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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
AMENDED CHARTER
OF THE SHREVEPORT TRACTION
COMPANY.

Shreveport, La. January s, Ioos.-Of
!fce of the Shreveport Traction Com.
Ipanye At meeting OF the stockholders
held at the Office OF tls company, alter
due notice, on tbs day. the following
proceedings were had: There were pres
| ent: w F. Dillon, hol ling 32I "a
shares; 7. H. Scoyell, hol ling 10 shares
Nv. T. Crawford. holding Is shares; w.
J. Bayersdorffer, holding 10 shares; Is
tate Of w. B. Jacobs represented by
W. F. Dillon, proxy, authorized IN writ
ing) holding COS shares. Mrs. r L. JJa-
cobs represented BY W. I. Crawford,
proxy, authorized in writing) holding
288 5-I2 shares; Mrs. Lola ]. hlcccke
Represented BY w. T Crawford, PROXY,
authorized in writing boiling .a,I-4
shares; Mrs. T. J.crawford (repre-
scented by w T. Crawford, proxy, su-
thorized in writingl holding 100 2-3
shares: N. l. Scoveli represented BY
W. +. Dillon, proxy, authorized il writ
ing) holding 10 shares; constituting all
the stockholders Of the cen.pany.
Mr.. w r Dillon was selected as
chairman, AMI Mr.. VIM Rayers,.orffer
was selected as secretary. Mr. W. T.
Crawford then offered the following
resolution:
Be il Resolved, That tx Chatter,
or Articles Of incorporation Of the
Traction Compan, Sc and
the same are hereby amended 50 as to
declare the objects ami purposes Of the
Company and the nature Of the business
10 Be carried on BY il, in addition TO-
those already contained in said Charter
b Articles Of Incorporation, TO BE-: TO
manufacture, sell. deliver and supply
electricity and electric power for Tie
operation Of fans and for the operation
# motors for industrial and other pur,.
poses.
Which resolution. being Judy second
d, was put to vote, and unanimously
liopted
Whereupon, The chairman l;eclaredI
anne carried. There being no further
business before the meeting, on motion
| then adjourned:
W. h DILLON, Chairman.
vVM. + BAYERSDoRFFER, Sci.
w i Bayersdorffer. secretary oil
Ill - go IL 49, q. IL
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
TEXAS DIVISION FORMED.
Branch Of Southern Cotton Growers
Association Organize at Austin.

Branch Of Southern Cotton Growers
Association Organize at Austin.
Austin, Feb. 23.-Texas division Of
the Southern Cotton Growers associa-
ton was organized here Tuesday. r. 9.
Smith Of Sherman ("Alfalfa King')
was elected president and proni sed, if
necessary, to hire two stenographers at
his own expense to push the movement.
c. H. Jenkins of Brentwood was
elected vice president, w. E. Hutchin-
son Of Dublin secretary and w. R. Riv-
ers of Elgin treasurer.
The following were chosen as the
Texas members of the general commit
tee: J. H. Council, Dallas o. P. Pyle
Mineola: c. Fl. Jenkins, Brentwood; j.
P. Latham, Dublin, and F, M Green.
j. HI. Davis Of Waxahachie was
chairman Of the meeting and w. F.
Hutchinson Of Dublin secretary.
Twenty-fou counties were repre-
sented
Action Of New Orleans convention
was Endorsed. Reduction Of rs per cent
in acreage and holding of cotton for 10
cents were agreed on.
resolution was adopted requesting
every farmer to subscribe for at least
one county newspaper and one state
weekly or semi-weekly publication. so
as to keep posted on cotton matters,
and further that they report from time
to time to their local and state papers
crop conditions, acreage, cotton in hand
of producers, from every school COM
mittee Or justice precinct or other SUBJ
division of the county Also that the
press. both local and state, be request
ed to publish the reports made by local
organizations, In order that a better un-
Outstanding may be had by the produc-
ers, merchants and bankers as to acre
age. yield and surplusage.
Chairman Of each county Is to secure
the names Of farmers, together with
amount Of fertilizer each one uses and
reduction Of acdeage. These reports
are to be published twice a month in at
least one weekly county paper.
Press of the state were thanked for
what 1t had done and urged to continue
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

