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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
PUBLICITY

It is not possible to estimate the i'm
portance Of publicity through the homes
portion Of the press. If il were not foi
publicity, crime and sensations would b
on the increase. The publicity through
the press Is. a check to the evil inclined
1t is true that this publicity is frequently
defied by the bloated millionaire and the
class who assume that with their money
they can cover their raseality and their
immortality. In many instances they are
successful, but nevertheless it is always
with fear and trembling. that they open
the newspaper which is fair and honest.
The paper which is unpurchaseab1e and
which deals iii truth and facts, with no
intent Of seeking remuneration through
scandals The publicity which is all
powerful is the kind which is not sensa-
tional and that publicity which is intend
ed 10 suppress evil and to expose cheats,
sconndrels and the debauchers OF girls
and women should be encouraged.
It it were not for publicity. the acts Of
more than one scoundrel, reveling in
purple and in high life, would never be
uncovered. Every now and then there
is hue and cry from certain quarters
against the freedom and liberty of the
press, which class being opposed TO pub
Lefty would suppress. but Fortunately
they must fail although their power and
influence IS being directed toward ma
flonal legislation ininieal to a free press.
The press which IS bold and honest
and true must ever be a blessing, as it
IS a check to tyranny and oppression. t
is the safeguard Of good government
and the Shield Of the people.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

Smith on the telephone, screams her in
vitation in high, excited key and gets
an answer in the same tone One min
ute with a hullo at one and a goodbye
at the ether makes the exchange of
courtesies
The old charm Of correspondence
seems to be lost in the general scurry
and hustle. We may we'll preserve the
books of intimate letters which have
been printed in the past. There is slight
province of more in the days to come.
Lovers no longer write elegant epistles
to charm and edify, nor can they wait
for the slow course of mails-thev tele-
graph
Mrs. Todd of Amerst aptly illus
trates the style of modern correspond
ence with this story: In the early thir-
ties young lady at boarding school
having heard that her mother had been
elected president of the church sewing
society, wrote home as follows: Hon
ored Mother, it gives me unfeigned
pleasure to hear that you have been ele-
waited to the position to which, by your
ability and character, you are SO Justly
entitled.
A college girl today, learning that her
mother had been made president of the
Women's club in her city, sent greetings
on postal card: Bully for you, ma,
knew you would get there
We are trying TO do too many things,
hence our overburdened lives and our
loss OF some of that rich, rare grace OF
the matron of earlier days, who presided
over the simple family life, and who had
time for the gracious words and other
forms of what we now call an old fash
toned courtesy Selected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
SOCIAL.

Hypatia's literary meeting with Mrs
Ledbetter was we'll attended and most
interesting The social feature. when
delicious refreshments were served, was
perhaps the most enjoyed This gra-
cious hospitality was greatly appreciat-
ed by Hypatia.
The entertainment Thursday evening
IN the Sunday school room of the Meth
odist church for the benefit of the Baird
Sunday school class was we'll attended
and financial success. 4 delightful
musical programme was given, contrib
uted to by those charming vocalists,
Miss Freund and Miss Blackman On
account of family bereavement Mrs.
Walter Crowder Jr., who had consented
to assist in the musical part Of the pro-
gramn1e, was not present The Baird
Sunday school class is active in good
works, and the sum realized will be ex-
pended III worthy way.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
BE NOT HAsTY.

1t has been announced from Bator
Rouge that serious difference has
arisen between the Governor and Presi-
dent 1rion and members of the State
Board of Health over the proposed sale
of the quarantine station to the Federal
government.
According TO te information con-
yeyed by telegraph, Governor Blanchard
is determined to exercise his prerogative
which, has been delayed ten days
1t appears that DR.. Irion and members
of the State Board of Health who are
opposed to this sale have threatened to
resign, and fortunately the antagonism
between the Governor and the State
Board of Health has been Modified and
DIR. irion is TO proceed to Washington
10 confer with the sub-treasury depart
ment and Surgeon General Wyman and
eildeavor to reach an harmonious under
standing, which will relieve the necessity
of selling this station
Why should this quarantine station be
sold to the Federal government This
station should be reserved exclusively
TO the State and remain under control
of the State
It It should pass from the control Of
the State, the Federal authority will be-
come entrenched in position through
which may be exercised such power as
may be detrimental to the best interests
OF Louisiana, and especially to New Or
leans
The Cauca sian at this time is not fully
informed as TO the merits of the contro-
sersy, nor the origin of the antagonisln.
but 1t would consider the sale of this
station to the Federal government ill |
advised and unnecessary, and its sale
should be resisted by all legal means 1t |
IS to be hoped that happy solution may
be reached and that whatever antago- |
msm and contention may now. exist will |
be harmonized for the. good of the State |
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
THE BRIDGE ACROSS RED klvEk

