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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
Another Opportunity for Investors!
NEW SERIES NOW OPEN
Sc RE $ 81
Shares in this Series now be had application
at office and after Saturday. March IS, 1908.
Shreveport Mutual Building Association.
N. e. FL OVERS, JULES DREYFUSS
Acting Sec. President.

regulations deemed requisite for the
purpose and management of the affairs
and business of corporation, and shall
have also full power to borrow money,
execute mortgage, issue bonds, make
contracts, make rules for declaration Of
dividends, and generally to do all things
and act in all matters purtenant to the
objects and purposes of this corporation,
as also to issue and deliver full paid
shares Of its stock or the bond or obi
cations of this corporation in payment
for labor done, Or money Or rights, in
property actually received. But any rule
or bylaws is subject to repeal or modi-
hcation or change by the holders of a
majority of the stock at any meeting OF
The company.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo ::
Personally came and appeared J. D. VIII
1inson, who being by me duly sworn.
deposes and says that he is the secretary
of the above and foregoing Kansas
City, Shreveport and Gulf Railway Com
pany, and that the above and foregoing
constitutes a true and correct copy of
Articles I and w of the Charter of the
said company as amended and adopted
by the stockholders of said company at
their meeting held in the city of Shreve-
port, on April 7, 1905, and that said
amendments were adopted by said stock
holders by the unanim8s vote thereof
after due and legal notice given as re-
quirtd by the terms of said Charter by
publication for more than thirty days in
daily newspaper published in the city
of Shreveport as will appear from the
minutes now in the custody of affiant.
d. WILKINSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on
this the nth day of April, 1905.
H. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded April
II, 1905.
J. H. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
State OF Louisiana Parish of Caddo:
hereby certify that have examined
the amendments to Charter of Kansas
City, Shreveport and Gulf Railway Com
pany, and finding nothing therein con-
tanned contrary to law, | hereby approve
the same.
This nth day of April, 1905.
J. M. FOSTER,
| District Attorney
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
hereby certify that the above and fore,
going is a true and correct copy Of the
original act as the same now appears or
file and of record in my Office.
Given under my hand and seal of Of
nee this nth day of April, 1905.
| w. NJ LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and exOficio Deputy Re
corder.
April 10, 1905.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
AMENDED CHARTER
OF THE DESOTO LUMBER COM
PANY OF SHREVEPORT.

Shreveport, La, April 10, 1oo5.-Ihe
stockholders of the DeSoto Lumber Co.,
of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La, met
in special called meeting April 10th,
1905, for the purpose of amenling the
charter of the company.
Present in person: E. A. Frost, Geo.
E. Harris, Geo H. Byrnes, Thomas
Trammell, Milton Wi1han.
By proxy: E. A. Frost, E. K. Smith !;
Geo. F. Harris, J. F. Hawthorne; Geo.
H. Byrnes, R. R. Cheshire; E. A. Frost,
Thomas Byrnes.
On motion of NJ. Winharn, secoT: led
by G. F. Harris, that the style Of the
company be changed from DeSoto Lum-
Der Company to The DeSoto Land and
Lumber Company.
Motion duly carried.
There being no further business, mo-
ton made by NJ Winham, seconded by
Geo. E. Harris, that meeting adjourn
until next regular annual meeting, un-
less special meeting be called by the
president.
E. A. FROST, President
GEO. Fl. BYRNES, Treasurer.
State of Louisiana, Parish of DeSoto:
George H. Byrnes being by me duly
sworn says that he is treasurer of the
above named corporation, and that the
above and foregoing is true and cor
rect copy of the minutes of the meeting
of stockholders held by said DeSoto
Lumber Company on April 10, 1905.
GEO. H. BYRNES.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 18th day of April, 1905.
EDWARD THORP,
Notary Public.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded Apri
18th. A. D., 1905.
S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Recorder
| State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
| | hereby certify that the above and fore
| going is a true and correct copy of tht
original act. as the same now appears OF
file and of record in my Office.
Given under my hand and seal of of
fce this I7th day Of April, 1905.
S. @. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and exc Offcio Recorder
] April I8 1905.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. o654-In the First District Court OF
Louisiana, in and for the Parish OF
Caido: Succession of John Corbett.
Notice is hereby given that r. A.
Leonard, clerk of the First Judicial DIS
trict Court of Louisiana, has this day
applied to be appointed administrator OF
said succession and has filed an itemlzed
description and valuation of the property
of said estate.
All parties interested are hereby cltel
to show cause in seven days why salo
application should not be granted anc
said description and valuation approved
according to law.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell
Judge of said court, this nth day o1
April, 1905.
S, O. WILLIAMS,
April II. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
COTi ON MARKET.

