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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
SECOND ACT.

The feature Of the second act. is
that It will be acted and played lust
as did the ancients in the original
drama
The robes, girdles, sandals and
turoans will be an exact reprodue-
tlon OF those worn by Jacob. his
twelve sons and wives. King Pharoah
and his host
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
EsKIMos GIVE CHEERS.

Commander Peary shook hands
all around and we had a more lib
eral dinner than usual. each man
eating as much as he pleased. The
Eskimos danced about and showed
great pleasure that the pole at last
was reached. For years the Eski-
mos had been trying TO reach that
spot, but 10 was always with them
'Tiquelgh,' which, translated. means
get so far and no closer They ex-
claimed In a chorus, Ting neigh, IL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
THE TRIP TO GARY. INDIANA.

There was no session of the Amer
lcah bankers Association Wednes-
DAY The Trust Section met. The
"trip TO Gary, Indiana. had been ar
ranged and for this purpose two
large steamers had been chartered
lot the purpose OF conveying the
DanNers and their ladies there. We
reached the wharf at the foot OF Wa
oash Avenue just about eight
minutes before leaving time. Both
steamers seemed TO be loaded down
by the mass of people who were
standing and sitting in every CON
ceivable place
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
The American
Bankers ASSO.
The Theatrical PdrfieS==FOur Theatres Leased
for It's Exclusive USe==The Trip to
Gary, Indiana
CContInued from last week.

iNuHUUUtu IVum IUsl Wcth.I
We had the good fortune 10 Sc
cure a ticket TO the best OF the -four
theatres selected by the local COM
mittee for the entertainment OF the
members of the American Bankers
Association. The Beauty and gran
deur of these palaces of enjoyment
must be seen TO be appreciated. THE
Fair Coed" was the play AS we
entered a white box was given MS
and upon opening il. we found there
in a silver spoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
A ACOLORED MAN
AT NORTHPOLE
Hn Interesting StOry==HH About the Troubles
There==He is Loyal to Commander Pedry.
Word about the ESkin7OS.

the effect that Or. Cook was dead
making this notice a preteNt for the
appropriation of DR.. Cooks supplies.
The explorer said TO the Associ-
ated Press representative that he
knew nothing OF this; that II evil
IDENTIFY was a newspaper publication.
He expects 10 be quoted enormously
In the press as making a variety of
statements. Commander Peary has
said already all he intends 10 say
regarding Or. Cook. His statement
dictated 20 the Associated Press
covers this subject fully for the pres
ent.
In referring to the reception be-
Ing planned for him when he reaches
home, Commander Peary asked the
Associated Press to publish the fol-
lowing statement: From such frag-
mentary reports as / have received
/ am more touched. gratified and
honored than I can say az the way
the public has treated my work"
EXPLORERS ARRIVAL DELAYED
sydney, \. S. Sept. 15.-Mrs.
Robert r. Peary today received the
following telegram from her hus-
band at Battle Harbor. Labrador.
Cannot arrive before end of
week"
II is hardly expected here that the
Roosevelt viii reach Sydney before
the early part OF next week. She
MAKES only five knots an hour and
she probably would be further de-
layed by stormy weather.
Harry Whitney. Of New Haven.
Conn, who is believed TO have in his
possession documents and records
proving the claim of Or. Frederick
\, Cook that he reached the north
pole i'm April or 1905, will find sew.
eral hundred kilograms addressed to
MIN when he reaches Sydney. At
present his whereabouts is unknown
but the accumulation OF communica-
uons for him here leads 20 the be-
lief that he may come into Sydney
any day
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
FIRST ACT

This act will be on the Grand
opera plan. acted and sung through
out, the cast being supported by a
Wei trained chorus of 100 picked
voices, and full amateur orchestra
led by Prof's Johnson and Dixon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

The feeling is that If the govern
ment is permitted TO receive large
sums OF money on deposit il will
tend TO withdraw this money from
circulation in some states and be
distributed In some others. thus ben
ehting one section of the country al
the expense of the other. For this
reason the centralizati ton idea was
bitterly opposed all along the line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

Mrs. Dollie Marshall and Miss
Lucy j. Marshall, of Andover, Mass,
mother and sister and Mr. n. T. Mar
shall, OF New York, n. Y, brother
were called to the city on account OF
the death Of Mrs. Maria Lee Stewart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

subseri,e to THE PLANET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
THE BAND PLAYS.

