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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12
The SpoiIs System.

We have heard so much clatter about
civil service reform in these latter
days that many persons were begin
ming to conclude that the G. o. r. was
proceeding entirely on altruistic prin-
ciples and had lost its appetite for pap.
or course these innocent souls, yearn-
ing for the political millennium, were
sadly mistaken, fact patent to all
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12

who have an opportunity for watching
at short range the capers of the G. o.
p. The following editorial from the
Washington Post, an independent jour
nal published at the seat of govern
ment, is likely to make the eyes OF
certain persons pop open after the
manner of morning glories. The Post
says:
In one of his many recent addresses
Senator Beveridge declared that 1.-The sem
ator or congressman who spends his time
distributing patronage. fixing up postof-
flee deals, arranging political combina-
tons, all for the purpose of his own eff
cial perpetuation. must go out of Anieri-
can public life, whereupon the Indian
apolis News remarks: IF that means that
statesmen of this class must step down
and out in favor Of others, we must say
we have not yet noticed any Indicators
of movement of that kind. At least, the
Indiana postoffices are being carefully
looked after" So far as we have heard.
there has been no charge or even sus-
picion that Senator Beveridge was neg
lectfu in the matter of patronage. Like
every other senator or representative be-
longing to the Republican party, he looks
out for his friends and carefully sees to
it that they get their share of public prov
ender A senator who did not devote at
tention to distributing patronage ard
fixing up postoffice deals wren his party
was in control of the departments has
never been known in Washington. In
this line of work the ablest statesmen-as
for instance George F. Edmunds of Yer
mont and the late George Frisbie Hoar
of achusetts-cheerfully took part
But there is a difference in the methods
of the great and the little men in con-
gress in disposing of 1.-The coin of poll
ties The real statesman has sufficient
influence to enable him to succeed by
sending his private secretary to the de-
partments. The mere politician. the mar
row gauge senator or representative.
whom nothing but a miracle could devel-
OBJ into anything like statesman. plods
his weary way among the departments
day after day and proudly points to the
results of such activity as proof of his
fitness for place with those who sit lin
the seats of the mighty"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12
Attest;
H. l. HEILPERIN.
G. G. NESBITT.

Notary Public.
Having examined this charter and
finding nothing therein in violation
thereof Or contrary to law, / approve
the same, April Io, 1907.
]. NJ FOSTER,
District Attorney for the First Judicial
District of Louisiana
Endorsed: Filed and recor led April
10, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12

over until their successors are chosen.
In such event, the president shall call an
election to be held within thirty (3o)
days and shall give notice thereof as
hereinbefore provided. At every election
or meeting, each stakeholder shall be en-
titled to vote for each share of stock
registered in his name, and may vote by
proxy. Election of directors shall be
by ballot, and the majority of votes cast,
counting each share voted as one vote,
shall elect person Or persons for whom
they have been cast. After each cleo
ton, the board OF directors shall elect1
from their own number the officers OF
the said company.
ARTICLE V.
The board of directors shall have full
power to fill vacancies in the board
caused by death or otherwise, from
among the stockholders OF the corpora
ton The said board shall have full con-
troll of the property of this company, and
shall co conduct manage and use the
same as in their discretion they deem
fit, and tat is consistent with the objects
of this company, or the welfare of the
same
ARTICLE VI.
This charter may be changed, modl-
fed or amended; the capital stock IN
creased or decreased; this corporation
may be dissolved at general meeting
of the stockholders convened for the
purpose, with the consent of three
fourths of the capital stock, whether
present if represented at such meeting.
Ten (Io) days prior notice sail be given
by publication in daily newspaper N
the city of Shreveport. In case of dis
solution or termination OF this corpora
ton, either by limitation of its charter
or from any cause, tht liquidation of is
affairs shall be conducted by three COM
missioners, selected from the stock
holders with like assent and at meet
ing called for that purpose, as above set
| forth in tbs articlce. The said commits
sioners shall remain in office until the
affairs of the said corporation shall have
been hquidated.
ARTICLE VII.
No stakeholder of this corporation
shall ever be held liable or responsible
| for the contracts or faults thereof in
any further sum than the unpaid bal
ance due the company on shares OF
stock subscribed for and owned by him.
nor shall any, informally in examinations
have the effect of rendering this charter
null or exposing a stakeholder to any
liability beyond the unpaid balance on
any of his stock.
| This done and passed in my Office, on
this the eighteenth day of April 1907,
in the prestnce of H. L. Heilperin and
G. G. Nesbit, competent witnesses of
lawful age and residents of this city,
who hereunto sign their names, together
with the said parties, and me, notary,
after the reading of the whole.
S. B. HICKS, 81 shares.
w. 6. BURT, 81 shares.
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12
On the Rioht Road.

