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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
A FEW REASONS WHY
The Ladies of St Mary Parish Are Fav-
oring Hon. Theodore S. Wilkinson IN
His Race for Governor.

The True Democrat: Amazed at
the demonstration on the part Of
the ladies of ST. Mary parish in
honor of Hon. Theodore S. Wilkinson,
on the occasion of the barbeeNe given
at Franklin on the nth, we wrote to a
prominent lady Of that place making in
quiries about it. She wrote: The club
is the result of a spontaneous greeting
to Mr. Wilkinson on his visit to Frank
lin. We merely intended to receive Mr..
Wilkinson as a candidate, but the rapid
spread of enthusiasm for him through
out the parish voluntarily ripened into a
very large club, and we have been unable
to keep up with applications for men,
bership.
The reasons for our club have been
prepared and will be presented to the
club at its next meeting"
The platform, which is simple yet
dignified and forceful one, was enclosed
in her letter and reads as follows:
I'VE know MIR Wilkinson to be a
clean, positive and upright family man.
without blemish and beyond attack Or
even rumors.
That he stands for the restriction OF
gambling which is declared an evil by
the organic law of our State.
That he stands for the removal OF
the liquor traffic as far as possible from
our husbands, brothers and sons.
That he is beyond the influence OF
the corporations which are now sapping
the life of this country.
That he has always stood for good
morals and clean politics. and is the only
candidate for governor who possesses
the courage to stake his political anbi-
ton and success on the free and bold
announcement of his views Oh the
stump.
THAT he is not a professional politi-
clan, constantly seeking office; that he
lis a successful business man, and will
conduct the State on business principles
and not as politician. And, that he is
personally and politically beyond re
proach. He is the ideal man.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
CONVERSATION STORED UP FOR
DELIVERY AT ANY TIME.
A WONDER OF THE AGE
No Need of Office Boy-When Office
Man Returns to His Desk He Turns
a Switch and the Machine Begins to
Talk and Delivers the Messages.
By Mail to The Caucasian.

By Mail to The Caucasian.
Chicago, Aug. GA machine that
stores up telephone conversation and de-
livers it to the proper person at any time
either a day Or century after 1t Is re-
corded, is a wonder of the age and IS
one of the many strange devices that
will be seen at the national business
shows to be held in New York and Chi
cago this year. This particular device
adds another arm to the business world
and actually works wonders. When a
firm or an individual calls up, if there IS
no one in the offise to answer the call,
this device raises the arm that holds the
receiver and by means of a record mott
Ahes the person of that fact and states
further that the conversation will be re-
corded if talked into the transmitter at
the other end. A message is talked into
the telephone and is recorded. Others
are recorded in the same manner, the
number that can be taken is llmltless.
When the Office man returns to his deck
he takes up the phone, hgns small
switch, the record reels backward auto
matically, the machine begins to talk and
delivers every message just as 1t was
left. These records may be put away
and reproduced at any time. The bust
ness man having All accurate and record
of every transaction he has made over
the phone. No need for an office boy to
look after this detail, no necessity Of EN-
ployes about the Office dropping theil
work to answer phone calls Or becoming
| familiar with certain details not meant
for them. The national business show:
where this device will be demonstrated
to the public will be held at Madison
Square Garden in New York October
IL to 10 and month later, November
to I6, the show will be seen at the
Chicago Coliseum
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. 11,4Iz-In the First Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish of Cad
do, and State of Louisiana Pom Ter
S. Carter VS.. Mrs NJ E. Sims and
A. c. Sims.
Ry virtue of writ of heri facias, to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, by the Honorable First Jn-
dicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, | have seized and will offer
for sale, for cash, according to law,
without the benefit of appraisement, at
the principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, La, during the
legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY,, SEPT. Fl, 1907,
Lot 10 in block S, Caddo City, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana. Said property seized
as belonging to the said defendants, and
to be sold to satisfy the debts specified
in said writ, in the sum of $I1sGa with
interest thereon from May I, 1907, until
paid, at the rate of 8 per cent, and all
costs of suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
J. P. FLOURNOY, Sheriff.
Caucasian, Aug. 20.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
THRILLING TIME.
Holds Dynamite While Fighting a
Monster Pilot Snake.


