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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
SHREVEPORT TIMES IN NEW
QUARTERS.

The Shreveport Times plant has been
removed from its old stand on Milan
street to the new and attractive edfice
OH Marshall street 1t is within a short
distance from the postofiice and ad-
joining the Journal Office The interior
of this building has been well, devised
for the typos, who must have fresh air
and light. Comfort is an indispensable
requisite in "a printery and insures ex-
cellence in workmanship. Indeed, it may
be said briefly that all the good things
essential in well equipped newspaper
plant have been provided and the facili-,
ties of the Times today are equal to the
needs of a city four or FIVE times the
population of Shreveport, Such i'm
provement is an index of prosperity,
which must be gratifying to the friends
and readers of this newspaper, and
doubly SO to the gentlemen directly con
cerned in the financial success of this
valuable plant. The Times is wished
the fullest prosperity. The activity and
progressiveness OF a. town or city is
generally reflected through its newspa-
pers.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
FRANCIS DEMAND.
Wants Charges Withdrawn or He Be
Summoned to Testify.

Nevada, Mo, Jan. 24.-Hon. David
r. Francis has telegraphed the speak
CT of the Texas house and presiding of
ficers of the senate that the charge
that himself and brother influenced
Senator Bailey in the Waters-Pierce
Oil company matter be withdrawn or
he be summoned TO testify. Says Mr.,
Francis:
Il deny with emphasis and resent
with Indignation any imputation or
charge that my brother or myself has
at any time ever sought by money
OF other means to influence Senator
Bailey CT any other member of the
national legislature, or of any legisla-
tive body to act otherwise than in the
light of his highest duty to the coun-
try, and demand that the charges pre-
ferred to be either withdrawn without
prejudice to me or my brother In the
slightest degrees, or that | be sum-
moned before the Texas Legislature,
or a properly constituted committee
thereof, to answer any questions that
may be asked of me-"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
KEPT SECRET.
Colonial Office Hears From the Gov
ernor of jamaica

eTHCT OF JcHldiCd.
London. Jan. 24.-The colonial office
has heard from Governor Swettenham
of Jamaica concerning the incident in
volving the withdrawal of American
warships from Kingston. Absolute So
cresy is maintained at the colonial Of
flee, but the fact was elected that dur
ing Tuesday night good many tels.
grams We're received from Swetten-
ham, some of which deal with the in.
cident These it is understood, con
firm the main features Of the affairs.
as already known. 1t is not the pres
ent intention of the colonial Office to
make the kilograms public, the official
view being that the papers on the :
fair are between the government d."
partment and the government oftic ial
which is porperly adjustable betwe-t
them: therefore. the authorities IL,
cline to the view that the general in
terests. would best be served by haE
ing the replies appear in the blue boo.
at some distant period. in the mea:-
time being dealt with by the usut
diplomatic channels for intercourse ."
tween power and power.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE CO.

The New Orleans Picayune says: The
decision of the Supreme Court in the
case of the State of Louisiana VS. The
Cumberland Telephone Company, deny
ing the writ of review to the Circuit
Court of Review of this parish, adds
another case to the long list which the
Railroad Commission has won during
the past twelve months. This case of
the Railroad Commission against the
Cumberland Company has had an I'M
usual course. The commission fined the
Cumberland Company $1,000 for violat-
ing its rules in making an overcharge.
The case went before Judge Favrot of
tire district court of East Baton Rouge
parish, and Judge Favrot handed down
a decision sustaining the commission.
but reducing the fine to 500. The Cum
berland Company appealed the case TO
the Circuit Court Of Appeals, and this
court affirmed the decision OF the lower
court. and increased the fine to $500.
The Supreme Court now refuses a writ
Of review When this fine is paid it will
make about 5000 in fines that has been
by the commission within the.
past several months.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
LOCAL RECEIPTS.
This Week
NOTICE.
| am applying for pardon.
ALBERT TURNER. F
SUCCESSION SALE.

No. ro4z5-In First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Succession of Alexander Singleton.
BY virtue of a commission to sell, to
me issued by the Honorable First Judi
cial District Court.of Caddo Parish, La,
| will offer for sale at public auction, for
cash. according to law, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish. La, in the city of Shreveport,
during the legal hours for sales on
TUESDAY. JANUARY 80, 1907,
Lot IS Of the Dolly Warden subdivision,
with Improvements thereon; also three
mules and one wagon.
Said sale to be made for cash, accord
ing to law to pay debts of said success
sion. :.
S. Y. ALEXANDER,
Coroner and Acting Sheriff and ex-Of-
fcio Auctioneer of Caddo Parish
Caucasian. Jan. 20, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
IN RAILROADS FAVOR.
Ticket Scalpers Cannot Sell 'tof
Transferable Excursion Onse.

