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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
WEATHER AND CROPS
The Texas Crop Has Apparently Been
Much Observation-Disclosures in Ar
kansas and Oklahoma.

New Orleans Picayune August g:
The past week has developed no mate
rial change in the character of the
weather in the cotton belt. In the cen
tral and eastern portions the weather
has been generally favorable, with sea
sonable showers and plenty of sunshine,
and favored by such conditions the crop
has made good progress. In the west
ern portion of the belt there has been
great scarcity of rain and the tempera
ttlre has averaged high. being in many
places more than 100 degrees. 1t is
true that at the close of the week there
were reports of rain in Texas and
stormy weather was reported on the
Gulf of Mexico, which may develop
rains, but at the present time the Texas
crop has apparently been much injured
and there has also been deterioration in
Oklahoma and Arkansas
While more favorable weather may
do a good deal towards overcoming the
damage already done, the general inn
preston is that the present crop is not
destined to be anything like full yield
and may prove disappointingly small.
Good weather from now on and fay-
orabls fall may improve the outtnrn
materially. but there does not seem to
be any reasonable ground for hoping
for anything like last years crop or
anything approaching i.
While there is ground for regret at
the cotton prospects, there IS but one
report of the corn crop. All are agreed
that the South will make bumper corn
crop this year, and this is true not
merely Of the more northerly tier OF
States, but of the Gulf States as well.
A large acreage was planted in corn
and there is every indication that the
yield will meet the most sanguine ex-
pectations.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10

truthfully say that few men possessed
the noble qualities of manhood and
sterling integrity as did J. R. Mccain.
A noble husband and father, in whose
house there was no discord, but har-
mony and love.
As a citizen there was no better. Al
ways advocating the principles of right
to all parties. AS neighbor above
reproach, as all will testify who were
associated with him. Even the colored
people looked on him as one of their
best friends as they manifested by
focking, around his open grave to help
pay the last respects to departed
friend, where many tears were shed by
both white and black. Truly good
man has gone. By friend,
B. H. B.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
subdivision; $3.50.

subdivision; $3.50.
Fred Davidson to Theodore Mandel,
lot I8 block Holmesville; $1,000.
w. s. Johnston Jr, to Jesse Williams,
lot 70 Johnston's Subdivision; $2oo.
w. S. Johnston to Robert Montgom-
cry, lot 20 of Johnston's SUBJ; $Ioo.
A G. Eggleston to Sam w. Mason,
lots I, 2, 3, block @ Queensborough adj
dition; $12oo.
A. H. Leonard to Charlie Schwandt,
acre lot II6 in south half of north half
and south half section d, 20, IS; $I75.
Same to w c. Nelson, lot II in same
lands; $I75.
Same to J-B. Smith, lot o6 in same
lands; $I75.
Same to ]. 1. Newcomb, lot 76 in
same lands; $175.
Same to H. I. Harry, lot 81 in same
lands; $175.
Mrs. Nina Vance to Mrs. Ellen E.
Stacey, half of lot So and lot So and 10
feet of lot S. Belmont sub. $27oo.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
GOVERNOR SANDERS
Good Roads Conference to Be Held in
Baton Rouge.

The Baton Rouge Picayune special
SAYS. This week-August II and 49,
Baton Rouge will have its big good
roads conference, called by Governor
Sanders for the purpose of discussing
the question of good roads in general,
and making plans for the building of
two model roads, one on each side Of
the Mississippi river, between Baton
Rouge and New Orleans
This meeting will be attended by a
large number of delegates from Baton
Rouge and New Orleans, the towns on
the Mississippi river between the Cres-
cent City and the Capital, and the pros
porous planters of the rich rice and SUI
gar section of the State. The members
of the levee boards that have jurisdie-
ton over the Mississippi river for this
distance will also attend, as it IS pro-
posed to build the road along the levee
Two sessions Of the conference viii
be held daily, one in the morning ar1e
one at night Governor Sanders will de
liver. the opening address, and Mayor
Bynun, Mr.. Cooley of the Unitei
States government good roads bureau
and others will deliver addresses.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
IN MEMORY OF JAMES R.
MCCAIN. Go