Trenton, N. j., Aug. 27.-John
Hutchinson, a professional biaster at
the quarries on the Mercer county
farm, a detention institution, had a
thrilling experience while at work on
a slender rope in a rocky chasm, $50
feet in depth.
Hutchinson had been lowered about
half way to the bottom of the chasm
and was preparing to place blastof
of dynamite in the rocks when, lOow-
ing up. he beheld a monster pilot
snake of the mountain variety, which
had twined about the rope above him,
gliding stealthily upon him.
He dared not drop the dynamite lest
he cause an explosion that would have
blown him to pieces. He was obliged
to keep tight grip on the rope or
be hurled to the bottom of the pit
He was unarmed except for the little
drill which he carried.
Hutchinson quickly slipped the dy-
Mantle into one OF his pockets. Then
he got fresh grip on the drill, and
as the snake dropped almost within
reach of his head he struck out VIC
lently at the intruder. Again and again
the drill descended, and finally the
reptile dropped to the pit below.
Hutchinson signaled for help and
was drawn up to the top of the quarry
in an almost exhausted condition. AS
he stepped back from the rope that
had hauled him to safety two other
pilot snakes struck at his legs, but his
heavy boots saved him from their pol
sOnous fangs. These snakes were
speedily dispatched.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
CLOTHING COMPANY
ELECTRIC SIGN.

The electric sign of the Nathan Cloth
ing Company, situated i'll the Simon
building, is one of the most attractive in
size and effectiveness as can be seen on
the main thoroughfare of the largest
cities of the American continent. The
Nathan Clothing Company is up-to- late
in all its appointments. The Shreveport
manager of the Nathan Clothing Com
pany is w. +. Mosby, secretary of the
State Fair of Louisiana, and a most
worthy and popular gentleman, who has
for assistants ]. G. Rompel, B. D. Knox,
Adrian Lide and Jay Sarbach, who have
many friends in this city and this section
of the State
The Nathan Clothing Company is
wished the fullest success.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
DASHES FOR LIBERTY.
In Consequence. Maniac Prisoner 10
Now CORPSE

Now a Corpse.
Schenectady, N. Y, Aug. 27.-One Of
the worst outbreaks among the insane
prisoners in the history of Clinton
prison at Dannemora has just occur
red. Isaac Dubois, one of the lunatics,
is dead shot through the heart by a
guard.
The insane prisoners were being
marshaled for bed, when. at a given
signal, they rushed into two big lower
dOrmatories and slammed the doors in
the faces of the guards. Having lock-
ed the doors, they set about making
their escape by smashing the doors
and saving the bars. Some of the
less violently helped the jailers.
The guards turned upon them from
the windows streams of water from
the fire hose. This kept them at bay,
but did net subdue them. The guards
were finally obliged to use rifles and
pistols, and it was after midnight be-
fore the uprising was quelled.
Several other prisoners were severe
ly wounded
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
SUNDAY LAW VIOLATION.

There were many DRINKS visible on
the streets Sunday. In one alley there
were counted several "fulled up" These
were seen by citizens, not spies nor
detectives" nor spoilers If the de-
tectives had been vigilant, the game
would have been easy, but, apparently
there was no effort to enforce the law
These violations were confined to the few
and in justice to the saloons which OBJ
serve the law, the violators should BIZ
held amenable.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by E. A. Cornell at Sand
Beach, La, and estrayed before me, the
undersigned authority, one brown mare
mule, about nine years old, and about 5
hands high Branded V on left hip and
shoulder. The owner will come forward
prove property and pay costs, or same
will be sold at Sand Beach Store on Sat
urday, the 5th day of October, 1907, al
II O'Clock noon.
w. B. DANIEL,
Justice of the Peace, Eighth Ward, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana.
The Caucasian, Aug. FL. 1907
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
HOW's YOUR ROOFp
Weaver Is Ready to Close All Leaks
and Paint All Roofs.

