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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
ROOsevelt's African Hunt
Details of the Former Presidents Expedition Into the WldS
of the Dark NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Features of His
Camping and Shooting 0utit-Dangers That He
viii Be Exposed to Through Fevers
and Wild Animals
and Wild Animals.

to accompany him to Africa and his
declared purpose that when he vi.its
Europe at the end of the African trip
ton are actions in kind Is this a new
Roosevelt or only a new view of the
old Roosevelt? At any rate. it is so
novel and welcome that | for one have
not yet recovered from the wonder
Of it
Will He Come Back Alive?
Professor Frederick Starr Of the Chi
cago university, himself an African
traveller of some note, has been report
ed as saying that Roosevelt will never
return from the dark continent alive
not that the beasts will get him, but
the fevers. Ex-senator Thomas G..
Plat, who admits that he made Roose-
welt governor and vice president, says
the same thing, ana, while Plat is not
expert on death-at least of the. polit-
ical variety. On the other hand Carl
Akeiy, the taxidermist of the Field mu-
Beum, who mas been over practically the
same ground that Roosevelt will trav-
erse, says the ex-president will be as
safe in Africa as he would be in Oyster
Bay and safer than in Chicago. Where
doctors thus disagree suppose the est
of us are entitled to form our own con-
illusions. At any rate. | am going to
form mine, and here 1t is: Neither Pro-
fessor StaGR nor Senator Platt nor all
the pessimists combined can kill off
Theodore Roosevelt in Africa. In spite
OF fevers. mosquitoes, tsetse flies,
sleeping sickness and beasts of the jun
| gle, he will come forth unscathed. Has
he not braved Hartman and the ami
mails of Wall street? Has Africa any
terrors for him after that? Not any
Has he not agreed to lecture at Berlin
lin German. Paris in French. Oxford in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

English and Holland in Dutch? VIII
mere lions. elephants. rhinoceroses, hin
popo'amuses and fever swamps be per-
mitted to prevent him from immortal
zing himself in four languages? New
er. Moreover, has he not contracted
to write innumerabl books about AZ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

only knows; but, whatever it is, it will
be interesting
Details of the Expedition.
Mr.. Roosevelt sails from New York
March % on the steamer Hamburg,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

going by the Mediterranean route to
Gibraltar and Naples. There will ac-
company him his second son, Kermit.
who is himself crack shot and who
will act as the photographer of the ex-
petition: Major Edgar A. Mearns. re-
tired army officer. surgeon and natu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

RIGA. to say nothing of editing the Out
look, and are few flies and vapors to
rob the world of this boon? Once
more, never. and. if there were any
stronger negative. this would be the
place for it,. Here Is betting that
Roosevelt will carry out his program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
FURNITURE MODELS
Proposed Factory for Shreveport.
The Enlistment of Local Capital.

There are on exhibition in one of the
show windows of ]. A. Stephenson's
store on Texas street opposite the court
house, several models of furniture the
product of Mr. Montgomery, the orig
inator of Montgomerys folding tables.
In these models is demonstrated the
advantages of the furniture which can
be folded and packed away with ease,
if necessary, besides being @1p-to-dates
in construction and desirability.
These models have attracted much
attention and favorable comment. 1t is
the purpose of Mr.. Montgomery to es-
tablish, if possible, a company for the
manufacture of this furniture i'll
Shreveport, his home, and he is striy-
ing to enlist local capital TO that end.
For several weeks Mr. Montgomery
has been in correspondence with per-
sons in Fort Smith and Helena, Ark,
and from Brennan, Texas If it were
possible to organize such factory as
Mr.. Montgomery has in view, Shreve-
port could easily supply all the territory
with furniture which is shipped from
Northern points. The money realized
in the making of furniture in Shreve-
port would add to the general pros
perity of the community.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
THE STBLEY TRIAL
1t Is Progressing Slowly and the Jury
May Not Be Completed Today.

