900, of which 1000 should be in
Arizona The Democrats, while talk
ing in concillatory spirit. said that
they had little hope that the Republi-
can proposition would be acceptable to
them.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
CRAWFORD'S CASE.

A new trial has been granted in the
case of DR.. G. B. Crawford, convicted of
manslaughter. The pleas for new trial
were sustained. Some of the jurors had
read law books which had been left care
1ess1y in their reach in the court ROOM
under the law this was fatal. The bond
was fixed at $4,000, or giving which Dr.
Crawford will be released from jail The
next trial of DR.. Crawford will be fixed
later.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
Taylor Given a Sword.

: Indianapolis, Feb. 25.-A testimonial
sword was presented to Rear Admiral
Henry G. Taylor, who commanded the
battleship Indiana in the Spanish-Am-
erican war, by, the people of Indiana.
On the platform at the capitol were
the state officers, Governor Durbin and
especially invited guests, as we'll as
Admiral Geo. W. Brown of Indian
apoiis, 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 occa-
sion was one of great enthusiasm.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
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 a few of the officials
spent a 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., 1903-02-26

The Cotton Belt Route will sell round
trip tickets to Los Angeles and San
Francisco on May 3, II, I3, IA, Is, I6,
II and IS, at rate of $47.5o 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., 1903-02-26
Louisiana Postmastera.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Postmasters
appointed: Louisiana: Baou1ji Bien-
venu, Saint Martinville; Joseph T.
Labh, Abbeville; Henry C. Ray, Mon.
roe.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
Held q Reception.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-Ambassa-
dor Mccormick and Mrs. Mccormick
held a.reception of Americans in honor
Of Washington's birthday. ~
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26

! Ladies-Make sofa pillows at home !;
entirely new idea: sS to SI5 weekly; ma
terials furnished. No canvassing steady
work. Send stamped addressed envelope.
New Textile Mfg. Co, Erie street, Chi
eago. @szs
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
]. lE He TIL


fllal statistics of Stlreve-
adiag February II, 1909
alte Ed McClary and
Smith and Gertrude
oteplaens and Lula O.
Arnold and Maru L.
MINOR and Miss Nettie
eFsd James Modkin and
9. Betty and Laura
English and Magno-
smith and Sallie Jack
81 al Sallie Taylor.
h Whitney and
sd q Reece and wife,
"A
Aron Harris, IS
Child Of Lula Jones, ]
ashington - years /;
5 years Lane Linch,
resid White: II.
i John 3 Archibald,
hitter 81 years. Col
sdish ! years; Joseph
Jack Sloan, IS
S years.
Entsro eolitis, in
slen tuberculosis,
carcinoma uterus,
Rheumatism, pneu-
tlis Deaths from ali
1lored /, male /, fe-
ars Of age i, under
ied At the Charity
Health ofhcer
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26

The Cotton Belt are selling low rate
one way second class colonists tickets
to California points, and the sale will
continue until June
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26

Telephone 1000 and we viii send a
nan to figure on your printing
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
SslON NOTICE

SslON NOTICE.
District Court Of Louis
llsesssion Of Johnson Sim
louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
asssby given that Emile SIM
|s iay applied 10 be appoint
I3r ST said succession, and
asler BE- made thereto with
peeihed By law he will be
v pfaved for.
@ Honorable A d. Land.
a's court, this 2sth day of
lBsoN, Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26

Remember BANNER PATTERNS.
none better. Prices Ioc and I5c.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
.H(lL. zI!MAN'S
Extraordinary Sale
or
EMBROIDE:RIEs
100 Pieces Hamburg Edging
and Inserting worth up to 35c per var ].
at the remarkably low price of
lOc per Yard.
We are showing Spring Line Holman
Manufacturing Company's White Pique
and Madras Shirt Waists
Special Skirt Sale.

