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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
CARRY SAME AMOUNT.
Eight Million Dollars For Two
Years Asked

Austin, March 9.-Senate adopted a
resolution to hold sessions every night
this week to consider local bills
Senator Senter had adopted a reso-
luton accepting the letter of Mr. Bar
nett Gibbs Of Dallas of a portrait of
the late Lieutenant Governor Gibbs. to
be placed in the senate chamber
The senate refused to concur in the
house amendents to the full crew bill
and Golfer. Meachum. Brachfield and
Mayfield were appointed conferees on
the part of the senate.
On motion of Murray the senate
adopted resolution that the chair
recognize each senator in turn, begin
ming on the left side of the senate
chamber. and unless there be objec-
lions each senator will have the right
to call up for passage any bill he may
have.
Governor Campbell was on the floor
of the senate Monday and had a con-
ference with Lieutenant Governor Da-
wilson and Senator Willacy concern
ing the status of the Joint resolutions
validating school bonds, declared in
valid by the supreme court and chang
ing the form of organizing school dis
triCts The governor urged upon the
other two gentlemen the urgent ne
cessity for the passage OF these meas
ures. still pending In the senate.
Senator Willacy, chairman Of the
senate finance committee stated the
senate and house general appropria-
ton bills are ready. except a few
minor items. and that they will come
up in regular session.
Senator Willacy said that for the
first time in the history of the legis-
lature the house and senate bills carry
| the same amount. which is a little
over $4,000 900 for two years. and the
first time also that these bills have
been ready within sixty days.
The senate concurred in the house
amendments to the senate bill requir-
ing railroads to name stations after
pOstoffice names.
1t adopted the free conference com.
mittee report on the bill making it a
criminal offense for a person to send
anonymous letters through the mail re-
flecting upon the character of persons
he committee is sticking out the
house amendments.
The senate passed finally the SEN
ate bill requiring Il railroad engineer
to have had three years experience
as fireman. and train conductors to
have two years experience as brake
man before assuming the duties Of en-
gineer or conductors.
1t also passed finally the Hudspeth
mining prosrector's bill. permitting
persons to prospect. making the law
more liberal on the subject
Senator Kellie introduced bill au-
thorizing the governor to investigate
the claim of S1S40O0 said to be due
the state by the federal government
for protection of frontier from Indian
depredations.
Senator Willacy introduced bill
amending the corporation laws so as
to permit corporation to have TWEEN
ty-one directors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
MARSHAL'S SALE.

No 1,6o5-In the City Court Of Shreve-
port, Louisiana: Irwin Stokes VS..
George Raglin.
By virtue of writ of tieri faeias is
sued in the above entitled and numbered
suit. by the Honorable S. {. Fullilove.
Judge of the City Court, Shreveport,
Louisiana, and to me directed | have
seized and will sell at public auction at
the Texas street front door Of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be
tween the legal hours for sales. on
SATURDAY, MARCH. IL. 1000,
One lot of household goods
The above property seized as belong
ing to said defendant and to be sold to
satisfy the debt specified i'll the said
writ say the sum of 500 and all cost.
Terms of sale cash with benefit OF
appraisement. G. F. GERALD.
Caucasian Mar. 2. City Marshal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
ACADIA'S POTATO RECORD.

Monroe News: Irish potatoes planted
i'll March harvested in May, taking first
prize i'll competition i'll November That
is the record i'll Acadia parish, and what
can be done there can be done i'll
Ouachita. Yet 1t is said that potatoes
grown i'll this section Will not keep. Let
the farmer plant Irish potatoes. ii is one
of the many ways to cope with the de
vastating boil wcevil
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Adam, God and Wife Held.

Kansas City. March 9.-.Iohn SHARP
known as Adam God. and his wife.
Melissa Sharp. were given prelimi-
nary hearing and held 10 the criminal
court. charged with Killing Patroma
Michael Muliane. On Dec. 90 last
Sharp. a street preacher. and John
Pratt. one OF his followers, in GONNA
ny with their families. had ar encoun-
ter with the city police here, resulting
in the death of two policemen. Pratt.
Pratt's eleven-year-old daughter and
a bystander
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
SIII.RIEE"S SALE, .
No Ilzos-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Ia.
February 10, 1909.