I'll SHREVEPORT RECEIPTS.
Stock on hand Sept. 814
Received this day ..... 5I2
Received previously. ..237,3oS 237,o1o
E@ @t# " g. ~
Total stock to date -. .238,724
Shipments to date -. -. %. .216,oo1
Net stock on hand -. -. .... 2I,7o2
Same day last year -. -. -. 8,15I
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
A NEGRO KILLED.

In an affray which occurred Tuesday
morning near Dixie, in Ward One, Cad
do parish, Sam Hanover was shot and
mortaAy wounded by Osborne Adams
both being negroes. Adams surrendered
to Mr.. R. T. Douglas at Dixie. The pris
oner was conveyed to Shreveport by
Deputy Sheriff Hull ami jailed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18

House Furnishing
Goods Specials

I0x22 Huck Towels each. SO
ISx4o Huck Towels, each She
2lx4o Huck Towels, all Linen, hem
stitched, each ....... ........ .23E
Full size Honey Comb White Bed
Spread, each h..................S5F
Extra size Honey Comb White Bed
Spread, each ...... ........$1 IS
S1xoo Hemmed Sheets, each. .39&
45x36 Pillow Cases ............S4f
eI-inch Red Band Crash, per yd. p. &c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
ROBERT R. EMERY,
Fire Insurance and
Real Estate.
} is M 9sssss
Of6ce IN First National Bank Building
Market Street Entrance.
Ground Floor.
sIIREVEPoRT, La.
-sEIREVEPoR LA.

SUCCESSION NOTICE.
!, No. $50 First District Court, Parish
of Cadin State OF Louisiana Sue
cession Of Sarah r. Kendall.
Notice Is hereby given that D. T.
Land. executor, has this day filed his
final account IN said succession, and un-
less opposition Be made thereto within
the time specified BY law. the same will
be duly honnoiogated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable G. ". Porter
Judge "a hoe Of said court, this the "a
day o. April, 1905
o. WILLIAMS.
April : aoo5 deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-18
REDUCTION
SALE

Special prices will be made in every de-
partment of Our immense establishment.
Visitors to Our city making purchases to
the amount of SEQ will be refunded rail-
road fare upon presenting receipt for
ticket purchased. Half fare refunded on
purchases to the amount of $40
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
PERSONALS
Mrs. E. A. Jones is down from Ra.

Mrs. f. A. Jones is down from Ra.
ton.
Frank Cutler returned to his Ro-
ciada resort this morning.
Mr.. w. T. Brown and wife returned
TO Valmore today.
Chas. Jones returned to Santa Ro.
sa this afternoon.
Mechanical Superintendent c. NJ.
TAYLOR il here today.
Hon. Frank Springer is home from
a short trip to Ration.
P d Cane and sister have arrived
from Emmetsburg, Iowa, to spend the
winter.
d. T. Alexander. La Junta; VIM. H.
Kaiser, Santa Rosa, subscribe at La
Pension.
George F. Albright and Land Com
missioner Keene returned to Albu
querque last night.
George Arnot left for home last
r'~N' ~ccc6~~or'od by the members
Of his baseball team.
sn,a ae "U SLY the 10G ya"d
Cach and the single coupling events
Deputy Clerk A. A. Sena went TO
Carrie this morning on a business
"Trip.
Attorney ". B, Bunker returned
frnn, Ration in time 10 view the last
dav's events at the fair.
VIM. Read has been granted twelve
wtaths' license as q retail liquor
dealer at Hot Springs.
Lee Muir is in from Mineral Hill.
where he reports assessment work
progressing. and some development
work going on in the coal vein Of
that vicinity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Sealed proposals In triplicate for
the construction double set of bar
racks, with detached lavatories, in
Guiding plumbing, VIII be received
here until 2 p. m. Oct. 81. 1905.
Fort Wingate, N. NJ, Sept. 25, 1905.
Signed A. B. DOCKERY, @. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