The Sibley trial is progressing slowly.
1t was called yesterday at noon. When
the court was adjourned yesterday af-
ternoon only three jurors had been sell
ected: ]. w. Tooke, ]. T. Windham and
Lewis Bounds
Of forty talesmen thirty-six have
been called and from these six jurors
were selected, being James Attaway, c.
E. Peatros, H. Ivens, j. R. P. Allison,
c. B. Scott and o. P. Ogilvie.
At o'clock when the court was re-
convened there were fourteen talesmen
left from which to complete the jury of
twelve men.
The seriousness of the case, as it ap-
plies to Sibley may be drawn from the
fact that the defense is bringing to bear
all the points it can, besides the techni-
calities permissible.
In the examination of the men called
for jury the majority were excused for
having already expressed their opinion
or having already formed their opinion
of the case. A number were excused
for having talked with witnesses of the
case.
Ordinarily such case would have
been expedited and possibly ended
within two days from the beginning of
the trial, but it may be prolonged sew
eral days.
As the murder of DR.. White by Sib-
ley is familiar to the readers of the
Caucasian, it is deemed unnecessary to
repeat the details of the homicide
The jury was completed about three
o'clock and the taking of testimony be-
gan Tom Hughes was the first wit
ness called by the State.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
CHARTER
OF THE CADDO LAND COMPANY
LIMITED.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Be it known, that on this the I4th day
of September, in the year of Our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and nine,
before me, w. A. ,Mabry, a notary pub
lie in and for Caddo Parish, Louisiana
duly commissioned and qualified, and
in the presence of the witnesses herein
after named and undersigned, personally
came and appeared the parties whose
names are hereunto subscribed, all of
full age, who declaring that ayailing
themselves of the provisions of the laws
of this State relative to corporations,
and especially of Act No. SO of the
General Assembly of Louisiana, they
have covenanted and agreed, and by
these presents covenant and agree, and
bind themselves as we'll as such other
persons as may hereafter become ass3-
Ciated with them, to form and constitute
q corporation and body polite in law,
for the purposes and objects, and un Ter
The stipulations, articles and conditions
following, to-wit:
ARTICLE ].
| The name and title of said corpora
ton shall be the "CADDO LAND
COMPANY, LIMITED" and its DOM
icile is hereby established in the City Of
Shreveport. Caddo Parish, Louisiana
and under its said corporate name such
corporation shall have power and au-
thority to contract. sue and be sued; to
make and use corporate seal and the
same to alter and break at plesure; tc
hold, receive, have, purchase, improve
ALLEVIATE, convey, sell, borrow, pledgt
and hypothssate under its corporate
name, prof ty real and personal; tc
name and appoint such officers, agents
managers and employees as the interes
or convenience of said corporation ma,
lrequire to make and establish bylaws
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
ABOUT REGISTRATION.
Some misunderstanding of the Law
Which Is Plain.

Unless citizen shall have registered
since January I, 1909, he can not vote
at the elections to be held for police
juror nor on the question involving the
issue of bonds by the city.
Any citizen who may have registered
in December 1908 or during that year
must register in 1909. The law pro-
vides new registration every four
years.
Any person registered since January
I, 1909, will not be required to register
until the year 1913,
To vote, one must be registered at
least thirty days preceding a general
election and ten days before special
election.
Under this law those not registered
up to November IL can not participate
in the election for police Juror on De-
cember I3, but may vote at the primary
on November 26 for the nomination of
a police juror.
Since November IL there have been
but four applicants for registration.
The number registered as reported by
the registrar is 2,484, the greater NUM-
Der being in Shreveport. There are
about 2,8oo persons subject to registra-
ton. Shreveport is within $50 of its
quota of citizens who have not regis
tered.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
SHREVEPORT LOCAL
No. I55 International Typographical
Union Organized Twenty-seven Years
Ago.

On Sunday afternoon the members of
Shreveport Local No. I55 International
Typographical Union and their friends
and number of invited guests held a
smoker in the hall of the Woodmen of
the World on Texas street. The
smoker was in the spirit of a cele-
bration of the twenty anniver-
sary of this organization. Only few
of the original membership are alive to-
day 1t not possible to over-estimate
the good it has accomplished since the
date of its creation. Among its MEM
besrhip have been numbered the most
intelligent of good citizenship. The
Typographical Union has always been
foremost in maintaining its influence to-
wards the promotion of the welfare and
the. best interests of labor. In all its
years it has never had a strike. and
whatever differences have arisen be-
tween the craft and the employers have
been settled amicably and satisfactorily.
During the afternoon there were
pleasant and interesting talks by mem
bers of the craft and some of their in
vited guests. The Caucasian's editor
was complimented with an invitation,
which was highly appreciated, and he
regrets that he could not be present.
In mind at least he was with the craft /;
he recalled many incidents of the past
and the faces and the kind words of
those with whom he was associated, but
who have been called to the nobler and
better sphere of eternal life.
May I55 continue to prosper and
grow strong and all powerful in its in
fuence for good
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
NINETY DAYS FOR sHIPP,

Washington, Nov. I5,-Ninety days
Imprisonment was imposed today upon
ex-Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, by the Supreme Court of
the United States for contempt of court
in failing to prevent the lynching of
the negro Ed Johnson, convicted of as
sault, but whose execution had been
stayed by the court. Luther Williams
and Nick Nolan were sentenced to i'm
prisonment for ninety days for connec-
ton with the 1ynching, ad Jeremiah
Padgett and Williams Mayes sixty days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
THE POLL TAX
No Good Citizen should neglect This
Important Duty.