~Ss
AS anticipated, an anncable adjust
snent OF all conflicting differences arts
ing over the CONSTRUCTION of d bridge
across heu River mas been reached Dy
Inc REPRESENTATIVES OF bosslers Parlsn
aid the Ul.y OF Shreveport A Tree
Drilgc over Tie Ned river, Joining bos-
non tor years. II Is oniy question OF
time wnen Shreveport and Boosler may
DC placed III all undesirable attitude,
through the construction OF new
bridge by the slcksDurg, shreveport and
Faclnc Ii may be argued that onreve-
port has an interest Ill the present
bridge, which IN comparison Is nominal
If pressed judicialy the Vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific could tender 10
Shreveport its interest in money and the
bridge construction would proceed as
planned by the railroad for its use, I'M
encountered by vehlcular and foot traf-
flc Neither Shreveport nor Booster
would proht If placed III the predicament
OF being compelled to resort to the old
Jerry system.
The parties Jointly interested having
reached an intelligent agreement, may
now proceed with the preliminares, as
provided by an Act Of the Legislature
For the erection of this bridge the city
as on hand about $4,000 or $4,000. The
bridge should be constructed and opened
TO traffic in the speediest time possible
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
NOTES..

The Longfellow centennial, February
20, was very prettily and appropriately
observed in the public schools of the
city AT the central high school recita-
tons and memory gems were given in
all the rooms, and vignette portraits of
the most beloved of American poets
were the treasured possession of each
pupil in Miss Scopes room. An apore-
ciative souvenir of the occasion, an ex-
cellent Perry picture of Longfellow, was
sent with greetings from Miss Soape
and her pupils to the high school pupils
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
PERSONALS

| Mrs. Benton McMillin and bright lit
tie daughter, Eleanor, who have beer
visiting their mother, Mrs J. NJ Eos
tier. left during the week for Memphis
where they will remain several days as
guests. of friends before returning to
home IN Nashville.
Mrs. Carrie Files Love OF Koran was
IN town shopping during the week Mrs
Love is principal of the public school at
Koran and by her energy and ability
has created loyal school interest. Be
fore her marriage she was a valued
member of the faculty OF Edwards street
public school in this city. Her removal
from the parish severed her connection
with the public schools of Shreveport,
but the Bossier school authorities profit
ed by it, and induced her to enter the
school work in their parish.
Mrs. Emily Prudhomme was called to
Natcl1itoehes during the week by the
death Of her brother, Mr. Henry Hyams,
Ian old and esteemed citizen of Natchi-
|toclles, whose death caused genuine sor-
row throughout the parish
Mrs w R Thomas is expecting
visit from her sister, Mrs Malcolm Nc.
Farlsud Of Many
Mr.. w. H. Scanland OF Benton. cd
ltor and proprietor of that sturdy little
sheet, the Bossier Banner, was i'll town
during the week.
Mr.. G. G. Nesbitt spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting is relatives near Mar
shall. Texas.
The friends of Mrs ]. S. Swami are
delighted to welcome her home again
after several months absence. Mrs.
Swami spent the winter in Denver with
her daughter. Mrs. Holmes Her re-
turn to her own charming plantation
home Swannllaven" will be the occa-
sion of many pleasant Inequalities
4 delightful party was given last Fri
day night at the new home of Mr.. and |
Mrs. f. ]. McGraw on Egan street in
honor Of their brother, Mr. John Mad /
dox, who leaves soon for the West. He
is wished much success by his many
friends Music and tempting refresh
nents made the evening a most enjoy
able one.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
The RETORT COURTEOUS.