When w. B. Weaver declares that he
will do a good job, a good job is guar
anteed. He will do good work. 1t is
the only kind of work he will do. He
has long years of experience as prac-
teal roof repairer and painter. He is
closing several contracts and will soon
be in need of more work How's your
roof? Leaky? In need of repairs AMI a
little paint? Orders solicited. Telephone
Ills, residence Fairfield, or Shreveport
postofice.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
HEAD SPLIT OPEN.
Osteopath Physician Killed by
Blade of AK.

Dallas, Aug. 2,.-At Arlington, DR..
de Shazo physician, had his head
split open by blow from an AK. Dan
B. Herring came to Dallas and sur
rendered himself to the sheriff. 1t is
alleged thot the terrible tragedy is
due to family troubles. The dead man
leaves a widow and three children.
The doctor had been visiting Mrs
Herring about three weeks. He was
forty five years old He was asleep.
it is alleged, when the fatal blow was
struck.
The doctor, who was an osteopath
practitioner, resided at Corsicana.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Attacked by yellow Jackets.

Bellefontaine, o., Aug. 27.-While
BENJAMIN Gentzell was currying
horse swarm of yellow jackets sud-
denly alighted upon him and the horse.
Hundreds of the insects on settled on
Gentzel's shoulder and the left side
of his face. Before he had freed him.
self from them they had stung him so
severely that his face and shoulder
were bleeding and raw
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
GRATUITOUS ADVICE TO AUTO
MQRHISIS

The Caucasian would offer this gra-
tl,itous advice to Automobiles Conform
10 the law The ordinance of the city re-
qrires that license be taken out before
operating an auto, which must be mum
bered front and back in bold figures, Wis
ible day and night. The speed is ten
miles an hour and four on turning cor
ners
And the law is operative tomorrow
All failures OF compliance will be VIC
lations of the law. 1t remains to be seer
what action will be taken in enforcing
this ordinance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
LATEST SWiNDLE.
Raspberry Wine Is PaImed off as Be-
ing Champagne.

ing Champagne.
New York, Aug. 27.-Frederick
Spaeph and Max Grabstone were ar
raigned before Magistrate Crane and
held in $1,000 bail on a charge of
grand larceny. Champagne was their
vehicle for separating the unsuspect-
ing from good money, according to
Ernest Wolf. jeweler of Pleasant
vile, n Y, who said that he lost 81 900
to them.
According to Wolfe, the prisoners
represented themselves as being the
Grape Fruit Champagne and Tonic
company" They exhibited to those
who would become their partner a
large stock of goods, including Is
barrels of champagne at $500 barrel.
The barrels, according to Wolf, con-
tanned raspberry wine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Parboiled by Steam.

Parkersburg, w. ", Aug. ,27.-Paul
Schlegel, an employe of the Parkers-
burg Brewing company, was probably
fatally scalded while cleaning out a
vat with steam. Intending to shut off
the steam he turned the valve in such
a manner as to increase its volume
The flesh of his breast and abdomen
was parboiled.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Located In BULGARIA.

New York, Aug. 27.-Three Armen.
ians wanted for the murder Of Father
Kasper Vartanian have been located,
1t Is stated, in Varna. Bulgaria They
escaped from this country via Mon.
treal and fled to Marseilles, but elud.
ed the police there and went to Bull.
gaffa.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
AUTO ORDINANCE

The auto ordinance is now effective
and tomorrow it will be in full force for
execution. The law should be enforced
without regard to the standing of the
owners of the automobile The law is
devised to protect the people. Enforce
the ordinance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
STEEL ROD HIT HIM.
Fell From the Top Of Building Upon
Negro.

Houston, Aug. PA heavy steel
rod fell from the top of the Stewart
building, in process of construction.
Monday morning. 1t landed upon the
left shoulder of William Fleming, a
negro employee, seriously injuring him.
Sixteen stitches were necessary to
sew up the gaping wound inflicted.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
ROONE'S ATTACK.

It Is Reproduced at the Jamestown
Exposition.
Norfolk. Va, Aug. 27.-History was
graphically reproduced at Old Fort
Boone, the Kentucky state building at
the jamestown exposition in celebra-
ton of Winchester, KY, day when the
attack made upon Fort Boone In the
days of Daniel Boone by Indians was
repeated. The attack was made by
real Indians from one of the exposition
reservations and the defense as far as
possible by ancestors Of these who
made the original defense. The attack
On the stockade was followed by for
NAL exercise within the fort
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
BARBECUE AT HOSSTON.