As we left Chicago in the distance
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

LUCIAN b WATKINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

Mr.. Darius Harris and his social
committee gave the men q water
melon feast last Friday evening. We
can assure YOU that the men did
their part The best OF season so
they were enjoyed. This committee
is adding much life TO the worl,
Watch Tor Che next act hy this conn
mittee. The Y. VI. G.. a. Quartette
sang.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
REAL ESTATE MARKET
Record Of Realty Transactions in the
City and Parish

Real estate transfers furnished by the
Caddo Abstract Co. Ltd, 5I7 Marshall
street, opposite court house. J. d. Eu-
bank. PRESIDENT F. A. Leonard, vice
president Sam W sM'son. secretary
d. P Eubank, treasurer.
Mrs. Margaret D. Agurs to v S. &
p. Ry. Co. land for right of way III
section 23-I7-1o5: $43I.
]. NJ. Dunn to V S 4 ?. Ry Co.
land for right Of way III Section 23-I7-
10: $IoO
Mrs. Susan Cupples to H. r. Cup
pies, lot II Glassell addition to the towt
of Belcher; $500.
Caddo Leyee Board by sheriff to San
| W. Mason, .32-75 acres IN section II
2o-Io. and lots ; 4 5 9 II and II sector
10 2o-15. I24oS acres: &.445 so.
David Mitchell to Marks Meyer. lo
9 block West Shreveport 5000
Foster & Glassell to F. Murray
fractional northwest quarter section 29
south half section Il. west half section
22. north half section 2S-23-I4; $3.50
| Cooperative Oil 4 Land Co. to Ern
est Solomon, northeast quarter of th'
| northeast quarter section IiS-I5 an'
mineral rights to northwest quarter o
northeast quarter sec. I-IS-I5: $24oo
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
PEARCE BURNET1'E
Assigned to Four Years in the Natlona
Reform School.

Pcarcc Burnettc. aged - years. whose
home is near Woodward in Rapides par
ish. has been assigned by Judge Boar
man to a term Of four years in the Ma
tional Reform School at Washington
The boy was convicted in the Federal
Court at Lake Charles for circulating
counterfeit money Burnette left Mon
dav afternoon in charge Of Deputies
Turner and IIebert Of the United States
Court After the boy shall have served
his term he will be fully equipped with
some trade to earn a livelihood honestly.
In sending Rurnette to the National Re
form School Judge Roarman expressed
the hope that he would become 4 good
citizen
For a similar offensc Rurncttes father
was convicted, but the sentence IS held
III SUSPENSE
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
STATE HIGH SCHOOL
A Rally in the University at Baton
Rouge-Old Fashioned Virtues Of
Correct Spelling, etc, to Be Revised.

As requested the Caucasian gives
space to the article following received
from Charles H. Strumberg of the de-
partment Of modern languages i'll the
Louisiana State University at Baton
Rouge At meeting of the high school
principals of Louisiana held i'll Baton
Rouge in December resolution was
adopted to hold high school rally at
the State University April 80 and May l..
At this meeting pupils from all parts Of
the State will enter into competition
with one another for prizes in debating.
elocution, music. spelling, composition
and athletics. Seeing in this meeting an
opportunity to arouse interest in certain
|phases of the study of English, ten citi-
zens Of Baton Rouge made up purse
Of hundred dollars to be used in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
SHREVEPORT. La, TUESDAY, MARCH 7 1909

prizes for a special contest i'll English
The announcement for this contest IS
published III the School Review for
February
The general purpose Of this contest Is
in line with a widespread movement TO
revive interest in tie old fashioned viz
tues Of correct spelling clear thinking
and careful composition. All compett
ors will show their proficiency III three
important subjects. spelling. sentence
analysis and composition The study of
literature was purposely omitted from
consideration not because lis import
ance is underratcd bit beuausc il seems
to be less neglected.
The outline for ths contest affords 4
fairly accurate basis Of comparison by
which all students in the English classes
Of our high schools iaav n'eaS sure them
selves If they can spell the thousand
words printed III the list. anayzc cor
rectly the fifty sentences given. and
write on the subjects indicated ten goou
compositions. correct IN fnrni and clear
in thought. they may he sure that they
have been we'll grounded III three Of
the four essential, OF strong course
in English
The opportunity thus afforded the
pupil to gauge his ability is intended to
arouse All interest among pupils and
teachers. and the value to each contest
ant of any work he may do III prepar
ing for the competition. as we'll as the
value Of the prizes should induce large
number Of high school pupils to enter
the lists.
A unique feature III the awarding of
the prizes is the recognition given to
the teachers Of English Of the four suc-
cessful contestants Each Of these
teachers receives properly inscribed
collegiate dictionary as a visible token
of the good work done by pupil and
teacher The first and second best pupils
will receive fifty and Thirty dollars. the
next two will receive each a dictionary
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
THE WORLDS GREATEST LEAD
Frs WILL BE THERE.

