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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
COLONEL ROBERT +. LEE. JR
ORATOR.

In General Order No o., dated from
the Headquarters Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. in New Orleans, April
~. Stephen d. Lee, General Command
ing, has great pleasure i'll announcing
that he has selected as orator OH this
occasion. Colonel Robert f. Lee, Jr..
son of General w. H. F. Lee lovingly
named by his Virginia associates "Runy"
Leo. and grandson of the great Con
federate General
Colonel Lee is gifted with great ora
torical powers, which he has cultivated
as student at Washington and Lee
University, and added to as member
of the Virginia Legislature and in the
halls of Congress. OF commanding pres
ence, rich. deep voice, wonderful flow of
words; earnest and animated in delivery
he will interest the old soldiers. and
be credit to the great name he bears.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
Garland Moore on IrlaL

Springfield, Mo-, April 30.-The trial
Of Garland Moore. mail carrier who
In December at Bots dare near here.
shot and killed Clara West. young
society woman. because she spurned
his attentions, has begun here.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
DIED OF INJURIES.

Peggy Hopkins, burned accidentally
while washing clothes at her home near
Cash Point, La, recently, died at the
Hospital Monday from her injuries.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30

If your stationery is not just what
you would like it to be, give us a
trial with your next order, and we will
tx Il right. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
s.edue Docs Secured.

st. Petersburg, April 3O.-Through
the agency of the American Consul
General Watts. train of twenty-nine
sledge dogs has been secured for the
wellman Chicago Record Herald ex-
position.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. O8o4-In the First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana {:
Succession of Mary c. Jones.
BY virtue of a commission to sell, to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled succession, by the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Csddo
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
purdy Found Guilty.

Muskogee, April 30.-Dan Purdy was
found guilty of criminal assault on
Rosetta Childs. servant girl in the
household of United States Attorney
Melette.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30

A Missouri man dropped dead when
his wife asst him for money the other
day We don't understand that at all
Our better half asts us fer money very
frequently, and we guess she would
drop dead if we gin it to her.-1Iarde
man Free Press.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
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?, 1907-04-30
SINGULAR SUICIDE.
Deed Done Before Lady While Hus
band Went After LIQUOR

Chattanooga. April 30-James Lyna
aged twenty-seven years, who came
here from Sweetwater, Tenn, commit.
ted suicide in sensational way at
hotel here He went into room DC.
cupied by married couple. sent the
husband out for drink and then
blew out his brains in the presence OF
the iatter's wife.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
Earthquake Shocks In Italy.

Naples, April 30.-Frequent slight
shocks of earthquake were felt In
Calabria Sunday,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30

WELLMAN HEADQUARTERS
For paints, wall paper and glass; for
painting paper hanging anad signs. All
orders given prompt attention.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE

I1fNNtfI-.
In the Matter of George r. Freeman,
Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy
To the Honorable Aleck Boarman,
Judge of the Unitet States District
Court of the United States for the West
ern District of Louisiana: George H.
Freeman of Shreveport i'll the Parish
of Caddo i'll said District, respectfully
represents that on the 2Ist day of Au-
gust last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress re-
lating to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights
of property, and has fully complied with
all requirements of said Acts and of the
orders of the court touching his bank
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts, ex-
cept such as are excepted by law from
such discharge.
Dated this Ist day of October A. d.
1000.
GEORGE II. FREEMAN,
Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Western District of Louisiana On
this Ist day of October A. d. 1906, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is or
dered by the court that hearing be had
upon the same on the 2Ist day of May
A. D. 1907, before Hon. A. D. Land Jr,
Referee and Special Master, at Shreve-
port, in said District,,at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. and that notice thereof be
published in shrev eport Caucasian,
newspaper printed iff said District, and
that all known creditors and other per-
sons IN interest may appear at the same
time and place and show cause, if any
they have, why the prayer of the said
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them at
their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aleck Boar
man, Judge of the said court, and the
seal thereof, at Shreveport, in said Dis
trict. on the 27th day of April A. d.
1907.
w. JACKSON, Clerk.
April 80, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
DR.. e. @. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested u
announce that DR.. E. @. Allen has re-
sumed the practice of his profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prcstra-
zion from overwork and other
causss. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
ovsr 20 years, the only success
ful remedy. 3 4 per vial or spec
fal package for serious cases, $B.
~ " Drussisas d rsssips q pr,ss
isnehsys, Nd. G.. NIilism 1 IsAa 81, \. 4.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
COTTON MARKET.