Who died at the T. E. Schumpert
Sanitarium, on the morning of the 18th
of July 1909.
He was native of Caddo parish.
Born in the year 1853 near the home
where he spent SO many happy days
with his companion and children, sew
eral of whom are now bordering on
young manhood. His family consists OF
his wife, Leonora, sons, Ernest, Ashton
and Gina, and daughter, Winnie, who
reside near the town of Blanchard on
the Kansas City Southern railway. His
grandparents were among the first set
tiers in the parish. having located above
Shreveport some ten miles, where they
remained until removed by death. His
parents were ]. B Mccain and Miss
Cole, sister of Hon. R, 7. Cole, de-
ceased, and Mrs. Ed Jacobs, now resid-
ing in Shreveport, all of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana Two children were born to
them, James r. being the first, and Mrs.
Welthy Vaughan of Waskom the other,
who was at his bedside when death re-
lieved him of his sufferings. For pc
riod of six months or more his health
declined from some unknown cause and
gradually gave way, but he continued tc
pursue his usual routine of outdoor du.
ties hoping and trusting that nature:
GREAT restorative mowers would soor
cause him to regain his much needed
health. But such was not the case, anc
finally he decided to visit the grea
health resort known as Mineral Wells
where he improved, but on returning Il
Ihis home he was again stricken AM
finally departed this life in the presenc
;lof those who loved him. The burial wa
| ia the cemetery near Blanchard. TIL
writer has known James K. McCail
| iron childhood to his death. and ca
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
NUMBER iIo
Printing
AND
Printing

There are all kinds of Printing: The
Printing which is fair and the Printing
which is good
It is just as easy TO have Good Print
ing, as the kind which is only fair. L
all depends on the printer and the print
ing and the stock used in the printing.
We have the printers and the press
men, the best in their line, and we have
the stock and do only Good Printing.
Besides Good Printing, the Price i
an all important consideration. We are
not operating cheap printery, but wilt
do Good Printing at prices that will
meet any reasonable demand.
Do not forget there is difference be.
Printing and Printing.
The Printing We do is always good
because we know how to do it. Prompt
and satisfactory attention given to all
orders for Good Printing, telephone old
and new 1000.
We are always appreciative of the re-
cognition of ali those who want Good
Printing.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Record of Realty Transactions in the
City and Parish.

Furnished by the Caddo Abstract
Company. Sam w. Mason, president;
r. A. Leonard, vice president; D. P.
Eubank. secretary Office 517
Marshall street.
Railroads Land Co. to ]. 6. Hester,
northeast quarter of southeast quarter
section IS, II, IA; $500.
]. w. Durham to ]. P. Durham, lot
6 and go feet of lot S block G, Inger-
soil Heights; $3.50.
Queensborough Land Co. to E. l..
Hildwein. lots IS and 10 block 4 Queens
borough addition; $47s.
Queensborough Land Co. TO G. w
Flynn, lot 6 block 2 Queensborough
Annex; 5000.
T. ]. Williams Jr to w. R. McDan-
#ieis, lot FL Io-acre lot 81 city $1,000.
F. w. Pals to D. W. Condor, lots I
and block I Thornhill annex $1,000
Mrs. A. ]. Carmouche to z. A. Car
mouche, lot ~ block 5 Howard Cole
addition; $II0o
d. 7. Mannings to I. S. Stokes, par
of block Currie subdivision; $3ooo
Queensborough Land Co. to Nicl
Reno, lots 28 and 20 block ~ Queens
borough; $3oo.
Dan Nottage TO w P. Estop, lots
and I'd block 2 West End; 500.
Claude L. Jones to J. G. Hester, 10
Ia Rose Hill subdivision; $325
Miss Bula Dillingham; to John D
Wilkinson. lots 6 and I block 8 Holmes
lviIle:: $1,000.
w G. Wadley to E. P. Mills, fror
II-s lot rs Allendale;; $3.50
Louisiana Real Estate and Develop
mens Co. to Emile Sehully, acre lots 8
i II and az ii west half Of southwel
i quarter section ], 10, IS; $48o
AlIendale Heights CO. TO Carl :ssvars
Iless ! and 8 block Io Allendale 4 sighl
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
FOR MISS ROBINSON
Benefit at Gladstone-A Big Crowd Re-
sponded-A Suggestion.