Governor Hughes has recently restat-
ed a great truth by saying that the
best business for man to attend to is
his own business. If he does not look
little out, he is likely to become per-
soma non grata at the White House.
but that does not diminish the value OF
his dictum. True. it is not original with
him. for a greater man than he. one
Andrew Jackson by name, advised one
James Buchanan. with far more en-
phasis than politeness. that he once
knew man in Tennessee who made
his everlasting fortune by attending
strictly to his own business. That was
on an occasion when the Pennsylvania
had rendered some impertinent advice
to the iron soldier of The Hermitage as
to his wearing apparel. So long as
Governor Hughes adopts General Jack
sons ideas he is on the right road.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12

grass grows and water runs President
Woodrow Wilson cannot fire the public
heart into enthusiasm for his candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for the presidency by such discoveries
as that our court trials ought to be-
speedier and that the speaker has too
much power
If he really wants thriller" he
might deliver a speech on this theme:
How long should Democrat who
voted against the regular Democratic
presidential nominee in 1896 wait be
fore he aspires to be the regular Demo-
cratic nominee HIMSELF" He could not
find a more fitting subject.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-05-12


had rendered some iinpertinent advice
to the iron soldier of The Hermitage as
to his wearing apparel. So long as
Governor Hughes adopts General Jack
sons ideas he is on the right road.
Reform Epidemic.
Undoubtedly reform is becoming cpl
demic 1t has even reached Utah,
which certain moralists have deemed
utterly incorrigible. One branch Of
the Utah legislature has passed al
most unanimously a hill making 1t q
felony to play bridge whist. which Is
coming 1T rather strong for beginner
in the school of reform. Bridge whist
bears about the same relation to faro
that modern club" bears to the reg
ulation saloon. Reformers elsew here
viii watch the Utah reformers with
varying emotions. Governor Folk of
Missouri has been ievoting much OF
his time and energy to breaking up
gambling on horse races. but now he
learns that he Is only babe and sue
king in reform when compared with
the Utahs. who appear to be whole
hog reformers.
NY good personal friend. Exon
gresham Lucius \. Littauer of New
York, is liable TO be known as "the
president killer" just as Joe Walcott,
the Barbados pugilist. is known as
sstha giant Killer" The other day Lit
tauer unceremoniously and in an OIL
hand manner killed off three New
York presidential observation-disclosures
Roosevelt. Governor Hughes and Hon.
Elihu Root. They had better keep him
out of Ohio or he might play havoc
with certain WORTHLESS there.
Ex-senator Fred T. Dubois nOmi-
mates ex-senator Richard franklin
Pettigrew for chairman of the Demo
cratic national committee. IL the spirits
of the departed take any interest i'm
our public affairs. the late Senator
Marcus Aionzo Hanna must be in Il
towering rage at that suggestion. for
of all human beings he hated Petit
grew most.
Joseph Pulitzer. proprietor of the St
Louis Post dispatch and of the New
York World, did sensible and grace
full thing By way of celebrating the
sixtieth anniversary of his birth by
establishing pension system for those
who have been or may be in his sery
ice for twenty years. That is genuine
philanthropy and will no doubt pay in
the end May his tribe increase.
|MuylMl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
Ward Insists on S2500 License and Stockmar is Lead
 ing Opposition
ORIGINAL SEVEN HAVE
 NOT CHANGED POSITION
Stoekmar Says Council Has No Right to Deprive the Rolling Mill Sec tion of Its Glass of
 Beer.