Ticket scalpers Cannot Sell Ron
Transferable Excursion Onse.
Austin, Jan. 24-The supreme Court
handed down an. opinion in answerin:
certified questions in the case OF ". D.
Lyttle ct al against the Galves;o Oh
Harrisburg and San Antonio railwa,
from Bexar, in which the court decid
ed in favor of the railroads to the eff
feet that ticket scalpers cannot sell
non-transferrable excursion rate tick
cts The supreme court held that the
district court did right in enjoinins
Lyttle and others from selling such
tickets.
The court says: when railroad
has determined upon selling tickets at
a reduced rate for particular occasions
good for return trip, but non-trans
ferratle and have advised the public
and placed tickets upon sale. then, in
our opinion, the company has the right
to enjoin dealing in return tickets"
The court also held it was not in VIC.
lation of antitrust laws to form an
agreement for the sale of such excur-
sion tickets.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
NEGROES GOING TO OKLAHOMA

NEGROES GOING TO OKLAHOMA
The New Orleans Picayune says: Al
though there has been no effort on the
'art of the negroes of this section to
axe the advice of the speakers who at
ended the Industrial Negro Convention
iere last week to migrate to Africa,
where they would have political liberty
10 their hearts content according to
reports the negroes from ST. Landry
parish, in the big cane section, have
been imbued with the idea that they will
secure political liberty in Oklahoma
Territory, and from reports many have
moved to that part of the country 1t is
stated that as a result of this movement
If the negroes for Oklahoma that labor
md farm hands are badly wanted by the
planters in the big cane section of St.
Landry Many of tie planters are with
out tenants, the ranks of their workers
having been depleted by the rush for
Oklahoma. 1t seems that the negroes
Of St Landry were started towards
Oklahoma by negro agitator who came
into that section from Avoyelles parish
and told them that they would be treat
ed as white folks i'll Oklahoma Those
who have gone there have found out
how without foundation are the stories
OF their treatment in the West
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
THE POLL TAX
Must Be an Issue in the Next State
Campaign-It Is a Suffrage Re-
striction and Must Be Maintained,

One of the best, if not the best and
the wisest of the enactmentS Of the Con-
stitutional Convention 1893 is in the pro-
visions of Article 1913, which provides
the payment of the poll tax, fixed at
$I.oo annually, and payable two years
preceding an election. The payment
must be made OH or before December
81 of each year The tax OF one dollar
is imposed OH every male resident of the
State between the ages of Fl and TO,
and is to be used exclusively i'll aid OF
the public schools OF each parish. There
has been great opposition to this provis-
ion by certain classes in the State, but
it has become fixed and is not likely tc
be eliminated in the future. but it is al
ways good policy to be watchful. The
Homer Guardian Journal discussing the
poll tax says:
The poll fax as suffrage restric-
ton must be an issue in the next cleo
ton, for the reason that under the Con
stitution the Legislature to be chosen i'll
1908 may repeal this provision by ma
iority vote and without submitting the
question TO the people. There will be a
class Of politicians who will be anxious
to repeal or modify Article 1913 of the
present Constitution. Indeed, they could
not brook even this delay and in 1902
made desperate effort to repeal this
Article. An amendment was forced
through the Legislature and submitted
to the voters in November Of that year.
1t had the support of the politicians and
Of the then Governor but it was over
whelmingly defeated by the people at
the polls The same class of politicians
will be glad to repeal or modify Article
1913 in 1908 by legislative act, and they
may be able to accomplish their purpose
in the event that the people are not on
their guard.
The fact that the Legislature, which
will be chosen in 1908, may repeal the
poll tax provisions of the present Con-
stitution as a suffrage restriction, makes
the question an issue in the next cam,
oaign. and the people should be careful
to ascertain the views of every candi-
date for the Legislature on this subject
before they go to the polls. We think
the matter is one OF Importance, and
one in regard to which the people can
not afford to take any chances. They
ought to know how the candidates stand
before they are elected. Those opposed
to the tax would doubtless like quiet
campaign with no agitation or discus
sion of this issue; but this must not be
permitted
''We do not hesitate to say that we
are opposed to the repeal of Article 1913
of the Constitution of 1893. We favor
letting it stand just as it is. We believe
it has justified its right TO be, and that
its repeal would be a serious mistake.
1t is necessary and useful part of our
suffrage regulations and ought to stand.
let the people call out the candi-
dates for the Legislature and for Gov
ernor on this subject. In the very ma
ture of things it must be an issue and
a very important issue in the campaign
now about to omen y
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
MUST MAKE DEPOSITS
An Important Decision by the Attorney
General on Insurance Companies
Engaged in Business in Louisiana.