At Gladstone last night Miss Robin
son was greeted by a great crowd. The
attraction was for her benefit. While
satisfactory, the proceeds should have
been greater However, the house was
packed It is pity it was not one
thousand dollar house. The programme
was excellent. The amateur part ar
ranged by Mr.. Ernest Reams was fully
appreciated, local talent comprising
Mrs. P. NJ. Welsh, Mrs. Otto P. Null
fiaupt, Mr.. Lawrence McFarlin and Mr..
Sol Singlust, contributed to the enthu-
siasfn as well as to the success of the
entertainment. Miss Robinson received
an ovation. The audience was in full
sympathy with her from the beginning
10 the end Miss Robinson is announced
to appear during this weeks perform
ance, and crowds will continue to COM
pliment her by their presence.
AS a suggestion we would query
Could not the Traction Company con-
tflDute one ihsHi u tileh leSeipto ulai
ing the week for Miss Robinson's ben
eft Such ar act of generosity would
be appreciated not only by the young
lady who has suffered keenly and ha:
been at great expense resulting from
the accidental shooting from which she
narrowly escaped with her life, but by
the whole people who have been and
will be for years the patrons of tht
Traction Company.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
A SALOON STORY
Business and Prosperity Should Be
Lively and Without Limit.

Is it not singular that the claims of
the advocates of the saloon will not
bear investigation nor meet anticipa-
tions? For instance: One of their ar
guments is centered in their effort to
demonstrate that town can not thrive
without saloons. There never was a
more ridiculous and glaring fallacy, yet
there are men, otherwise sensible and
practical, who thoughtlessly and
through prejudice, give this credence.
If it were true that the saloons are
necessary to the prosperity and devel-
opment of town, Alexandria should
be kept on boom and booming since
it has not only its full quota of saloons
but one of the finest and one of the
most complete liquor depositories in the
United States, comprising from cham
pagne and fine wines to whiskey and
beer. Besides, there are several deal
ers of whiskey at wholesale, and yet
whole weeks stay in Alexandra has
left on the mind of an observant citi-
zen of Shreveport that this town, as
are other towns of its size and environ
ments, is inactive, that business is linn
tied, indeed dull, a condition which pre-
walls at this time throughout the coun-
try and resulting from several causes,
which being plain, it is needless to dis
cttss
Few men who think and reason are
ever misled, except when theif prejudice
is so deep-seated as to warp their judg-
ment
So ridiculous is this plea of prosper
ity attending the saloon that any one
possessed of the brain of peafowl may
marvel at the stupidity of the sugges-
tion.
If the saloons were stimulators of
business and were promoters of pro-
gress and development, their presence
on each corner of every block as well
as in the center of each block, in any
community would be welcomed with re-
joicing, but the saloons are simply toll
Grated by sufferance.
AT best and in the most liberal spirit
let it be conceded that there may be
some good in the saloons, but whatever
good they may possess is more than
nentralized by the evils they do.
There was a time when it was be-
iieped BY some of the citizens of every
community that the saloon, although
admitted to be an evil, was necessary IN
any town, and town without a saloon
could not prosper Fortunately the
great majority of every intelligent CONF
munity no longer accept such delusions
but are confronting the saloon as an
evil which in time will be suppressed
and outlawed from every community Of
good citizens.
While il is true that intoxicants are
being sold surreptitiously in towns
which are prohibition, and that in some
of these towns the law, in some IN
stances, is openly violated, it is never
theless a fact that such prohibition
towns are prospecting to a greater de-
gree than ever before, and for the pres
ent Meridian, Miss, is cited as an ex-
ample.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10