as shown by the original minutes there
Of duly recorded in the minute book O.
the stockholders meeting of said Com
pany.
In testimony whereof, witness my Of
fetal signature, and the seal of the Com.
pany, on this the 9TH day of January
A. D., 1905.
VIM. J. BAYERSDORFFER,
Secretary
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ca do
Before me, the undersigned authority
personally came and appeared w. F.
Dillon and VIM. J. Bayersdorffer, to me
we'll known, who being each duly sworn,
severally deposes and says that appearers
are the President and Secretary, respec-
lively, of the Shreveport Traction Com
pany, and that they were the Chairman
and Secretary, respectively, of the stock
holders meeting held on the above and
foregoing date, and that the above and
foregoing is true and correct copy OF
the minutes of the stockholders meet
ing held as above set forth, as shown by
the original minutes of said meeting re-
corded in the minute book of the stock
holders meeting.
VIM. ]. BAYERSDORFFER,
w. F.. DILLON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on
this 9TH day of January, A. D., 1905.
ALLEN Kendall,
Notary Public, Caddo Parish, La.
State of Louisiana, Paris hof' Caido
[, J. NJ. Foster, district attorney First
Judicial District of Louisiana, do hereby
certify that have examined the above
and foregoing amendment to the articles
Of incorporation of the Shreveport Trac-
ton Company, and finding nothing there
in contained contrary to law, I hereby
approve the same.
Done and signed this goth day of Jan
uary, A. D., 1905.
J. NJ. FOSTER.
District Attorney, First judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recor led Janu-
ary, 80, 1905.
S. O. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
hereby certify thot the above ami fore
yoing is a true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears on
lie and of record in my Office.
Given under my hand and seal of Of
ice this goth day of January, 1905.
S. O. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
Feb. 2, 1905. 4s.-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
THE TEXAS & PACIFIC.

Effective Sunday, November 77th, the
Texas & Pacific rain No. s., arriving
Shreveport at 8:35 P. M, and New
Orleans at 8:55 A. NJ, will arrive al
Shreveport 500 PM, leave at $40
E NJ, arriving in New Orleans Gao
Am. E. p Turner, Gen'1. Pass Agt..
Dallas, Texas. w. Walker, Pass. &
Tkt- Agent. Shreveport. La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
DELAY IN PRINTING.
Committee of Three Will Investigate
Cause Of the Same.


Cause Of the Same.
Austin. Feb. Ex-senator Willacy In
the senate Tuesday had adopted a res
olution providing for the appointment
Of committee of three to investigate
liz delay in printing the annual reports
Of the state departments, reciting the
fact that the copy was furnished the
printers two months before the con-
vening of the legislature. and that the
delay is retarding public work
Senate concurred in hose amend
ments to Senator F.aulk's bill provid-
ing for the punishment of children un-
der thirteen years Of age for crime,
thereby rendering them competent wit
nesses.
Bin by Senator Griggs providing that
failure Or refusal to pay poll tax in
counties of of 10000 shall not disqualifv
such person for jury service was or
dered engrossed.
Under suspension of the rules, SEN
ate bill requiring RAILROADS. TO place
switch lights at all main line switches
and to keep same burning from sunset
to sunrise and install derails at such
switches was finally passed.
Majority report of rules committee,
which provides that joint rules of the
Twenty eighth legislature apply dur
ing this session. was adopted.
Majority of house committee on Grim
1nal Jurisprudence reported adversely
on anti-nepotism bill. Minority report
called attention to messages of Gov
errors ogg, Sayers and Lanham rela-
tive to employing relatives.
In the house Mr.. Daugherty's bill aua
thirizing issuance Of patents on certain
homestead and redemption claims was
advanced to third reading.
Mr.. Bowser secured reconsideration
of the vote by which was advanced to
third reading his bill increasing the
tax on gross receipts of insurance COM
panies.
Mr.. Terry offered an amendment
out the provision exempting
insurance companies or agents from oc-
cupation tax by county, city or town.
The amendment was adopted and the
bill advanced to third reading.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
A. u. HILL
Body Was Found in Well at His
Home at Keachie.

