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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21

he savings deposits of the bank is
one Of its deservediy popular features.
Interest at the rate Of three per cent
per annunl Is allowed on all sums Of
one dollar and upwards remaining on
the calendar three or more calendar
months
When made during the first three
days of any month, interest is allowed
Oh these deposits as if deposited on the
first day Of the month Interest on all
sums not Withdrawn will be payable on
The first days Of February and August,
and interest not then withdrawn is add
ed to the principal thereby giving the
depositors compound interest
Deposits may be made by married
Women men OF minors, in their own
names. sss5s
Facilities are given depositors to
9IraM Eaonsy.
Deposits made for a. longer period
than six months draw a higher rate
than ordinary savings deposits s.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
THE KERMESS
A Great Exhibition at the Opera House
Friday Night.

A great exhibition and Kermess will
take place at the opera house next Fri
day night under the direction Of the
Shreveport Athletic Association. The
programme promises to be the rIzass..at-
Etractive ever witnessed. The interest be-
ing manifested in this entertainment is
an assurance of a crowded house.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21

THE SUNSHINE.
Once. again the sun shines for all.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
RIVER AND WEATHER.

This morning opened partly cloudy
followed by sunshine
River Arthur City So; Fulton 90, a
rise of o.8; Spring Bank 1914, a rise Of
o.3 Shreveport 81, rise of o.6.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity Fair tonight and Wednesday
River forecast: Slight change or slow
rise will occur at Fulton and Shreveport
during the next 48 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
FORT WORTH HORSE AND MULE
COMPANY.

Fort Worth Horse and Mule Com
pany. Eight firms doing business on our
market.
You will get better prices than from
any other market or dealers in the Unit
ed States. From six hundred to tfous-
ard mules on hand all the time.
II you can not buy from one dealer
you can from another Our mules are
acelinaated and will not suffer from
fever or sickness. Come and see for
yourselves Direct shipping facilities
We solicit the trade Of planters and re-
tail dealers.
Fl. WORTH HORSE & MULE co
Stock ards. North n. Worth. Tex
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. oso7 First District Court q Louis
lana Succession of Amanda Ielks.
State 81 Louisiana, Parish Of Caldo.
Notice IS hereby gwen that Emanuel
Norrington has this day applied to be
appointed adn,inissrator 81 said success
sion, and unless opposition BE made
thereto within The time specified BY law
he viii Be appointed as PRAYED fer.
Witness the Honorable Bell,
Jadge 81 said Court. this Isl day of Feb
rnarY 1905.
Eeh 3 roos Deputy Clerk
nrinw q your Job rork and rs VII
lrszs ~ y
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. e533 First District Court Of Louis
lana: Succession Of F. Hudson
State OF Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Notice is hereby given that w. NJ. Hud-
son has this day applied TO be appointed
administrators oil said succession, and IN
less opposition be made thereto within
the time specified BY law. he win be ap-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable +. Bell
Judge Of said court, this 2Ist day q
February, 1905
H. LEVY.
Feb Il deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21

Subscribe for lie Caucasian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21
Savings Deposits.

MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
AND TRUST CO, CORNER OF
s5 NY
SPRING AND TEXAS STREETS,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-21

dators appointed by the stockholders for
that purpose, who shall give such bond
and security as may be required of them
and perform such duties and have such
rights as may be fixed by the stock
holders
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
CRISFIELD OYSTER
MEN MOB JUDGE
One Of Their Members Convicted OF
Stealing Bivalves is Released
by Lawbreakers.

CRISFIELD. MD, Nov. ga mob
of several hundred oystcrmcn ami
their sympathizers took possession II
Crisfleid today in behalf of Ralph Mel.
son, charged with raiding the oyster
plantation of the Tanger Packing
Company in Tangier Sound.
Nelson, it is charged, has been defy.
ing the law for long time and aided
by his friends. He was arrested ana
today was pronounced guilty after
trial before Justice G. W. Kennedy.
As soon as the justice announced
his verdict there was rush for him
and the prisoner was taken from the
law officers and several persons were
Injured. The sheriff did not attempt
q rccaptuie. The justice was induced
to revoke his verdict though 1t was
found on direct testimony.
Justice Kennedy was held pris.
oner by the mob for nearly an hour
before he weakened He declared that
.he would never try another oyster
case.
Nelson and his friends paraded The
streets uiumphantly. The mob held
The town. declaring that there shall he
no planting of oysters and threatening
TO raid and tear up the beds that al
ready exist in these waters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Mccurdy Quits Under Fire.

