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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
THE sUNWRITTEN LAW"
II Is Uncertain in Mississippi-Two
Cases Cited.

New Orleans Picayune May 81: The
"unwritten law has a very uncertain
tenure in Mississippi, as two cases dis
posed Of on Saturday show.
At Hattiesburg man named Crosby
was acquitted is to say, he was
justified BY jury for killing one Nc
Sham, who had been discovered in in
innate relations with Crosby's wife. The
woman had made dates with McShann,
and when her inhdelity was discovered
BY her husband he forced her to entice
the man to meeting, where he was shot
To death by the husband. who was duly
acquitted.
At Cleveland, Miss, one Jones dis
covered a letter which had been re-
ceived BY his wife from man named
Pace. The letter was Of such nature
as to induce him to believe that his wife
was false to him, and that Pace was the
spoiler Of his home Jones sought out
Pace without delay and shot him to
death. Jones was tried for murder, and
the jliry on Saturday, standing eight for
conviction and four for acquittal, being
unable to agree, was discharged. Mrs.
Jones on the witness stand denied any
intimacy with Pace, and Jones will have
Cd stand another trial
Some year or SO ago Mrs Birdsong,
married woman, at Monticello, Miss,
shot down a man whom she charged
with slandering her reputation Her
final trial was held at Hazlehurst, the
Jury convicting her Of n1anslaughter, the
court sentencing her TO five years in the
penitentiary, but Governor Vardaman
irtervened with pardon
These and other cases show that the
'a1lwritten law IN Mississippi can not
Be counted On with any sort Of con
fsdenee to vindicate family honor and
IS protect the home. Il is good in some
places and IS repudiated in others.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
A SCHOOL ROW
The First Controversy Over the Accent
Enactment

The Picayune's Baton Rouge CORE
spondent says: Another school row has
bloomed forth. This controversy is the
first one reported as result of the new
law passed by the last General Assem-
bly,, which practically gives the selection
of the teachers to the parish superin-
tendent of education. The new law pro-
vides that the Parish School Board shall
elect as teachers in the public schools
persons recommended to it by the par
ish superintendent. In great majority
of parishes this law has worked very
well, and little friction has been caused
but some clashes are reported. From
Webster parish the most serious row has
followed giving this authority to the
parish superintendent, and the school
board Of that parish is to meet Monday
at Minden for the purpose of settling
the row if possible. Superintendent T.
W. Fuller has declined to recommend to
the local Minden board c. A. Ives as
principal of the Minden school because
he says that Mr.. Ives has criticised his
work as superintendent. The Monden
board, however, went ahead and elected
Mr.. Ives to the position in spite of Mr.
Fuller's declaration that he would not
recommend him for the position, and
now the Parish School Board is going
to meet and make an effort to settle the
trouble4 The squabble will attract at
tention because Mr. Ives is one of the
best known school men in the State, and
was at one time president of the Louis
lana School Teachers Association, cou-
pied with the further fact that this is
the first row as q result of the new law
giving the superintendent the authority
to name the teachers.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
BISHOP SESSUMS
Has Returned to His Home in New
Orleans Much Improved in Health.
Is Grateful to- Those who Helped
Him in His Abma1ce. i