No. Ie.zo,-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, la. !:
Henry Bri,nmer Us. :. =. Riley.
By virtue of writ Of seizure and
sale to me issued in the above numbered
and entitled suit from the Honorable
FIRST Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish. louisiana | have seized and will
offer for sale 1T public auction for cash
according To law. without the benefit OF
appraise,nent during the legal hours for
sales, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish. | a, on
SATURDAY,. APRIL 10. 1900.
Lot, O and 10 Of the Henry Rrimmcr
subdivision of the Parish of Caddo and
State OF Louisiana. as per map recorded
III conveyance book Al, page SO i'll the
clerks office of the Parish OF Caddo,
State of Louisiana. together with all
buildings and improvements thereon.
he above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the debt specified i'll the
writ. say for cash to the amount to pay
the note of $5e 90 due May 20, 1908.
with 8 per cent interest thereon from
May 20. 1907, and all costs, including
10 per cent on said sum and interest as
attorneys fees, and on terms of credit
to meet the note for $52 90 maturing
May 20. 1909. with per cent from May
20 1907. and all costs of suit.
]. r. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian March !. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
FISH WATER WHEEL
1t Is Intended to Save Lives of Funny
Tribe and Is Being Distributed by the
Game Commission.

New Orleans States: he State Game
commission has received Il water wheel
which will be distributed over the State,
especially In the rice section It Is SAID
this wheel will save the lives Of thouS-
ands of fish. II was invented and made
by J. A. llenShal 4 member Of the
United States Board If Fisheries There
i, 10 patent on the device and 1t Is gwen
to te whole country. 1t is understood
that ii has been introduced INTO Mon
tana by Legislative enactment Ihe
wheel allows the water to pass through
hut prevents the fish from escaping It
lis especially recommended for irrigating
canals. 1t is said that hundreds Of fish
pass through these canals and are de
stroyed each year.
The commission has received copies
of resolutions adopted by the Police
Jury of Calcasieu condemning the Com
mission for the Protection Of Fish.
Game and Birds. and asking that the
Legislature abolish that body The
resolutions ask their representatives To
work for the repeal of the bill creating
the commission and states that ii is a
useless expense and burden on the
people. and declares that each parish
should be allowed to regulate the sub
lect of the protection Of it, game and
fish. 1t is probable that the president of
the commission will give out a reply to
the resolutions i'll the next few days.
The commission has caused t. he
painted on its window, the words: - he
Conservation Of Natural Food Supply "
His is thc motto Of the commission
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
RFCFINERSHIP NOTICE.

No Tl.hos In First District Court, Par
ish Of Caddu. State Of Louisiana
Rcceivcrship Of Kahn Liquor and
Grocery Company Limited
Notice /, hereby given that William
Winter. receiver, has this day fled his
tahleau Of debts and distribution in said
rcceiver,l,ip, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time specified
by law, the same will be duly homolo-
gated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable t F. Bell.
Judge OF said court, this the grid day of
Marcel, Fpn. s. O. WILLIAMS,
March / Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Present For Foraker.

Montgomery. Ala, March 9.-Fornler
United9States Senator Joseph Il. For
aker will be presented with hand
some testimonial by the negroes of
Montgomery because OF his champi-
onship OF the negro troops involved in
the Brownsville affair. Collections
were taken up in all the negro chu-ch-
es Sunday and among the member.
ship of the negro fraternal lodges with
which to purchase this testimonial. The
set of resolutions which We're read in
the different churches will accompany
the testimonial to Mr.. Foraker.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
WAS \ HEN

Little Harry with his sister and broth
ers was being fought natural history by
the governess through the instrument
tally of a game. The game was called
Barnyard One child was duck.
another a turkey, and third a calf. and
so Ola noisy delightful game. But
little Harry remand. in all the tumuIt,
as still as death. Far off in a corner
he crouched, silent and alone The gov
erness. spying him, approached, saying
indignantly: Come. Harry. and play
with us Hush" answered Harry.
I'm laying an egg The Circle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
NIrNDFR FOURTE ZEN

Opclonsas Courier: Police Juror J. T.
DALEY Of the Second Ward. who lives
at Sunset, was receiving the congratu
laiions Of his fellow members OF the
parish legislature as we'll as OF ms
many friends, last Monday upon the ad-
vent OF No. II in his household, / his
las, one is. like secen others. boy-f'lS
progeny being eight boys and SIN gifls,
all hale and hearty.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
FORCES BRIDE TO ELoPE.
Refuses to Marry Her In Absence Of
Divorce and Shot to Death.