cess, "A Deserted Bride" and will
produce 1t in its entirety on the first
tour Of his company over his new cir.
cult. The stage settings are said TO
be the most elaborate ever seen here,
among taem being views of Chicago's
famous localities, staged with such
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

The plot is strange and thrilling,
and full OF many surprising situa-
tions.
Mr.. Samuels choice of plays is a
happy one, and promises well for his
seasons success. October 4 and 3 at
the Duncan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Harvesting of the beet crop In the
vicinity OF Rocky Ford and Lamar,
Colo, will commence wi hin a few
days. A large number of laborers
are required. Farmers will pay good
wages. Start for Lamar or Rocky
Ford at nee American Beet sugar
company. 9-A2o
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Prevent a case OF sickness, per-
haps a death, by having the Las We
gas Sanitary Co. clean your cesspool
or vault. Office at Vogt 4 Lewis.
7-51
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Parties going to the country will
consult their best interests by calling
at Clay e. Rogers livery barn where
nice rigs al reasonable prices may al
ways be had. 1l-35
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Roses and other cut flowers always
on hand at T~hornhill. the florist, 500
II Grand avenue, opposite San Mi
guel hank. 9-149
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
Notice.

Friday night. September 20, when
the carnival will be in full sway,
masking and general fancy dressing
will be permitted IN the streets dur
ing the progress Of the carnival and
the confetti battles. Special police
men dressed In plain clothing will see
that no sand throwing is permitted
and no rough characters will be al
lowed upon the streets.
F. r. OLNEY, Mayor.
r. +. T~witchell.
President Fair Association.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
STREET CAR SCHEDULE

The following schedule will be
maintained by the street railway dur
ing the week:
Leave Santa Fee depot
For race crack Gao a. m.
For the canvcn: 8, g, 40, 1920. II,
1l:40 a. m, anu ! p. m.
For the race track: LAO. 2. $3.50.
2:40, 3, $40, APO. s.. 9 p. m.
All afternoon car transfer at race
track for the CANYON.
A line Of fine road wagons at
Cooley's repository will be sold at re-
duced prices. Get a good runabout
for the price of a cheap one. 8.14i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Bookkeeper-A lady in Chicago,
keeping books, would move to Las
Vegas, If she could secure a position
at reasonable wages. Address r, OPP
tic. 9-S03
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

close attention b realism as 10 make
IL difficult fog the theater.goer 10
realize that he pt In the presence of
The real thing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Housekeepers. remember the ladies'
Home with a jar Of fruit or a glass
of jelly. 9-5l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

W. NJ. Lewis. undertaken and EN-.
balmer, G12 Lincoln Ave.. both phones.
50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Wanted-A girl for general house
work. Mrs. l. Appel, 1011 Eighth St.
9-157
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Just receivea-Choice line OF pic.
ture moulding OF latest designs. s..
r. Dearth. 9.97
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
Profitable WORK in See, Fields.