At the great Sunday School Conven
ton to he held in Jennings March z, to
3 Marion Lawrence. general secretary
of the International Sunday School As
sociation and conceded to be the great
est Sunday school man in the world.
will deliver a number of messages and
conduct several conferences E. O.
Excel the great world renowned lead
er of religious songs. will conduct the
convention music Mrs Mary Foster
Bryner. the queen OF the Sunday school
platform. will be there to help solve the
Sunday school problems of the element
ary and intermediate departments. W.
N. Virgins. general secretary Of the
Texas Sunday School Association. the
man who gave up lucrative political
position to accept the position he now
holds at very much less salary. Rev
| w. Fred Long. former general secre-
tary of Arkansas now the general sec
retary of Mississippi who gave up a
good railroad position several years age
and took hold Of the Arkansas Associa
ton as general secretary without pay
These are the leading lights of Louis
ianas greatest Sunday School Conven
ltion. Every one who is interested il
better Sunday schools and bringing
more people under the influence of th'
teaching and training service of th'
churches are cordially invited to attent
the COuVeOtlOn
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. I2,6o7-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish Louis
lana Louis Lehman vs.. Queens
borough Land Company Limited.
Bv virtue Of a writ of 6eri facias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entifcd suit from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court Of Caddo Parish.
Louisiana, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction for cash ac-
cording to law. during the legal hours
for sales @ the principal front door c@
the court house Of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana. on
SATURDAY. APRIL B. 1909,
Lots to 20 INCLUSIVE lots ~ to ~ in
elusive. lots III to AZ inclusive; lots so
81. s, and 81; and lots 64 to II inciu-
sivc of the Murray Park Subdivision of
Caddo Parish. Louisiana. as per map in
conveyance book al. page n. OF the re-
| cords Of Caddo Parish. The above
property seized as belonging to the said
lief, II lants and to be sold to satisfy the
debt specified in the said writ. say in the
sum Of $4,000 90 with 8 per cent per an
mum interest thereon from May 28, 1900.
and 10 per cent OH said sum and interest
as attorneys fees Less credits in 1903
kas follows: $Ioo May 7; $s7s May %
500 May II; $50 June 6; SIS June 9:
$50 June II; $40 June 10; $r2o July
q: $50 July 8; $40 July 73 $50 August
n; $65 August %; Sroo October I. and
all costs Of suit.
| J.P. FLOURNOY,
| Caucasian Feb z8. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
THE SPIRIT OF BLAINE
Roosevelt's Yielding to Japan Discredit
to the United States-1t Was Dictated
by Commercialism.

