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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
TEMPEST IN TEA POT
OVER CONSIDERATION OF A
FRANCHISE GRANT.
A GASEOUS GATHERING
The Representatives of the Press Were
Excluded From the Meeting of the
City Fathers in Executive Session,
So-called.

Friday afternoon was a warm number
The City Fathers were gathered to as
sist the Franchise Committee in wres-
itling with the granting of charter tc
new gas company.
The proceedings were enlivened by AT
alteration between the mayor ano
Councilman Abel, who is one of the
Franchise Committee The atmosphere
while warm was sulphureted, notwith-
standing the electric fans, rotating al
the rate of ten thousand miles an hour
This proceeding was unpleasant and
undigni6ed In his remarks Mr.. Abel
said he was interested in the fight being
made against the granting of charter
to company competing to do business
in this city.
While Mr.. Abel was explaining, the
Council and the spectators were startled
bytthese words of the mayor:
lIf you say that you are liar. >
Ut was shocklngl
Abel, surprised stood transhxed for
a few seconds.
Then the mayor and the councilman
almost came to blows.
Then followed a calm.
Abel, referring to the mayor: Unless
he apologies | resign
Mayor Bernstein: I have no apology
to offer.
This breaks the Southern record No
man in Louisiana is safe who calls an
other liar.
Harsh words should have been
avoided.
In the interests of the Atkins Bros
speeches were made, and the represen-
tatives of the Caddo Gas & Oil Com
pany waxed warm with -eloquence in the
open session.
The company desires to have its char
ter amended to include revised reduc-
ton of rates for domestic consumers
and for manufacturing purposes.
To one initiated the whole gas prob
lem would seem to be in snarl 1t is
a regular tempest in a teapot and a
much ado about nothing It is sim
gular how men, generally sensible and
will go off on a tangent and
get lost III a scuffle, as it were, worked
up in body and mind to a degree sur
prIsing, when rational, reasonable,
practical and intelligent solution may be
reached which will protect the people
and be fair and equitable to men ope-
rating in gas.
After much discourse the Council sit
ting as a committee cf the whole shifted
TO an executive session, from which the
press representatives were barred, on
the motion of Mr. Currie, seconded by
Councilman Allen. Excepting Mr.. Con-
ger and DR.. Reisor-Mr Tusten being
Council voted to fire the
press
Whatever was done in this executive
session could not be kept secret from the
press. There was little done worth re-
ating, excepting what has been pub
ished and which is no credit to the
lily. incidentally it may be remarked
hat whenever it shall be necessary for
he press to obtain information, it will
,e secured regardless of executive SEES
ions
The whole proceedins from the begin
ling to the end, including the executive
session, was "a tempest in a tea pot
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09

Boyce Advertiser: One reading the
newspapers commenting on Prof. AS
well would imagine that he was the on
ly educator" in Louisiana. In DeSoto
aline-tenths of the people look upon him
as the darndest crank ever seen. Poor
Louisiana is in bad boat only on smart
anen People who take that view must
be subject to ''brainstorms.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. 1886 = First District Court OF
Louisiana: Succession of Daniel
Boone.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Notice is hereby given that F. A..
Leonard, clerk of te First District Court,
has this day applied to be appointed adj
ninistrator of said succession, and has
filed description and valuation of the
property, amounting to $4,000, and un-
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
June A. D. 1907.
S. o. WILLIAMS,
June Q. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
RESIGNED.
Shreveport, La, June 3, 1907

OlIeESpOIt, Id, J uiiS ), lSO/.
To the Board of Education,
J. c. Moncure, Secretary
Gentlemen-I have been connected
with the Shreveport High School fol-
three years, acting in the capacity o
teacher of mathematics and science
These years have been prohtably ane
pleasantly spent in endeavoring to per
form my duties faithfully, impartins
the fundamental principles of the above
named sciences. With neagre labora
tory equipment and low salary, | Fsgvt
attempted to do my best. Feeling it my
duty to respond to other calls, | hereby
tender my resignation. Much gratitude
o.the Board of Education for kindness
to me. Very truly yours,
(Signed) J. S. STAUDT.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
PRACTICING THEIR TEACHING