NEW YORK. Nov. 29.--Richard A.
McCurdy today resigned as Prcsi-
dent of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company. His resignation was ac-
ccpted and Frederic Cromwell, treas
urer OF the Mutual was named as
his temporary successor. James VI.
Eckels, who was comptroller of the
currency during the administration
OF President Cleveland, is TALKED Ut
as permanent president.
McCurdy quits on account of poor
health.
The resignation of Justice Rufus w.
Peckham. of the United States Su.
preme Court. as "A trustee of the
Mutual also was accepted. Justice
Peckham had been a trustee fof
more than twenty years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
NEW RATE BILL PROPOSED
squres Forced to Resign as Minister
a
to Cuba on Account OF -art,cipat.
ing in Isle of Pines RevoIusica-%
Minister to Korea Gets the Vac,
ancy-After St. Louis Trust. b


ST. LUOIS. MO. Nov. 29.-Unite,l
States Senator Joseph Ralph Burton,
OF Kansas, wos sentenced in the Unr
ted States Circuit Court To serve six
months in the Iron county Jail, IRON
ton. Mo. and In paw Il fine OF 50 800.
He had acted as paid attorney in
behalf OF the Riato Grain and Sccuri-
ties Company. OF st. Louis. before
the postoiiicc department. TO pre-.
vent the issuance of a fraud ordar.
He was released on $4,000 bond.
pending an appeal.
Judge Van Dovanter imposed the
additional penalty dobarring Senator
Burton forever from holding any uf.
flee OF homer or Profit under the gov
eminent
The sentence in the previous con
Niction was six months in Jail and :.
enc OF $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
ITALIANS DISLIKE
CATHOLIC PRIEST
Congregation of Norfolk Church
Wants to Have New
Preacher.
(sncciai TO tho Daily Press

NORFOLK, VA. Nov. 29-Thc
members of the Norfolk Italian
church who are opposing The Rev.
Father Guzzardi upon the ground
OF faroritism to members who are
wcll'to'do, have appoined commit
ice to go to Richmond to ask Bishop
Van dc Vyer to appoint Il successor
to The Priest AT an early date.
II is reported today that Father
Gnzzardi has resigned AMI that
BishCp Van tie Vycr is now looking
Ter a successor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
SYSTEM FOR FIRING
MCRTARS is NEEDED
Army Officers Are Ordered to Fort
Monroe to Arrange And Per-
feet a Plan.
fEy Assncintcd prcssA

WASHINGTON. u. c., Nov. 20
Captain. #. c. Dickson. OF the ord
nance department, and Captain John
son. of the Artillery corps, have
been ordered to visit Fort Monroe
for consultation with the presidents
OF the artillery beard on revision of
drill regulations for the purpose of
arriving at Il definite and early de.
cision upon the design of instruments
to be furnished for the fire control
and direction system for mortars at
the sea coast defences.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Another Rate Bill Proposed.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. 90
The Senate committee on Interstate
commerce today received copy of
The rate bill prepared by the inior.
State commerce commission.
Ii defines the word transportation
rs used in The bill, so as to include
all Observation-Disclosures employed by tho
carrier, including elevators. terminals.
cars. whether owned by the carrier
or other parties for refrigeration. ven
tllation or other purposes, and re.
Quires the carriers to furnish such
transportation upon reasonable re-
quest of the shippers, Publishing the
total charges for such transportation
as now required by law.
1T gives to the Interstate com
morcc commission power:
TO fix Il maximum rate.
ITO fix differcntial and to pre-
scribe both maximum and minimum
rates; to enforce the same when that
may he necessary to prevent dis
elimination forbidden by the bill, bur
not TO change the classification OF any
article"
Each violation will be separate
offense and fines are fixed at $4,000
each
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
DlNED WITH ARCHBISHOP.
More News From London Concerning
Doings of President Tucker.