Parish of Caddo and partly in the Par
ish of Bossier, more particularly de-
scribed as follows: The following is
Bossier Parish: Fractional section IS.
fractional section II, fractional south
west quarter section IL, southeast quar-
ter section IL, fractional section II, ali
in township Io north, range I4 west,
less, however, 90 acres in section IS
sold to ]. w. Vance The following IN
Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Fractional
section II, fractional south half section
2, east half section 10, and abosf 100
acres in section Ia described as fol-
lows: Run line east and west entirely
across the southwest quarter and west
half of the southeast quarter at such
distance from the Red river on the
western boundary of section as shall
make the desired quantity of about 100
acres TO lie between said line and said
river, about 100 acres of the land ac-
quired by ]. B. Pickett from S. w.
Vance December 4, 1869, as shown BY
deed recorded in conveyance book %,
page 867, all of said lands lying IN
township Io north. range IA west; with
like interest in all buildings and i'm
provements thereon.
Also seven mules and the one-fourtll
interest in the growing crop belonging
to w E. Ivy, on the above described
property situated in Caddo Parish.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the debt specified in the
said writ, say in the sum of $I5,ooo.oo,
interest and costs, as follows: For cash.
without the benefit of appraisement, to
oay and satisfy the sum of $4,000
with per cent interest on said sum
from June 10, 1905, past due, together
with 10 per cent on said sum of priTf3
/ cipal and interest as attorneys fees. ana
on terms of credit to pay the note OF
100000 maturing December IS, 1905
with per cent interest from June u
1905, until paid; together with 10 pc
cent on said sum of principal and intet:
est as attorneys fees, and all costs o:
suit ]. T. FLOUkNOY,
Sheriff
j Caucasian and Bossier Banner Au
gust 10, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
AT WHOLESALE
Some Liquor Dealers Are Filling
Orders.

In Shreveport there are several liquor
dealers who are selling at wholesale.
There is no concealment of this fact,
nor has there ever been an effort at
evasion 1t may be recalled that the
Supreme Court in the case of Morris
gave the Interpretation to the law which
may warrant the sale of intoxicants in
Shreveport and Caddo parish, prohibi-
ton territory, by wholesalers, A whole
saler may sell in the original package
for resale, but the wholesaler can not
retail This point was made sufficiently
clear to satisfy any reasonable pre-
sumption.
In the case of Sandoloski, repre-
sentative of a Houston brewery, who
solicited orders for delivery in Shreve-
port, prohibition territory, the issue is
different. In the case, on the trial OF
the accused, there were interj sew
eral technical features which must be
interpreted by the Supreme Court. Did
Sandoloski sell or solicit orders for de-
livery in broken packages or by whole
sale, as is generally interpreted and un-
derstood by the term wholesale?
It would seem that it is undisputed
that wholesaler can sell in original
packages, but he cs1 not sell for retail
nor to consumers for their individual
use, but the sale by wholesale mast b
for resale. AS it is practically a fact
that there can be no sale of intoxicants
in Shreveport at retail, the wholesaler
must be limited in their sales to those
who buy for resale.
Unquestionably the wholesaler IS as
amenable to the law for is violation, as
would be the retailer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
STANDARD OIL COMPANY.

Picayune Baton Rouge special The
Standard Oil Company now has work
upon its 100000 refinery in full
swing. Nearly 1000 men are employed
in the construction Of the plant, and
the company has pay roll Of $4,000
every two weeks, pay days being on the
Ist and 18th of each month.
The buildings upon the grounds are
now assuming shape, and are going up
every day al a rapid rate. A greater
portion Of the space on the grounds viii
be taken up with tanks for the storage
OF oil that IS to be piped to Baton Rougs
from the Oklahoma and Caddo fields.
A big gang Of men IS now az worl
building the pipe line connecting tn
refinery with the source Of supply q
| the raw material
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
JUDICIAL SALE

No. 1850 In the First Judicial Dis
trids Court of Caddo Parish, La
Charles M Wilkins vs.. ]. S. VII
lirss
b. virtue Of a commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable FIRST
Judicial District Court Of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, viii offer for sale at public
auction, for cash. according to law, dur
inr the legal hours for sales, at the
principal front door Of the court house
af caddo Parish. Louisiana on
SATURDAY. AUGUST g 1902
4ot 1s Of block Of the Currie subdl-
Vision Of the City Of Shreveport, with
III buildings and improvements there
IS The above property 70 be sold fos
easl, according to law, for the purpose
s. passition. ]. P. FLOURNoY,
Sheriff and ex oficiO AuetiOneer
Caucasian Iulyz7s 1909
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
PARDON BOARD
Have Under Consideration the Pardon
of Lee, Bush and Oothers from This
Section.