Chicago, March Crank SerinO
was shot and instantly killed here be-
cause week ago. according to his
slayer. he held revolver to the head
of Mrs Josie Fresso. fifteen years old,
bride of ten days. and forced her to
elOpe with him to New York
Serino's slayer was the brother of
Mrs. Fresso, Michael PessalnO. twenty
years old. He had traced the couple
to New York and forced Serino to &C
company him back to Chicago. with
the girl. Here. according to PessalnO,
Serino refused to consent to marry the
girl in the absence OF a divorce and
the shooting followed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Falls to His Death,

St. Louis, March 81. w. Alien
brakeman. whose wife and child live
at the Grand hotel. Fort Worth. fell
from the top a freight train on the
Terminal elevated track just after
the train passed under the Eads bridge
and struck the pavement head first.
He was dead when bystanders reached
his side. Blood on top OF the car in.
dtcated he was injured passing under
the bridge
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
(MIss kITcHEN~ DEATH.
Sensational Developments Are Expect.
ed as Result Of ANALYSIS,

lewisville. Ark. March 9.-Sensa
tohal developments are expected over
the death of Miss Effie Kitchens. \
pretty nineteenyear-old girl. Miss
Kitchens was the daughter of James
Kitchens. a prominent farmer. Her
mother found her in semi-conscious
condition. The girl made an incohe-
rent statement that she had been moi
soned and her assaiIant had made his
escape through window in her roo,n.
Miss Kitchens was in good health
and was popular in local society. The
stomach of the dead girl has been sent
to a Memphis chemist for analysis,
and the verdict of the coroners Jury
depend largely upon the expert s
report.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Fatal Pistol plavino.

Chattanooga. Tenn March O.
y lille paying with an old pistol
George Overland, eighteen, shot and
fatally wounded Frank Cramer The
young men were together in their room
when young Overland produced the pis-
tol. Cramer snapped it several times.
then threw it on the bed. Overland
picked il up. pointed it at Cramer and
pulled the trigger. There was report
and Cramer fell with a bullet through
his head and died three hours later.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Test Holes Being Drilled.

Poteau. Okla. March 9.-The inte-
rfor department has several prospect
i've parties in lie Flore county at pres
ent drilling test holes in the segreeat-
ed land to ascertain its mineral posi-
bilities.
There are two of these parties at
Bokoshe, where they are drinng every
day. Their report will be most inter
esting to lie Flore county people, as it
is the general opinion that the country
IS underlaid with both oil and gas.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
KISSING NO CRIME.
Three MeddIesome Frenchmen Fined
Five Dollars Each.

Five Dollars Each.
New York. March 9-Not only is it
no crime to kiss your sweetheart. but
you are entitled to kiss uninterrupted,
according to a decision of Magistrate
McCorn, rendered in the Jefferson po-
lice court Maxwell Medith and Miss
Carmen Rodgers We're saying good
night in hallway in West Fifty-sev-
enth street when three Frenchmen
passing by objected Medith complain
ed to a policeman and they were ar
rested. When arraigned the court
heard the testimony and then said:
That's no crime. am going to fine
each S.. Next time you come across
two lovers saying good night you'll
know how to behave We've got too
many censors of conduct in this town
already"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Bull Cores Noted FIGHTER.

Ell Paso. March 9-In The .luare1
bull ring. across the river from FL
Paso. El2allo. the most noted bull
fighter in the world. was caught and
seriously gored by the third bull His
hurts were dressed and he staggered
back into the ring and continued the
fight. The crowd went Wild. Several
hundred hats We're thrown into the
ring. Although seriously gored and
bruised. physicians say he will recover
He is on his way to Spain to fight be-
fore the king and Queen.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09

HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS.
The patterns which have been de-
scribed in the Caucasian are supplied by
the New York Newspaper Feature Com
pany, 1o7 w. Twenty-6fth street, New
York City, Forward orders to them.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
FAIRBANKS AT HOME.
Predicts Successful Administra-
ton For Taft.