More News From London Concerning
Ooings of President Tucker
An Associated Press dispatch re.
ceivcd from London last night says:
Harry st. George TncRc,, president
OF tho jamestown (VaJ Exposition
Company, had most satisfactory in
terview today with the Archbishop of
Canterbury. Mr.. Tucker had been in
vitcd by the archbishop TO discuss the
proposal OF the celebration at James.
town OF the tcrcentenary of the estah.
lishment Of the American branch Of
the English church. The archbishop
suggested The formation of an Amer.
can committee. promising to appoint
an English committee to act in CON
junction with the Americans in ar.
ranging the details OF the celebration :"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
photographers Open Their KEYS,

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. %
l2:lo L. m.-Thc situation has again
suddenly grown exceedingly grave.
The Russian capital Is shut off from
telcslaphic communication with the
lntcricr. The Russian strike of
the telegraph operators. declared yes.
icrday. has gone into operation and
me wcrkmons' council is delberat-
ing whether TO declare general 20
iitl'ai strike throughout Russia to-
morrow
Aftiiiciymcn in Warsaw struck for
more pay. better food and better Of
GcCrs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Down homers" to Meet.

n, meeting of the North Caro-.
lima Society OF This city has been
called for tomorrow morning al 1890
o'clock. the bow OF the Chesapeake &
Ohio steamer being designated as the
place OF meeting. The members Of
the society, wearing The Carolina
colcrs will attend the football game
in Norfolk today and che + for their
native State.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Isle of Pines Downs scuires.

w WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. 20
Edwin V. Morgan, just relieved as
American minister TO Korea. bv rea-
son OF Japanese protectoratc there,
mas been appointed American min.
lister 10 Havana to succeed Her.
bert G. SGnires, whose resignation
has been accepted.
For long time past the relations
between MIR. SQuircs and the Cuban
government have not been satisfac-
tory. 'Squires aided tic Isle of Pines
revolntionists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
oapon Changes His Views.

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 20,
rather Gapon is here in hiding. He
expressed the opinion today that the
revolutionary leaders were making
the tactical mistake which he made
before January %. OF preaching an
armed rebellion, democratic re-
public and an immediate eight hour
uay. lie added that his residence
abroad had opened his eyes. Time
was necessary 10 realize the social.
istic ideals.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Pitched Battle at sebastopol fIes.
tween Mutineers anu 4
lnfanty. \
SEVERAL SHIPS ARE DlsTR0YEDi
Russian Troops Who Stand by Gpyls
ernmentiin the cfinieaado9 q etssss
Execution Than Any Of Muscosaitess.
That Fought AGAINST The 1apsrssx
Another Big, Strike RES up Emptess

tny AssocIatci1I f,rcss..

tBy Associatcdj f,rcssa. /. z, ~ Il
II ST. PETERSBURG,, %. S+e;
bastopol was todayss the serne s5I /
desperate battle between sthes mGtfti.
Gus sailors ana ftiic troops j III The !
forts on shore. 81 t,i l IS. s
f During the battle the town and theG
forts were bonbarded by The gins !
or the cruiser Otchakoff, which now
lies burning ywreok OFF admiralty.
Point. Eits hull riddled WITH shellsS
and its Haunting red ensign OF reyot
luton hauled down. u &. I.
Z MANY OF the crew OF tile OtchaS-,
ON were. killed or wounded accora5:
ing TO one report. the barracks Of
the mutincers was carried by STORM y
after the piutinous fleet which Is !.
said to have numbered ten vessels.
mad surrendered and, tho whole posi-.
lion is now in the hands OF the troops
under the command OF General Men
iueif. This 1repoit IS not confirmed.
Battle Like THOSE 'in China. as
The battle, began Mt . DC ocli, 4 lsi ~
afternoon.I Lieutenant !Stssel iif5 ~
receiving i,epl Is tho ashlansl ~ Oh i iihifis
nut y t f9eers tire from
ZEN ships, To Which the northern hat.
teries at Fort Alexander, artillery
posted on the shore and several yes
sells which remained loyal. replied
During the naval battle the sailors
ON the shore, cntrenched in the bar
racks. defended their position with
machine guns and rifles against tho
attacking infantry After an engage
incht lasting two hours and half
the Otclalion was riddled and on
Hire and the cruiser Dnieper and an
other vessel sunk, Lieutenant
Schmidt. who had been badly wound
ed surrendered the entire squadron.
The mutinous sailors on shore sur
rendered to the Drcst and Bielostol,
regiments.
According to this report the Pan.
tclcimon. formerly the Kniaz Potem.
Kline, was injured below the water.
line and torpedo boat is ashore on
the rocks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30