The Right Rev. Davis Sessun1s, Bish-
op of the Episcopal Diocese of Louis
lana, who went abroad last October for
his health, returned few days since
much improved in health. He was &C
companied by his daughter.
The New Orleans States says: After
leaving New Orleans Bishop Sessums
stayed for some time last fall in Biloxi
and then, in October, accompanied by
his daughter, he went abroad
In speaking of his trip and of his
pleasure at being home again he said:
Il am inexpressibly grateful that in
the providence of God I have been re-
stored to health, and been enabled to
return home with renewed strength and
vigor e. I shall at once assume my regu-
lar duties. Leave of absence for re-
cuperation of my health was given by
the standing committee of the diocese,
and I feel the deepest and most thank
full appreciation for the exceeding and
continued kindness and consideration
which had been extended by the stand
ing committee, by the council and the
officials of the diocese, and by all the
brethren. shall always cherish this
feeling of appreciation.
During my absence the ecclesiastical
authority of the diocese was in the
hands of the standing committee under
the presidency of the Rev. Charles L.
Wells and the Rev. DR.. Beverly E. War
ner and through their able and devoted
administration, together with the earn
est cooperation of the clergy and peo-
pie, the affairs of the diocese were
maintained in excellent condition
The bishop said he felt deeply grateful
also to the bishops of other dioceses,
including the Ri, Rev. T. D. Bratton,
Bishop of Mississippi; the Rt. Rev. F.
R. Millspaugh, Bishop of Kansas; the
Ri. Rev. w. NJ. Brown, Bishop of Ar
kansas; the Ri. Rev. 6. H. Kinsolking,
Bishop of Texas, who at the request of
the standing committee had made Wis
itations and held combinations and per-
formed other episcopal Offices in Louis
lana. Their cooperation he said had
been of the greatest assistance, and their
fraternal helpfulness would be faithfully
remembered by the diocese and himselfs
While away Bishop Sessunls spent
considerable time in Italy, visiting also
St Moritz, Switzerland, and Paris and
London. Altogether the sojourn was
thoroughly helpful and full of interest.
4 shall resume my work. he added,
with profound thankfulness to God for
renewed health, rejoicing to be at home
again among my clergy and people, and
keeping in abiding remembrance the UNI
measured kindness | have received. /
have much to do that will for the pres
emf keep me in the city. In due course
shall enter upon my regular visitations. .
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
TERROR STRICKEN.

Fort Worth, Tex, May ga large
meteor was seen near Dublin last night
badly frightening the inhabitants Many
persons were discussing the tornado
which occurred at Zephyr when sud
denly the heavens Frightened with a
dazzling light, turning night into day
The negroes were so terrified that they
fed in all directions, The meteor struck
the earth near Comanche with a loud
explosion.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
SHRRIFFS SALE.
No. 1o,3oo-In First Judicial Distri'

No 1o,so6-In First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana:
Oscar Gartner VS.. D. c. Richardson.
By vaa~s of a writ Of feri faeias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
Eish, Louisiana, I have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, for cash
according to law, during the legal hours
for sales, at the principal front door OF
court house of Caddo Parish, La, on
SATURDAY, JUNE IL, 1909.
Lots 18 10 20 of bloek 2, lots 2s 2o 80
of block I, lots IS 16 II 10 70 20 OF block
7, lots IS 10 20 "a IS of block 9, lots 10
10 20 of block II, lots Is 10 20 OF block
r6, Queensborough addition to the city
of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La, as per
map recorded in conveyance book Al,
page 385, of the recorders Office OF Cad
do Parish, La; also lot II block d OF
the Colonial Hill subdivision of Caddo
Parish, La, as per map recorded in con-
veyance book II, page 424, OF the re-
cords of Caddo Parish, La, together
with all buildings and improvements
thereon. Also northwest quarter and
II IL acres off of north side of south
west quarter section I, township 10.
range 16, Caddo Parish, La, and frac-
tional south half of section Fl, town
ship Is, range IS, Caddo Parish, La.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the said defendant and to be sold
to satisfy the amount specified in tae
said writ, say in the sum of $9,638.24,
with S per cent per annum interest
thet con from January 80, 1906, and all
costs of suit. J. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, May g. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
TOMB UNDER HIS LAWN.
Ocean Park, Cal, TO Harbor Arizona
Mining Mans Strange Whim.


Permission to build tomb beneath
the lawn Of his luxurious home or
st. Marks boulevard and Occur
d'Alene street as a future burial place
for himself and wife was granted the
other night by the city trustees of
Ocean Park. suburb Of Los Angeles
Cal, to Ennis #. Kellner, mining
man and broker.
Mr.. Kellner, who is president Of the
Globe Bank and Savings company at
Globe, Ariz. says that he has secured
the consent Of his neighbors to the
plan and that In his will he will pro-
vide for having his body placed in a
casket made of Arizona copper.
The only outward sign that graves
are beneath the lawn will be a head
stone or monument made from Art
iona porphyry.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
BOARD OF REVIEW.