Hereafter insurance companies en-
gagged i'll business i'll Louisiana must
make the deposits required by law. he
decision was rendered on the interprc-
tation of Act 65 OF the Legislature OF
1906. The Baton Rouge State referring
to this ruling says:
The Insurance Department of LOUIS
lana has revoked the authority OF the
Michigan Millers Mutual Fire lnsur-
ance Company Of Lansing, Mich, be
cause of its failure to make to the de-
oartment the affidavit required under
The erty-ant-company law,
Under this law all fire insurance
companies doing business IN the State
II Louisiana must make affidavit that
they have not entered into any pool or
combinations To agree To MAINTAIN tho
rates on fire insurance in the State,
The Michigan MIlcrs Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Lansing is the
,nly company that has failed to make
this affidavit required, and tLs company
has explained to the INSURANCE depart
ncnt that it was due entirely 10 the
,arclessncss d its representatives IN tins
State that the affidavit was not made.
The authority. however. To do bust
ness in Louisiana was revoked by the
insurance department.
The State says:
Under this decision of the Attorney
General it will be necessary for all such
industrial and semi-fraternal aSsocia-
ions to re-incorporatc as insurance com
nanies, either upon the stock plan, which
eauires a pard-up capital of one hun
lred thousand dollars. or upon the mu-
tual plan, which requires the company
o have two hundred thousand dollars
If insurance upon the lives of the mem
5ers with one full annual premium paid
n cash upon the insurance subscribed
for before beginning business.
The Attorney General points out,
however, that. under the exemption pro
yided i'll Act 65 of 1906, relating to IN
iustrial insurance, and Act No, us Of
600, relating to fraternal insurance,
genuine benevolent associations which
10 not collect their premiums weekly.
nd which do not issue insurance Ger
ifcates or give benefits exceeding $5oc
o any one person, can be organized and
operated without submitting to the Sit
,ervision of the insurance department
md without making the deposit with the
State Treasurer.
The new laws reach only such asSo
cations that arc conducting a regular
industrial insurance business, withou.
having any capital stock or without
complying with the insurance laws III
my manner The 1900 acts do not re-
ate TO benevolent associations which do
lot issue certificates or policies and do
lot conduct an insurance business, but
only collect monthly dues from mem
5ers for the purpose Of relieving the
lex and distressed members and bury
ng the dead ard carrying on other ben
violent features characteristic of fra
iernal societies which are not conducted
or profit.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE.

A meeting of the Progressive League
vas held this morning at about II
o'clock. There was little done besides
the organization The
eague is to be continued if funds suf-
icient for its maintenance for another
rear be subscribed. About one-half of
he amount necessary is visible. Tho
eague was adjourned to Monday, Feb
uary 4, when the stockholders will
elect the directors. and in turn the di-
ectors will elect the officers for the
year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24

Dr. Whipple, long bishop of Mime
sofa, was about to hold religious services
near an Indian village in one of the
Western States. and before going to the
place of meeting asked the chief, who
was his host, whether it was safe for
him to leave his. effects unguarded in
the lodge. PLENTY SAFE" grunted the
red man. mo white man in hundred
miles from here
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
FRUITS AND NUTS.

APPLES-Per Dbl: Choice &5o1
3.25; fancy $3,soa3z5.
ORANGES-Per Box: California IA
vels $2,75a3Co.
LEMONs-PerBox S.sooos75,
WALNUTs-Pr ID. California lbcc
Naples lsc.
PEANUTs-Raw band pitssd o.
h. 7aSc; Ic higher on all grades roasted
RA1SlNS-London E,ygs, ncy eroE
ST .ooa2oo.
PECANS-Per h. Texas &c.
ALMONDS-Per ID. I6s.
BRAZIL NUTS-Per h. &c.
COCOANUTS- Per 100 S395.
CURRANTS-Per pkg Coco
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
PRESIDENT DELIGHTED
Results Obtained With Sub-Target
Machines Greatly Pieases Him.