The two men entered the theater ant
were escorted to seats Just behind two
women who wore exceedingly high ane
wide hats
Wonder if they'll take EN- off ?" sale
one man
Us for no show if they don't" SAID
the other
Just as the orchestra began the wonl-
en- removed their hats Then one of the
women turned and said
Here are few cloves. Will you
please eat them? And here is bottle,
Take it. Perhaps it will save You from
botherlng lis by making a noisy exit be
tween acts to see a man.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

Less than ten years ago the battleship
Oregon made its world-famous trip
around the Horn Today the Oregon is
out of date and will be remodeled at a
cost of over one million dollars If this
is an argument in favor of spending ten
million dollars for batt1eship of the
Dreadnaught type, n1ase the most of it
The Commoner
And at this rate the Republicans will
bankrupt the nation
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

On Friday in the House of Repre-
sentatives of 4Arkanas, an enthusiastic
Raileyite, whose name is not mentioned.
introduced resolution providing that a
telegram of congratulations be trans
nitted to Senator J. w. Bailey of Texas
The chairman promptly declared the
resolution to be out of order, and re-
marked that the Arkansas Legislature
had more business to transact than med
ding with Texas affairs Chairman
Hamilton is a sensible gentleman and
should be voted bouquet as token of
appreciation of his good judgment.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
cOURIsY-

From an old book there dropped the
other day faded not It was penned
on dainty paper in a fine, delicate hand,
the date was 1888 Miss North pre-
sei1ts her compliments, and asks Miss
Smith to an informal tea tomorrow af-
ternoon
Today Miss North rings up Miss
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
RIVER AND WEATHER

The weather yesterday was fair
River: Denison 2.I: Arthur City 1913.
fall Of OF; Fulton IA rise of SO;
Shreveport o., a rise of 10.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Fair and warmer Sunday.
Red river forecast A further rise of
a few feet will occur at Fulton and
Shreveport during the next three days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

One good thing about the unwritten
law is that it is. usually free from tech
nicalities The Conlnioner.
At least as to the dead ones, but
may it not be complex when in contest
with the. common law.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
WANTED TWENTY-FIVE. CENTS

Contribution from every man and
woman in the South, as yearly member
ship dues for the Southern Cotton Asso-
citation Remit care Commercial National
Bank, Shreveport, La
B. ". MARSTON.
State Organizer, Louisiana Division.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
SUCCESSION NOPTCF

No. 1I,I27-fn First District Court Of
Louisiana: Succession of Catherine
Ll1cllini.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Nortice IS hereby given that Ferdii1ando
Luehini has this day applied to be ap-
pointed administrator Of said succession,
and unless opposition be made thereto
within the time specified by law. he will
be appointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A ]. Murf.
Judge Of said court, this End day of
March 1907.
w NJ. LEVY,
March g. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
CHARTER
OF THE HAYTI PLANTING CON-
PANY, LIMITED.
Feb. 3.

-hAN Ii Ahl LIZ
Be 1t known that this day before me,
J. A. Thigpen, Notary Public in and for
the Parish of Caddo and State of Louis
| lana, duly commissioned and qualified,
came, IN the presence of the witnesses
hereinafter undersigned, the several per-
sons whose names are hereunto sub
scribed, who declared that availing
themselves of the provisions of Act No.
SO of the General Assembly of the State
of Louisiana, approved June 20, 1888.
and Act No 70 OF 1904. as well as those
of the general laws of the State of
Louisiana relative to the organization of
corporations, they have formed and do
by these presents form and organize
themselves into corporation for the OBJ
Jects and purposes and under the stipu-
latlons hereinafter set forth, which they
do hereby accept as their charter, to-
wit:
ARTICLE /.
The name and title OF this corporation
shall be the HAYTI PLANTING
COMPANY, Limited. BY that name it
shall have power and authority to have
and enjoy succession for the term of y
fifty $50 years from and after the date
hereof; to contract, sue and be sued; to
make and use a corporate seal and same
to change at pleasure; 10 hold, receive,
lease and purchase, ALLEVIATE and convey.
as well as mortgage and hypothecate
property, real and personal and mixed;
to name and appoint such managers, di-
rectors, officers and agents as the inter
est OF such corporation may require, and
to make and establish such bylaws,
rules and regulations for the proper
management of the affairs of said cor
ooratlon as may be necessary and prop
II, and the same to alter at pleasure
ARTICLE II.
he domicile of this corporation shall
1e at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, State
If Louisiana, and all citations and legal
processes shall be served on the presi-
lent of the corporation, or in his alb
ence at the office of the corporation ac-
ording to Article 1913, Code of Practice
# Louisiana.
ARTICLE III.
I he purposes for which this corpora
ion IS organized and the nature of the f.
business to be carried on by it are de-
Jared to be general mercantile and
lanting business and all business Incl
lent thereto.
ARTICLE ".
The capital stock OF this corporation
5 hereby liked at the sum Of fifty thous-
nd $5o,oooooy dollars. to be divided
ITO five hundred 5000 shares OF one
undred ($ioo.oo) dollars per share, and
he corporation may begin bushes, when
lghteen thousand dollars Of the Stock is
INSCRIBED, The stock shall be paid Tor
! cash or its equivalent when subscribed
Or, or the same may be issued at not
IS than par in payment for the prop
rty purchased by the corporation.
ARTICLE V.
All the corporate powers of this cor
oration shall be vested in board of
irectors, to be composed OF three 80
which board shall be elect
/ annually OH the second Monday in
anuary, beginning in the year 1905
he first board Of directors IS declared
be ". Fl Williams, president: J. II.
3rdai vice president; and J. {, Foster,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
Attest:
J. NJ. ROLLOSSON.
J. L. BREATHWITT.
Jewell c. BUTLER