q hope the saloon license of the city of Birmingham will be raised to $250o, ' said Alderman Eestes of the Ninth ward yesterday.
 T believe the board will reconsider it's action" said Alderman Fulghum of the Sixth ward.
 we have just begun the fight" said Alderman Cooper of the Fifth ward.
 Tt is the only way to put down the low dives,' said Alderman Moore of the Fourth ward.
 we will have 1t to do, or go up against a prohibition fight" said Alder man D. R. Copeland of the Third ward.
 q want to see the new schedule re- considered and passed said Alderman Eggleston of the Third ward and when Mayor Ward who has always led the fight added his word, the seven who voted favorably at the last meeting still stood solid.
 Add 10 these Aldermen Heidt of the Seventh ward, Alderman Hogan of the Eighth ward, Alderman J. R. Copeland of the Fourth ward and Alderman Klotz of the Second ward, and an increase could be passed tomorrow, provided the figure be cut from s250O to $500. These aldermen all stated yesterday that they would agree to such a proposition.
 MT. J. R. Copeland said, "I have been with Ward in his fight against the law breaking saloon element from start 10 finish, but I think 1t Is going too far in this last proposition. No doubt 1t would meet with the approval of the rich sa- loon men who would be glad to see their weaker competitors out of business, but many of them are deserving and should be protected. l favor a compromise"
 However, Mayor Ward hopes to pass the $25O0 schedule. Alderman Gum and Forney were not present at the last meeting and it is not known which way their votes will be cast, and there is some uncertainty about Alderman Parker.
 Alderman Stockmar leads the opposi- ton, believing the present figure high enough. ''The rolling mill and working people have just as much right to drink their beer and whisky out there near the works as the big rollers have to drink in their glass palaces up town. They do not have time to put on dress suits every time they want to drink.
 "The city has passed strict laws, and now that the saloon men are obeying them almost to the letter, I don't think the fellows ought to be imposed upon. If any of them are running disorderly places they can easily be put out of bus iness.' Several other aldermen agree with him.
 The bugaboo which Is expected to help in bringing the vote around Is the pro- posed prohibition fight this fall. Alder man D. R. Copeland said last night, "lt is one of the two things. If we can put all the low dens and filthy places out of business the people will have no reas- on to want prohibition, but as long as crime and murder is fostered by these places there will be a public outcry."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
GET A CAN QUICK
 OR BE ARRESTED
SANITARY OFFICER MAKES TRIP DOWN ELEVENTH AVE-, SOUTH, AND SCORES OF ARRESTS OF WELL KNOWN MEN FOLLOW.
Birmingham, June Il, 4 p.

Have you gotten those garbage cans yet? If you haven't. look out, there are probably two officers after you.
 There were number of business men, including one of Birminghams prominent ex-aldermen, taken by surprise at their places of business yesterday afternoon. Some of them pretended to be unaware of the fact that they had violated the sanitary laws of the city, but all to no avail. Ignorance of the law Is no ex- euse, and when the officers in the em- ploy of the sanitary department find a residence where the required cans are wanting they get the name of the oc- ,upant and then go after him. No mat ter when nor where he is caught, he is arrested and in all of the cases so far the violators have been fined $1 on the day after their arrest. Sanitary Inspector w. c. Burson made nearly score of arrests yesterday.
 general inspection of the city was os m last week and twenty arrests was the result of the first days work. This set a great number of people thinking and the garbage can business has picked up materially, but there seems to be some who are trusting to Dame Fortune t1 get them around the matter.
 Inspector Burson has threatened, how ever to listen to no pleadings of the Dame, and Is going after every one who hasn't the requir ed cans. His inspec- ton yesterday covered Eleventh avenue, and all of the guilty parties were ar rested.
 He may be out your way today. Get the cars, or look out, he'll get you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
IRON MARKET HIGH
 BUT NOT ACTIVE
LITTLE METAL FOR THIS YEARS DELIVERY LEFT UNSoLD-sELL- ING FOR 1908 IS NOT VET so BRISK.