Indianapolis, March q After twelve
years of publ" lii" former vice Pra5i-
dent Fairbanks returned 10 his home
Sunday iroi.. WASHINGTON l!r. and
Mrs Fairbanks received many friends
at their home during the day
Concerninc the new administration
Mr.. Fairbanks said The new admin
iStration starts with every assurance
of success. The president was wise
in calling congress in extraordinary
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
THE ONLY HONORABLE WAY

The Echo. of Greensburg, La :, says
The only honorable and honest way to
stop newspaper Is to step INTO the OF
fee and pay up all arrearages. get re
celpt and have your name taken off the
list. 10 fire your paper back at the
publisher marked refused when yo,
owe SIN months or a year. and never go
near the Office. is not only disreputable.
but superlatively dishonest as we'll "
And the Echo could or should have
added and finally the fellow who thinks
he is Smart Aleck because he has
cheated the publisher by refused don't
want it will be found frying in the big
lake OF birthstone fire with molten lead
to quench his thirst
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Rooseve!ts Walk to Church.

Oyster Bay, N Y, March 9.-Formty
President Roosevelt and wife attended
Christ church Sunday morning. They
walked the three miles from Sycamore
Hill, jorrneying through slush ard
snow. Enroute home they chatted with
several neighbors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
RECEINERSH1P NOTICE.

No J2,623-First District Court. Par
ish of Caddo. State of Louisiana :
Receivership OF Hart. Parker K
Campbell.
Notice is hereby given that William
Winter, receiver. has this day filed his
final account in said receivership. and
unless opposition be made thereto with
i'll the time specified by law. the same
will be duly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell,
Judge of said court, this the 9Th day of
March 1909. A. S. HARDIN,
March 9. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
THE ELKS ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment by the ltlkS at the
opera house last night was Il success i'll
every respect. The specialtes were pre-
sented clevcrly. the features were excel
lent. the singing good i'll brief. the per
Torrance from the beginning to the end
was creditablc and commcndablc and af
fordcd the greatest pleasure to THEFT
friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Backed by Iowa Men.

Big Springs, Tex, March 9.-The
railroad to be built north from Big
Springs is being financed by Dove and
w. P. Soash. capitalists of Waterloo,
la. These gentlemen are quoted as
saying the road is go: that it will be
constructed to Lubbock Construction
will require fully 100000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09

session at the earliest practicable date
SO that tariff revision might he speed
lily effected
When revision is accomplished. if
it is done on proper lines. it will tend
to give stability to industry and trade.
and will result in the improvement Of
business conditions. Such improve
men' will probably he gradual. and il
will be certain
Mr. Fairbanks. after he has taken a
few months vacation. will resume the
practice of Law in IndianapoliS
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Two Earthuuake Shocks.

Guayaquil. Ecuador. March 1.-TWO
strong earthquake shocks lasting half
a minute were felt at midnight Satur-
day night at Euayaquil and along the
coast.
No damage resulted. but the popu-
lace was thrown into state of great
panic.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
CONSTABLE SALE.
No. 2I2-1n Justice Court of First Ward
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana Henry

NO. ZI2-ln JUSTICE NOuft OF FTSt Wdu
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Henry
Anderson VS.. T. J. Brown.
BY virtue of writ of fieri facias is
sued in the above entitled and numbered
suit by the Honorable W.,O. Owens,
Justice Of the Peace for the First Ward
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to me
directed, have. seized and will sell at
public auction at Ida, La, in Caddo
Parish, between legal hours of sale, on
SATURDAY, MARCH -, 1902
Seventy bushels of corn, more or less.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of APP
praisement
JOHN NJ. WYNN,
Constable of Ward One, Caddo Par
ish, LOUISIANA. 2-25
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Geronino's Successor.

Lawton. okla. March 9-At an in
formal meeting of more than half of
the Apache prisoners of war at Fort
Sill eligible to vote for chief TO sue
coed the late Geronimo. Asa Dekulga,
son of Whoa of the Nedi branch of the
tribe. was chosen chief Sunday. A
formal election will be held soon, but
the vote foreshadows the tribes ac-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Major Gibson No More.