ton began and their position ought
TO steadily improve as our inquiry
proceeds.
THE legislation we will recon-
mend will undoubtedly safeguard and
strengthen the rights of policyholdcrs
but those who suffer their policies
To laDsc will lose the benefit of what
has been done already as well as
wfat We hope 10 accomplish
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Hope for Policyholders.

NEW YORK, Nov. Ex-senator
Armstrong, chairman of the investi-
eating committee. issued Il Thanks
giving greeting today to policyhohl-
ers, advising them not to let their
policies lapse. The address contin-
ued:
"Policyholdcrs are in better posi-
tion now than before the investiga.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
MARYLAND in Port.

The United States armorcd cruiser
Maryland arrived in port Yesterday
from old Point and is now anchored
i'll the harbor on the Casino loading
bunker coal. The cruiser will re-
join tho armo:cd cruiser squadron of
Old Point rs soon as her bunicrS
have heen reblcnishcd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
little further conversation Jaeger and
J. left The room ~
Wanted to Fight Il Out.

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n u,"' ""'"' ms "e'errlhs rom hitting
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,'r D vs., s'," ,, NC S'ruek III u stand
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cnorcd TO 1.-Two I'm ibo ,,Sht S,t tn,
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thro,a, 49,, 49, ,le'' s.pew = az :
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
ELks' SOCIAL SESSION.
Merry Making at Lodge Home After
Regular Meetinu.

After the regular meeting OF New.
pert News Lodge. No. 3l5. b. p. o.
Elks last night there was on "old
time social session at the home. De.
lightful refreshments were served AMI
an entertaining impromptu program
was rendered by talented members.
a large class of new members was
Initiated before the social session.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Rush At Tr.asurer's Office.

There WIS Il rush Il; tho Office q:
the city treasurer yesterday, he last
day on which taxes might be paid
without the addition of five per cent.
as penalty. Voters desiring 10 par
ticipato i'll the spring election must
pay their poll taxes before Dcccrl-
bCr H.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
U. s. JUSTICE IN THE MUODLE
Peckham Who Has Been a Director
for 80 Years Decides to Quit
Policy Holders Promised Protection
by Probers and They Are Making
Teir Word Good.
DIV Associated Pross.l

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.,-Thc ros,.-
nation OF Richard y. McCurdy. pIcsi-
dent OF the Mutual Life Insurance
Company was The most important de.
vclopmcnt OF tho life insurance in
vcstigation today. President McCu:-
dy's management of the affairs OF
tho company has been the subject Of
inquiry by the executive inveslieat-
ing committee which brought ont tho
fact that during his presidency vcry.
large commissions were paid To hi:
son. Robert McCurdy. and his son.ia
law Louis a. Thiobaud
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
CONFEDERATES
HONOR OLD FOE
Take Charge of Funeral Arrange.
ments of Federal Veteran
Dead in Front Royal.
Especial 10 the Daily Prcss.l

FRONT ROYAL, VA. Nov. 20
Captain John w. Wyeth, Federal
veteran of the Civil war, died here
suddenly this morning. The funeral
arrangements are in charge of COM
mittec of Confederate veterans. The
burial will he in Harrisburg. Pa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Germany Denounces Trade pact

WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov. 90
Germany today denounced to the
state department. the agreement OF
July ]. 1900, which regulates the adj
mission of certain German products
10 the United States i'll return for
minimum tariff rates on American
products.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Make Shirts Tomorrow.

The plant Of the Newport New 5
Shirt Manufacturing Company. re-
CT Baltimore. will lie PUT into opera
ton again tomorrow. About one hun
dred girls will he employed at the
start.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
1t. Commander Blue.

Lieutenant Commander Victor
Blue. who will succeed Captain Rich
ard Henderson as inspector of orl-
nance at tho local shipyard. has ar.
rived in this city and is now tho
guest OF Captain Henderson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Strikers Make Threats.