The Police Jury Of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, viii meet as Board oil Re
viewers to review the assessments Of
1909. according to law, on the FIRST Mon
day Iii June, at I2 o'clock.
JULES DREYFUss. Pres.
+. t. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01

Two thousand horned toads from
Texas are going through the metaliz
ing process at q metallic reproduction
plant &c Waukegan. H.. and being
formed into hatpins To make each
pin q fresh toad Is needed It Is chic
reformed before being put into the
process: The company plans to put
ont 50, 600 OF these toad pins The idea
o1 using them for haEpins Is expected
~ aDpeal 81 the women who Ike lads
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
BOIL WEEvIL DESTROYER

Over 100 weevils were found on three
acres last week. This means ruin. | can
yet supply a limited amount of the
Destroyer at soc per acre, including
pump Sold in 5000 cases only. Remit
cash with order. B. w. Marston, box
I4o, Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
TAFT AS A FUNMAKER
Practical Joke Played by Presl-
dent on Newspaper Man.
"GET UP, THEREv He RoARED

Absentminded Correspondent Sat Still
as a Thousand Virginians Rose to
Honor Chief Executive-Sorry Jim
Wasn't Among journalists He Made
Comfortable In His Private Car.
President Taft's humorous DISPOSE
tson Is well known, but he came to
the front as a practical joker on his
recent trip to Petersburg, Va, and
Charlotte, n. c. At Petersburg ne had
luncheon on the veranda of a beauti-
full southern mansion, and In front Of
him on the lawn were 1000 men of the
r. f. VS.. At the table nearest the
veranda We're the newspaper men of
the Taft party, most of whom had
been with him In the campaign, to
Panama and, one Of them, around the
world
A picture was to be taken, and Pres
ident Taft, accompanied by two gov
ernors, senators, several congressman
and a lot of colonies Of staff In gold
braid, ranged themselves on the steps
When the president stood all Of the
1000 men on the lawn rose to their
feet except one newspaper man. He
was tired, had seen lot of things
like that and was little bored. Be
sides, he was thinking about some
thing else The president. within ten
! feet OF this first table, happened to see
the newspaper man sitting In his chair
and gazing. disinterestedly about, and.
pointing commanding finger, he
shouted:
Get up, therep'
The newspaper man, recognizing the
familiar voice raised to riot call vol
ume, looked about alertly for the
source of trouble. He saw nothing to
cause alarm, but the next moment was
jerked to his feet by a stout hand in
serted in his collar:
'sGet upw commanded voice in his
ear. Hes got right to order you
to stand!'
The newspaper man stood obedient-
", still held by the indignant Virginian
who had yanked him from the chair.
That night. leaving Petersburg to
go to Charlotte, the president discov
cred that, while he had private car
and could sleep In comparative com
fort all the way, any one trying to
keep up with him would have to
change cars twice In the night and
lose any seasonabie chance to rest.
Captain Archibald Butt, his military
aid, discovered this fact and gave X
to the president. aIr. Taft at once
invited the newspaper men of the
travelling party into his car.
There's no use In you folks having
q hard night he said. Il don't know
how many extra berths we've got In
this carriage, but Archie, as the pres
ident calls his aid. twill do the best
he can. By the way, where's Jim?'
Jim was the friend who had been
ordered to get up.S. He had gone on
to Charlotte by another route. The
president sincerely expressed the hope
that he wasn't "sore' and said good
right
4 1t was found that there were three
vacant berths In the presidents ear,
SO the six newspaper men drew lots,
and three OF them slept on mattresses
on the floor of the drawing room. It
was comfortable, and, more, important.
they were on time for the next days
work.
In the morning the man ordered to
get up, arriving on another train at
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
Old MAJ Sally pisanncir.,,..