New York, Jan "a President
Roosevelt is enthusiastic over the
good results obtained by schoolboys
with the sub target machines, which
the Public School Athletic league in
stalled in ten Of the largest hign
schools of the city. The president, who
is honorary vice president of the
league, told General Wingate, its pres
ident, that he regarded the movement
to make schoolboys good shots as one
of national Importance. and that he
would be glad to do anything in his
power to help it along
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Cotton Ginning Report.

Washington. Jan. "a. = The census
report issued Wednesday shows tha'
12,167,S73 bales of cotton, countin,
round bales as half bales, had been
ginned from the growth of 1906 to Jan.
Is, 1907. The number of active gin.
neries this season is 28,525
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Slick Substitution.

Denison, Jan. "a - An elegantly
dressed man stepped into l.. B.
Moores jewelry house. requested to
see solitaire diamond valued at 5000,
and while the back of the clerk was
turned he substituted an imitation
worth about 81.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
MEYERS NO MORE.
Galveston Ship Broker Dies On an EIe-
waited Railway Platform.

waited Railway Platform.
New York, Jan. 24-Gustav A. Mey-
ers, the Galveston ship LrQker, who
disappeared last month after telling
his wife that he. had lost his fortune
of 100000 in Wall street, and that he
intended to jump from a ferry boat
and who subsequently reappeared and
visited a hospital where his wife was
under treatment, died on an elevated
railroad station platform here Tues
day. He was attacked by the fatal
illness just after he had surrendered
his seat in an elevated train to
woman, and died few moments after
he had been assisted from the train to
the station platform
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
SERIOUSLY SHOT.
Albert Sidney johnson Is In Critical
Condition.

Dallas, Jan. 24.-Shortly after 6
O'Clock Tuesday night while the lobby
OF the st. George hotel was thronged
with guests, there being two conven-
tons in session in the city, Albert Sid
ney Johnson, travelling salesman.
was shot at twice, one bullet penetrat-
ing the abdominal region, inflicting a
wound that may prove fatal w. n.
Brown, president of the Brown Buggy
company, was arrested and placed u
der $1,000 bond. 1t is alleged the men
had had controversy relative to the
reelection of Senator Bailey.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Only One Opposed.

Columbia. s, c.. Jan. 24.-Ballots
were taken by the legislature Tues
day for United States senator. The
senate voted solidly for Senator Till
mans election. while in the house
one member, Rev. Coke d. Mann, of
Oconee county, declined to vote.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
RIVER AND WEATHER.

This morning opened fair,
River: Denison Texas As, fall of
81; Arthur City I1.:3, rise of Is; Full
ION $50: Shreveport ITO, fall of o..
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Fair and warmer tonight :
fair Friday.
Red river forecast: The change will
be unimportant at Fulton during the
next IS hours, and the fall will continue
at Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
CHICKENS AND EGGS

CHlCKENS-per doz9 Hens $3.ooa
325: large fryers $25oa}.soS hfoilers
$2ooa2.5o
TURKEYS-Per h. loc.
GEESE-Per dozen S. :oa5m.
COCKS-Guineas and culls SEQ
DUCKS-Per doz. $500.
EGGS-Per dozen ISc.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Won bv Perlman.

Ormond, Fla. Jan. 24.-In the aut'
races here Wednesday the twenty-ni!
touring car event was won by J.. Il
Perlman in a fifty-horse power gazo
line car In % minutes and 80 4-5 sSS
onds
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Hith Price of Bread.

Madrid, Jan. 24.-The bakers here
continue to maintain the high price
of bread The 1elice are patrolling
the streets and municipal authori
ties are distr;hr ag bread. 1t is pro-
posed to establish q city bakery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24

We are now located in the Rosen-
bath building, No. sr7 Edwards street,
and are ready to serve our customers in
the line of first class stationery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
LAID TO REST.
Body of Late Frank Grice Inferred
With Simple Ceremonies.