MOSCOW. Nov. 29--Dy Telephone
The congress OF telcgraphers, in
session here boasts that every tele-
graph Office in Russia will stop with
IN folty-oight hours.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
May Siun Today

Mayor Buxton was busy yesterday
ana did not consider the dog ordi
nance" which was placed upon his
desk by the city clerk early in tho
morning. II is expected that the
mayor viii sign the measure today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Trust Buster" at Work.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, Nov. 29.-su.t
wns begun i'll the federal court hero
today to dissolve the Terminal
Bridge Co, on the ground that ii is
a criminal" trust
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Spanish Steamship Lost at Sea
(Dy Associated pressl

Dy Associated prcss)
LONDON, Nov. 29.-The, Spanish
steamer Altamira, Captain Arrola.
which sailed from Fcrnandina, Fla,
October for Dibalo, Spain, wa.;
today posted at Ll0yds as overdue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Mr. Lowenbur1 Reeoverinn.

MF' ID. Lowenbnrg. who was stricken
WIN paralysis at the Monticello hotel,
Nofiolk. last week. is steadily racov,
ef'ng and exDects In a few days to lie
entirely we'll
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Mud Horses Have an Inning
my Associated Pfess.)

BENNING, d. c.. Nov. 29.-The
track at Benning was sea of mud
today and several short price horses
have this excuse for poor showings.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
Admits Being a Leech.

ADMITS Being leech.
Charles p. McClclland, a former
State senator. testified before The
committee today that he lived in Tic
Mutual Life Insurance Company's
house in Albany. conducted by An
drew G. Fields, in 1903, while he
was ! senator and member OF the
insurance committee of that body.
He stated that il never occurred to
him as improper, as he and Fields
were old friends.
II was shown that in several years
while MIR. McClelland was not a sch
ator he was retained by tho Mutual
Life Insurance Company at $4,000 a
year, and Mr.. Hughes had much diff
iiculty in obtaining Il statement II
what he did TO earn that retainer. He
said lie appeared before Legislative
committees TO argue against the saw
inss bank tax ana franchise tax
bills.
Hamilton Seeing Paris.
John c. Mccall, son OF the presi
dent of the New York Life lnsur-
ancc Company. told the committee
today that Andrew Hamilton, I'll.
Legislative agent who got large sums
OF money without an accounting from
the New York Life insurance Com
pany, had been located in Paris and
asked to come to New York 10
appear before the committee an
render an accounting.
To induce him TO do that Mr. Me-
Call said he was going to start fer
Paris on Saturday
TarheeI Lawyers Draw Blood.
George d. EldridGe, actuary of the
Mutual Reserve life, said the policy
holders OF North Carolina III 1896
or 1898 contested he right OF the
company TO increase it's assessments
on the l5-year class OF policies. 1t
was Il concerted movement by at
torneys. The courts gave judgments
against the company compelling il
To return premiums amounting 10
about 100000. The judgments have
not been paid hut are now in the
courts on appeal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-30
peace Restored a. End.

CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-28

their made the disaster inevitable With tremendous
force the larger boat struck the smaller cutting it
in two and precptng the fair occupants into the wat
Of the lake. -".
Rod and Todd sprang to their feet expecting to
dozen natives hasten to the Of the unfortunate
girls But tho every boat including their own, promptly
stopped its course, one made effort to the
maidens. Not until later did the indignant lads under
stand that this seeming eowardce the part of the In
dams really due to the sctness of their social
toms Both young happened to be of higher rank
than any Of the about them and not dared to
touch them, even to save them from drowning.
No such etiquette, however, bound the watching
youths, and in another instant throwing off their coats
they plunged fearlessy overheard and rapidly to-
ward the helpless girls Reaching them they to
the surface of the water for the last time and
ment when they completely exhausted by their
struggles the brave boys found task each
leetng Maiden to throw about her unresisting
form, and with the other to swim back to the waiting
boat
Mr. Todd and the professor drew the still conscious
girls into the BARGE where the lads followed without
sistance then, at sign from the officer the oarsmen
resumed their But that heroic act Of the young
to themselves had the seed for
bitter feud; that would rally friends about
them and arragn bitter foes against them; that
would lead them thru many strange adventure before
they left the mountain plateau.
(To Be Continued.)