PRACTICING THEIR TEACHING
The board of directors of the Fair
Association are practicing their teach
ing, as demonstrated by their contract
with Rettig's Band, who will furnish the
music for fair week. This policy was
announced at a recent meeting of the
directory. It has always been the pol
icy of the directory to give home talent
the preference where the home industry
was within reasonable limits.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
WooDMEN DECORATION DAY

WOODMEN DECORATION DAY.
The members of the Order of Wood
men OF the World and the three Circles
of Shreveport will hold an interesting
ceremony this afternoon in the Green
wood cemetery. This is Decoration Day
with the Woodmen wherever there is
a camp Or circle The grave of every
sovereign receives special recognition.
The exercises will comprise music, vocal
and instrumental, and oratory. The
Woodmen are expected to meet at 3
O'Clock this evening.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09

Consoliig words fail us. The aching
hearts of husband, mother, sisters and
brother, must suffer and be still. Only
the merciful Christ can comfort them.
The funeral took place Friday even
ing, from the home on Common street
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09

known books and other school property
to the faculty; bequeathing them, also
peaceful days and restful nights from
the petitions of 1907. 1t was replete
with humorous and poetic fancies and
felicity of expression. The closing was
beautiful and tender farewell to the
class and the faculty.
Farewell a word that is and has been
A word that makes us linger,
Yet, farewell"
The Shakespeare scenes from that
charming comedy Merchant of Venice
were presented with marked dramatic
talent by the dramatis personae, and
won enthusiastic applause.
At the close of the programme the
stage looked like Titania's bower
The pink and purple colun1bine with
gillihowers
And cowslip, and king caps and loved
lilies,
Beds of hyacinths and roses.
All these were there-the royal pro-
cession of summer Towering to do
honor to the occasion-the glory of
Class Night.
Final exercises of commencement
week Large and enthusiastic audience
present to witness the presentation of
diplomas and certificates. Programme of
exercises Thursday, June 6, 1907:
Chorus, On, on Swiftly We Gli1e, -"
Veazie-The High School.
Invocation-Dr. J. K. Smith.
Chorus, Italia Donizetti-The High
School
Address-Dr. Fred J. Mayer, New
Orleans.
Three Part Canon Snow in Spring"
Carl Reinecke-Selected girls from the
high school,
Presentation of the classes to the
Board of kducation-Supt Joseph P
Blanton.
Presentation of diplomas and certifi-
cates-Hon. Leon R. Smith, president
Board of Education.
Candidates for diplomas: Wiley Hugh
Billingsley, Leonard Jules Dreyfuss,
Mary Belle Mcclellan, Louise Augusta
Wise, Marguerite, Johnson, De Maret
Hawkins, Isabel Alice Busbey, Ards
Loe Egan, Leah Herold, Andrew Clar
ence Queries, Florence Helen Schwarz.
Candidates for certificates: Elliedee
Beazley, Willis Pollard Butler, Albert
Milford Dreyfuss, William Munford
Dickinson, Elizabeth Anna Edmonds,
Levt St Cloud Hulsizer, Ethel Florence
Pretz, Ruth Vordenbaumen, Josephine
Keith
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and othe.
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
ever 40 years, the only success
ul remedy. S per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, SIS.
Sold BY Druggists sent prepaid on receipt Of price
humphreys Med. Co, William & John SIS. ny.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
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?, 1907-06-09

The Commoner: The Supreme Court
has decided that dredgemen engaged on
government work are seamen It is now
up to the court to decide that mule
with mountain howitzer on its back
is a battleship.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09
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 i'll the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-06-09