The citizen who will neglect Or who
will fail to pay his poll tax on or before
December 81, 1909, will become dis
franchised. AS provided by the Con-
stitution of the State, to vote citizen
otherwise qualified must have paid his
poll taxes for two successive years pre-
ceding the year in which an election is
held. The citizen who fails to pay his
poll tax this year will disfranchise him
self for two years.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
w. ]. BROWN
Contractor and Builder
No. 7O4 Cotton Street
New Telephone 609
prompt and Satisfactory Attention
Given on Short Notice
REcEIvERsHIP NOTICE.

No. I3,o56- First District Court, Par
ish of Caddo, State Of Louisiana: !:
Receivership of Williams Hard
ware Company.
Notice is hereby given that H. B.
Williams, receiver. has this day filed
a tableau Of debts in said receiverstip,
and unless opposition be made thereto
within the time specified by law, the
same viii be duly homologated as
prayed for
Witness the Honorable 7. F. Bell and
a. J Murff, judges of said court. this
roth day of November 1000.
F A. LEONARD,
Nov. I6 Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
A FAILURE.

ut won't work." remarked Jones as
he took his favorite seat in front of the
hotel window.
what won't work." inquired Smith
This idea of thought transference
Tried il on my tailor. / looked at him
steadily until had his undivided atten-
ton, and then said very slowly and with
emphasis: That-bill-is--paid.
"And what did he do7"
He said: "You're-a-liar. Lip
pincott's.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
RED RIVER NAVIGATION

A Satisfactory Conference of Business
Men.
There was held yesterday confer
ence of business men connected with
the Shreveport Transportation Com
pany and NJ H. Ragland, secretary of
the Red River Improvement Company,
and Colonel w. S. Mcdonald of Paris,
Texas. The Navigation of Red river
was viewed in all its phases. The i'm
portance of the river, long since con
ceded, was emphasized at this confer
ence. 1t is designed to operate steam
boats between Shreveport and New
Orleans and between Shreveport and
Denison In this project citizens of
Oklahoma towns on the Red are inter
ested,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
On Going to
Press
Our Forms
Were
Pied.
BIDS INVITED.

Bids are hereby invited for building
a so-foot bent bridge in Ward Three,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, according to
parish specifications, across Fortner
bayou on road from Blanchard to
Furrh; also a 4o-foot bent bridge in
Ward Six, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
two miles south of Spring Ridge on
Spring Ridge and Logansport road
bids to be opened by finance committee
at Police Jury room at II m. Decem-
Der I, 1909.
w. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
A. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
INSURANCE

When you want money. FIRE insurance.
bonds. life insurance, real estate, acci-
dent insurance or building and loan
stock. see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
DR. T. r ALLEN

Office in the Cocper building. DR..
Allen IS a graduate of both schools and
carries full line OF homeopathic rene
dies. Special attention given chronic
diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
NO COMPETITION.

Noah chortled.
Anyway, nobody can dispute that !
got to the top of Mt. Ararat. he cried.
Herewith he defed future explorers
to adopt his methods-New York Sun.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
VENIRE

Of First District Court, Caddos Parish.
Louisiana, for Grand Jury Term
Commencing Third Monday in Oc-
tober 1909. and Petit Jury for Three
Weeks Commencing Second Nom
day in November 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16

September 10, 1909.
]. D. LEE.
LEVI COOPER,
F. H. GoSMAN,
]. B. ARDS,
C. MONCURE.
Jury Commissioners.
F. A.. LEONARD,
Clerk and ex-ohicio Jury Commissioners
A true copy.
F. A. LEONARD, Clerk.
Caucasian, Sept. To, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16

Petit jury for week commencing Mon
day, November IS, 1000:
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-11-16
DR.. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.

plrssslsas with each slaiIn Fivs LAnsunses
knelash. German, Spanish. Portuguese and French
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
BLACK HANDERS
 FOUND GUILTY