Three Racks Of Attractive Bargains
this week Positively none sent out on
approval.
Rack No. Entire Stock of Walking
and Full Length Black and Colored
Skirts, regular prices $500 to 5000. This
week
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26

Rack No. Entire Stock of Walking
and Full Length Black and Colored
Skirts, regular price $50 and $1,000
This week
The Caucasian., 1903-02-26
S4.o5

Rack No. entire Stock of Walking
and Full Length Black and Colored
Skirts. regular price sI2. so SO $3.50.
This week.
So.o5
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
Una jardinera

Pero, no sc cream ustedes que re-
parte flores.
La americana Elisabeth underwood,
profesora de la escuela skindergasten,
de Ponce. reparte linternazo limpio &
sus feroces discfpulos. -. casGturatas
de seas Il 0chO amos.
Y la meadaDaa no tiene la culpa.
Tienela Mr.. Lindsay, que con sus
castigos corporales pretende que los nj
nos desde muy tiernos, en- este pals, Sc
vayan acostumbrando al silbido del Ia
tigo.
Esa sonora 8 senorita yankee, de-
biera ser expulsada de Ponce.
Y ell sefior Catinchi, de quien es hi
jo adoptivo ell educando Adolfo Pagan.
presentar una denuncia energica ante el
Juez de Paz, contra la pseudo-profesora
americana.
Ahora bien; 81 ell seTior Catinchi no
quiere molestarse, entonces. 49,. que
ruede la bola que lie .Requen al mu-
chacho.
Cada hombre es un mundo, senor....
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
EL DIABLO PREDICADOR

III ,artdo republican, desacredita-
~ n+o oI oobierno fracasado ante Id
onini6n p1blica, hase metldo sdlablo
nredicador, Y pretende hacer ahora la
pprona0anda de un patrlotlsmo, del cual
biciaron escandalo mota, mlentras Gre
nnron Iron que solo les bastaba ell apoyo del
gobierno para desarrollarse medrar &
sHo anchas. sin tener en- cuenta, que par
III noIftico que Sc divorcia de Ia OPT
ni6n % nGhIica. es partido muerto.
i T,aboraron para la extinction de sus
odvarsarios. no en- ell terreno politico,
Emo ,T an 81 social. FL asesinato de los fe-
darales. nuevos hugonotes, fue predica-
IN nnbIicamente ejecutado conforme
Il nlan concebido por las turbas.
No era una idea, un sentimiento, nj
n,uchos menos ell fanatismo politico 8
reIipioso 10 que impulse ese partido.
III. ese case alguna justification tendrfan
sus crfmenes; sino ell medro personal, Ia
,mbici6n de destinos y de lucros.
En- ningun pals del mundo puede
pncontrarse un partido semejante q ese
nartido republicano.
En- todos los paises ha habido que
rras intestinas; guerras entire hermanos;
pero essas han sido siempre impulsadas
nor una idea 8 por un fanatismo.
En- Puerto Rico es donde 6nicamen-
te Sc Ina yisto ese espectdculo denigrante
de lucha intestina, obedeciendo a la as
piraci6n de unos empleos lucrativos.
Asi, pues, tan pronto como esos en-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
SAN JUAN
NoTAs PoR coRREo
JUNO 3


FL nuevo Attorney General, Mr..
Willis Syocet, llegara en- ell vapor <Coa-
mo- que estara aquf ell dia once de Ia
semana pr6xima
La sFarmacia Zerbi,o Allen "A,
Acaba lie recibir un gran surtido de Ho-
meopatia Tinturas Madres, reallzando
casi al costo.
-Estan de candidates para los pro-
Nmos ascensos en- la policfa insular, los
'enientes lturrondo y Marquee para
prmeros tenientes, v ell sargento Padlal
para segundo tenieIste.
-Es asi que las cervezas lmpuras
no tenen ingredientes sanos. Es asi que
IN Ingredentes no sanos no lie hacen
iavor al est6mago Luego deben pre-
Ierlrse las cervezas puras que, con toda
seguridad, lejos de perjudicar, tonifican
nutren, La marea SPabs,> de Mil
"aukee, es la mas recomendable. Son
Sus Gnicos importadores en- San Juan,
" K. Calder6n Cq, Tetuan IL.
Los trabajos de la carretera dt
Maunabo 4 Yabucoa empezaran prin
cipIo del mes pr6ximo. En- ell preside
'e estan hacienda los preparativos d'
campana.
RECOMENDAMOS a todos nuestro
amigos el hotel THE MARINA San Jos
humerO | Capital. .--POr un dia do hos
PedaJe, un dollar.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06

