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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
STAGE AND HOME
To Be Discussed at the Catholic Con
vertion in Session in New Orleans.

Il
New Orleans States: The need OF
more stringent divorce laws, more de-
cency on the stage, and the adjustment
OF the white slave traffic, will be among
| the important reforms that will be urged
at the convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Catholic Societies, beginning
here Sunday.
The Catholic Church has been fore
most among religious bodies in the mat
ter of its laws on divorce, and, through
the Federated Societies, it is seeking to
bring about reform in the civil laws of
the country on this subject. It is like
" that endorsement will be given to the
uniform divorce bill, framed by the Di-
yorce Congress that met in Washington
three years ago. Walter George Smith
Of Philadelphia, who was chairman of
that commission, has been asked to adj
dress the convention on the divorce
question, and he has replied that he viii
be here if his business engagements per-
nit, NJ. ]. Matre of ST. Louis, national
secretary Of the federation, said satur-
day that federal law having been de-
terrnined unconstitutional, the proposed
uniform bill was the next best measure.
Beside the divorce question Mr.. Matre
SAID that the white slave traffic and in
deeency on the stage and in the posters
OF the billboafds would be important
subjects to come before the convention.
The executive committee will meet Sat
trday night at 5 O'Clock at the Grune-
valid Hotel, the headquarters OF the
convention, to consider and recommend
measures that should Be passed upon By
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
Caucasian, Nov. IS, 1910
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Mrs. Anna Z. Mannheim to E. w
Sutherlin, lots S to II and part of lot Z
block E, ThornhilI; $11,5oo.
D. c, D. George to w. H. B. Groom
10 acres in south half of section ~, TO-
IS; $88o17.
W. P. Hall ct al to Antonio Notini,
lot ~ lakewood; 5000.
Mrs. Marie 6. OTIS to Early Jones,
lots 20 and 80 Woodlawn; $500.
Mrs. Olive F. Williams to J. G. Hes
ter, lots g, 10, IL II block of Fair
Grounds subdivision; $1,000.
Mrs. w. NJ. Harris to w. w. Jones,
lot rs and east half of lot 26 of Looney
subdivision; $1,000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
SUCCESSION NOTICE

No. 14,oz2-In First District Court 0.
louisiana Succession of J. E
Bricker.
Notice is hereby given that W. D
Broker has this day applied to be ap
pointed administrator of said success
sion, and unless opposition be made
thereto within the time specified by Law
he will be appointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A. ]. Murf
judge of said court, this 3rd day of No.
venber 1910. w. M. LEVY.
Nov. 8. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
A NOTABLE GATHERING OF
CATHOLICS

A notable gathering of the represen-
tatives of the Catholic. Societies OF
America is in progress in New Orleans.
The National Federation Of Catholic
Societies meets annually in convention,
but this is the first time that the gath
|ering has been held in New Orleans.
The Picayune says that among those
present is the papal delegates to the
United States, the Most Rev. Diomede
Falconio, the direct representative in
this country of the Pope. In addition
there will be a number Of distinguished
visiting prelates and ciergymen from all
parts Of the country, as well as many
hundreds of lay delegates.
While the gathering is of special in
terest to Catholics, it will consider many
matters that are Of great public import
ance, and the conclusions of such a body
representing, as it does, the vast Cath
olic population Of the country, can not
fail to prove of interest to everybody, ir-
respective Of creed.
While the deliberations Of the dele
gates will constitute the main feature Of
the great gathering, there will be num-
Der Of public celebrations, receptions and
ceremonies which will serve to give the
occasion wider public significance. Ev-
cry arrangement has been made to prop
erly and fttingly entertain the visitors
and extend to them characteristic New
Orleans hospitality during their stay in
our midst.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
TELEPHONE POLES.

Shreveport is no longer a village, and
| recommend that the proper ordinance
be passed compelling the telephone and
electric light companies to place their
wires underground for the reason of
public safety and the unsightliness of
our streets as they now appear. There
are some places in the city in which
fire would disarrange the phone and
light service to large portion of the
patrons, to say nothing of the danger
of the wires.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
BIDS INVITED
For the Construction of Pile Driver
Bridge.