Papa. wrote the sweet girl Il haye
become inf;sstsiated VIII, I'll Isl slati X
Well. Daughter replied the cid
man. IF vasr hearts sot Oil him
haven't a Wegi to say. but I.always.
did hope you'd marry an American =
Houston Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
DIXIE COTTON COLLEGE

VIII operate in each cotton growing
State cotton grading school known as
the Dixie Cotton Company, during the
months Of June, July and August. For
information call on T. w. Huey, man
ager, Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

SUCCESSION NOTICE.
No. Io,28I-First District Court, Parish
of Caddo, State of Louisiana: Sue
cession of William and Patsy Hill.
Notice is hereby given that George
Williams, administrator, has this day
filed final account and distribution in
said succession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time specified
by law, the same will be duly honolo-
gated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell.
judge of said court, this the 9TH day of
MAY 1000. S. o. WILLIAMS,
May 9. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

SUCCESSION NOTICE.
No 11,35z- In the First District Court
q Louisiana: Succession Of J. B..
Rhodes.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Notice IS hereby given that S. ]. Har-
man has this day applied TO be appointed
administrator Of said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto with
N the time specified By law he will be
appointed as prayed for.
Witness the honorable t. +. Bell,
judge Of said court, this 10th day Of
May Iooo. A. S. HARDIN,
May Is. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
Fine Points of the Game.

The Girl Tin grand stand)-They call
that man a pitcher. do they? Why
don't they call him thrower?
The Fan-N Well. when he throws a
game they do-Chicago Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
Il ha Ioksr.

Why do they hate my puns 30,
dearg'
e hate to tell you, but they're the
same old puns my stepmother used to
make. Cleveland Leader
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
Over the Teacuns.

Julis-Tlle man / married was In
love with himself.
Marie It's lucky for you. my child,
that he wasn't In love with his money.
Puck.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
corporations, necessary or convenient to
promote its objects and interests.
ARTICLE II.

corporations, necessary OI CoAVCAAShl ~
promote its objects and interests.
ARTICLE II.
The domicile of this corporation shall
be Shreveport, Caddo Parish, louisiana,
and all citations and legal pr&ess shall
be served upon the president OF said
corporation, Or in the case Of his absence
on the secretary-treasurer.
ARTICLE Ill.
The purpose for which this corpora
ton is formed is declared to be as fol-
lows: To hold, receive, purchase, &C
quire, lease, sell, convey, deliver, mort
gage and hypothecate, under its corpor-
ate name, both real and personal prop
erty.
ARTICLE ".
The capital stock of said corporation
is hereby fixed at ten thousand dollars,
divided into one hundred shares of one
hundred dollars each The stock shall
he paid for in cash or property when
subscribed for, and this corporation may
commence business when 5000 Of the
capital stock has been subscribed and
paid for.
ARTICLE v. ~
Ali the corporate powers of said cor
poration shall be vested in a board OF
dire ctors composed Of three stockhold-
ers, which board shall be elected an
nually on the first Monday in April OF
each year, beginning in the year 1910
The board of directors shall annually
elect the president, vice president and
ecretary-treasursr The FIRST board OF
directors is declared to be w. H. Polk,
w. B. Winston and M. R. Purnell, with
w. H. Polk as president, w. B. Win
ston as vice president, and NJ. r. Pur-
nell as secretary-treasurer. The said
board of directors shall serve until the
first Monday in April 1910, or until their
successors are duly elected thereafter.
In the event of the death or resignation
of any director, the remaining members
or member shall have the power to fill
the vacancy or vacancies.
The directors at the annual election
shall be elected by the stockholders.
Each share of stock shall be entitled to
one vote to be cast by the owner there
of, either in person or by proxy, and
majority of votes cast shall elect. Two
directors shall constitute quorum. No
tice of such election shall be given each
stakeholder either in writing or by pub
LEGATION ten days prior to said election.
The board of directors may make all
such laws and regulations for the man
agemeat of the business as they may
deem necessary, and change them at
pleasure They shall have power to
contract debts, borrow money, issue bills
of exchange, notes and drafts, execute
mortgages, a@ generally do all things
incident to the objects and purposes OF
the corporation.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01

Better see about your supply OF bill
and statement heads before the frs Of
the month YouH need en-. Phone 700.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
ARTICLE VII.