pleos faltan, vemos los republicanos
revelarse contra ell Gobierno, procla
mando que eel poder es un mit0,> lie
vando sn audacia Y su cinismo hasta ell
extreme de invocar ell sentimiento pa
trio y pretender una union impossible,
puesto que nj en- la region celestial uni
dos, pueden marchar la vfctima ell vic
tlmarlo. ell organo de ese partido, que
procLam0 ell asesinato de los federales,
exclama entire admiraciones, dirigiendo-
sc sus v1ctimas:
silnsensatos, no estais despedazan
do adversarios, estais deshonrando la
patria!>
No es ciertO, almas honradas, que
os causa asco semejante exclamation, en-
labios de los que tanto han laborado por
la deshonra de la patria por ell exter
mimic de sus compatriotas
Los federales de dignidad y ver-
giienza ia mas podran admitir la union
con esos elementos podridos los que
ell pals ell gobierno tendran algun dia
que estirpar.
Convenzanse de clio los Gaines
tengan al menos ell pudor de no invocar
un sentimiento tan sagrado como ell de
la patria, que ellos no han hecho otra
cosa que prostituir y escarnecer.
Vosotros no podreis decir, cuando
ell gobierno os applique ell puntapi6 final,
como Francisco |. al entregar su espa-
da: etodo Sc ha perdido menos ell honor>;
porque yosotros no sabeis To- que es ESQ.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
Para Ponce

Anoche sali6 precipitadamente pa
ra dicha ciudad ell antique Y laborioso
empleado de estos talleres tipograficos,
don Francisco Javier Estolt, con mott
yo de haber recibido la dolorosa nueva
del fallecimiento de gu hermano Enri-
que, quien desde hace algun tempo Sc
hallaba enfermo.
FL entierro sc verified aver tarde,
segun pueden YER nuestros lectores en-
las xNotas de PonceS que insertamos.
Descanse en- paz ell malogrado Jo-
ven reciban sus deudos ell testimonio
de nuestro pesame mas sentido.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
Yea ESQ Mr.. Lindsay

FL Comisionado de instruction en-
yez de dedicar su tempo & reglamentar
los scastigos corporales> en- las escuelas
pdblicas, debiera esforzarse un POGO mas
de que los nueyos certificados acabasen
dc expedirse. pues choca sobremanera
que habiendo las Juntas locales anun-
ciado va sus escuelas, no puedan los
maestros enviar sus solicitudes por falta
del referido documento.
All gral10, Mr.. Lindsay, que para
Ia pqJa, siempre hay tempo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-06-06
EscandaIOsO

DE Cayey y Guayama nos escriben
simutaneamente hoy, diciendonos que
algunos paquetes de nuestro periodlco
no llegan poder de los respectivos
agentes en- aquellas poblaciones.
Nosotros, dejandonos de chiquitas,
eleyamos hoy un escrito de queja al Jete
del Departamento de Correos, esperanto
que por dicho Centro Sc indague 10 que
Sobre el particular ocurre.
Son muchas las veces que, desde este
peri6dico hemos clamado en- vano, por-
que las irregularidades Sc corrijan, So
bre todo cuando esas irregularidades
vienen en- perjuicio de nuestros intere-
SeS