Office of The Caucasian.
Shreveport, La, April 80, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
NENIRF

For the FIRST District Court of Iadio
Parish, Louisiana, for Three Weeks
Beginning on the Third Monday in
May 1907,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
JOHN S. YOUNG
FOR SALE
Jersey Cattle, Berkshire Hogs.
Plymouth Rocks, Wyan-
dOttes and LeghOrns.

We are headquarters for the above
breeds We have a choice lot of young
cockerels and can please the most fas-
tidous. Eggs for Matching $500 per IS,
$1,000 per hundred Address Caddo
Downs Poultry and Stock Co. Ltd, s.
Q. Holhngsworth, Manager, Shreve-
port, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.

Since yesterday -. -. I37 80.
Thus far this week -. 23s -.
Thus far last year -. ga Col
Since September 1 ...11o2,Io7 IoI,3o2
Stock on hand -. -. 5000 1870
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
"Crumbs of Comfort"

and appetlzlng crumbs too, are those
falling from our superior Bread and
Cake. There's "home relish about
the taste Of both that appeals to all low
ers of gonOBread and Cake. Better re
plenish that Cake box now and you'll
then acquire the habit of calling on US
for all your Bread-stuffs Being best
quality it is cheaper in the long run.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
SHREVEPORT MARKET.

The market closed firm $40 UP.
Receipts 1877 bales.
Sales to factors none.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
LITTLE GIRL ELEcTRocuTep.
Live Electric Wire Causes the Death
OF Dallas Child.

Dallas. April 30.--A live electric wire
in some manner became loose at the
corner OF Beaumont and Cockrell
streets and fell upon the little daugh.
ter OF A. NJ. Barber. killing the little
one instantly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30
+. Fl. BOSNIAN.
J. d. LEE,
LEVI COOPER,
]. B. ARDS,
jury Commissioners.
+. A. LEONARD.

Clerk and ex-Officio Jury Commissioner
A true copy
+. A. LEONARD, Clerk.
April 80, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-30

For week commencing Monday, Ma
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
MRS. TnAW MUST take
WITNESS STAND AGAIN
Wife of Prisoner viii be Forced 10
Co Into More Details Of Her
Esensful Life.

New York. Feb. 22.-Eveiyn Nesb,t
Thaw has three days to rest ami
prepare for the continuous ordeal.
which she Ia undergoing at The hands
Of the district attorney. The Thaw
trial adjourned last night until Mon.
day morning. Mrs. Thaw viii then
take the stand again and win BE-
forced to go into more details Of her
eyentful life. All day she In expect:
ed 10 be on the stand. and It Is
doubtful II jerome will be througs
with her even then. Various details
of her life and its connection with
Thaw and White are still to be
brought out. or course the actual
truth OF the story which Mrs. Thaw
told her husband and which unbaE
anced his mind cannot be question
ed All the cross-examination can
develop is a doubt as to the veracit :
OF the witness. doubt as TO whether
she really told him or not. That Is
all the cross.examination can show.
all but one thing. II is for the jury
TO decide whether the constant
brooding on the story Evelyn told
Thaw about her treatment at the
hands of White actually caused de-
rangement OF his mind. sufficient to
make him incapable of knowing he
was doing wrong when he killed
White.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
THE RETURN OF SOUTH
To PENDING PROBLEMS

Baltimore. Feb. 22.-The princi-
pal address at the annual exercises
today. commemorating the opening
of the John Hopkins universityi
was delivered by Harris Taylor, n
former minister TO Spain. His sub
ject was "The return of south to
pending problems" He regarded
the thirteenth amendment to the
Constitution as a declaration OF In
because It set the south
free from a dying institution. The
first great mistake he declared was
In the enfranchisement OF those en-
tirely unprepared for citizenship.
The basic principal upon which the
new southern conditions rest, he
said, that as fast as their colored
citizens become qualified by educa-
tion or property or both for fran.
chise, they should be endowed with
1t. The south, Taylor maintained.
had reaped tremendous benefit
from territorial expansion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
father AND SON
drown TOGETHER

