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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
A PRIEST REScUES
A Woman from Assault by a Negro
Intended Victim Was on Her Way t.
Early Morning Mass.

In the Picayune is related brutal at
tack by an unknown negro, at Bay St
Louis, on Friday morning on highly
respected lady.
She left her home a little before 6
o'clock to attend mass at the Catholic
church. AS she entered the grounds in
the rear of the church, near st. Rose
colored school house, she came across a
negro man standing near the building
As she passed she noticed a wicked and
cruel expression on his face, and instinc-
lively quickened her pace. In moment
she realized he was following her and
was rapidly gaining ground. She be-
came terribly frightened and broke into
a run and began to scream, when he
reached her side and caught her by the
shoulders and threw her violently to the
ground and endeavored to hush her
cries by holding his hand over her
mouth, but her call for help had been
heard by the priest and brothers in the
church who hastened to her assistance.
Upon their appearance in the distance
the negro fled and made his escape be-
fore he could be recognized by the res
cuers. The description given by the lady
of her assailant is that he was clean
shaved, medium sized, griff, wearing q
gray cap The dim light of the early
dawn and the suddenness of the attack
prevented a clear view of his features.
When assistance arrived the intended
victim was found unharmed but greatly
shocked and laboring under intense
mental excitement. She was taken tc
her home and placed under the care ol
a physician, and the assault reported to
the city police. who have kept the mat
ter quiet in the hope of a speedy arrest
of the nliscreant. who IS thought TO be /
stranger.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
ANTfoNo L1CHINT.

The death of Antonio Luchirii, which
occurred at his home in West Shreve-
port Monday morning at $40 o'clock,
was not unexpected. He had long been
a sufferer from cancer of the throat,
for which there could be given no relief.
The deceased was a brother of c. Luz
chini He came to Shreveport thirty
years ago from Italy, where he was
born. He accumulated considerable
property and was a good citizen
The funeral took place at 3 o'clock to-
day from the family residence, 1s43 LII
chini street. The deceased was a mem.
Der of Broadaxe Camp Woodmen of the
World, The burial was in Greenwood
cemetery
The deceased is survived by his wifi
and two daughters and two brothers, c
Luchini of Shreveport, and M. Luchin
of Virginia, and a. number of relatives
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
IRVINE CONVICTED
He Is Held for Manslaughter, While
Engineer Maddox Is Freed.

The conviction of Lon F. Irvine, Ell,
gine foreman, and the release of L
Maddox, engineer, was surprising, al
least to those who had anticipated the
conviction or the acquittal of the two
who were jointly indicted and tried fot
manslaughter,
The indictment for manslaughter rest
ed on the collision which occurred OH
the night of January 9, a short distance
| from the Union Depot, between the
Texas and Pacific passenger train and
switch engine No 81 Of the Kansas City
Southern, when Miss Cora Dunn of
Boyce, ]. II. Cornwell of Marshall, and
Percy Parrish of Shreveport, switch
man of the Kansas City Southern, were
killed.
In the trial of the case there were
many features developed as to careless
ness and recktessnesss and the non-ob-
servance of the rules which were reve-
lations to the public.
In the case tried, nanslaughter being
the indictment. only nine jurors were re-
quired to agree on verdict, but then of
the twelve have decreed Irvine guilty,
while two, >Brinkley and Lemle, dissent
ed The jury agreed unanimously as to
Maddox, who was relieved of response
bility, as he was under the direction of
Irvine. whose orders he obeyed.
1t is well that responsibility has been
fixed. Heretofore, on technicalities, men
who through carelessness or reckless
ness have been the direct or indirect
cause of death, have been absolved on
sentimental pleas.
II may be deplored ever so mitch by
friends and relatives that men guilty OF
manslaughter through reckless or care
less action must be convicted This con-
viction is somewhat an exception to the
general rule, although there have been
convictions, for instance, in the case Of
the negro who ran over and killed a
child on Sprague street several years
since, and Of the negro who was held
for running over a child on Texas ave-
nue..
At best life is held to be of little
value, and it were time 10 hold to ac-
count men who being reckless and care
less, not only imperil lives but are re-
sponsible for sucl, disaster as claimed
three deathssfrosn. The colhsion-of Janu-
ary O. which could have been avoided
had there been exercised that degree Of
prudence suggested by common sense
and dictated by the rules which apply
and govern in the movement of railroad
trains.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
ATTENTION. / AND g ii';ii.ls;;, {, :jI.lss