New Haven, July 23.-After about seven hours delfberation the jury in the case of the three alleged Black Hand men, Vincenzo Sabbatasso, Mic ola Pascale, and Giachieno Libero, charged with conspiracy to steal and the theft of sS0 from Alfonso Guidi. of Wallingford, last night returned yer dict that all three defendants are guilty on both counts.
 Owing to the late hour and the re- quest of the attorneys for the defense for time to prepare motions Tn behalf of their clients, Judge Williams de ferred sentence. Upon the request of from the city on Tuesday, court was adjourned until Wed1esday morning.
 Attorneys for the defense stated that probably appeals will be taken in all three cases, at least by Pascale and Lihero.
 The jury returned but once, about 6:45 D. m., to ask the court for fur ther instructions regarding the law on conspiracy and the law on larceny. The maximum penalty which may be inflicted upon the accused under the charge is five years in States prison, and a $500 fine on each count.
 Vincenzo Sabbatasso, the State claims, is the leader of the Black Hand gang of this neighborhood and a man with a varied criminal record, being a former convict of Sing Sing, where he served five year sentence for breaking into an Italian doctors house, assaulting, binding and chloro- forming him and robbing him of the sum of $500. He also. according to hanging over him in Italy which was pronounced upon him after his escape from that country, for highway rob- bery and assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

Saturday afternoon will mark an epoch in the history of stock at Polls. At that time Miss Alice Fleming, who has been leading woman for this sea son, and who has made by her pleas ing manners, conscientious work and happy personality a, large number of friends, will hold her last reception. She will then say good bye to all the matinee boys and girls, both old and young. MT. Polls greenhouses will be taxed to provide suitable souvenirs for this occasion.
 'Well now what a beauty" and
 Isn't it perfectly lovely are the eX- pressionS you hear many times each day if you are anywhere near the store of Meigs & Co. To those not know ing the facts. these remarks seem funny, but you have only to stop, look and listen, and the secret is out. They are all admiring that beautiful Foulard Princess gown now being shown there and to be given away at Polls on Mon day next at the matinee to the lady holding the lucky number. Get your coupons this week at any perform ance. E.+
 Only a few more performances to hear that very funny song, My Wife's Gone to the Country rendered by Ira ter Joseph Daily, at each performance this week at Polfs. The chorus has been sung with great gusto every show by the great audiences that are flock ing to see the All Star Stock Company in Northern Lights all this week. Secure your seats well in advance, for the demand is heavy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
Muslin Underwear

Ladies' full size Gowns, made of best Muslin, value soc, at 39c
 Same in extra large sizes for stout people, value 69c, at. .. 49c
 Ladies' Drawers, tucked f1ounce with ruffle of lace or embroidery, 2oc, quality. 19c pair
 Ladies' Drawers with rows of fine Wallace insertion or embroid- cry insertion and edging, soc value, at- -.-- .: 44c a pair
 Chi1dren's Drawers, made of good muslin with tucked ruffle, 12 12 c value, sat.. .712c a pair
 Ladies, Gowns made of fine Nainsook with trimmings of Val. lace of fine Swiss embroidery.
 98c qualities on sale at 69c
 $1.50 qualities on sale at. .$1.1O
 Corset Covers made of best muslin or soft Nainsook, trim med with dainty lace or embroid- cry.
 25c values on sale at. .19c soc value on sale at. .... .33c
 Petticoats, made Of best muslin with wide tucked embroidery founce and double ruffle or with solid lace ruffle and underruffle
 S1.00 qualities on sale at. .... 79c
 $2.50 qualities on sale at $1.69
 Infants Lawn Caps and Bon nets at nearly half price in the Emporium Sale.
 25c and 35c qualities at. {. 19c
 soc an d75c qualities at. 33c
 98c and s1.25 qualities at. 59c
 Soiled and Mussed Underwear for Women and Children and In- fants, marked at about one-half their regular prices for quick rid dance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
NEW SKIN REMEDY
 STOPS ALL ITCHING
Skin Troubles of Adults and Infants
 Quickly Cured