JEWELL c. BUTLER.
Notary Public Caddo Parish. La
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo.
Having examined the above instrument
and act of incorporation and finding
nothing therein contrary to law, hereby
approve same this Ist day of Febru-
ary 1907.
J. NJ. FOSTER.
District Attorney First Judicial District
Of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded Febru-
airy I, 1907.
W. NJ. LEVY.
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record IN my office.
Given under my hand and seal OF of
flee this Ist day of February 1907.
w. NJ LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder.
Feb Z
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
DEATH OF MR.. CROWDER.

II the death of Mr.. Ben Crowder the
community mourns the loss Of a good
man, a type of citizen Of af1te-bellum
days fast passing away Mr. Crowder
belonged to an old and prominent fam
lily Of North Louisiana He was a plant
er, a useful, honorable citizen, going his
way, with i'll in his heart to no man. AT
his plantation home friends partook of
genuine hospitality There he and his
brother. Mr.. William Crowder, lived
contributing by their plain, honest lives
70 the general good of the community.
The death of Mr.. Crowder IS deeply re-
GREETED
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
BEREAVEMENTS.

Deep sorrow was felt throughout tn,
lcommunity at the death of Frances Aus
ten, which sad event occurred Tuesday
after brief illness at the home of his
mother on Christian street.
The deceased removed to Shreveport
several years ago from New Orleans
and, with his beloved mother, he estab-
lished home, made friends and became
one of the most popular and esteemed
young business men Of the town Every
one liked Francis Austen. Kind. genial,
wholesome. it was good to be in his
cherry company. and now that he is no
more. many hearts are sad and grieve
that he has gone from earth.
a valued employee of one of the lead
ing wholesale houses i'll the city, The
Hicks Company, his energy, application
and interest were factors in the bust
ness greatly appreciated
At his bedside was his brother, John
Austen of New Orleans; and too i'll her
self to minister to him was the devoted
mother whose comfort and dependence
he was. All that medical skill and care
full nursing could do was done. but in
vain to prolong his life. Unutterably
sad It IS for the young and happy of
earth to go ere their careers are we'll be-
gun. But death is relentless An ht1s-.
bandnan that reapeth always. out of sea
son, as III season, with the sickle in his
hand.
The remains, accompanied by the
brother Of the deceased and Messrs.
Bref7ehl and Kelly, representatives Of
he local lodge Knights Of Columbus, Of
of which order Mr. Austen was an es-
eened member were conveyed to New
Orleans for interment.
Deep sympathy is extended the be-
-eaved mother and brother in their
treat loss.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
SURE.

What did Poorman say when his rich
fance propose da off wedding7a'
Said it suited him to tee.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

void or of exposing any stockho1der to
any liability beyond the amount Of his
capital stock.
Thus done and signed on the Ist dav
OF February A. D. 1907, in the presence
OF ]. NJ. Rollosson and J. l. Breath
witt, competent witnesses, after reading
the whole
PONDER S CARTER.
Is shares.
DORA H CARTER,
IS shares.
W. w. CAMPBELL,
) shares.
w. B. STILLE,
) shares.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
ARTICLE VI.