The Board of Pardon held a session
Monday in the Office of Attorney Cen
eral Guion in New Orleans. There were
presented number of applications,
among which, as reported, are the pc
iitions for the pardon of Ben Lee and
of Madden Bush. As is generally known
Lee is doing service on the public roads
of Caddo. He was sentenced to twelve
months. He pleaded guilty to obtaining
money under false pretenses. The plea
in extenuation is sympathy for his
mother and father.
Madden Bush is in the penitentiary
serving term of twenty years for
manslaughter. He shot and killed
Jack Guice. DIR. Bush, his father, was
liberated from the pen recently. He was
sentenced fir life. 1t was alleged that
his health was so impaired that he could
not live if held longer in confinement
Since his return home he has been il
the enjoyment of fairly good health.
AS already remarked, the pardoning
of men who should be permitted to full
6ll their sentences is becoming mock.
cry of law and justice. Is it about tins
this pardoning of convicts were stopped
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
sHERIFFs SALE.

NO. I3,f45-ln the FIRST JUDICIAL Dis-
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Silbernagel Company Limited VS..
w. E. Ivy
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 Par
ish. Louisiana, | have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, accord
ing to law, on terms hereinafter stated,
during the legal hours for sales, at the
principal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. I8, 1909,
The following described property, to-
wit The undivided one-half interest of
the defendant in and to the plantation
known as the Gold Point Plantation
situated ON both sides Of Red river
about eight miles north Of the City Of
Shreveport. and lying partly in ths
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
RIVER AND WEATHER.
his morning Opened fair.

This morning opened fair.
River: Denison OF; Arthur City SO,
a rise of OF; Lewis Ferry 20 fall of
OF; White Cliffs 10 Fulton 90; Spring
bank Ia: Shreveport 2.3, fall of OF.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday; slight change in tempera-
ture.
River forecast: The change will be
unimportant at and above Shreveport
during the next 48 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
COTTON REGION. BULLETIN.

Reported by the Weather Bureau Au-
gust 10: Precipitation has been mostly
unimportant in the northern and north
eastern sections of the cotton belt, while
scattered light TO heavy showers have
been prevalent over the southern dis
tricts from Georgia and Florida to
Texas.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-10
COTTON MARKET
Office Of The Caucasian,
Shreveport, La, Aug. 10, 1909.

SHREVEPORT MARKET.
The market closed steady
Receipts II bales.
Sales to factors none.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-01-01

suggested that follow up the clew of
the empty envelope.
With as cumbersome and complete
carries into the woods with him, left
the train one day at the wayside sta
tion which bore the name of the post
mark. Securing a guide and cook in
the person of a lanky native, l had my
truck hauled out to the st. Francis
river only two miles distant, where
pitched camp and made preparations
for an indefinite stay.
by making inquiry of my visitors,
learned that about five miles down the
river We're camped, in snug cabin
built by themselves, three gentlemen
from parts unknown. Thee maintained
the place as a sort of club and had
spent the spring season there. They
left about March and were gone until
October, when they returned one night
and again took possession of their
cabin. Our raid on the cave had been
made on the 18th of October, and this
caused me to think that perhaps the
empty envelope was making good.
"As the three gentlemen did not
deign to visit my camp, i decided to
make call upon them.
81 started out in folding canvas
canoe, late in the afternoon, and ar.
rived in the vicinity of their camp just
at nightfall. With a sharp cypress
tree, aided by jagged cut from my
hunting knife, / succeeded in punching
a bad hole in the bottom of the canoe,
and with the boat rapidly filling with
water, landed just after sunset at the
very door of their cabin. The three
men were at home and they welcomed
me with the open hospitality of camp
ers, insisting that l spend the night
with them. This was just what had
been playing for.
1T was easy to see that the men
were crooks. There is always some
thing to disclose the counterfeiter, if
the observer is only sufficiently versed
in their ways and mannerisms to rec
ognize the telltale signs. / was pretty
sure, before the evening was over,
that these were the men who had done
the job In ST. Louis.
Nothing about the cabin was the
least bit suspicious. A large iron pot
bubbled invitingly over the open fire,
the fragrant odor of boiling meat is
suing from under its lid when the
steam pushed 1t up on one side. A
steaming haunch of vension, cooking
with some vegetables and dumplings,
was produced from the pot for our
supper, which was served soon after
my arrival. In the center of the room
was big table. crudely constructed of
heavy oak timbers. The cabin was well