Bids are hereby invited for building {
pile bridge Is or so feet long about I5c
feet west of the east, bank of the dump
near the jolly place on Black bayou, tc
be built according to parish specifca
tons. Bids to be opened at next meet.
ing of the jury jury reserving right tc
reject any and all bids.
w. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
A. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
November 10, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
RED RIVER BRIDGE.

This greatly needed public improve
.ment must become reality. Prior adj
n1inistrations have labored earnestly
with this proposition, and their expert
ence will be helpful in our undertaking
anew their important work. l will urge
an immediate consideration and renewal
of our efforts to build a bridge. Toll
bridges belong 10 the days gone by. We
must not tolerate the levying of tribute
upon the people seeking our city as a
market. Again a bridge will give Us a
large area unsurpassed for truck gar
dening, thereby simplifying somewhat
the all-hnportant question of the high
cost of living.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
nR Il ALIEN

dice IN the Cooper building. DR..
Allen Is graduate of both schools and
carries 4 full line Of homeopathic RENE
dies. Special attention given chronic
diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
FINANCES.

We take over the affairs of the city at
a time when the revenue or patrimony
of the city is at the minimum as COM
pared with the receipts during the years
that the saloon licenses paid into the city
treasurey large sum.
The administration that has just gone
out of Office has had to meet this same
condition, but they go out of office leav-
ing us legacy of a $4,000 overdraft. In
other words, we must do as well as OUT
predecessors, and in addition take care
of large deficit.
The situation is not altogether dis
couraging, bit in all fairness our friends
should not expect too much of us at the
very beginning of the new government
for we have to face financial problem
that will necessarily delay important
plans until we get the city upon a solid
financial basis. In conclusion, | appeal
to each and every citizen for his co-ope-
ration and support of your newly elected
officers of your city government, ant
that we put aside politics and ali work
for the progress and upbuilding Of
Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15

organized so as to make it an efficient
and respected branch of the city govern
ment. | believe in a rational and con-
sistent enforcement of ali laws. We
want a law-abiding community, and /
pledge myself to aid the Council in
bringing the department up to the stand
ard that obtains in we'll governed cities.
WATER AND ELECTRIC FRAN
CHISE.
The waterworks franchise expires in
1916, and the electric light franchise ex-
-pires soon. 1t is timely that a prelimi-
nary investigation of these contracts be
made with a view of discussing the ad-
visibility of the city acquiring these two
public utilities. Under the present ar
arrangement the city pays the Waterworks
Company 7 per cent on the cost of all
extensions of Our sewers. Rates for
such money would be high at 5 per cent,
as our bonds are carrying only 4 per
cent
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
METER INSPECTION.

Under an Act Of the Legislature
passed at the last session the city is
given the power of having water, cleo
trio light and gas meters tested, to this
end inspectors may be appointed. re-
commend that such an ordinance be
passed giving the plumbing inspector
the necessary power, with right to ex-
act small fee sufficient to cover such
service, the same to be borne by the
consumer if the meter is correct, if 9th
erWise the company with the defective
meter to stand the charge.
Under the existing laws the city has
the power to demolish diIapidated or
dangerous buildings, if the owner fails
70 act after due notice given. / sug-
gest this matter as the proper subject
for an ordinance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
STREET PAVING.

! recommend that the expiration of
the present maintenance contract on the
various streets be ascertained. and that
suit be entered timely on those streets
like Market and Jordan. With the out
lay Of $4,000 in street paving a rigid
inspection of the work should be made
as It progresses. It is my purpose to
give my personal attention largely to-
this particular work.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15

When you want ! strong. clean, fresh,
fpely favored cotfss cali for LIIZI-
ANNE
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
80. MAYOR EASTMAN
Extracts from His Message to the Coun-
Gil Monday, November ID.

The City Board of Health should be
under the immediate control of the
Council At present the City Health
Board is composed of FIVE members,
three appointed by the Governor and
two by the Mayor The Governor at
Baton Rouge then controls the admin
stration of the City Health Board, not
withstanding we, the city, pay the ex-
pense of maintaining the same. With
Mayor and councilmen giving their time
to the city's affairs, they must necessar-
lily be more familiar than the Governor
with the public health demands. This
law should be amended at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature. AS Mayor, l
intend to give a large share of my time
TO the health conditions of the city. The
people want a clean and healthy city,
the public health demands it, and it will
be my purpose to bring about its con-
summation. | expect soon in another
message to give my views more in de
tail upon this important subject.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
THE WATER SUPPLY.

