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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
THE STORY OF A DEAL
Between the Brewery Interests and
Speaker Cannon, as Alleged

The New Orleans States says: There
is an interesting story going the rounds
Of Washington to the effect that the
proposed duty of eight cents pound on
tea was the result of the influence the
Northern brewing interests were able to
exert i'll the House fof, the support OF
Speaker Cannon and his oligarchy OF
course. evidence OF the deal whereby the
brewers escaped an increased tax on
beer, I-nla..king but that the story is
curre1ls~a@ lie halls of Congress and is
believed BY many congressman is fact,
and as i, is so very probable it is not
hard to believe
The first duty OF the House ways and
means committee was 10 provide for an
increase Of revenue hut the concens,1,
OF opinion is that it is doubtful if more
revenue can be raised by increasing the
tax on whiskey and other spirits, be-
cause it is now so high that it is re-
garded as being above the revenue pro-
ducing point, but it would be unpopular
t. res','ceNit. owing = the fact that it
would look like a concession to the
liquor interests.
On the other hand it is admitted that
increased revenue could be derived from
the doubling OF the tax on beer. fact
that was proved during the Spanish
war. Therefore the action OF the House
committee in disregarding the success Of
the beer tax in the face of the great
treasury deficit. and imposing 4 tax on
tea-'thc cup that cheers but not inc
briates aroused considerable s,ls-
picion and prepared the public to be-
lieve the story of a disgraceful trade i'll
support of Speaker Cannon But Wash
ington at the present time is so full of
stories of trades and deals in connection
with the framing Of the tariff bill. that
there is no reason to think that many of
these stories have much foundation in
fact, but nevertheless they have caused
Speaker Cannon and his lieutenants to
realize the necessity of defending them
selves against the reckless misrepresen-
tation of which they claim to be the
victims. ~
So persisr however. is the story Of
the deal WITH the brewing interests and
and the reflection on Speaker Cannon
and the House committee. is so grave
that it should be investigated and en-
ploded
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
OIL CITvoETIT0N
Forwarded to Governor Sanders Re
turned to District Attorney Foster.

A petition signed by a number OF
people residing at and in the vicinity OF
Oil City mailed recently to Governor
Sanders has been returned from Baton
Rouge to District Attorney Foster. The
complainants allege that the law is de-
fed. that disorders prevail and that
neither life nor property is safe. The
petition should not have been forwarded
to the Governor who has no power Oh
authority to act in local affairs There
have been such complaints from Oil City
before today and more thorough in
vestigation is promised by District At
eorney Fosted through the Grand Jury
1t is alleged that the saloons and gam
bling dens at Oil City are the root OF
the evil
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
ACORN CAMP TEAM
Oi the Wooimen OF the World in
Shreveport.

New Orleans Picayune: At the recen,
Head Camp convention OF Woodmen
which was held at Shreveport during
the past week. Acorn Camp added new
honors to themselves for the perfect
manner in which they exemplitied the
beautiful lesson Of Woodcraft
The fame Of the Acorn Camp degree
team reached the officers OF Jurisdc-
ton \ OF this State. and they deter
mined to tender an invitation to them
to present it before the delegates of the
convention and the many Woodmen who
would assemble on this grand occasion
Over 25oo sovereigns were present on
this occasion, all of whom were led to
expect great things from this degree
team, and it was the opinion of all pres
cnt that half had never been told. "
Before the ceremonies began the SOW
erelgns were requested to refrain from
applause during the ceremonies, as it
would interrupt the work. but this eau
manner i'll which the beautiful lessons Of
Woodcraft as exemplihed by the team
brought forth continued applause as
they proceeded After the ceremonies
were completed the officers of the camp,
the director OF the team and every men,
Der were heartily congratulated on this
work Much good will result to the
order in this State from this exemplifi-
cation
On the second day Of the convention
4 grand parade took place through the
principal streets of Shreveport. and on
this occasion the Uniform Rank of
Acorn Camp, Company G, and the de-
gree team were given the honor Of
leading the parade. and during their
stay were the recipients of good many
courtesies. all of which were deeply
appreciated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
delay prescribed by Art. S274 of the
Civil Code