A barbecue is in progress at Hosston.
The sheriff, the clerk of court and other
officers are mixing today with the dear
good people, mixing to get votes when
they become candidates for another term.
Oh, ow the candidates love the people
and the people the candidates.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27

The stock is the best that money can
buy; workmanship the best the labor
market affords-that's why our printing
is sought after by those who want some
thing good in the stationery line Tele-
phone 1000 and we'll send a man.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
NOEL NOMINATED.

In the second primary held Thursday,
August 22, Mr. Noel received the ma
jority of votes cast and is therefore the
nominee of the Democratic party of Mis-
sissippi for Governor. His opponent,
Mr.. Brewer, has conceded this result
gracefully.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
CITY ENJOINED.

A petition was filed today in the clerk S
office by Wise, Randolph & Kendall,
whose purpose is to enjoin the city from
enforcing the ordinance providing city
railway transfers. Judge Bell signed the
order. Thursday next is appointed when
the city is cited to appear to show cause
why the Injunction should be issued.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
RIVER AND WEATHER

MS rHOTHIHE OpcfIcu 1dH
River: Arthur City, Texas, 68, a fall
Of o.6; Fulton go; Shreveport o.6, fall
of OF.
weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Generally fair tonight; partly
cloudy Wednesday.
River forecast: The change will be
unimportant at Fulton and Shreveport
during the next 48 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Thirteen a Hoodoo For Drunk..

Clarksburg. w. Va, Aug. 27.-Porter
Nutter, one of thirteen men locked up
in the calaboose, died of alcoholism
Once before, when thirteen men had
been locked up at cne time. one died
from the same cause.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Headlight Explodes.

Houston, Aug. 27.-The headlight of
an International and Great Northern
railway engine exploded near this city
Monday. Engineer Cook was thrown
out of the cab, hole cut in his head
and his body badly shocked.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
LION CAUSES PANIC.
Attacks Trainer and People PrecIpi.
tated Retreat.

Cleveland, Aug. 27.-Several women
and children were injured in panic
at local pleasure resort as the re-
suit of lion making an attack upon
Captain James F. Briggs, tanner and
performer. The beast laid bare the
and lacerated the mans thigh with its
teeth The lion was subdued by at
PENDANTS
A panic seized the spectators and
many women tainted In the rush to
escape women and children were
trampled upon. Aside from Captain
Briggs no one was seriously hurt.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
SHIP SINKS TUG.

Five Men Are Said to Have Drowned
as Result.
Baltimore, Aug 27.-The British
steamer Barnestable, Captain David
son, from Port Antonio for Baltimore.
ran into and sank the tug Carrie, Cap
tain, Mccoy, in Ship Channel, off Spar
rows Point. Five men are reported
drowned. The men drowned are said
to have been members of the crew of
the dredge Standard and included
Standard. The tug was engaged in
towing mud scows from the Captain
of the Standard
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
COTTON REGION BULLETIN.

W yin NEOIOIV
The Weather Bureau reports fair
weather as generally prevailing Slightly
above normal temperatures have contin-
ued to prevail in the western part of the
cotton belt, while seasonable or moier-
ate temperatures have predominated in
the central and eastern districts.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
DIR, Z. 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?, 1907-08-27
ROOT DOING WELL.
MuIdoon Says He Will Be Strongest
Cabinet Member.

New York, Aug. 27.-Secretary Root,
who is at Muldoon's cures" farm,
near White Plains, is progressing fine
ly. according to Muldoon. who says he
will have the secretary back at work
the strongest man in President Roose-
velts cabinet in two weeks more
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Call For Condition.

Washington. Aug. 27.-The comp
troller of the currency has issued
call for statement as to condition OF
national banks at close of business
Aug. %.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Bio Fire at Toledo.

Toledo, O., Aug. 27.-Fire of un.
known origin destroyed the four-story
Morton Trunk and Storage company
building. Loss is over $15O,OOO.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
Jumps Into Well.

Clarksburg. w. Va, Aug. 27.-Mrs.
Presley Edwards of Lost Creek sui
cided by jumping into a we'll.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
SUIT FOR RIGHT OF WAY.