WELLMAN HEADQUARTERS
For paints, wall paper and glass; for
painting, paper-hanging and signs. All
orders given prompt attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Additional statistics on the increased
cost OF living were made public last week
by the department Of commerce. The
investigation shows that wholesale prices
reached a higher level in 1906 than in any
other year during the seventeen-year pc
riod covered. The average was 1865 per
cent. higher than that for 1897, the year
Of lowest prices and 224 higher than the
average for the ten years from 1890 to
1900. OF 25S representative articles, us
showed an increase In price in 1906 over
the figures for the previous year. The
average was SO per cent, higher, and
prices reached their highest point in De-
cember The increased cost OF most ar
ticlos in common use during the year was
general in some instances extraordinary.
Thus. the price of metals and implements
rose nearly l0is per cent; building ma
terial nearly 10 per cent; food, SO, and
clothing IL. The rise in wholesale prices
was reflected, Of course, In the retail. so
that householders We're made aware Of
the increased cost Of living without the
official announcement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Norwich. a Vermont town which gave
a majority for license. will not have le-
galized sale of liquor the coming year.
The situation at Norwich was regarded as
the town being directly
across the river from Hanover, which is
the seat of Dartmouth college. \ saloon
in Norwich, aside from the usual objec-
tionable features, would be a temptation
to 1900 and more young men who are stu
dents in Dartmouth one Of the college
professors, who is a resident OF Norwich,
to avoid having n saloon opened, applied
for the license, paid the fee, secured and
then pocketed the license. His intent was
unquestionably praiseworthy, but there is
very debatable question as to whether
he acted on a sound principle in defeating
the expressed wishes of a majority of
the people of the town under the provis-
ions of a state law. If the proposition
was reversed and by some trick saloon
keeper was able to circumvent no-h-
cense vote and open a saloon we can i'm
agine the storm of righteous indigna-
tion which would pour in from all sides
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

The tax assessors in New Hampshire
towns and cities are receiving applications
for exemptions daily under the new vet
erans' exemption law. Some of these
come from unexpected sources and the
selectmen are confronted with all sorts
OF arguments and conditions. The as
SCISSORS in Claremont and Nashua, by ad-
vice of counsel, have refused to recognize
mortgaged property as entitled to exemp-
tion. 1t is already apparent that in a
town the size of Claremont the reduction
in the town treasury will amount to many
thousands of dollars The Claremont
Eagle says: Whatever the benefcent in
tent of the law as regards the veteran
soldiers, some surprising and unfortunate
results are developing, and the statute ap-
pears to be destined to raise particular
ructions with the tax system of the entire
state"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Senator William p. Dillingham;, chair
man of the national immigration commits
sion. sailed from Boston Wednesday for
Naples, accompanied by Senator Latimer
of South Carolina, Representatives Ben
nett of New York Howell of New Jersey
and Burnett of Alabama. Other members
of the commission will join them in Eu-
rope and their Investigations will cover a
period of three months, including visits
to Italy. Austria Hungary. Russia, France
and England. Particular attention will
be paid to the Jewish section of Poland
The mental, moral and political con-
dltions Of the people will be studied and
the commissioners will look into the
methods adopted at ports of embarkation
for the examination and classification Of
emgrants
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
Presidential TAX from Washington.

The summer fiction which filters over
the wires into metropolitan newspapers as
Washington correspondence, in taking up
the Taft boom for the presidency, says
the secretary of wars supporters are get
ting ready to do some work in New Eng
land and that Henry c. Tde of St. Johns
bury, who succeeded the secretary as
governor general of the Philippines, hopes
to deliver the four delegates from Yer
mont to his good friend 1t is further
stated that Judge Ide, who has lived in
Washington most of the winter, has been
in frequent conference with Mr.. Taft
1t is also added that the fact that the
secretary's father Alphonso Taft, sec
retary of war and afterward attorney
general in Grants first administration,
was a native Vermonter will be used as
sentimental argument. 1t is intimated
that the interests of Winston Churchill
will be enlisted in an incursion into New
Hampshire and that Representative Gil
lett dean of the Massachusetts, deega-
ton, and other members Of the House
from the Bay state, are friendly to Mr.
Taft
hardly the man to be depended upon
for regular political work. In spite of his
pre-eminent ability it has been intimated
that he lacked sufficient popularity in
his own town to gain an election to the
Vermont Legislature and he carries too
much dignity and austerity to succeed as
a political boomer. The argument that
Secretary Taft's daddy was a Vermonter
is pretty far-fetched. 1t would be a Gu
rious case of history repeating itself,
however, If Mr.. Taft was chosen to the
presidency Hayes, who was elected Pres
ident from Ohio. like Taft Of Ohio, was Of
Windham county parentage.
But the interesting thing about the
whole story is the intimation that any
one man can Swing" Vermont. The state
will send its delegates to the next Repub-
lican national convention in accordance
with the sentiment Of the people, and
there is plenty Of time for this sentiment
to crystalize between now and June, 1908.
The remembrance Of McKinley's first
nomination is sufficient argument to ST.
lence all talk about any man or SET Of
men delivering the vote Of the state to
any particular candidate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
Boy Drowned In West chesterti.Id.