delay prescribed by Art, s274 Of the
Civil Code.
p The delay of seven or iiften days
Gas the case may be) commences to run
from the date of the contract. whether
written or verbal, and in the latter case
it sutfioes to record an affidavit setting
forth the terms of the agreement
3. Article 1914 c. c. applies to privi
leges and liens on buildings and grounds
appertenant thereto in favor of con-
tractors. sub-contractors, material men
and the furnishers of labor and supplies.
It is therefore ordered that he ludg-
ment below. insofar as it recognizes the
privileges of the intervc,.nrs and third
opponents on the proceed, of the sale
Of the property sold under plaintiff 5
writ of seizure and sale. be annulled.
avoided and reversed. and it is now or
dered that all of said interventions and
oppositions. insofar as they affect the
plaintiff be dismissed with costs, and it
is further ordered that the proceeds Of
sales, less costs. be paid over TO the
plaintiff. and that the costs Of this appeal
be paid by the intcrvenorS and oppo-
ne1ts. appellees herein
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
DEAL=HODGE CASE
Is to Be Tried by Jury as Decreed by
the Supreme Court

As decreed by the Supreme Court OF
the State at their sitting in New Or
leans yesterday, the Deal-Hodge case is
to be tried by a jury, which is a re-
ycrsal of the opinion Of Judge Aurff
The ambiguity of an opinion bearing on
a similar case, which would lead to mis-
construction, provoked the doubt which
the Supreme Court has settled
The contention OF Deal against Hodge
is that at an election held i'll Ward Nine
for councilman that he received a suf-
ticieilt number OF votes to give him the
majority over Hodge, but these were not
counted, and therefore he is deprived
is entitled by the rule OF the majority
Deals contention through his attor
neys, Judge f. W. Sutherlin. L. c.
Butler and H c. Fisher. was for a
trial by jury Hodge is represented
by Blanchard, Barret & Smith. who hold
that the defendant had failed to comply
with the requirements of the Revised
Statutues which declare that such contest
must be made within three days after
an election
The result OF this trial by Jury will
be watched with general interest. and
regardless of the verdict there may be
anticipated an appeal to the Supreme
Court as on the final decision there is
involved the seat of the Ninth Ward
councilman.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
REAL ESTATE MARKET
Record of Realty Transactions in the
City and Parish.

Real estate transfers furnished by the
Caddo Abstract Co. Ltd, 517 Marshall
street, opposite court house. J. D. Eu-
bank, president; F. A. Leonard, vice
president Sam W. Mason, secretary
D. P. Eubank, treasurer.
W. Z. Hamilton to Oliff Brick Co..
lot - and IS feet OF lot IA block r.
Shreveport; $500
Diff Brick Co. to Wiener-Loeb Gro
Gerry Co., part of lots IA. Is and IS OF
block %; $4,000.
L. w. Huckins to John Mccullough
lot IS block 8 Tuxedo Park: $500.
John Mccullough to Mrs. Camille
Vance Huckins, same lot; $500.
\. K Clingman. ct al. trustees. to S
S. Hunter. lease OF land in township IS
range IS, township 16. range IS; anf
township 70. range IA I-8 oil. etc.
J. d. Sanderson to J. D. Eubank
Ia interest in northwest quarter ane
north half of nortseast quarter, south
west quarter of northeast quarter sec
ton 8. and southeast quarter OF north
west quarter section 17-1o-1o: $1,000.
Vivian Mercantile Co. to Busch-Ev
erett Co., west half OF southwest quar-
ter section 2o-22-15: $1,000 cash
y. q. Moore to Gull Refining Co.
I-2 interest in northeast quarter of tn,
southwest quarter and south half of tn,
southwest quarter and southwest quar-
ter OF southeast quarter section 1921
10; $4,000
J. G.. Hester to {. A. Dutherage
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
CHARTER
OF THE LOUISIANA-TEXAS NAT
URAL GAS COMPANY.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Be it remembered that on the 22nd day
OF March 1909. before me. Albert L.
Alexander, notary public, personally
came and appeared S. S. Hunter, W. B.
Mccormick, W. H. Sedberry of Mar
shall, Texas, and J. D. Wilkerson, res
idents of said parish and State, and w.
H. Hunter, resident Of the Parish OF
Acadia, who stated and declared to me
notary that availing themselves OF t'le
Constitution and laws of the State of
Louisiana relating to the formation Of
corporations, they have formed and do
by these presents form and constitute
themselves, as we'll as such other per
sons as may hereafter become associated
with them, into corporation and body
corporate. and have adopted as their
charter the following, to-wit
ARTICLE I.
The name Of this corporation shall be
the LOUISIANA-TEXAS NATURAL
GAS COMPANY. with its domicie a,
the City Of Shreveport, in the Parish OF
Caddo, Louisiana, and under its cor
porate name it shall have and enjoy Sue
cession for period of fifty years, un-
less sooner dissolved as hereinafter pro-
vided All legal process shall be served
on the president, or in his absence on
the vice president Or i'll the absence OF
both, on the secretary and treasurer.
ARTICLE II.
The objects of this corporation and
the purposes for which it is formed are
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
BOY KIDNAPPED
Three Years Old Child Stolen at
Station