Memphis, Feb. 22.-Maior W. l..
Smith. a widely known railroad man,
and his son, Mcclellan, aged thif.
teen were drowned today In Meme
sha Lake. Arkansas. They were
duck hunting In a skin with a negro
paddler. The boat overturned and
the heavy clothing of Smith and his
son prevented them from reaching
the shore. The negro escaped.
Smith had been recently general
agent Of the Illinois Central rail-
road in the south.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
GROVER CLEVELAND DELIVERS
ADDRESS BEFORE UNION
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO.
time TO LOOK BACK
Urges Retrcspection on Birthday of
Washington 70 Find How Par
Wind and Tide Have Carried us
From Safe Waters.

Chicago. Ills. Feb. 22.-The anniyer-
sary ot the birth Of George Washing
ton was generally observed today. The
principal celebration OF tho day was
In the hands Of the Union League
club. Grover Cleveland was the ora
tor OF the occasion.
Mr.. Cleveland sad:
The American people are but little
given 20 the observance Of public hol.
idays. This statement cannot DO dis
posed OF by the allegation that our
national history 10 too brief to allow
the accumulation OF days deserving
OF commemoration. Though II is
true that our life as q people. accord.
Ing to the standard measuring tho
iaxistence Of nhtionb. has tbeen q
short one. IL has been filed with gior.
ious achievements: and though II
must be conceded that IL Is not given
to US TO see In the magnifying mirage
Of antiquity, the exaggerated forms
Of American heroes, yot In the bright
and normal light shed upon our be-
ginning and growth, are seen grand
and heroic men who have won I'm,
perishable honor aud our everlasting
remembrance. We cannot therefore
excuse lack Of commemorative In
clination and ianguid interest In re.
calling the notable incidents Of our
eountry's past under the plea of 4
lack Of commemorative material.
nor can we In this way explain our
neglect adequately to observe days
which have actually been set apart
for the especial manifestation Of
our loving appreciation Of the lives
and the deeds OF Americans, who In
crises Of our birth and development
have sublimeiy wrought and nobiy
endured.
II we are inclined to look for other
excuses one may occur to US which,
though by no means satisfying,
may appear to gain a somewhat
fanciful plausibility by reason Of It's
reference to the law of heredity. Il
rests upon the theory that those
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
AN INJUSTICE Done
TO FORMER RESIDENT
Las Vegas, Feb. %

Las Vegas, Feb. %.
Editor of the Optic:
A paragraph in last nights Optic
says that j. W. Abbott appropriated
$500 worth of the stock of Sabine
Lujan, the jeweler, that he paid back
about $500 and was allowed TO leave
the city, but Is still under 81 900 bond.
These statements are rroneous Some
weeks ago Mr.. Abbott was placed
under a $1,000 bond by Justice Felipe
Baca y Garcia on a charge preferred
by Mr.. Lujan. Saturday. Feb. 3, the
charge against him was dismissed and
the bond was, of course, cancelled.
Feeling assured that the statement Of
the case made in the paper last night
was the result of misinformation, l
know You will be glad to publish this
correction,
Chas. w. G. Ward.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22