Any y-and all ps&ss as..iag aT1ysss -
unimproyed land for sale within as
miles of Shreveport, whether on the
river or in the aplands, will please send
description to me, stating location, NUM-
Der Of acres, how much cleared for eal-
tivation, approximate amount. and
character Of timber on the balance. Dh-
taree from nearest town or shipping
point, distance from Shreveport. price
and terms, together with any other IN
formation tending to convey an i1tslii-
gent idea of the property.
This list is to be sent North and
Northwest in answer to inquiries, and
is to be used without owners name. It
may bring you buyer, and will not cost
you cent for commission or anything
else. Buyer viii be sent direct TO owner.
Compliance with this request does
not bind or obligate the owner in any
respect whatever. 1t is simply an an
nouncenient Of his desire or Willingness
to sell, and does not prevent him from
changing bis price or Withdrawing en-
f'ts'y at any time.
S. ]. ZEIGLER,
Sec. Progressive League.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
ALEX BERNSTEIN.

Alex Bernstein is no more. He has
been removed from the activities of life.
He had not been seen on the streets for
several months, but few who had known
him knew that he was iii. His death
which occurred Sunday afternoon, re-
suited from an operation for appendicitis
and complications following. The de.
ceased when boy came to Shreveport
from Baton Rouge, where he was borr
in 1904 He was possessed OF man,
splendid traits which won him friends
He was employed in clerical positions ii
mercantile pursuits for years, but sine,
entering the government service he fllec
the office Of United States Deputy Mar
shall with credit He was a good citi
zen. He is survived by his brothers
Machiel, Ernest .and Julius Bernstein
and his sisters, Mrs. Dave Weller. Mrs
Felix Weller and Mrs. Lille B. Fran
kel His memory will ever be cherished
in the hearts of his friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
THE FAIR GROUNDS
VIII the Propositions Which Are to Be
Submitted to the Property Taxpayers
Next Thursday Be Approved?

There was held yesterday evening a
meeting of the Board of Directors of the
State Fair Association. There was dis
cussed and considered the election on
Thursday next, February I'd, when the
property taxpayers are expected to vote
on the propositions authorizing the city
of Shreveport to acquire the Fair
grounds property.
The Caucasian in its several issues
has made these propositions plain. We
could not present the issue more con-
cisely nor more intelligent1y
1t is simply business proposition in
which the city is directly concerned.
The Fair Association has offered the
Fair grounds to the city for the reason
that it is their desire to be relieved of
the strain and the responsibility of pro-
viding the means of paying the balance
die tittifee fer HE grounds
Unless relieved of this burden, it is
questionable if the association will CON
tinue to give annual fairs.
This is the plain talk of the situation.
There is no reservation of sentiment
i'll this bold statement.
It is for the progressive citizens to de-
termine if they want to have continued
these annual demonstrations.
1t is conceded by men who claim to
know, that the last Fair was not only
one of the most successful of such ex-
hibitions given in the South, but there
was spent by visitors and otherwise
more than three hundred thousand dol
lars in Shreveport.
Every avenue of trade felt the benefit
of the Fair, if not directly at least in
directly.
The Fair has beenethe greatest adver-
tisement which could be given Shreve-
port and the State of Louisiana.
The annual Fair is the only feature
of amusements of public character Il
is the one great fete of week which
should stimulate Shreveport to unani-
nous action.
About town are some knockers who
are urging the defeat of this Fair
grounds proposition.
VIII the knockers be permitted to
give Shreveport black eyer
Shall the influence of the knockers be
greater than the determined efforts of
the progressives on the upbuilding of a
greater Shreveport
Shall it be said that Shreveport is TN
appreciatiye of better conditions; that it
is a laggard in enterprise and that it
would rather keep in the ruts than move
onward to the highest degree of pros
perity?
The taxpayer who is not "knocker," /"
and who would not be classified as a
"knocker." is expected to approve the
propositions, which have been simpli-
fed in the Caucasian to an understand
ing within the reach of every mind.
Vote for the propositions.
Stand for progress and development
Get on the highways of prosperity.
Let's get together and keep agoing
for the best. for Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
S. Il. sIBLEY.