The Birmingham iron market is firm but quiet. As prominent manufacturer re- marked yesterday nearly all the iron that will be made this year has been sold and 1t is too early to expect much of a buying movement for next year. Under these conditions the market could not be other than inactive. Sales of small lots for July delivery are reported at $23 on a No. 2 basis. For the last quarter delivery the price Is from s21 to $21 50 for No. 3.
 The Tennessee-Republic and the Sloss- Sheffield are understood to have sold about 10000 tons each for 1908 delivery. The combined tonnage of all the Alabama furnaces under contract for the first half delivery is probably not more than 40,000 tons. Selling at all into a new year this far ahead Is unusual and Is taken to indicate continued activity on the part of consumers The quotation for the first is SIS. 50 on a No. foundry basis.
 Of the Sloss-Sheffield's seven furnaces only four are in blast. but Hattie Ems ley" at Sheffield and Philadelphia at Florence will be ready for the torch again early in July and No. 4 at North Bir- mlngham will probably be blown in by the middle of August.
 All four of the Alabama Consolidated s furnaces are now in operahon-two at Gadsden and two at Ironaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
Marriage licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 James fletcher Pippson, Birmingham, and Miss Mary Williams.
 Samuel w. Dobbs, Birmingham, and Miss Emma Lee Hamilton.
 H. C. McEachrem, Ensley, and Miss Elizabeth A. Lanigan.
 E. E. Taylor Bloss burg, and Miss Anna J. Mcclellan.
 T. M James Birmingham. and Miss Della Endsley.
 Thomas w. Ethridge. Tuscaloosa, and Miss Ella Watkins
 William Perry Beck, Birmingham. and Miss Essie Lara Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
NEGRO Isj SHOT.
Another Negro Is Soon Afterward
 Caught Charged With the Crime.

Robert Turner, colored, was shot in the leg and badly, but not dangerously, wounded, last night by another negro, as the result of small difficulty be- tween the two The shooting was re- ported by Turner, himself, to officer Whitney at the union depot.
 Turner says that when the negro shot him they were near the Alabama Great Southern shops, and that he walked from the shops to the depot with his leg in a bau fix. w. S. Hughes, foreman of the shops furnished Mr. Whitney with a ing, and he was captured shortly after ward while getting ready to leave town. lie was locked up in the city jail on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12

pers and traveling public have been met by laws passed by the recent legislature, the object of which is to remedy the unjust rates and discrimination against the shippers which has heretofore been a common practice. The merchants. bus mess men and citizens generally are to be congratulated upon having in office in this state the present state officials There has been a disposition on their part to enact the legislation demanded by the people-especially by the business men and the farmers.
 During the past year the Board of Trade has taken part in every movement looking to the welfare of the merchants and business men generally fe wolf these may be mentioned:
 t The board held several meetings with the Birmingham Real Estate Agents as- sociation to consider a change in the moving day, which was changed from October 1 to April 1.
 The board at meeting held November Is, 1906, requested the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to put the license collec- tor of Birmingham on a salary. This was done.
 At C meeting December 2S. 1906 delegates were appointed to attend conference held in Chicago in January in the interest of reciprocal demurrage legislation. The board was very ably represented at this conference by the Hon. J. A. Van Hoose.
 In January, 1907, joint meetings of the legislation committees of the board and other commercial bodies were held for the purpose of taking concerted action relative to securing legislation for the benefit of the commercial interests. These conferences resulted in the introduction of a number of bills which will prob ably be enacted at the next meeting of the legislature.
 The Board of Trade went on record as favoring the granting of a franchise to the Tidewater Development company and lent its assistance to that company in obtaining it's franchises.
 1 he board has rendered some assistance in an endeavor to settle the strike which recently occurred in our city. It is q source of satisfaction to note that no in dustral disturbances, or any differences between employer and employe now dis turbs the business situation in this dis trict. It is to be hoped nothing further will arise in the future between the em- ployer and employ that will in any way interfere with the great prosperity and progress of our city and business enter prises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
MINERS WILL NOT
 PAY WITNESS FEES
PRESIDENT kENNAMER OF ALA BAMA MINERS IS SEIZED WITH ILLNESS AND IS UNABLE TO PRESIDE OVER CONVENTION.