The Elk is there. call for it. 9-133
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
Turner for cheap meats.

ventajoso Trabajo en- los campos de
eetavel.
La cosecha de behaved en- Ia vecin.
dad de Rocky Ford y Lamar. Col0., Sc
cOmenzara dentro de pocos dias. Sc
n%ecesitan b%astantas trabajadores. Sc
pagan buenos salaries. y .rrid de
una veg a Lamar o Rocky Ford. Amer.
lean Beet Sugsr Co. 9125
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Hy Bluer's new cigar. The Elk, is a
home product. 9-133
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
SAMUELS COMPANY

Much interest has been created
among local theater.goers by the an.
n'Ancemenl that Mr.. George Samples
las secured the great New York sue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Non-breakable whips at Jones' on
Bridge street. 9.147
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Call at Turner's for choice, cheap
meats. 9-3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Turner's meats ere The best and his
prices the cheapest. 93
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

The saddest thing in life is a poor
Old age, yet thousands experience IL
by neglecting to I'VE towards a com.
petence In the golden DAYS II youth.
The Plaza Trust and Savings bank
pays 4 per cent interest. SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
A Deserted Bride
BY Fitzgerald Murphey,

WANTED-Young man familiar with
stenography AMI office work, who
Is willing TO start on small salary.
Address Optic office, or p. o. box
$50. alag
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30

Smoke the Elk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-30
Just Arrived

A large stock of Queen Quail
ity Shoes for ladies', con-
sitting of fine dress goods
made up in the latest styles
Special for dress.-Light Rib
: bon Butcher laSe, dull mat
whole quarter Patent Kid.
Flexible sole, price. SO 50
Other natty styles at 50, 80. 50
G.. Y. HEDGCOCK,
New Block, 6i4 Douglas Ave.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

Sixth day of Session, April 20.
The following reports were ex-
amined and approved:
Report of A. Mabbutt as overseer
of road district No. i.
Report of P. B. Butler as over
seer OF road district No. 3.
Report OF Joseph Weech as over
seer of road district No. 4.
Report of Sam Briggs as overseer
of road district No. 5.
The report OF J. w. Sawyer as
overseer of road district No. 6.
Report of James Barnett as over
seer of road district No. 8.
Report of Henry Carpenter as
overseer of road district No. was
laid over.
The application of Sam Johnson
to operate a toll ferry at the site OF
the old Lewis Ferry was submitted
with his bond in the sum OF 5000.
His application was granted and
his bond approved.
The board had under considera-
ton the amount of money avail
able for road purposes and the ex-
(Conclu'ed Il page A.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

Second day of session, April II.
Full board met this day pursu-
ant to adjournment.
The petition of ]. E. Little and
others praying for the appointment
of Solon A. Bray as constable of
Clover Greek precinct, was exam
ined and it appearing to the board
that the constable elect, Joel Sand
ers, had not qualified and did not
desire to qualify, it is hereby ord
cred that Solon A. Bray be and he
is hereby appointed constable of
said precinct.
1t appearing to the board that
there are ferry boats being op-
Grated in this county, the owners OF
which have not complied with the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

law as directed at the last meeting
of this board, the clerk is hereby
ordered to notify each and every
person or company operating a fer
ry boat which collects tolls, that
each of them is required to COM
ply with the law relating to the
same or be prosecuted by law.
The joint quarterly report of
treasurer and auditor was examined
and approved.
The yearly report of the auditor
was approved.
The board had under considera-
ton matters pertaining to the Ka-
noka road and also the proposed
new roads east of Hagerman and it
being deemed advisable by the
board that it should personally in
spect the same the board adjourned
until Monday, April 16, in order
to make a personal examination
of said proposed roads.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