The Louisiana Gas Company has filed
suit against W. B. Mccormick to obtain
the right of way to land on Fairy Lake
owned by Mccormick. The case is set
for trial by jury ON September s.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
WELLMAN HEADQUARTERS
For paints, wall paper and glass; for
painting, paper-hanging and signs. All
orders given prompt attention.
INSURANCE.

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?, 1907-08-27
Child Drinks carbo,ic Acid.

connellsville, Pa, Aug. A.-Dorothy
Joyce, thirteen months old, drank car.
bolic acid and soon died.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27
COTTON MARKET.
Office of The Caucasian,
Shreveport, La, Aug. 27, 1907.

SHREVEPORT MARKET.
The market closed firm I-8 up.
Receipts none.
Sales to factors none.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-27

Aug. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
MACKAYS INCREASE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Own Stock in 1o2 Telephone. TeIe-
graph and Cable Companies In
cIuding Postal.

Boston. Feb. 1G-The annual meet
ng of the shareholders of the Mackav
companies was held at Boston yester-
day and the number Of trustees was
increased from five to seven. The
present five trustees. Clarence H.
Mackay, William W Cook. George c.
w. q. Ward. Dumont Clark and Ed
ward {. Plat. were reelected The
two new trustees elected are Pliny
Fisk. who is at the head of the banking
house of Harvey Fisk & Sons of New
York City. and r. 4. Smith. who is i
member of the banking house of Osler
X Hammond OF Toronto. Canada.
In the annual report of the trustees
of the Mackay companies il is stated
the companies own the whole or part
of the capital stock of 102 prosperous
cable. telephone and telegraph COM
panies in the United States. Canada.
and Europe. including the entire cap
ltaI stock of the Commercial Gable
company anu the various companies
constituting the land line system.
known as the Postal Telegraph. The
purpose is To make the basis of the
Mackay companies so broad and diver
Siiied as 10 render impossible any fun
damental impairment of the value )f
the preferred or common shares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Commerce Commission
in Move to Abolish
Special Wires.
GIVEN LARGE FIRMS
Held to be Discrimination
Against the Smaller
Customers.

Omaha. Feb LITTLE Interstate
commerce commission is to investigate
jhe relationship between the Western
Union ard Postal Telegraph companies
ON one side and the packing houses,
grain firms. and other business houses
throughout the country which have
heretofore had special telegraph wires
and special operators furnished them.
This morning all wires Of this de
scriptiCn were discontinued and only
the pony" wires running from these
Offices into the main telegraph Office
left.
Held 81 Discrimination.
The commission is said 10 have TAX
en- the position that furnishing these
large customers of telegraph compa-
nies with facilities denied smaller Gus
toners was in fact a discrimination
and an investigation was demanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
THAW TRIAL WILL
PROCEED MONDAY
Juror Bolton Expected to Be in Condi-
ton to Give Case His At
tention.

New York. Feb. 1G.-All doubt as 10
the Harry X. Thaw trial was
to continue or end in a mistral has
practically been dispelled. Last even
ing Or. II. II. Tinker. the family ply
sician of Juror Joseph b. Bolton, tele-
phoned District Attorney Jerome that
the juror is bearing up well under his
bereavement. in the death of his wife
Bolton will be able to take his place in
the jury box Monday The funeral OF
Mrs Bolton took place today. There
was a special police guard about the
Bolton residence to guard against the
intrusion of curiosity seekers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
TO COMPEL ROADS
TO GIVE UP CARS
Receiver for Ohio Lines Proposes to
Compel Accounting for Use of
Rolling Stock.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Feb. 1G.-One of
the mos; important actions ever in
stitut@d by Il railroad official for the
return Of freight cars from other roads
viii soon be taken 10 the United States
court by Judge Harmon, receiver for
the Pere-Marquctte and the Cincinnati.
Hamilton K Dayton railroads. There
are several thousand freight cars of
these TWO roads held by many roads of
the country, and it is the intention of
Harmon to compel these roads to give
an accounting for the use of his cars.
He said:
! shall soon institute suit against
the roads that have been using our
cars Illegally"