The water supply is unfit for the needs
of our people. -Each.year during the
hot, dry months when water is most
needed, the people are called upon to
drink unwholesome water. The present
conditions are intolerable and some re-
lief must be forthcoming. The water
supply is taken from a source that is lit
tie short of cesspool. 1t is my pur-
| pose to have the city attorney give to
the Council his opinion upon the con-
struction of the present contract with
| the Waterworks Company, as to wheth-
er that company can continue to furnish
unwholesome water to city of 28ooo
people, Notwithstanding they have been
repeatedly urged to correct the present
unbearable situation. This matter will
engage the attention of the new admin
istration and its importance is of the
greatest moment to the people.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
FOR SALE
A Full Blooded Jersey Cow, Giving
Milk.

A full blooded Jersey cow is offered
for $500 in cash. The cow is regis
tered and in splendid condition. The
COW may be seen at Mrs. Julia Wright's,
Bossier City, at the bridge.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
INSURANCE.

When you want money, FIRE insurance,
bends, life insurance, real estate, acct
dent insurance Or building and loan
stock, see ". G. Agurs, in the Cooper
huslaing
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
PARKS.

As soon as the finances of the city
viii admit, it will be. my endeayor to
have the recent park property owned by
the city beautihed and brought into use.
This important subject will no doubt
come in for large share Of our consid-
Grafton
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-15
POLICE AND FIRE DEPART
MENT.

The fire department should be main
tanned az the present high state Of eff
cheney, my only recommendation would
be to substitute for the FIRE engines now
pulled by horses, as the city Is able, mo-
tor power engines with the modern ac-
cessories. The city IS wanting in suf1-
cient police protection, and recommend
such an increase in the number Of reg
lilar patrolmen as the finances ofthe city
will permit. This department IS one Of
very great importance. It's work has
been ! disappointment u The people.
cons auently recommend that ii be re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
JOCKEYS SUSPENDED
 AT PENSACOLA TRACK

Pensacola, Fla, November 3o.-Cold weather did not have much of deterring effect on today's attendance at Kupfrian park. Completes bolting through the cutter fence in the closing dash was the main incident of the racing. The jockey escaped injury. The officials today got after the rough riders and suspended Martin and Davenport for the remainder oi this week. Wrispen and Howard were also punished by having their riding re- stricted to their contract employers for the remainder ofthis week. Because of the lateness in starting the racing here only five events will be offered as the closing dash is usually run in darkness when six races are carded. Summaries:
 First race, S200, for 2-year-olds, five fur longs, selling-Nora Emma 100 (Burton), to l, even, 1 to ?, won; Lodestone, 105 (Howard), 3 to 1, to ?, second Bodkin, 105 (Bergin). out, third. Time, 1:O5 2-5. Lady Packard, Chess, Louis Katz, Lord Wells, Hickey. New Star. and Ortiega also ran.
 Second race, 3-year-olds, $20O, six fur longs-Eva Tanguay. 101 (Burton). to 5. to 5, out, won; Infection, 103 (Bauer), ? to l. even. second; Autumn Girl los (Jost) even, third. Time 119 Slewfoot, Gre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
Prices May Be Reduced