Monday morning at his residence in
this city S. H. SibGey was found lifeless
He was in his bed in his room apparent
ly asleep, when there was call for his
awakening, but the friendly summons
was beyond his reach His death is due
to natural cause. He was aged Sc years.
When boy, he came to Caddo parish
from Rapides parish with his father,
who was one of the early pioneers, and
therefore he was numbered with the old
est citizens, who are gradually passing
away.
The deceased had spent an active life
and was buoyant Of spirit and of genial
temperament He had always manifest
ed great interest in public affairs, and
was listed with the best of citizens. He
had been sorely tried during his life,
but he met with Christian fortitude the
ordeals which test the stotitest Of spirit,
In his lifetime he. did much good and
was held in the highest esteem by bis
friends He was a Confederate soldier
and evinced a pride in telling his con
nection with the Veterans Of the South
He was member of the General Le-
Roy Stafford Camp No. 3, U. c. ", by
whom he was paid the last tribute of re-
spect
The interrnent took place this morn.
ing in the Catholic cemetery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBL1cATIoN-oIs

NOTICE FOR PUBL1cATIoN-oIs4. "a.
Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Natchitoches. La,
January "a, Notice is hereby
given that Richard A. Hale, of Mira,
La, who, on September 8, 1908, made
additional homestead entry No. o134,
for northeast quarter Of the southwest
quarter, section !, township 22, range
y, Louisiana meridian, has filed notice
Of intention to make final communication
proof, to establish claim 10 the land
above described, before Register and
Receiver, at Natchitoches, La on the
ard day Of March 1910 Claimant names
as witnesses w. ]. Peak, c. p Hardin,
w. w. Wynn. w D. Wynn, all Of
Mira, La. ]. ERNEST BREDA.
10 Register.
Caucasian, Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
THE NEW CHURCH
A Great Rally at the Christian Church
Sunday.

AT the Christian church Sunday night
there was a great rally movement to the
new church which is to be constructed,
as planned In attendance were NUM-
Der of gentlemen invited to give words
of encouragement to the enterprise.
Among those who talked interestingly
and encouragngly were Judge A, j.
Murff, Hon. Z. H. Randolph, Hon. 6.
w. Jack, A. c. Lea, Prof. P. 2. Hedges,
S. S. Hunter, C. 6. Rives, ]. P. Nah
len, c. c. Hardman F F. Nelson, Mrs.
c. L. Wheeler G. w Hardy and John
S. Wise.
Col. G. w. Hardy presided.
At the close of the meeting the reso-
luton following was endorsed unani-
mously;
Whereas, we recognize the total in
adequacy Of this temporary building
both for the present and future needs OF
the work; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
meeting, composed Of the members and
friends of the Central Christian church,
that we proceed to raise the necessary
funds for the erection of house Of
worship creditable alike to- ourselves, to
our city and'to the God whom we wor-
ship, and we hereby pledge our united
efforts to that end, and invoke the bless
ings cf God OH the enterprise. 'e
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
THE RIGHT MAN
Circumstantial Proof Indicates that Joe
kinner, a Negro, Is the Murderer oi
George Petro.