Pittsburg. Pa. March 2o-Word has
been received here OF the kidnapping
today of :3-year-old child at Kanawha
Station. West Virginia. The authorities
of Parkersburg, W. Va. and other
points have been notified A train from
Kanawha to Pittsburg was stopped and
boarded, by the police and no trace OF
the abductors was found.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
RIVER AND WEATHER.
lorning opened fair

I his morning opened falr.
River Arthur City 90, fall Of o.3
White Cliffs sc, fall of OIL: Fulton
H.3, 4 rise of o2: Spring Bank e.S. a
fall OF OIL: Shreveport AZ. fall of O. 8
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Fair tonight with frost: fair
and warmer Wednesday.
River forecast: The change will be
unimportant at Shreveport and points
above during next 48 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30

lots 5 block l2 Allendale Heights
subdivision; $1,000.
r. II Harrell and T. F. Bell Jr. to
Buscl1-Everett Co., southeast quarter OF
northeast quarter sec 2-21-I6; SIo@.
John Kollburner succession to(Charley
Marriott. southwest quarter of south
west quarter and south half OF north
west quarter of southwest quarter, west
half of northwest quarter of southwest
quarter section Is-17-I4; $4,000.
VIM Hamilton. trustee. to U. ".
Grosjean. lot OF west half of south
east quarter section o-I0-I6: SO
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-30
S. S. HUNTER.
w. B. MCCORMICK.
w. H. HUNTER, JR.
J. D. WILKERSON.
T. ALEXANDER.
p. DILLINGHAM;.

B. DILLINGHAM.
ALBERT l.. ALEXANDER,
Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing char
ter and act of incorporation and find
ing nothing therein contrary to law,
hereby approve the same Done and
signed officially on this the 24th day Of
March 1900 J. NJ. FOSTER,
District Attorney
Endorsed: Filed and recorded March
23, 1900 A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder.
State OF Louisiana Parish Of Caddo:
| 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
21th day OF March 1909.
A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Ofhcio Deputy Re-
corder. $50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
R|OTOUS ELECTION
IN CH|LL|COTHE
NATIONAL GUARD CALLED OUT
AND DEPUTIES ARMED WITH
WAGON SPoKES.

Chillicothe, Ohio, April 29--In the
local option election characterized by
disorderly scenes throughout the day,
at times bordering on rioting, Ross
county yesterday voted wet" by a ma
jority estimated at 1000. The city of
Chillicothe gave a wet majority OF
approximately 1900. and the county
outside was carried by a small major,
ity by the same forces.
Mayor Yaple and the city admins
tration led the wet forces, while the
campaign of the drys was conducted
by many persons prominent in the an.
ti-saloon cause, aided by ministers and
others.
During the day numerous conflicts
occurred between the partisans of the
two factions and also between citi.
zens and the police. TO restore order
company II Of the fourth regiment OF
the Ohio national guard was called
out and large posse of deputy sher.
ifs was also sworn in These carry
ing wagon spokes, instead of rifles
stood guard In the disturbed quarter
tin the polls closed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
SIMMONS WANTS
PLUMBER TARIFF
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRAT DE.
cLAREs PRESENT RATE is
REVENUE PRODUCER.
NEBRASKA soLoN ADVOCATES
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAX.

Washington, April 29.-An exhaus-
tive treatemnt of the lumber SEIZED
ule of the tariff bill by Mr. Simmons
OF North Carolina, was the feature of
the session of the senate yesterday.
Mr.. Simmons spoke for three and a
bali hours in support of the reten-
ton OF the present tariff which, he
maintained, was but a revenue rate
Several times the national democratic
platform of 1908, which declared for
free lumber. was injected in the dis
cussion by republican senators and
Mr.. Bacon of Georgia remarked that
he was not bound ~ a declaration
written into a Platform at midnight
by few interested men. Mr. Burkett
OF Nebraska, whose home city is Lin
coin, sought to state when and where
the democratic platform actually was
drawn, but Mr.. Simmons refused to
yield time to proiong the discussion.
Mr. Brown of Nebraska advocated
a constitutional amendment for the
collection of an income tax. thereby
placing it beyond the power of the
courts TO further hold that such tax
was not constitutional.
After Il brief executive session the
senate adjourned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
TAFT SENDS GREETING
To TURKISH SUI TAN