The body of A. t. Hill, who formerly
kept store on Texas avenue in this
city, was found in his we'll at Keachie
yesterday morning. The coroner left at
once for Keachie to hold an inquest.
Two years ago, after leaving this city,
the deceased became invlved in a fight
with his brother in which the latter was
killed This, it is said, preyed on his
mind, and he has been mentally unbal
anced for some time, and the superstition
is that he committed suicide.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
HIGGINS NO MORE.

Former Printer, Newspaper Man, Law.
yer and Mayor Of CIeburne.
Cleburne, Tex, Feb. 23.-Shortly
after s o'clock Tuesday evening. Hon.
Nat F. Higgins, mayor of Cleburne,
passed away. Mr.. Higgins, who had
resided in this city a number Of years.
coming here from Grandview, was
formerly a printer. then journalist
and afterward lawyer. He served as
justice Of the peace and while holding
THAT office was elected mayor over four
opponents. He was secretary and treas
urrer also Of Cleburne. Mr.. Higgins
was twice married and leaves a little
daughter
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
DAMAGE BY RAIDERS.

u 10 Claimed the Russians Have Not
Observed Neutrality.
Tien Tsin, Feb. 23.-About 800 Rus
sian raiders slightly damaged the rail-
way between Haicheng and Taehenkiao
on Monday night and again disregarded
the neutrality Of the territory west Of
the Lao river. The presence OF Chi
nese soldiers is not reported. It IL ev-
ident the villagers keep the Russians
well Informed as to the disposition Of
japanese troops. 1t was expected the
raiders would repeat the attempt to
destroy Japanese stores at Niuchiatun.
but they retired without an engage
ment. The damage to he railway was
Immediately repaired.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
DEATH OF HARRY HUNTER

Yesterday at 2:3o pm Mr.. Harry
Hunter died at his residence on Fannin
street, aged 40 years. He was native
of Arkansas, but for the past two years
has lived in Shreveport, being MEM
Der of the firm Of Hunter Brothers. The
burial will take place at 5 o'clock this
evening, interment being in Greenwood
cemetery. He was good man and a
consistent Christian. To his family we
extend our sincere condolences,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
TRAFFIC BRIDGE

The bridge committee of the council
at its meeting yesterday discussed the
traffic bridge question and the chairman,
Councilman White, was instructed to
communicate with the Bossier parish
police jury inviting a conference on the
subject to be held next week.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
FORT WORTH HORSE AND MULE

sls&(AA I'M 1iNJiNsSA~ &h1SD ~ IL
COMPANY.
Fort Worth Horse and Mule Com
pany Eigf,t 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 thous-
and mules on hand all the time.
II you can not buy from one dealer
you can from another. Our mules are
acciifnated 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.
FIT. WORTH HORSE & MULE co.
Stock Yards, North Fl Worth, Tex.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
PURSE-GRABBER ARRESTED.

PUKSE-GNHbbEN ANNES Ed.
Chief Gerald and Officer Harkey last
night arrested Bob Monroe, colored, and
from all appearances he is the negro who
for the past few months has caused
many complaints to be registered at the
police station by his victims. The ne
gro's prey were women who 60 about
with their purse exposed in their hands
Or hanging by frail chains from their
belts Nothing was easier for him than
to snatch the purse and fee. Last night
he was recognized by one Of his previous
victims, Amanda Tarbutton, who caused
his arrest on charge of robbery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
INSURANCE.