A few days since Sheriff Flournoy
received information which led him to
communicate with Detective Price, and
which, upon further investigation, led to
the arrest of Joe Kinner, negro, who
is in jail. Circumstances developed
since his incarceration confirm the be
lief that George Petro, peddler and
an Assyrian, was the victim of Kinner,
whose motive was robbery.
The murder and robbery were planned
deliberately.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
PANIC IN A STREET CAR
Fuse Blows and Flames Break Out.
Passengers Jump Two Dead.

FL Paso, Texas, Feb. 7o.--Two per.
sons are dead, one seriously injured and
several slightly hurt as a result Of
street car accident tonight, cause BY the
blowing out Of a fuse Flames broke
out and the people became panic-striclx-
en-. A natnber jumped from the swiftf,-
moving car The dead A. G. Smith, 81
years old, neck broken Miss Maggie
Riley, Canada, neck broken.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
THE ANTLERS HOTEL.
A few nice comfortable rooms to rent
at the Antiers Hotel.
BLANCHARD & scHEEN

Il may not be generally known, but it
may be stated as an item of news that
Mr.. Frank A. Blanchard and Hon. w.
Il. Scheen are associated in the practice
OF their professors, which is the law
In the association of these two gentle
men there is a combination Of activity
aud ability, which coupled with their
characteristic close attention to profess
onal business, gives assurance Of their
success, which will be most gratifying
to their friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
STOP AT THE ANTLERs.
People visiting Shreveport are re-
1uested TO stop at the Antlers Hotel.
A HOLIDAY.

Today is Washington's birthday. The
banks are closed, so are the exchanges
and the courts. There is no weather or
river report, and the cotton report re-
mains unchanged. )
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22

We have time just now to dc some
work for you. May be you have not
sried eur printing. Phone 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22

SHREVEPORT MARKET.
The market closed quiet s-l6 off.
Receipts none
Sales to factors none.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22

SLEEP IN ANTLERs HOTEL.
Out of town people attending court
III Shreveport are requested to sleep
in Antlers Hotel.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
A FAMILY HOTEL

The Antiers is the best family hotel
in Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-02-22
COTTON MARKET

Once Of The Caucasian.
Shreveport, La, Feb. 10, 1910.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05
HOUSE GOES UP IN SMOKE
James Ernest and Family Lose
Everything in Quick Fire.

The house occupied by James Ernest
and family Near Manning, station on
the Inland four miles north of COlfax,
with its contents was entirely destroyed
by fire Monday evening at 6 O'Clock.
No one was at home at the time but Mrs.
Ernest and her little girl. and the flames
progressed with such rapidity that moth
ing was saved but few articles OF bed
ding and clothing. Presumably the fire
caught from spark falling among the
dry leaves lodged in plenty on the roof
between the main building and the l.,
falling from the box elder trees over
hanging the building. The leaves, OF
course, were as dry as tinder, only need
ing a spark to set them ablaze. new
piano, recently installed, went up in
smoke with the rest. The loss will
amount to several hundred dollars. The
house was known as the 0. l.. Wolfard
house. No insurance on furniture, etc.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05
CANFIELD TOLEAVE BENCH
John N. Pickreil of Coifax Sus-
sested as Successor.

A dispatch from Tacoma of the Sd
states that Superior Judge Henry w.
Garfield OF this county will resign
from the bench within the next 10
days and Governor Hay will prob
ably name J. n. Pickrell to succeed
him. The appointment will hold un-
til the November election, when a
successor will be elected to serve the
unexpired term of four years.
The news that Judge Garfield is to
resign was conveyed to Governor
Hay some days ago, and Tuesday
the Whitman couuty delegation to
the state convention called on the
governor at his rooms and urged the
appointment OF Pickrell. 1t is also
claimed that Supreme Judge Mark A.
Fullerton OF Colfax vouched for Pick
rell's qualifications for the Office.
1t has been known in CoIfax for
several days that Judge Garfield in
tended to resign. He has been a
fearless ae we'll as a competent Judge,
having the confidence and respect of
the entire citizenship of Whitman
county.
The suggestion that Mr.. Pickrell is
to be appointed Judge Canfield's sue
cessor meets with general approval
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05