Washington. April 29-M ehmmed V.
the new sultan Of Turkey. was yester-
day officially recognized as the reign
ing rule Of thai ampire by the Wash
ingtou government This action fol-
lowed he communication Of the fact
Of The accession 70 the throne OF the
new sultan 10 he state department
by n Kiaseim Bey. Turkish ambassa-
dor. aud similar infoiE alton from
American Ambassador LieAhman at
ConstantIuoplc A dispatch according
recognition sisued by President Taft
vas forwarded 10 Cons anfinope last
night tor pr au'aion by the Ambas-
sador there The state department.
dispatch contained he following con.
CIRCULATION from President Taft
Il ofer 90 your imperial males. s
mg congratulations on your accession
% the throne Hltb such universal &C.
claim. voiced by the peoples repre-
seutatiyeB and al time 50 propitioua
10 The highest aspirations Of the great
natiDn over which sou rule as the au-
gus' head Of constitutional govern
meut
Il assure yop Of the friendship Of
the goyernmeu. and the people OF tho
United States. vho earnestly wish fog
your malestys happiness and for
Thar Of the people within your domin-
.ons and add ms oWn wishes for
your majesty's health aud welfare
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
.DEPOSED SULTAN
KEPT PRISONER
CONFINED IN HOUSE WITHIN
WALLED GRouND-To BE
WELL PROVIDED FOR.
HANDS, WEALTH SAID TO Ex-
cEED $25,ooo, ooo-REJoIcINe
CONTINUES.

Constantinople, April 29.-The for
mer ruler of the empire, Abdul Hamid
H., is to be kept prisoner in large
house with walled grounds, on
height overlooking Saloniki. He is
not to be put on trial, as has been al
ready reported in Constantinople, for
he is considered to be above the law.
1t was thought wise to keep the
deposed sultan in European Turkey,
remote from the capitol. His house
hold will be administered for him up
on a generous scale and his life safe
guarded as he earnestly besought
when notified of his dethronement.
Abdul Hamd, with four wives, 1--WE
daughters and two of his youngel
sons, two euuuchs and a comparative
ly large number of female servants,
was taken from Yildiz palace Tuesday
night and started under an escort to
Saloniki. The party proceeded by
steam launches to a landing near the
Railway, and by special train, on
which they We're placed. left at three
O'Clock in the morning.
The constitutionalists would like 10
get back part of the great sums of
money which the former sultan is
supposed TO have aboard, not only
because the government Is in need of
the money but because it is desirable
thai he should be deprived of re-
sources for another coup. Specula.
tion places Hands wealth at any
thing between $25,00,0 900 and $780,
100000. 1t was mentioned with pleas
ure yesterday at the palace OF Me
hemmed V. that the American am
bassador was the first of foreign rep
resentatives to communicate his good
wishes to the new sultan. The sui.
tan sent his compliments and thanks
to Mr.. Leishman, expressing pleasure
that the representative Of the United
States was first to congratulate him.
The city was illuminated last
night and general rejoicing continued.
Although yesterday was a holiday,
court martials were held and several
principals in the mutiny of troops
condemned to death. Later they were
taken outside the walls of the clay
and shot. Prince Sabah Eddine,
nephew Of the sultan, who was ar
rested on suspicion of being implicat-
ed in the uprising, has been liberated.
and his release has caused good Inn
nression
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
WH|TLA AGREED
NOT TO PROSECUTE
SUCH is SAID TO BE ONE OF THE
DEFENsES IN TRIAL OF
JAMES BOYLE.