Guy, Il. son Of Mrs. Cornelia Howe
of West Chesterfield village was drowned
about O'Clock last night in the brook
just below W. W. Ford's mill He jump
ed in to save Richard Amidon, T. son Of
G. F. Amidon, from drowning. The two
boys were fishing when Amidon fell in
where the current was swift and deep
Mr. Amidon was told by one of his en-
ployes that his son had gone to the brook
and followed after him When he ar
rived he found the boy just crawling up
over the bank and crying that his COM
panion was in the brook. Mr.. Amidon
waded in and after a hard struggle with
the current reached the body. 1t was
thought that il had been in the water
about minutes. Or. c. 5. Pratt Of
Bratuoboro WAS sent for and made a
record hreafiu- trip to West Chester
field, AlthoueH he worked over the body
for two hours lo was unable to restore
the least signs OF life. The Howe boy
lived i'm the village with his widowed
mother and attended school where he was
% general t...rit#.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson stated
in a recent speech that the agricultural
production of the United States last year
was $6,794, ,OOO 900. an increase of A per
cent. since 1900
Five hundred and seventy-five licenses
have been issued by the New Hampshire
state fish and game commission to sports
men outside the state, in 1906, netting a
revenue to the state Of nearly $4,000.
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston observed
Arbor day by planting an elm tree on the
Common. The tree is an offspring OF
the Washington elm at Cambridge, which
was presented to the city by Jackson
Dawson, Of the Arnold Arboretum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

At the time Of the appointment Of
Judge James L. Martin as United States
judge for the district of Vermont there
were several cases pending for trial upon
which Mr.. Martins appointment to the
bench debaTed him from sitting because
he had prosecuted the respondents in
them as United States district attorney.
1t was planned to have Judge Holt Of
New York state, which is in this cir
cult. come to Vermont and try these cases
early in the May term of the federal court
which convenes at Windsor. Owing to
important engagements the New York
judge will not be able to visit Vermont
during the first part Of the May term. It
is expected that he will, however, try the
cases sometime during the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Judge Wendell P. Stafford, formerly of
ST. Johnsbury, comes into the limelight in
Washington, d. c., through an address
which he delivered before the Vermont
association, in which he condemned
the pleas based on the unwritten law and
temporary insanity. The trial of Mrs.
Anna NJ. Bradley, under indictment for
shooting former United States Senator
Arthur Brown of Utah, would naturally
come before Judge Stafford in criminal
court No. in Washington. Mrs. Brad
ley's counsel, having heard of Judge Staf-
ford's expressed opinion on the unwritten
law, may ask for a transfer of the case
to criminal court No. 2, presided over by
Judge Barnard In the address in question
Judge Stafford is alleged to have said;
THE unwritten law gives the man kill
ed no trial. Is that manly thing to do
silence a mans lips in death and then
plead the unwritten law, refuse the dead
man a trial, but demand a trial and JUS
tifcation for himself? Next to the un-
written law among barbaric customs is
that of pleading temporary insanity. l
have a great respect for the man who,
for the sake of a great principle and to
uphold a great cause, goes out and deties
the law"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
FOR SALE
ALEXANDRIA" the Fine Country Place
Of the Late Charles {. Alexander.