The New Orleans States says When
James G. Blaine was Secretary of State
in the Cabinet Of President Harrison the
naval strength of the United States was
almost ridiculously inferior to that OF
Italy. but in those days there was more
ginger in the American spirit than there
is now. When the Italian members of
the Malta Society assassinated the chlci
of police Of New Orleans and were
Italian minister at Washington demand
ed that the Federal government punish
the mob and assess a heavy indemnity
It was then that Mr. Blaine. addressing
the minister said: u do not recognize
the right Of any government t" tell the
'uted States what it shall do we have
never received orders from any foreign
power. and shall not begin now
Mr.. Blaine took occasion to cmpha-
size the idea that foreign power enter
ing upon treaty with the United States
should have some knowledge of the Gle
mentary principles of the Constitution
of this country 1t will. perhaps. occur
now to many Americans that Mr.
Blaine's bold position and utterances ii
the Mafit case are in striking contrast
to the cringing attitude Of the Roosevelt
administration toward Japan in the Cal
iforna troubles As result of this at
,tude the news comes from Japan tina
any increase Of our naval strength II
the Pacific will be regarded as IAN ag
| country.
In an interview a few days ago Sen
ator Welch of the California Legisltur,
declared that he had personal knowledge
from the correspondence which passe'
between Washington and Sacramento
that war with Japan would have fol
lowed had the separate school bill ant
other Japanese measures been passed b;
tTsr California General Assembly SO j
| StcinS ttldt Wdf was IteTtcu Dt IItSi
dent Roosevelt coercing the Caliiorni:
Legislature into defeating the bills
Ofdinarily it would be assumed that tn
increase of our naval strength in tn
| Pacific would be nObody's business bu
our own. but it is safe to say that sucl
action will not be taken by the Roose
welt administration. which seems to b
in constant terror of the Japanese
whose wishes in everything are re
spccted with every sho wof scrvility
But we soon shall be rid Of the Roose
welt regime. and If reports be true tina
there is much iron behind the mask Q
Mr.. Tafts sunny smile. the chances ar
the attitude of this government will b
changed radically. and some plain lar
guage used which will clear the atmos
Iphere and the situation wonderfully.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. 1268o-First District Court OF
Louisiana: Succession Of John and
Mary Kollburner.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo J:
Notice is hereby given that a. P. Brown
has this day applied to be appointed ad-
rninistrator of said succession, and un-
less opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law, he will be ap-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable Thomas r.
Bell. Judge of said court, this 21st day
of January 1909. w. M. LEVI
Tan. Al, Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
NJMBER ID


of the board Three members shall con-
stitutc a quorum for the transaction of
business On failure to elect the officers
at the date fixed above. the incumbent
officers shall hold over until such time
As their successors have been duly elect
cd and installed
ARTICLE VI
Whenever this corporation is dis
solved by limitation Or otherwise its af-
fairs shall be liquidated under the s,l-
perintendence of three stockholders
selected for that purpose BY majority
Of the stockholders conveeRi at meet
ing that may be called for the '.,t
Of dissolution. In case of deatf
liquilator the vacancy to be fill
stockholders III same way as i 49,.
selections
ARTICLE VII
All meetings Of stockholders for other
purposes than the election of directors
may be called by the president in his
discretion, and shall be called by him on
the written request Of three stocksold-
crs Said meetings to be notified as
above described for election of directors.
and in addition by ten days publication
in ono Of the daily papers Of the City Of
Shreveport
ARTICLE VlB
No 4ockholder shall be liable or re-
sponsible fds ohc contracts or faults of
this corporation in any further sum than
the unpaid balance on shares due by
him Nor shall any informally in or
ganization have the effect of rendering
this charter null or exposing a stock
holder O. any liability beyond the
amount of his stock unpaid.
All of the stockholders present. hold
ing and representing the entire capital
stock of the company. voting in favor
Of the motion proposing the above re-
cited amendments to articles three, four,
five. six, seven and eight, the chairman
,lcclare0 that the motion was carried
and the amendments as proposed unani-
mously adopted.
The secretary was requested to pre-
,are copy of the proceedings of the
meeting for publication and for filing
with the secretary of State as required
by law
Where being no further business, the
meeting adjourned. (Signed)
J. B. ARDS, Chairman.
r. FURMAN, Secretary.
hereby certify that the foregoing is
, true and correct copy of the proceed
ngs of the stockholders meeting of the
Louisiana Gas Company held this d..
for the purpose set forth, as shown by
tle minutes of the meeting.
X. FURMAN, Secretary.
/ Swd1o O. and subscribed before me
at Shreveport, La. this February 26th.
1900. J. A. TH1GPEN,
Notary Public.
Sae of xouisiana, Parish of Caddo:
Having read the above and foregoing
amendments to the charter of Louis
lana Gas Company and finding nothing
therein contrary to law 1 hereby ap-
rro9 same this lst of March 1909.
J. M. FOSTER.
Districe Attorney First Judicial Dis
trict of Louisiana.
(Endorsed): Filed and recorded
March 1. 1909 A. s. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana. Parish Of Caddo:
[ hereby certify that the above and fore
! soing is true aip ,orrect copy OF
| original act. as the same now 44.tars
On file and of rer3rd IN my Office. Gwen
under my hand ard seal os Office ,n,s
Ist day of March 1909.
| A. s. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder. ia
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
COI1NCU.