Third day of session, April II.
Full board met this day pursu-
ant to adjournment.
The petition of E. M. Bell and
others for the appointment of Har-
vey Dixon, as constable of Hager-
man precint, was presented to the
board and it appearing that B. T..
Duffy, who had heretofore been ap-
pointed as constable, is no longer a
resident of said precinct, but has
moved from the county, it is ord
cred that the petition be granted
and Harvey Dixon is hereby ap-
pointed az constable of Hagerman
precinct.
The bond of Solon A. Bray as
constable of Glover Greek precinct
was submitted, examined and ap-
proved.
The petition for the appointment
of E. S. Totten as overseer of road
district No. Z was ordered laid over.
The petition of Frank Millsaps,
Fred w. Gooding and others to es-
tablish new road was approved
and the road established as follows:
leaving the county road opposite
what is known as the Millsap Cross
ing of the Oregon Short Line Rail-
way, about two miles west of the
town of Shoshone, from thence
across said crossing to the north
side of the railroad right of way,
thence following the railroad fence
mile west, thence
angling northwest toward Little |
Wood River; thence west to the
main road.
1t is understood and this road is
established upon the express condi-
ion that the road be put in good
condition without expense to the
county.
The following applications for
liquor license were granted and
heir bonds approved: Thos. Fay,
v. L. Coltharp, Peter Peterson,
,en Coltharp, Jenson & Hammond
nd John Fader.
The application,of Marshall Hal
ar for permission to operate toll
srry across Snake river, in section
6, township 10 south, range 23
asst of Boise Meridian, was sub
lifted to the board and it appear
lg that the said applicant has ,
omplied with the law in such case
lade and provided, it is hereby ]
rdered that the said Marshall Hal
r be and he is hereby permitted !
, operate a toll ferry between the
,unties of Lincoln and Cassia, at f,
lie place above described. And I
lrther that his bond in the sum of
5000 is hereby approved. :
The board adjourned until 10 a.
/. tomorrow.
Fourth day OF session, April IS.
Full board met this day pursu- y
1t to adjournment. r
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05
THE COUNTY BOARD
Proceedings at It's Regular April,
1908 Session.

Be it remembered that on this
10th day of April, 1905, pursuant
to statute, the Board of Commits
sioners of Lincoln County, idaho,
met in regular session: present, F..
K. Crosse, chairman, Guy Lennon
and w. B. Kelley, commissioners
and A. /. Mcmahon, clerk.
The following claims were al
slo,o1 ~, +ba xool,, ho,,ot,, fund.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05
OF sHosHONE AND LINCOLN COUNTY,

The following claims were exam
ined and allowed on the current
expense fund:
Chas. Burgess, constable seryicess 50 20
Robt. A. Lounsbury, justice fees l2 go
w. D. Crocker, Co. printing. 80. 132 90
:" = supplies. .... 96 so
Keefer 4 White, mdse. ....... 10 so
Swope & Wheeler. burying pau
per. ........ 81 90
H. F. Pickren, salary go. 400 90
g expenses. ...... III 90
]. w. Waldron. salary. ......... 75 001
Frank I. Disney, salary. y..... 250 90
expenses ..... 81 70
Dan G. Cummings, witness fees. 81 so
Frank G. DeLaMar Z" 10 80
The board adjourned until 8 a. m.
tomorrow.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05
Fifth day of session, April 10.

Fifth day of session, April 10.
The board met this day pursuant
to adjournment. Present: Frank
Crosse, chairman, w. B. Kelley,
commissioner and A. /. Mcmahon,
clerk.
In the matter of laying out a
new road from a point where the
west line of the Stiffler ranch in
tersects the county road, which
now runs nearest the railroad track,
running thence across said track,
thence westerly near the right of
way to the Tunupa crossing, the
board made a personal examina-
ton of said proposed road and it
appearing that better road can
be made, with less expense, than
the road that is now being travelled
and that the residents along this
part of the road desire the change,
it is hereby ordered that the road
be changed as above set forth on
the condition that the new road be
made without expense. to the coun-
ty, except the woriss-of the road
overseer. And it is further ordered
that the road that is now being
travelled between the above de-
scribed points shall be abandoned
as soon as the new road is in pass
able condition.
1t is hereby ordered by the board
that all petitions for the establish
ment of new roads shall first be
presented to the road overseer of
the district in which the proposed
road may be situated and it shall
be the duty of said road overseer,
after recommending or disapprov-
ing of such petition, to present the
same to the board of commits
;ioners.
1t is hereby made the duty OF
he county surveyor to have the
court house yard ploughed and
evelled and put in shape for seed
ng with grass.
Claims continued on the current
expense fund:
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

The board met as board Q
health with ". H. Baugh, M. D.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-05-05

Fourth day of session, April 49,
Full board met this day pursu-
ant to adjournment.