which appeals strongly 10 the sentt
meat os Sew Mexieans and IL one
II which the legislative assembly of
this territory should take official
cogn!Eance: therefore be IL
Resolved. by the Coancil of the
Thirty seventh Legislative Assem-
bly, Of the Territory Of New Mexico.
the House of Representatives con
curing therein:
First-That the TAirty-seventh
legislative Assembly Of the Terri
tory Of New Mexico hereby endorses
and approves the objects and pur.
poses Of The Coronado Memorial A.
soeiation as the same are set forth
In the articles Of incorporation Of the
association.
That this assembly considers the
erection of a monument to Francisco
Vasquez de Coronado as indicative
Of the lofty sentiment which obtains
In the hearts Of all New Mexican1
and worthy Of the approval and en-.
dorsement Of ell patriotic people Of
the territory of New Mexico.
second-That for the purpose O.
assisting The Coronado Memorial
Association IL the carrying out Of
the purposes for which Il has been
formed and the erection OF n suitable
monument TO the services and mem.
ory OF Francisco vasquez do Corc
nado. there be and hereby is appro
rriated out OF the funds I'm the hands
OF the territorial treasurer in the In
surance fund, the sum of five thou.
sand dollars. which said sum II
money shall be paid by the territor
ial treasurer TO the treasurer OF The
Coronado Memorial Association. tax.
ing his receipt and voucher therefor.
said sum hereby appropriated to be
used solely and exclusively In the
payment OF the cost and expense OF
construction of said monument and
not for any Of the expenses ineiden.
tal thereto: and provided that The
Coronado Memorial Association shall
secure and expend In the construc.
ton Of said monument q sum equal
or greater than the amount hereby
appropriated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
Council joint Resolution No. 9

Council joint Resolution No. 6.
Approving and endorsing the objects
and purposes of the Coronado
Memorial Association, and making
an appropriation for the construc.
ton of a monument commemora.
tive of the life and services of the
great explorer Francisco vasquez
de Coronado.
Whereas, There has been organic
ed and incorporated under the laws
of the territory of New Mexico, a
corporation known as THE Coronad D
Memorial Association" having for its
purpose the construction of a suit:l.
BILE monument and memorial to the
great explorer. Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado; and
Whereas, 1t Is the purpose of said
association to erect said monument
in the city Of Las Vegas, In the
county of San Miguel. In the terri
tory Of New Mexico; and
Whereas, Subscriptions to the
fund being raised by said associa.
tion are being made by individuals
representing the mose prominent
families of New Mexico. as we'll as
by other public spirited citizens
thereby assuring the construction oi
fitting and proper memorial to the
great service rendered mankind
through the efforts OF the great ex
plorer: and
Whereas, The erection and con
struction of the monument contem
plated by the association Is q matter
Of vital interest to the whole people
Of New Mexico, and is q subiec,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
Many Killed and Wounded.

A local prospector is exhibiting
specimens Of rock which appears no
more than ordinary gray limestone,
but under the glass PARTICLES Of gold
and silver can be seen. This find is
In close proximity OF town and sam.
pies will be sent to Denver at once
to confirm the value reported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22

The social committee Of the Y. M.
G. A. held a meeting last evening
and discussed the subject o ia light
opera for the benefit Of the Y. M. G.,
A. The opera house has been en-
gagged for April 1, and several plays
are under consideration. They VIII
know In few days which play they
will put on and an Of the leading
talent in the city will be engaged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
ten SURVIVORS TAKEN
FROM WRECKED Vessel
After Thirty Hours in Furious Seas
And Heavy Snow Storm. Men
Are Saved.

Hook of Holland. Feb. 22.-After
thirty hours of almost incessant eff
forts and splendid work, the Dutch
life-boat men reached the steamer
Berlin and ten survivors in the after
part of the vessel were saved. Buff
feted and driven back time after
time. the sturdy Dutchmen never re-
laxed their attempts in behalf OF the
handful of shipwrecked people. In
the receding tide and some improve
ment in the weather, they succeeded
in taking a few persons still living
off at $3.50 this afternoon.
Worked All Night.
Hook of Holland, Feb. 22.-Efforts
to rescue the handful Of survivors,
who had clung to the remnant Of
the wreck of the steamer Berlin
twenty-four hours, were continued
throughout the night, but were fu-
tie. Furious seas and a heavy snow
storm ragged all night, making it inn
possible for tugs or life-boats to con.
meet with the wreck. The cold was
intense, but daylight revealed the
fact that six or eight persons had
survived.
Dashed on Rocks.
Captain Parkington Of the Holt
steamship line, who was on his way
to Amsterdam on the Berlin to join
his vessel, is the sole survivor thus
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22

far who has reaehed The shore. He
said this maFntng that the eatassro,
phe was due 70 the fact that the
Bertha broached 30 i'm a terrific sea.
as she Vas entering the waterway
and before she VAS able 20 recover
herself. was dashed On the pier
head. and immediately "eFunehed up
iike = eoneertina." and parted ami +
ship
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
siLI FoR APPROPRIATION FOR
RulLoiNc FavoRAHLY re.
PORTED IN SENATE.
congress IS BUSY
No Tims TO Waste by Taking Holi'
day-RooseseIs Busy at Office
Townsend Bill Fssorahiy Reported.
lspecial To The Optic. }