one Of the camps in the valley, adding
much to the peasurable events connect
ed with the stay OF all
There are from 1000 to 1900 tourists
in the valley moet times during the ex-
cursion season, which lasts three months.
Yosemite should be visited by all who
can afford the time. Nothing said or
written about il can give the full extent
of it's beauty and greatness. Il must be
seen to be appreciated and understood.
The great fissure in the earth, the mar
velous rock formations that meet you at
every turn, the stupendous waterfalls
that pour INCREASINGLY from scores of
cliffs. nowhere else equaled in the world,
the pastoral sweetness and beauty OF the
valley proper. form link that will never
fade from memory, an oasis in the desert
OF life never to be forgotten.
C. s. CLARKE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05
CITY DADS MONDAY NIGHT.
Attended to Routine Business Most
Iy and Adjourned Early.

Attended to Houtine Business Most
Iy and Adjourned Early.
City council met Monday night. But
little business was transacted.
C. W. Evan and James Martin were
granted liquor licenses.
O. R. & N. Co. was granted permission
to fill trustle near tank, provided pipe
line is put in to convey water.
W. S. Mccall was granted right-of. way
to build pipe line onto his premises.
A communication was read from Pot
latch Lumber Co. saying that as the
proposed extension Of Mill street would
not necessitate the removal of the lum-
Der shed the company would be willing
to reduce the price asked $500. or to
$4,000 all told. No action was taken in
the matter.
The usual bills were ordered paid. In
addition the wooden pipe recently in
stalled, costing $3623 %. and the pump
and motor, costing 1892 40, we're ordered
paid.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05

Shirley & CHASER, graduate opticians
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05
Is MAKING an Active Canvass.

Seabury Merritt, candidate for congress
at the coming republican primaries, has
mapped out an itinerary for the next 20
days, embracing the following places in
Whitman county: La Crosse, Winona,
E1dicott, Pullman, Palouse, Garfield and
Elberton, speaking to end Saturday,
August 20. Mr.. Merritt is the leading
candidate for congress in this district,
with every indication that he will be
nominated and elected, and voters should
not lose the opportunity to hear him
when possible to do so.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-08-05
MILES PO|NDEXTER
IS TURNED DOWN
Republican State Convention
Stands BY It's Guns.
ProcIaims for Senator From West
Side Large Deles alton of Busi-
ness Men From Seattle Proclaim
for Judge Burke for Senator.

The republican state convention which
convened in Tacoma Tuesday unqusli-
fedly went on record as opposed to the
insurgents and Poindexter's senatorial
candidacy.
All the supreme court justices were
unanimously renominated except NJ. F.
Gose, who was opposed for the four year
term by Mason Irwin OF Chehalis county.
Stirring speeches were made by Sena-
tors Piles and Jones, Congressman Hum
phrey and McCredie.
The convention took rap at Poin-
dexter by specifically indorsing the state
congressional delegation except him, and
declared in favor OF West Side senator.
President Taft end his work was
heartily indorsed.
10 his opening remarks on assuming
permanent Craftsmanship of the conven-
tion Senator Jones paid an eloquent
tribute to the memory of the late Gov
ernor Cosgrove, Congressman Cushman
and ex Governor McGraw. His tribute
to Cushman, with whom be served 10
years in congress, brought tears to the
eyes of many delegates. and was per-
haps one Of the most eloquent personal
tributes which ever fell IRON the lips of
any man in the state,
Seattle Business Men for Burke.
One Of the features at the republican
state convention was the arrival of
delegation OF business men from Seattle,
nearly 400 strong, in support of Judge
Burke's candidacy for United States sen
ator. They came over and mingled
among the delegates, giving expression
to their enthusiastic Endorsement of the
Judge. This was the only demOnstra-
ton in behalf of any senatorial candi-
date, and made a strong impression on
the delegates frola all sections OF the
state.
The Gazette goes to press too early to
say more now. only to add that the
work of the convention was eminently
satisfactory, of which we shall have
more to say hereafter.