When yol want money, FIRE insurance,
bonds, life insur,nc real estate, acct
dent insurance or building and Loaf
stock. see w. c. Agurs, in the Coope,
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETIN,

There will be called meeting of the
stockhldcrs Of The United Fruit Asso,
ciations Limited, Saturday, March 4th
1905. at 5 o'clock am, in the Philadel-
plia Dental Parlors, Shreveport, La to
consider the advisability Of resembling
The vote Of December &, 1904. to liqui-
date the affairs of the above association,
and to do any other business.
A. E. MERRIFIELD,
Secretary The United State Fruit Asso-
citation, Limited.
Shreveport, La, Feb 81, zoos.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
BRAIN LEAKS.

elf-help does not mean selfshness.
Life is vastly more than mere living.
Sacrifice does not mean giving up
smoothing you do not want.
Some men never learn the difference
between license and liberty.
! he man who minds his own business
usually has successful one.
l'osl can not stand tap for your own
rights BY trampling On the rights of
Others The Comunoner.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

FUNERAL OF R B. PATTERSON.
The funeral Of Mr.. r. B. Patterson,
who died Tuesday, will take place at 8
o'clock this afternoon from his Jate
residence, No. 6I8 Milan street. The
deceased was an old resident Of Shreye-
port and was held in great esteem.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
HOMESEEKFRS

About one hundred homeseekers from
Alabama en- route to Texas passed
through Shreveport yesterday. They
came in a special coach yer. the Vicks-
came in special coach over the Vicks-
ed over tie Texas and Pacific.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
ESCULENTS

ESCULENTSs
CABBAGE-In sacks I Lee per ID.
ONIONS-Per bu $1.S5
POTATOES-Per bu. 65a7oe
FRUITS AND NUTS.
APPIES-Per bbl $3ooa4. So
CITRON-7er Id. 2oc.
WALNuTS-Per ID. California e4c.
Naples I5c.
PEANUTS-Raw hand picked per
lb. 612a7 1-2c; &c higher on all grades
roasted.
NAVY BEANS-Per h. &c.
LEMONS-Per box So. 5oa3oo
ORANGES-Per box $2.3sa2 So
RA1SINS-London layers $I.4oaI.5s
per box.
PECANS-Texas 1oc
ALMONDS-Per ID. &c.
- BRAZIL NUTS-Per lb. 15c.
COCOANUTS-Per 100 $4.oe
CURRANTS-Per lb. &C.
HIDES AND WOOL
Dry hides No. I flint ....... s3a14c
Dry hides, damaged ..1oa11e
Dry Sailed No. .s1oa11e
Badly bug eaten .saoc.
Nonk skIliS AIO24OC
Deer skins, per h. .2oa25c
Bull Hides 1oa11c
Green sailed hides .8a81-2c
Wool. tubwashed choice ...e. .. 75a28c
Wool, unwashed, clear ......... 2oaz3c
Wool, black and bury ......... .12a1oe
Sheep skins
BeesWa {, prime, per ID. ..... .23a24c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
CHARTER
OF THE SMITH-IVEY COMPANY.
LIMITED. -

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Before me, ]. A. Thigpen, a notary pub
lie in and for the said parish and State,
duly appointed, commissioned and
sworn, personally came and appeared
A. B. Ivey, resident of Bossier Parish,
Louisiana w. T. Smith and William
Il. Cox, both residents Of, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, who each stated and declared
to me that, awaiting themselves of the
laws Of the State of Louisiana relative
10 the formation of corporations, they
have formed and constituted, and do by
these presents form and constitute them
selves. as we'll as all others that may
hereafter become associated with them,
into corporation and body corporate,
under the terms and conditions, and
under the name, and for the purposes
hereinafter stated.
ARTICLE I.
The name of this corporation shall be
The Smith-Ivey Company, Limited, and
under its said name it shall have and
enjoy succession for period Of ninety
nine years, unless sooner dissolved. Its
domicile shall be at Pickett Station, on
the Texas 4 Pacific railroad, in the par
ish Of Caddo, State Of Louisiana.
ARTICLE II.
The objects and purposes Of this cor
poration are hereby declared to be TO-
conduct and carry on general mer-
camille business, and to that end to buy
and sell merchandise of all kinds, and
n general to do and perform all things
hat are necessary to carry on general
business.
ARTICLE III.
This corporation shall have power to
buy, hold and own real and personal
e sell, mortgage or fypothe-
ate both real ami personal property, to
contract, sue and be sued in its corpor-
Ite name, to make and use corporate |
cal and the same TO change at pleasure,
lame and appoint such agents, officers
md managers and other employees as its
interest may require, and the same to-
discharge at pleasure. to make and es-
absish such bylaws for the proper man
cement OF the affairs Of the corporationl
! may b necessary and proper.
ARTICLE ".
The officers Of this corporation shall
{ president, vice president, secretary
nd treasurer They shall hold their
'ffices for the period Of one year, from
IS first Monday ii January, zoos, or
ntil their Successors are duly qualified.
u legal process shall Be served on the |
resident Il the donlicile of the COM
lent and VICE president, Oh the secre-
" and treasurer The STAIRS 81 the
orpoe.tioa shslI - managed 81 I,
oerd of direg4crs <onsistine 81 fhreeI
~ 8 81 IS aon III vi presi
- II IA 4 prsss +
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
THE CAUCASIAN.
TRI.WEEKLY.
j NJ. WILLIAMS. C E.