No stakeholder shall ever be liable for
the contrasts Or faults of said corpora
ten in any further s,sn than the unpaid
balance due ON shares of stock owned
by him. No share of stock shall be
transferred, sold or disposed of without
the owner 6rst giving ten days notice to
the other stockholders, and allowing
them the first privilege of purchasing
such stock, pro rata with their holdings
All sales or transfers of stock to be
binding upon the corporation must be
made upon the books of the company.
This done and passed at my Office in
the city of Shreveport, on the day and
date first above written, and in the pres
ence of the above named attesting wit
nesses, who hereto sign with said named
parties and me notary.
WALTER Fl. POLK.
w. B. WINSTON.
NJ R. PURNELL.
Attest:
R. D. WEBB.
F. G. THATCHER.
P. M. WELSH,
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Having examined the above and fore
going act of Incorporation and finding
nothing therein contained contrary to
law, hereby approve the same this 9TH
day of April 1909. J. M. FOSTER, (,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded April
7, 1909. J. IT. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
I hereby certify that the above and fore
going IS true and correct copy Of the
original act, as the same now appears on
file and of record in my Office, Given
under my hand and seal Of office this 9TH
day Of April 1909. ]. II. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Ofheio Deputy Re
corder -
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
Experienced Advice.

What is the best way to begin train
ing to write sensational fiction ~
8 Associate as much as possible with
amateur fishermen. - Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
ARTICLE VI.

This charter may be modified, changed
or altered, or said corporation dissolved
with consent of three-fourths in amount
of the capital stock represented at any
meeting of the stockholders convened
for that purpose after ten days previous
notice of said meeting shall have been
given by publication in one of the daily
newspapers Of the city Of Shreveport.
Whenever this corporation is dis
solved by limitation or from other
causes, its affairs shall be liquidated by
two commissioners to be elected by the
stockholders. who shall have full power
to wind UP its affairs. dispose Of its as
sets and settle its debts and make distri-
button. In case Of the death or disabl-
ity of one commissioners, the other shall
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
CHARTER
OF THE REID LAND COMPANY,
LIMITED.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Cadda
Be it known, that on this the 9th day Of
April Ieooy before me, P. M. Welsh, a
notary public in and for Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, duly appointed, commissioned
and sworn, and in presence Of R. D.
Webb and F. G. Thatcher, competent
witnesses, personally came and appeared
w. H. Polk, w. B. Winston and M.
R. Purnell, all residents of Caddo Parish
Louisiana. who declared that, avaiIng
themselves of the provisions Of the gen
eral laws of the State of Louisiana and
of the provisions Of Act No. s6 of the
Acts of the Legislature of Louisiana,
approved June 20, 1883, relative to the
formation Of corporations, they do by
these presents form and organize them
selves into corporation and body polite
in law, for the objects and purposes and
under the stipulations and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE I.
The name and title of said corporation
shall be REID LAND COMPANY,
LIMITED, and by that corporate name
it shall have succession for a period Of
twenty five years from and after the
date hereof; and shall have power to
contract, sue and be sued, to make and
use a corporate seal, and break and alter
the same at pleasure; to hold, receive,
lease, purchase and convey, as well as
mortgage and hypothecate under its cor
Eporate name. property, both real and
personal; to name and appoint such
managers, directors, officers and agents
as the necessity or convenience of such
corporation may require, and to make
and establish such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the proper management
of the affairs of the corporation as may
be necessary and proper, and the same
to change or alter at pleasure, and gen
orally to possess all powers now Or that
may hereafter be conferred By law upon
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
INSURANCE.

When yeu want money, FIRE in-aranee,
bonds, life insurance, real estate, sca-
dant insurance or building and loan
stsek. see w. G. Agurs, in the ceepes
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
The Art of Persuasion.

Possible Employer-But we are slack
ourselves. If found you anything to
do 1t would be taking work from my
own men.
Applicant The little l should do
wouldn't arm nobody. guy -nor.-By-
stander.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
DIR. 4. G. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested 20
announce that Or. z. G. Allen has re-
suased the prae'.-e OF hie profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-01
DEPEW'S TRIP
TO EUROPE.
II May Be CurtaIIed by Length
of Special Session.
IT IS WORRYING new YORKER

For Thirty Years He Has Spent His
Summer Vacation Across the Water.
The cottonseed Oil Duty-schsmes
For Bettsrins Conditions In the Is
land Of Porto Rico.