When it is known that poslam, the new skin discovery. will stop the tor turous itching attending eczema with flrst application and bring immediate relief and comfort to sufferers from all skin troubles, it's merit will be appre- c1ated and its wonderful success under stood. On the tender skin of chafing lnfants, poslam may be used with sootF ing and beneficial effects. It is applied externally, and its remarkable healing powers begin at once.
 All skin diseases, including eczema. acne. herpes, rash, letter, etc, yield immediately to poslam. Occasional applications. in small quantities. will quickly banish pimples,- hives, black heads, blotches. and will relieve and cure itching feet, scaly scalp, humors, etc. A special 5O-cent package is pre- pared for those who use poslam for these minor skin troubles. This, as well as the regular two-dollar jar, is on sale at Jennie Hamilton's Phar- macy, and other leading drug stores, in Bridgeport.
 An experimental supply of poslam may be obtained free of charge by writing to the Emergency Laborator- ies, g West Twenty-fifth Street, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
Women's Suits, Waists and Ready Made
 Garments at a Mere Fraction of Their Regular Prices

soc WAISTS, 29c - Ladies' White and Black and Co1ored Lawn Waists, some tucked with fronts of embroidery, others trim med with lace,open front or back, short sleeves trimmed with lace, 'O s1.oo o WAIsTs IS AT -sec.Fine Ia Lawn and Lingerie Waists in sizes from 32 to 50 with trimmings of fine Val. lace or Swiss embroid- cry. All the best styles that one dollar can ordinarily buy are on sale at 69c
 s1.5O, sa AND sa.5O WAISTS AT $1.1O - Elegant Lawn and Frenchy hand embroidered Lin gerie Waists with yokes of inn ported lace and medallions, with three-quarter length sleeves and fine sheer Lawn Waists with fronts of all over embroidery or trimmed with lace, front, back and sleeves. Waists worth from $1.50 to $2.5O on sale at. $1 10
 $500 WASH SILK WAISTS AT $1.69-Fine soft finish China Silk Waists in black and white, some plain tailored effects, others with embroidered meda11ions and trimmed with fine lace. These waists now selling at. S1.69
 $4 AND $5 SUITS AT $1.@I- Ladies 2-piece and Misses 2 and 3-piece Linene Suits in white and good washable colors, trimmed with. white braid-Skirts are flare and pleated effects. Misses and Ladies sizes. Values $4 to $5- In the Emporium Sale at. $1.9S
 S1O, S15 AND S17.5O SUITS AT $4.9S-Ladies' and 3-piece Lin en and Rep Suits, trimmed with fine faces and braids-high grade faultlessly tailored garments in the most desirable colors for this seasons wear. Values from S10 to $17.5O at S4.9o
 $1.50 WASH SKIRTS AT 9Sc- White Linene Skirts with bias band and button trimmings, full flare effects. Value S1 50, at 9Sc
 $500 AND S7.5O LINGERIE DRESSES AT $3.69-Beautifully trimmed dainty Lingerie Dresses in delicate coIors-c1usters of tiny tucks, rows upon rows of fine lace insertion and bandings, sleeves are long with tucks and trimmings of lace to match dress. Values S5 to $7.50. On sale at. S3.69
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23

KIMONOS AND PETT1COATS
 19c KIMONOS AT 59c-Japan- csc style Lawn Kimonos in small and large patterns and floral de- signs. Value 19c, at......... sc
 soc DRESSING SACQUES 33c Made of fine quality fast color lawn with gathered yoke and belt trimmed with tucks, with yoke front and cuffs. soc values on sale at SSC
 s1.50 LONG KIMoNos AT 7sc Japanese plain coIored crepe and floral designs long Kimonos. full length and al sizes. Values $1.5O. On sale at -.H-. .i.9.... 79c ; 69c PETTICOATS AT 42c- Fine Seersucker Petticoats with extra deep full f1ounce and plain Bingham Petticoats -- with em- broidered ruffIe. Values to 69c. On sale at. 42c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-23
For Women and Children

Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests with tape and lace trimming. Value Ladies' Drop Stitch Lisle Stock ings, black, tan and gray. Value Ladies' Shaped and Straight Gauge Vests. Value 25c at ..17c ,Children's Gauge Vests, all sizes, Regular 12kc, at-... sc Boys Ribbed and Ba1briggan Underwear, long and short sleeves, ankle and knee drawers. Regu- lar 25c, at .17c ? Ladies' Mercerized Hose, assort- ed colors. Value 25c, at 19c a pair Infants and Children's Fancy Lisle Socks, value 25c, at
 19c a pair Children's Lis1e Thread Stock ings, slightly imperfect, 1sc quail ity, at. Sc a pair Children's Lace Trimmed Gauge Pants, regular 12 F c, at Sc a pair Children's Gauge Vests, all sizes, worth 12 F e, at Sc Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose, black and tan, value 15c, at. lie pair