Surveys in Caddo and Bossier par
shes Correct work guaranteed Office
with Parish Surveyor, court house,
Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
E. T. cHAsTEEN.

There is no change in the condition
|of Mr.. E. T. Chasteen, who is at the
Sanitarium suffering from splinter in
his face inflicted last Saturday by a
fractions mule.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
SHREVEPORT RECEIPTS.

SHREVEPORT RECEIPTS.
Stock o. hand Sept. 8I4
Received this day 500
Received previously 2oa,4o7 2o3,o5o
Total stock 10 date. Z. 2o3,873
Shipments to date nc, 600
Net stock % hand $500
Same day last year o8o7
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
DAIRY PRODUCTk

BUTTER-Country, good to choice
2oc; fancy creamy $500 lib blocks $500
CHEESE-I-lb. cuts - e-2c; Daisy
per lb. ID I-2c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
FEEDSTUFFS.

CORN-Per bushel Coo
OATS-Per bushel 45c.
HAY-Per ton, Arkansas $ooos &nl.
othy $3.50; alfalfa $1,000.
BRAN-Per sack $I.2Q
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23


and are correct.
4OG PRODUCTS.
RACON-Clear aib sides 8 a-sr; %
salt Sc.
HAMS-Per D. ole.
LARD-Per lbs fierce SomSouna
E &c; sure lard 8 Lee.
BRESpsTuFFs: Y
FLOUR-per bbl. best pate's $7.oc9~
half patents and straights $5S5 % e.2ss
extra fancy $5.25a5.5o.
CORNMEAL-In SACHS Sass.
CRACKERS-P@ Ill.,, q 3 : %;
creams Sc.
RIcE-Ne. Iouisiana s3-4sc @.
SUGAR AND MOLASsES
SUGARS Standard granulate@ E 1-2c6
choice yellow clarified 5 7-8a6e
MOLASSES- Choice csc: prime sSc8
common 18c; Cure sug;U house zoe
COFFEE
COFFE-Fair II 1-2c ;e1eAun cog q
better grades AeaI3c.
CHICKENS AND hGS.
CHICKENS-Per doz: Hens Syooa
$50; fryers S. 5oa3.oo: sroilers s2.ooa
2.25.
PEKIN DUCKS-Per Gbz. $4.oe
TURKEYS-Per ID. I2 300
GEESE-Per doz. $3.50.
COCKS-Guinea and cults $2.o@
DUCKS-Per doz $500
EGGS-Per doz 22a25c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

NELLMhN HEADQUARTERS
For paints, wall paper and glass; fol-
painting, paper hanging and signs. All
orders given prompt attention.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
GLASS;.
$50 Sizes