The second days session of the United Mine Workers convention was held yes- terday, beginning at 10 a. m., with Vice President B. L. Greer in the chair, owing to the absence of President J. R. Kenna- mer, who was taken very i'll yesterday morning. The first business transacted was the election of three colored mem- bers of the executive board and resulted in the election of I. H. Chambers, Will liam Clark and William Galloway. The following district auditors were elected :: G. Jackson and W. w. Wilson, and Joe Sorsby (colored)
 No committee reports being ready, Jo- seph Wallwork addressed the convention on the subject of the Piper explosion. He thought the convention should take some steps to help fight the case in the courts of Bibb county. Objection was raised to this plan by National Committeeman Fairley, who pointed out that a bad precedent would be established and that the treasury of the Mine Workers would be depleted without any good result to the organization.
 On motion the convention tabled all irSOiutioiiS iOOhlIS tOWdiuS thC PdyAicht of witness fees in the Piper cases.
 1.le committee on resolutions reported resolutions which were adopted express ing sympathy with, President Kehna- mer in his illness and expressing hope for his speedy recovery. Secretary Gle mo was instructed to convey the resolu- tions to President Kennamer.
 Secretary Clemo called the attention of the fund in the treasury to erect q monument on the grave of the late John Lamont.
 Fred Lennon moved that the convention approprite S39 to make a total of $100 to erect the monument. The amendment was lost.
 Delegate Lennon made an impromptu speech to have the vote by which his amendment was lost reconsidered, but the convention refused to take the mat ter up.
 Committeeman Fairley stated that he did not want the impression to go out that the miners did not erect monuments to their honor dead. He then gave sev- eral ir stances where monuments had been erected by the United Mine Workers We do carry out the beautiful idea that cities with monuments have memories he said.
 Vice President Greer announced that personal subscriptions would be taken to the Lamont monument fund. In a short while they raised s15.25 for the fund.
 President Kennamer was reported quite i'll yesterday morning, but it was thought that he was somewhat better in the aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiIou.

The Christian continues to draw well at the Bijou theatre. This play is un- usual at popular prices and Is well worth seeing. Both Ralph Stuart and Miss Eve lyn Vaughan, who take the parts of John Storm and Glory Quayle. respect lively, acquit themselves well. Mir. Stuart is one of the best actors seen at the Bijou in some time, whil Miss Vaughan makes Glory an admirable creation. The supporting company is fair. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
psP!'!R|l|!!!c!fS !'!|l|!!! 8 Cl0YOkuI4 vaniiia VA Lemon
 fHY2FT& Orange HAIL 0VkV Rose, stl

their wide popularity and increas- ing sale. The retail grocers are learning that quality rather than price is necessary. to retain the confidence of customers and make successful business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
Made Assault With Hatchet.

Ed Story, negro man, was locked up in the city jail last night on a cnarge of an assault with hatchet. Joe. Burk. white man, had Story arrested but not being sufficiently sober to know what he was talking about, he too was locked up. Officer Smoot made both ar rests on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
Lawn Party Toniuht,

A lawn party for the benefit of the choir of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows will take place at the Rev. Father OKellys residence. so9 South Fourteenth street, this evening from 6 to 10 O clock. The committee of arrange ments consists of Miss Feeley. Miss Don ahue, Miss Blanchard and Miss Ham, mock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
What is it?

In point of fact, it is the freedom from poisonous and spurious in- gredients, the excellence in flavor, that gives to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 11.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Occasional thun- der showers Wednesday and Thursday; light, variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-12
Decides to Proceed With Case.
Enters Plea of Insanity.

The case was ordered to proceed and after the indictment was read Attorney Beddow addressed the jury, saying that the defense would admit the killing but would base the defense entirely upon the plea of insanity upon the part of the de- fendant. He would show that defendants act of shooting Mrs. Patterson, his sis ter-in-law, with his own baby in her arms, was the act of arr insane man and that the history of defendants life pre- vious to his marriage was not that of sane man.