New Orleans. March 9.-Ma iOr Fen
ton W. Gibson. for the past eight years
surveyor of customs of the port of
New Orleans. died at his home here
Sunday. He was native Of Tevas
and was siXty-three years old H
served with distinction in the Ti.ien
army during the war between the
states
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
GAME WARDENS' CONNENTION

The Caucasian has received through
DR.. Oscar bowling, Commissioner, an
invitation to the Convention OF Game
Wardcns to be held i'll Baton Rouge on
Wednesday, March a. The questions
to be discussed are Published i'll this is
sue of the Caucasian. As is generally
understood. the aim OF the Game Com
mission. as provided by law, is for the
protection of birds. game and fish i'll
Louisiana" and TO improve general
conditions and to aid III promoting the
welfare and happiness of our citizens. =
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
SHEkIEES SALE

No. l2.5oo-In the First Judicial Dis
trct Court Of CaIdo Parish. Louis
lana: J. W. Peyton lr., vs.. ID. C..
Richardson.
BY virtue of writ OF heri tacias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit. from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ISL, Louisiana, | have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auction, for
what II will bring. on terms of credit
for one year, at the principal front door
of the court house OF Caddo Parish,
louisiana on
SATURDAY. MARCH 20. 1000.
hirty shares OF stock III the Lena Saw
Mills Company of 500 90 per share.
lie above property seized as belonging
to the above defendants and to be sold
to satisfy the debt specified i'll the said
writ, say i'll the sum of $I,Sz5.oo, with
8 per cent per annum interest thereon
from September 4, 1907. and 10 per cent
on said sum and interest as attorney
fees. and all costs Of suit This stock
having been offered for sale after the
usual advertising. under apprasement.
AM not having been sold. it is now of
tered ON terms Of credit for what it
will bring, as above.
]. +. FLOURNOY.
Caucasian, March .. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Fl Paso Has Costly Fire.

Ell Paso, March 9,-Fire early Mon
day resulted in 100000 loss to the
Richard Capel block, Snyder jewelry
store, Block Candy company and
Rosing's clothing store.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Better Than Ever

San Antonio. March 9.-Vories p
Brown. president Of the San Antonio
Fair association. stated that while the
passage Of the Robertson bill is a seri.
Gus blow to the fair. the directors will
60 ahead and prepare to hold even
better fair than usual.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
| FISCAL, AGENCY-BIDS INVITED.

Is required by law. BIDS are heTeDy
invited for the fiscal agency OF the
Board Of School Directors of the Par
isl, of Caddo. The bids will be sealed
aud handed in at the School Board office
in the City Of Shreveport on Nednes-
day. the 10th day of March 1000 not
later than 12 O'Clock noon. so that they
NAV be opened by the School Board
which meets at IL 80 pm. on the same
dav. The Board will require thirty
thousand dollar bond. with each bid
Bv order Of the Caddo School Board,
w. f. GLASSELL,
Chairman Finance. Committee
February 10, 1909
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Noted heatricsI Man Dice

New York. March 9.-W'illiar II
Bishop. aged sixty-four years. W.
known in theatrical circles as mana e:
or owner of such old-tne stage 81;
cesses as THE Black Crook WI :
Happened to Jones" ard The Court
Fair died here Sunday at his i.o.:
from internal injuries sustained tl,rt
weeks ago when he was struck by 9
heavy automobile truck.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
] 2,78o-i'irst District Court,

No: 12,78o-f1Tst Dlstrlct Count, Par
lsh OF Caddo. State Of Louisiana
Succession Of f. c. Morehead
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mer-
It's Morehead has this day filed her tab
icau of debts III said succession, and I'm
less opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law, the same will
be duly honloIogated as prayed for
Witness the Honorable r. + Bell
Judge of said court. this the 9th. A,v Of
March 1000. A. F. HAYNES
March o. Denutv Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
Praises Former President.

Berlin, March 9.-The North German
Gazette pays former President Roose-
velt glowing tribute as one of the
greatest statesmen the United States
hAs produced
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS.

The great painting I'm the Shadow of
the Cross" will be exhibited at No. 200
Texas street March II. II and T., for
the benefit of the Shreveport Training
School for Girls The picture is a mir
acle of the age It should enlist the
most generous response.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
For Wearing Female Attire

Dallas. March a.-Clarence Lock.
hart. a negro Youth. charged with
appearing in public in woman's At
tire. was fined 500 in city court.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-09
INSURANCE.

When you want money, FIRE in. trance,
bonds. life insurance, real estate, acct
dent insurance or building and loan
stock, see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.