With Simple Ceremonies.
San Antonio, Jan. 24-The body OF
the late Frank Grice, editor and pub
Usher of the Daily Express, was buried
in Dignowity cemetery Tuesday after
noon with simple but solemn ceremo
MES of the Episcopal church.
The funeral cortege was one of the
longest seen in San Antonio in years
while the floral offerings were conspic,
uous for their marked abundance and
beauty. Brief services at the home
at which Rev. DR.. ]. L. Patten Off
ciated were followed by .obsequies at
St Marks cathedral, conducted by
Dean w. H. Richardson. Short inter.
ment ceremonies We're held at the
grave.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
Rich Lsrds Threatened.

Natehez Mis- Jan. 24.-Eighty
thousand acfe S o. rich cultivated lands
are liable T. b. coz red with wather
by the present rise In the Mississippi.
liver.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. Io,o7o-In First District Court OF
Louisiana Succession of Lucy Jane
Hawkins
State OF Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Notice is hereby given that W. w. War
ing has this day applied to be appointed
administrator of said succession, and I'M
less opposition be made thereto within
The time specified by law, he will be ap-
pointed as prayed for
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell,
judge of said court, this the 9th day Of
January 1907
F. A. LEONARD.
Jan. 10 Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24

BACON-+Slear rib sides 70 SIC; dry
salt 10 lac.
HAMS-Per ID. I5c.
LARD-Pe- h.. fierce compon'
) & pure lard 10 &c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire insurance,
bonds, life Insurance, real estate, acct
dent insurance or building and loan
stock, see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
DIES AT SAN ANTONIO.
Pioneer Broker of Chicago and an ex
Confederate Soldier.

Chicago. Jan. PA, o. Slaughter
one of Chicago's pioneer brokers, died
at San Antonio, Tex, of heart disease
Tuesday. Mr.. Slaughter was born in
Scott county, Kentucky, in 1910
When the civil war broke out he en-.
listed in the Confederate army, where
by heroic fighting, he rose to the rank
of lieutenant.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
ARM AMPUTATED.
Mishap Was Brought About While
Ropinq a Steer.

Amarillo, Tex, Jan. 24-While rop.
ing steer in this county Will Howren
young civil engineer, residing here
got finger of his right hand caugh
in the rope The sudden stop of his
horse pulled the finger out of the han6.
Blood poisoning set in, and the arm
had to be amputated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
DR.. w. L. Egan has returned from
Chicago and resumed the practice of his
specialties in rooms 1, and 3, Cooper
building Practice confined exclusively
TO eye, ear, nose and throat Office hours
from am till 2 pm Both phones 1873
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
GtftHstfts

GCRN-Per bushel SIC.
6ATS-Per bushel SOC.
HAl-Per Con: Arkan,as sIaoo;
$22oo; alfalfa s21oo
BRAN-Per sack $In,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
MIDGET BABY.
Infants Weight at Birth Ore Pound
and Eiuht Ounces,

Rock Greek, |. T., Jan. 24-Mrs
George Doan, residing near here, gave
birth to baby which weighed on its
arrival one pound and eight ounces
ly developed. The attending physi
clan sent to Durant for an incubator
so as to keep the wee one well hea. d.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
DIR. E. G. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested to
announce that DR.. E. G. Allen has re.
sumed the practice of his profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
COTTON SEED.

Bought and sold through 7. Fl. Thur
nond broker Pay any subscription,
however small, to the Southern Cotton
Association fund for Harvie Jordan to
he Commercial National Bank to be &C
,ounted for by me.
B. w. MARSTON,
State Organizer Southern Sotton Assn.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24

WELLMAN HEADQUARTERS
For paints, wall paper and glass; for
pain:ing, paper-hanging anad signs. All
orders given prompt attention.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
DAIRY PROtSV A ;

Eel he &cnrifv. e""a g eIn,c.
CSC; fancs creamcly SIS: 0 10 blocks
,2c.
sHtEsf ik,is &c III g. &c 9, b
cuts &c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
SUTHERLAND SPEAKS.
Delivers Maiden Speech, Which Was
ON Behalf of Colleague.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Suth,
erland occupied the first three hours
of the senate session Tuesday. deliver
ing his first speech in the senate 1t
was in behalf of the right of Reed
Smoot of his own state to a seat In
the senate
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-01-24
BREADSfUEES.

FlOUR-Per bill Best patents $52s
hall patents and straights $455; extra
fancy S4,25.
cORNMEAI-In sacks $50
CRACKERS-fef D.. 4 DC o.
creams Sc.
RlCE-New louisiana AGO. 0 er