A special meeting OF the City Council
will be held tonight. 1t is not known for
what purpose it has been called 1t may
be to adjust the Thurmond salary OF
possibly what further action may be
deemed advisable in this case.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
LIQUOR TRAFFIC
Bill in House Would Give States All
solule Authority

Washington. Feb. 28-Following the
prohibition agitation in Tennessee. Rep
reesemative Brownlow Of that State has
introduced in the House a bill to enable
the States more effectively TO enforce
their laws on prohibition Of tht sale and
manufacture of Intoxicating liquors.
The bill provides for a surrender te
the States Of full control Of the liquor
traffic. allowing them to pass such law
as in their discretion will prohibit tn,
interstate traffic in Intoxicating liquors
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
NATURAL GAS FOR NEW OR
LEANS.

New Orleans is anticipating a supply
Of natural gas from the Caddo field
through company organized for this
purpose 1t is not possible to over
estimate the advantages Of gas for fuel
1t is always ready. In the home it ls
indispensable for cooking and for heat
ing. 1t is used generally in Shreveport
in Offices and in dwellings and in indus
tries.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02

SHREVEPORT MARKET.
The market closed steady I-8 up.
Receipts "a bales.
Sales to factors none.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at meet
inr of the Parish Board of Health held
January IA, 1900, a resolution was
adopted requiring all school children in
Me parish to be vaccinated, or show
certificates of vaccination.
DIR. S. Y. ALEXANDER,
Parish Health Officer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-03-02
COTTON MARKET.

Office of The Caucasian,
Shreveport, La. March 2, 1000.
The Washington times., 1909-10-24
Show Girl With 'Motor GI" Company, Shot Down
by Enraged Husband. Who Then Sent Bullet
Into His Right Temple.
HUSBAND ENRACED AT THE REFUSAL
OF YOUNG WIFE TO DESERT STAGE
The Would-Be Murderer Then Kills Himself Before
Bystanders Interfere Strange Story of Prison
Walls Lies Behind Tragedy.

Pancstrieken and crying for mercy she fed, Evelyn
Howard chorus girl with the 'Motor Girl' company
shot down the west portico of the Union Station
this morning by her jealous husband who Immediately
turned his revolver upon himself fell his wifes feet
with bullet in his right temple
The woman, known to the stage Evelyn Howard
played in Washington last week Her husband William H.
Short, paroled convict who had been employed In
New York a salesman.
Short died at H. 45 O'Clock at the Casualty Hospal
The woman will recover
TIMES IN BACK
The shooting which followed quarrels between the two
was most brutal and cowardly attack Short shot his wife three
times in the back they left the carriage which taken them to the
station from the Regent Hotel She fell the shot, and he stood
her and pumped two bullets into her mooness form
When he fell her, she got her feet staggered cched at
the wall of the poco with puposeess hands and have fallen
again. had not porter by caught her and her to taxa
which hurried her to the Casualty Hospital.
few minutes after she placed bed of the wards
the form of her husband brought in and laid on bed
beside her.
The Washington times., 1909-10-24
TAFT ON LAST LEG
OF LONG JOURNEY
Will Reach Arkansas This
Afternoon, and St. Louis
Tomorrow.

BIG SANDY. Tex, Oct. 24.-President
Taft this morning entered upon the last
leg OF his trip ia Texas. leaving Dallas
at $50 O'Clock.
He is due to reach the Arkansas line
this afternoon and be in St. Louis to-
morrow morning.
The solemnity of this SAT bath on the
Presidential train has been marred By
unseemly excitement over the disap-
pearance Of the Pre- ident's mess Of pos
sum and sweet POTATOES. At Ennis,
Tex, yesterday 81 farmer gave the
President a box loaded with live pOssum
and sweet potatoes. The gift was sent
to the baggage car for safekeeping. but
last night some train empIoye gave the
possum his liberty, bearing IN mind the
Presidents aversion TO the possum fad
Decides On 'POssum.
This morning however. the President.
in talking over with Col. Cecil Lyon,
one of his guests on the Texas trip,
decided 70 have possum for dinner.
The message was sent TO the chef.
And IN due time, the chef reported
that somebody had stolen the Presi-
dents pOssum-
President Taft has made one speech
ard a few speecl lets since leaving Dali
las. At Terrell the churches suspended
services. and l.5G0 Sunday school chill
dren were packed aro1nd a temporary
stand near the railroad track The
President spoke TO the children In
words OF few syIlabIes on respect for
authority" while TO the adults in this
agricultural section he took for his
text. Stick to the Farm" He said
that he hoped the development of com
fort of country life Is such as TO stop
the movement TO the large cities.