Mercer. Pa. April 29.--Additional
information was obtained last night
concerning the probable defense of
James Boyle, the Whitla abductor.
when he is called for trial tomorrow
1t Is asserted that James p. WhitIa,
father DE Willie. will be The principal
witness for Boyle.
II Is alleged that Whitla knew Boyle
WAS connected with the abduction at
noon OF March IS ard that he talked
with Boyle on the s Het corner near
the store where a few moments be
fore he had ieft the package contain
ing the $4,000 ransom money. Fur
Their report goes that Whitla assured
Boyle that all he wanted was the safe
return Of the boy and that he would
not interest himself in any Drosecu-
ton Whltla is said 10 have Informed
Boyle that he could remain in Cleve-
land and go whore he pleased. but in
any event, he'd be as uigH' as
clam if the boy was returned un-
harmed Following this conversation
Wf.ie WIS safely restored 10 his
father on the cYening Of that day
II is also said that Boyle will en-
deavor 10 prove an alibi Another
story is that Boyle was merely the
'ool for others II Is said that after
the money was secured from Whitla
an attempt was made to get Boyle in.
toxlcatod. after which the principals
we're 10 leave him in Cleveland and
20 away with the 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
$500 TRAY OF DIAMONDS.
Milwaukee Jeweier Victim Of Robbers
for Third Time.

Milwaukee Jeweler Victim Of Robbers
for Third Time.
Milwaukee. April 29.--Knocking
hole big enough for a COW to enter
through the plate glass window of
August II. Stecher's jewelry store,
276 Third street, a thief stole tray
of diamond rings valued at 5000 and
got away with them before the crash
of shattered glass attracted notice.
Thief Disappears.
1t was about 80 o'clock yesterday
morning when Henry Jacob, in his
restaurant at Third and State streets,
heard a crash and ran to the street.
The thief had disappeared and so had
the major portion of the Stecher show
window. Jacob notified the owners
and the police and a special watch
man was stationed in the store the
rest OF the night. The loss is Gov
red by insurance.
This is the third robbery of the
Stecher store within a few years. On
previous occasion the thief or
thieves secured 81 400 worth Of plum
der, f. F. Rohn, a West Water
street jeweler, nearby, has suffered
several rObberles in the same period.
but on the last occasion the police ar
rested and convicted the thief. There
Is no clue to the stecher robber. who
is believed to have used hammer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
DEMAND $4,000
OF JAMES WHITLA
THREATEN TO KIONAP SON
AGAIN If MONEY FAIL S-No
REGARD FOR LIFE.
RANSOM SEEKERS RUN DOWN
BY BOSTON POLICE AFTER
SURVEILLANCE

Boston, Mass, April 29.-Charged
with attempting to extort $4,000 from
James Whitla of Sharon, Pa, under
the threat that they would again kid,
rap his son, Willie Whitla two men
were brought to police headquarters
yesterday for an examination. The
men, who were arrested at the south
end postofiice, gave their names as
John w. Wight and Ernst II. Martin.
The police claim that on April 20
Wright and Martin wrote to Mr. Whit
ia demanding that he send them So,
900 under penalty OF having Willie
kidnapped. The letter stated that the
writer's had no regard for the life Of
the child and nat he would only
be means to accomplish their end
of getting from Mr. Whitla the sum
named.
The police believed that close
watch at the south end postofice
might be profitable. Yesterday after
noon two officers saw Wright and
AAHh VII EiLfty anu diiCSttu iHSu
The letter was printed In red ink,
apparently with rubber type on white
paper and was mailed from the Dor
chester central postoffice. II was as
follows shorn of its mlsspelling Of
nearly every word
Dear Sir: Our society not having
received the money for return of boy.
voted TO send four men that had
charge of all arrangements Of get
ting boy and take him again tonight
This may mean death to the boy. so
1t was voted to give YOU d chance to
pay the money The Black Hand on
receiving same will not trouble you
Not interested In the Boyles--iust
tools Of our men.
Send $1,000 In $50 bills and 81 900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-05
BODY OF | ENFANT
F|TTINGLY BURIED
AFTER REMAINING UNNoTlcED
ON MARYLAND FARM FOR
NEARLY A CENTURY.

Washington, April 29.-After re-
malnlng unnoticed for nearly a cen
fury beneath the soil Of an obscure
Maryland farm, the body of Major
Pierre Charles LEnfant the French
engineer who remodelled the city hall
in New York and who designed the
national capitol. was yesterday re-
moved to the Arlington national Gem
etery after an impressive ceremony at
the capitol
The body was taken undtt military
escort to the capitol, where il lay in
state until the hour for the exercises.
President Taft, accompanied by Mrs
Taft. was present.
Vice President Sherman and Am
bassador Jusserand of France paid
tributes to the memory of L'Enfant.
and spoke of the work of the French
officer. particularly as it affected the
building up Il the city of Washing
ton Gathered about he bier were
representatives of many patriotic and
civic organizations.