Washington. ID, c. Feb. 22.-Dele-
gate Andrews has obtained q favor"
able report from the senate committee
on territories for the issuing of bonds
for the Las Vegas and Albuquerque
armories and appropriations for New
Mexico institutions and Taos bond bills
Mr.. Andrews has also obtained favor
able report from the house Committee
on public lands. granting land 10 Anna
johnson.
Honors Memory Of Washington.
Washington. Feb 22.-The senate
began the session today by cOmmem.
Grating the memory Of George Wash
ington. whose farewell address was
read by Senator Burkett of Nebraska.
The house did not abserve the ami
versary beyond reference 10 1t in
the prayer Of the chaplain.
President Signs 6ili.
Washington. Feb. 22.-The president
today signed the diplomatic and con
sular appropriation bill the first Of the
regular supply measures % be acted
on by congress.
Executive Has Busy Day.
Washington. Feb. ga Eotwith.
standing the fact that 1t was national
holiday the president spent busy day,
most OF the time being occupied in his
office on public business. Late today
he will leave for a two days visit TO
Boston and Groton, Mass, where he
goes TO see his boys at school, Tomor.
row he will attend a reception by the
Harvard Union at Cambridge. at which
he will make an address.
Townsend Bill Reported.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce decided today to favorably
report the Townsend bill, providing for
the appointment of a commission by
the president to arbitrate the labor
troubles which threaten Interstate com.
merce The committee amended the
bill so as to place the commission
under the department of commerce and
labor. rather than the department OF
the interior
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
ONE HUNDRED dead
ALREADY REMOVED

Eagle Pass, Feb. PA dispatch
from Las Esperanzas, Mexico. says
that 100 dead bodies have been TAX
en- from the Mexican Coal & Coke
company's mine. in which an explo-
sion of gas occurred four days ago.
There is known to be twenty-three
men still in the shaft and practically
certain that all are dead. Nearly
half of the dead miners were Japan
ese.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
MAYOR dunno OF CHICAGO
SURE OF denomination

Chicago. Feb. 22.-According to
the latest returns from the demo
cratic primaries held yesterday, the
nomination of Mayor Dunno at the
convention tomorrow Is assured. OF
a total of 9S7 delegates, 557 are
pledged to Dunno, 30l to Carter
Harrison and 129 unpledged. The
number of votes necessary to a
choice are 494. The republican pri'
maries will be held Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22
NICARAGUA RESUMES
war With HONDURAS
Hondure ans Defeated In First Con.
fliet and Victorious Army Marches
on Capital.

Paris. Feb. 22.--The Nicaraguan
legation today furnished the follow
ing for publication:
"Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 2i.-
Honduras, having violated the treaty
OF Corinto and renewed her provoca'
tions, hostilities we're resumed Mon
day. The Nicaraguan troops trium-
phed and are now marching upon
Tegucigalpa." The roads are now
open to general traffic. Parts OF
the road just opened are from Corral
south to velderrain and from Corral
north to Buena Vista"
Many Killed and Wounded.
Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 22.-The
Nicaraguan forces on February 90
captured. withoqk opposition, the
town Of El Truinfo, in Honduras, and
Yesterday, after six hours hard
fighting, the Nicaraguan army occu-
pied San Bernardino. Many Hondu.
rams were killed or wounded and the
army left quantities Of
ammunition and many rifles on the
field. The casualties on the Nicara.
guam side were few men wounded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-22

Santa Fe. N. NJ. Feb. 22-The fol-
lowing Is the complete text of the bill
introduced In the territorial legisla.
ture for the erection of a monument
in Las Vegas to the memory of the
famous Spanish Explorer Francisco
Vasquez de Coronado.