Window and Show Case Glass Care
ried in Stock. You can get almost
any size you want without cutting,
therefore your glass comes cheaper,
FLORENTINE GLASS FOR
FRONT DOORS.
FRONT DOORS. WEATHER
STRIPS TO KEEP OUT THE
COLD.
STRANSkY STEEL WARE.
FINEST MADE.
ROGERS AND WORSTEN.
HOLM CARVERS at Cut Prices.
". ". Wafing
SIC and 521 Edwards Street.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
PAP00SE POPCORN
A New Seed Discovery far
FOhAeE, POULTRY, POPPING

A subscriber to the Southern
ASriculturist secured the origi-
nal seed from an old Indian in
Northwest Texas. After expert.
mentfnS with it seven years he
wrote that paper: with. good
ground and care II will make
from so to 100 bushels to the
acre, and planted thick, and cut
stalk and all 1t will make more
feed and better feed than any.
thing l ever saw. The old In
dian said poultry fed on it would
never have the cholera. have
not lost a fowl with cholera
since / have been raising it. IT
also pops beautifully" This ar
ucle brought hundreds of re-
quests for seed, and now only a
rev bushels are left. Send Zoe
Tor 3 months trial subscrip-
ton to Southern AgricuItu:ist,
y g. 2. Bldg, Nashville, Tenn,
and you will get 100 seed by re-
turn mail, also details of $50
prize seed-groWing contest.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

Office Of The Caucasian
Shreveport, La, Feb. 23, 1905
SHREVEPORT MARKET.
The market closed steady $40 off.
Receipts 8o7 bales
Sales u factors 100 bales.
Low niidslIing Sc. 6 3-8
Middling 8. IS. - -.
Good fnildling I'd
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23
PROVISION MARKET

The quotations are sevses caeefully
and are correct.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

Hzin $ yonr iob prinfin
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-23

COFFE-Fair II I-2c ;eleMurA % D "a
better grades AeaI3c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-05-18
Governor Glenn to Preside.

Washington, Special-The Southern
Industrial Parliament which opens
here May %, will comprise represen
tations of ten States in the South. 1t
will be opened with prayer by Rev.
A. w. Pitzer, of this city. Governor
Robert B. Glenn, of North Carolina,
will preside. The programme for dis
cussion will include the following:
improvements for Southern Ports
and Southern Oceanic Transporta-
tions; Character and Distribution of
Southern immigration; The Italian as
a Laborer in the South; Female In
dustrial Education; Typography and
Climate with Reference to Rice Grow
ing, Horticulture and the Trucking
Industry; Utilization of Water Power;
Preservation of Forests; Sanitation
and Hygiene; The Growth of the
South in Manufactures; Technical Ed
ucation for Both Whites and Blacks;
the Supplanting of Negro Labor in the
Delta; Growing Incapacity Of Negro
Labor in Industries Requiring Skill;
Tendency of the Negro to Leave the
Plantations and to Flock to the Cities;
The Railway Rate War Between the
Gulf Ports; The Growth of Railways
and the Development of the Mining
and Lumber Resources of the South;
Opportunities for the Progressive
Northern Farmer in the South.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-05-18
EutawviIIe Lynchers Acquitted.

Orangeburg, Special. "Eutaw-
Vile Case was ended much earlier
han hac been expected, and at 5:26
Friday afternoon the Jury came in
With verdict of not guilty. But ten
minutes were required to reach this
determination. The result of the trial
no surprise to the people Of Or
lngeburg. Many would not have been
surprised If the jury had rendered a
verdict without leaving the jury-box.
John H. Palmer, S. A. Eadons, Andrew
Martin, Penny Martin and Benny Mar
in will return to Eutawville at once.
They were charged with having taken
The life of Keitt BoOkard on the night OF
he 11th OF last July. They were arrest
ed on October 14th, were placed in the
penitentiary for safe-keeping until
he preliminary examination before
Magistrate A. E.. Mccoy, on the 9th OF
December, when they were committed
20 the Berkeley Jail to await trial. No
effort to secure bail was made. As is
we'll known the principal evidence
against the men was the testimony OF
II. C. Edwards. who was arrested on
he same charge as the others and made
confession.