Cleveland. November 3o.-fSpecial. )- The Iron Trade Review will say:
 The last two weeks of November have not been marked by favorable develop ments in the iron trade. In fact, the trend of events has been decidedly disappoint- ing, and there is no indication of improve ment during the remaining month of the year. In connection with recent meet ings of iron and steel manufacturers in New York there has been much discussion In manufacturing centers in regard 10 the wisdom of reducing prices and the prevailing opinion especially at Pitts burg, is that prices will be reduced on most finished lines. It Is understood that some of the railroads are taking a very positive stand against placing any more orders for cars until they can get them at their figures. The best obtainabe infor- nation is. however. that at the meetings the hope of sustaining prices was not abandoned. Although the Pennsylvania Railroad company officially announced the making of it's allotment of 15o000 tons for delivery next year, 1t has developed that orders have not been accepted by the different steel companies and there IS likelihood of prolonged negotia tions before tonnage is actually placed. on account of proposed changes fin specifications.
 The New York Central tonnage will probably be on the books before that of the PennsylVania, ana IL IS expected lo amount to about 100000 tons. The present situation in regard to the Pennsylvania recalls the conditions which prevailed when that systems orders were given in May, 1907, and February 1908. for 1908 de- livery, but were not accepted by the rail makers.
 The Pittsburg steamship company has been authorized to proceed with the con struction of large ore freighters for 1911 delivery, which require about 76o0 tons of shapes and plates. ...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
BASKETBALL AT
 ATHLETIC CLUB

Since the close of the football sea son last week people are now turning their attention toward the indoor sport which takes it's place-basketball. Ihe basketball management of the Blr- mingham Athletic club is making ar Engagements to entertain some of the best teams in the country during the winter and as the club never fails to turn out hrst-class team there will no doubt be witnessed some very in teresting and entertaining games on the club floor.
 The color teams. from which the first team will be selected. have already played several games. The next games on the schedule will be played Fri day night, December ?, between the Blacks" and Blues" and the Whites and Stripes
 The Blacks have won the two games in which they have played, while the Blues have not been so fortunate, hay ing won one and lost one game. This will be d good game as the Blues are determined to break the winning streak of the Blacks. and will fight desper- basis.
 The game between the Stripes and Whites will be doubly interesting on account of the fact that a defeat for either team puts that team at the bot tom of the heap, neither team having won eiher of the two games in which they have played. After the games the usual dance will be given. Good music is furnished and these dances are always enioXed by large crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
Tribute of Bill Clark

St. Louis, November 30.-News of the death of Jem Mace was received here today with sorrow by Bill Clark, better known as the Belfast Chicken who was Mace's sparring partner more than 30 years ago.
 We were the two oldest prize fighters in the world said Clark. q am SC years old and he was IS. Twenty-Five years ago we gave a benefit match in New York. and it was hard to tell which of us two old codgers got the worst of the battle.
 When Jem and I met we were two little lads, but we both knew how to land a good blow and win a fight. I be- came boxer because I had to support my mother and her six kids. Jem was a natural born fighter; so we tied np for two years. .5 i44.es4
 rHe knew more about boxing than any man on earth excepting me, because learned all he ever knew before we were together a week. He had a rule for box ing. It was to land left handler at the right time and in the right place. That's how we won.
 T once fought Jem a 9O-round go al Greenwood Court That day we fought til. we could not stand up, and when the constable broke up the fight Jem got away with the money. That was the last l saw of him until we had that bout in New York about 9 years ago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
INTERESTING RACES
 AT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, November 30.-Cold disagreeable weather held the attendance down to the regulars at Moncrief this was seen.
 The Pablo selling stakes, valued at S1000 went to Aylmer, which was heavily played at the remunerative odds of 3la to l. He led from start to finish, win ming rather easily from My Gal. when he closed d tremendous lot of ground in the stretch Compton was third
 Ben Double proved the disappointment of the day when. being well supported at oGds on, he led to the stretch turn, where he went very wide and Descomnets, com ing through on the rail, beat him out by a tenth. Summarizes First race, selling, 2-year-olds, $4OO, five and half furlongs-Imprint, Ill (Goose) even, to ?, 1 to 4. won; Dr. Duenner | II Davisl, to l, to 6, second Grover Hughes, 112 (Trlxler) to 5. third. Time 1:0S 1-5.
 Second race, purse $500, 2-year-olds, six furlongs-Star Charter, 11s tGoose), to 5. l to 2, out won Adrian, l0S (But- r, 1l0 lDoyleJ, to ,, third. Time, 113 2-5.
 Third race, handicap. 3-year-olds and up, $500, six furlongs-T. NJ Green, 112 Oavis), 10 l, even, to 5, won; Bosom. ll3 tButwelD, to ,, out second Jack Parker los (Oberb, ? to }, third Time. 1:12 3-5.
 Fourth race. Pablo Beach selling stakes, 5000, 9-year-olds and up mile and an eighth-Aylmer. 1oS CIerberD, 31z to |. fn to l. to } second: Compton. 1O5 0[iI- lngsworth), to ,, third. Time, :54 l-5.
 Fifth race selling, S-year-olds and up. seven turlongs-Descomnets, 100 (ButwelD. II to O. to }. out won: Ben Double, 1o9 tcbert), 1 to 1, out, second; Huck 106 (Lang), to ,, third. Time, 1:27 3-5.
 Sixth race, selling, all ages, $4oO mile and 70 yards-Turn Coat, 109 (Butwell) to D. to ,. ? to 5, won; Our Han- nah, l05 Doyle), even, to ?, second: shapdale 109 (Obert, to s. third. Time :45 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
A MILLION DOLLARS
 FOR TUBERCULOSIS