Comprising 100 acres in Guilford, Vt.
three miles from Brattleboro depot, on
state road, r. f. D. mail route and tele-
phone line; large two-story house, well
painted and well kept inside and out.
Beautiful, spacious lawn, shade trees, ma
pies and elms large handy barns, roofs
slated; fine orchards. trout brooks; good
smooth land, good roads, good neighbors
pure air, pure spring water; no swamp
no malaria. An ideal summer residence
and profitable milk or dairy farm. Must
be sold at once to close estate. S6000
RUTH e. S. ALEXANDER, Guilford,
VT, or A. V. MAY, Real Estate Agent,
Brattleboro, VT 16-u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
THE BOSTON CITY HOSPITAL
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES

OFFERS a three years course of training in
general nursing: Surgical. Medical. GynmcoloR-
ical, Infectious, Obstetrical, Children-includ-
ing operating room training and emergency
work. part of the third year offers optional
courses The hospital has three suh-depart-
ments, and gives experience not usually found
in general hospital
Please send for prospectus of terms and con-
ditions. Address DIR. GEORGE II. NJ. ROWE,
Medical Superintendent, Boston City Hospital.
Boston. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
BrattIeboro Trust Co.
CAPITAL $l00, 100000

Under law, passed by the last legisla-
ture, deposits may be made in one or more
of the Savings Banks or Trust Companies
of this State to the limit of 5000 free from
tax. Deposits made in our Savings De-
partment draw interest at the rate of 31-9
per cent. This Bank furnishes check
books to its customers free of charge for
use in its Commercial Department.
Safe Deposit Boxes TO rent at the rate of
$500 per year.
Acts as Administrator, Executor, Trus-
tee and Guardian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Wy ANTED-GOVERNE ESS. Capable young
w woman at once, to take fun charge of
little girl II years of age for a few months.
Apply to j. G. ULLERY, Brattleboro. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

"ANTED-Competent young woman for
w general housework for old lady and
gentleman. Must be good cook; s. a week.
MRS. BLAIR, Hazardville, Conn. l9lw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

Nothing makes an angry man so frantic
as the refusal of the other fellow to hand
him a line of back talk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

There is more true philosophy in an
inch of laughter than there is in a yard
of sarcasm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WTANTED.-A two seated buck board or
w surrey; also a horse about 1900 lbs not
afraid of autos or trolley cars. c. +. RAMS
DELL, Guiltord Centre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

ANTED.-At once, good capable men for
w farm work. Address G.. W. PIERCE,
Retreat Farm, Brattleboro, VT. l9-lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WIANTED.-Horses and Cows to keep i'm a
w l6 acre nearby pasture; no barbed wire.
American woven wire fence for sale. CHAS.
MINER, BOnnyvae Stock Farm, West Brattle-
boro, VI. lS-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

"ANTED-To buy spruce pine. hemlock
w Eastwood. and oak in log, or standing
timber. HOLDEN Il MARTIN Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WANTED-Man for season. Apply to j.
w II. RICHMOND, Houghton Farm. Put
ney, VI. i5-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WANTED.-Two good men to do general
w ranch work and help milk. Wages SO
per month the year round. JOSIAH HALL,
X. +. ID. No. 3, Box "a, Fresno. Cal. 1921.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10
Get Your Lawn Mower Ready

Now is the time to look at your lawn
mower If 1t is in need Of sharpening or
& Cowless Satisfaction guaranteed.
G. w. CUSHING.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

"ANTED-Ten or IL cattle to keep during
w the summer. Excellent pasture. W. ID.
Newton, X. F. d. No. 4, Brattleboro Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WANTED.-A girl for general housework.
w MRS. DENNGSON COWLES, 3 Brook
street. 1920.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

NTANr NrED.-A competent girl for general
w housework in small family: good wages
Address BOX l29. Hinsdale N. Ii. 1872
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

WANTED - Two or three experienced
w stitchers on shirts. w. Z. MITCHELL,
Arch ST.. BrHttleborO. 17-lS-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

" "ANTED-Carpenters for inside work,
w long job. WASON MFG. CO., Bright
wood. Mass. 1910
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-10

NTANTED-Good, sober and industrious
w man to work in the ice business Apply
to II. f. WHITNEY. Frost Place. l6-tt