The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-27

and requirements of today, and the
quicker the new is constructed, the
more satisfactory will it prove to the
people, but especially to the faithful EN-
ployes who are ever loyal to their obi
cations in the discharge of their duties
THE MOVE INTO NEW QUAR-
TIERS.
1t follows logically that before the
old building is dismantled renova
into new quarters becomes absolute
and to meet this contingency two build
ings are in sight and obtainable, the
Levy building and the Slattery building
the owners of which have subscribed tc
the inyited bids of the government as
required by law.
As you we'll know, the Levy building
is situated at the corner of Spring and
Crockett streets, while the Slattery
building is on Texas street opposite the
court house, is central and within easy
access and most convenient to the great
majority Of the people of all classes
and conditions in life
In this statement of fact we wish to
be relieved of any imputation of favor
itism, which may be implied perhaps by
those interested in these building
Whatever may be the selection of the
temporary site must be determined by
the authority vested with such power
In calling attention incidentally, to
these buildings Our purpose is to make
positive the fact that all necessary ac-
commodations for the court and the
postoffice may be guaranteed during the
time which will be required for remov-
ing the old and constructing the new,
whether it be fifteen months or two
years. or more.
From information obtained and which
is impaired with degree of reliability
which can not be questioned successful
| ly, the postoffice department at Shreve-
port offers no objection to a remova
into temporary quarters. 1t appears that
the only opposition comes from Judge
Boarman Whatever objection may be
urged by this official will not stand a
fair and impartial test. Should he not
wish to hold court in the building which
may be furnished for temporary guar
tiers for the postoffice and the officials
of the government, he is assured Of ev.
cry convenience. which any rational of
fetal would expect, The quarters Of
fered for the courts sittings, and the
office for the judge, may be obtained
either i'll the court house of Caddo par
ish or the city hall of Shreveport, il
which are embraced every convenience
which may reasonably be desired
| 1t may be remarked incidentally that
the sessions of the United States Cir
cult and District Courts, Western Dis
| trict of Louisiana, of which Hon. Ales
Boarman is judge, convene for session
criminal and civil, on the third Mon
days of February and of October, ane
as the business is generally limited tn,
ssttings of the court are equally brief
| 1t may be stated in this connection, anc
as matter of fact, that Judge Boar.
man has rarely prolonged his stay il
Shreveport beyond the term limits o
his court. This is said to emphasize tn.
declaration that Judge Boarman's stres
Inf ~ Ia,,
lated in the summer and we'll lighted
can scarcely be considered seriously
since he is not present except during
| the brief term of week or so to either
experience the i'll or good effects o
ventilation or light It would seem tha
this objection is captious, since, what
ever may be the defect surmised or an
| ticipated in whatever temporary quar-
ters may be occupied by the postoffice
department and the other officials Of the
government need be a source of dis.
turbance or discomfort as applied t.
Judge Boarman, as he is offered very
desirable quarters in either the cour
house OF Caddo parish of the city hal
of Shreveport.
With these facts submitted withou
bias or feeling and for the only pur
pose of presenting the condition ant
the situation as it is, we express the
hope that whatever may be the opposi
| ton to the construction of the new post
Office, in keeping with the plans anc
specifications approved by the supervis
ing architect at Washington, will be re
moved speedily and the order given fol
lthe Inauguration of the work as desig
mated by Congress.
With the fullest appreciation of you
| efforts in the much needed and desire,
construction of the new postofice build
ing, We beg to remain, Respectfully,
v. GROSJEAN,
G. w. HARDY,
S. Fl. BOLINGER,
+. Committee of the Shreveport Progress
i've League
E. B. RAND,
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