This act Of incorporation may be al
tered Or amended, or the capital stock
increased or decreased, or this corpora
ton may be dissolved, by the consent Of
three-fourths Of the capital stock, at any
meeting conVoked for that purpose, ac-
cordlng to law, after thirty days notice
IN Shreveport newspaper, and when
ever this corporation shall be dissolved,
by limitation or otherwise, its affairs
shall be liquidated by three commission
ers cfNsRa for that purpose by the stock
holdefsSat general meeting called for
that purpose after thirty days public
notice as above provided and who shall
continue in office until the affairs are
finally liquidated
ARTICLE VII.
No stakeholder shall be liable for the
contracts or debts Of this corporation
beyond the unpaid balance dtre the cor
poration on the shares of stock held by
him, nor snail any mere informally in
organization hereof have the effect of
this corporation OF charter
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
ARTICLE III.

The purposes for which this corpora
ton is organized and the nature of the
business to be carried on by it are de-
clared to be a general mercantile and
planting business and all business Incl
dent thereto.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

The domcile of this corporation shall
be at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, State
OF Louisiana, and all citations and legal
processes shall be served on the presi-
dent of the corporation, or in his alb
sence at the office of the corporation ac-
eord1ng to Article 1913, Code of Practice
OF I0I1isiana
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03
ARTICLE III.

The objects and purposes for which
this corporation is organized, and the
nature of the business to be carried on
by 1t, are declared to be: to CONDUCT a
general collection business, to solicit and
collect accounts; to do a general CONF
merclal reporting business anywhere in
the United States: to establish and
maintain branch offices anywhere in the
United States, and to do and perform
all things incident to such collection and
reporting business.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-03

lay Miss North rings up Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-12
JUDGE FAVROT
 A FREE MAN Grand Jury Fails to
 Indict. UNANIMOUS VOTE OF BODY Democratic Congressman-Elec Kill cd His Lifelong Friend. - Said That pr. Aldrich Made Disparar- ing Remarks About His Wife and Took Matter In His Own
 Hands.
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF BODY

Baton Rouge. La. April 11--Demo. cratic Congressman John K. Favrot was set free tonight after having been In jail continuously for about i've months under arrest on & charge of murder and awaiting action of a grand jury.
 Today, by a unanimous vote, the sec- ond grand jury which has considered his case, refused to indict the Congress- man. MT. Favrot, last November. shot and killed Dr. R. H. Aldrich of Baton Rouge, who had been his lifelong friend. The Congressman declared that the physician had made disparaging re- marks about Mrs. Favrot.
 The shooting occurred immediately after an exciting election in which Fav- rot had demonstrated great popularity. and while Favrot was still judge of the Baton Rouge Court, which today set him free He resigned and was indict- ed by a split vote by grand jury which had been selected under his Jurisdiction before the shooting Because one of the jurymen who indicted him was Hitter ate, the finding was Quashed, the Su- preme Court of Louisiana sustaining the duashing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-12
MANY ARE MISSING
FIFTEEN BELIEVED TO BE DEAD
 IN 4 WRECK.
Broken Rail on the Canadian Pacific Causes Terrible Disaster to the Fast Trans-continental
 Express,

Montreal. April 11.--Nine adults and six children are missing as the result of a wreck on the Canadian Pacific Railway west of Chapleau, Ont. yes terday. VI.
 The following statement was issued today by H. McNicoil, Vice. President of the Canadian Pacific Railroad:
 About twenty-two miles west of Chapleau. yesterday. the westbound trans, s,continental express which left Montreal on Tuesday morning, was partially derailed. caused by a broken rail Five cars ran down an embank- ment and caught on fire. said to have been from the cooking stove. Nine adults and six children are missing The following are the names given:
 William Day, London, England; Win nifred and Susan Horton. Charling Heath; c. P. Golding. his brother and his brothers wife and two children. of Palistow. Essex. England; Mrs. Au- gust D. J. Orklud and two children. of worcester, Mass; Mrs. R. B. Cham pion and Mrs. R. Davidson and baby.