Washington, November 30.-Headquar- CTS of the American National Red Cross announced tonight that Christmas seals Ire being printed at the rate of million q day, and that already G.O00,000 have 'seen given iput to agents throughout the United States. At the same time the Red Cross calls attention to the ruling of the ,ostoffice department that these stickers nust be placed on the backs of letters md packages. and are not good for pos tage.
 It is added that the outlook is bright or selling 100. 900 900 seals. thereby making ,ood the slogan of the campaign, "A million for tuberculosis.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
DEATH TAKES AWAY
 OLD ''JEM" MACE

London, November 30.-"Jem" Mace. the victor of many prize fights, died at liar rowOn-Tyne of old age today. He was 79 years old. He was at one time worth more than s1,O00.00O but of recent years las been dependent on friends. Occasion ally he had appeared in music hall exhi- bitions.
 "Jem' Mace was born at Beeston, in Norfolk, and in his day was one of the greatest boxers His first great fight was with Bill Thorpe, whom he beat in Is rounds. When Tom Savers retired from the championship in 1860, Mace was re- garded as his legitimate successor. but his supremacy was soon challenged by Tom King. The two men met in January, 1862, when after 43 rounds Mace was given the verdict. For the next 10 years he was practically invincibe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
Jacksonville Entries

Jacksonville. Fla, November 3O-En- tries for Thursday:
 First race, selling, 2-year-olds, 51h fur ongs-'Morning Star, 100; Tippy, Earl Session. Edna Collins, *Agnar. Rake. 1Os; Startler, Ladazetta, 105; Splinters, Avia- tor, 10s Husky Lad 109: Planutess, Ill
 Second race selling, 37year-olds and up- ward. for fillies and mares, 6 furlongs- +'Whin, 101; sHudas Sister, 1l0; Shawnee, Abrasion. Elmeta Hamilton, Dem, 1oe; Sound Heart 112.
 Third race, selling, 3-year-olds and up- ward, filies and mares, furlongs-*Sum- mer Night. ''Ida D., 107; Anna l.. Daly, May Amelia, 109 Woodlane, Jane Swift, Claque, 112. 4.t.
 Fourth race. purse. all ages, mile-Gar- neau. S4; Detect, S5: Bob R., 1922 John Reardon. 104; Friend Harry 107; Master Robert, 110; Donald Macdonald, Mary | Davis, 112
 l Fifth race. selling. 3-year-olds and up- ward, furlongs-*Bon Ami, 1O3; Star Board, "Henry Crosscaddn. 104 Star over, 1O6; Montclair, 107; Edwin L., 110; | Salvolatile, 115.
 Sixth race, selling, 3-year-olds and up. ] ward, 1-16 miles-Spindle, 103; +Golconda | Hazel Thorpe Ten Faces, St. Joseph. | l06; Banbury, 109; Lady Esther, 1O9
 "Three pounds allowance.
 +*Five pounds allowance | Weather clear; track fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
KITE FLYER TUMBLES
 BUT IS NOT MUCH HURT

Kansas City, November 30.-Samuel F. 7erkins dropped 125 feet here today while ieing supported in the air by a string of ties The top kites collapsed in a eO- nile gale and Perkins was only saved rom serious injury bf the parachute ef- ect of the smaller kites.
 He had risen 15O feet despite unfavora- r le weather conditions when the braces fl the big kites crumpled in the wind and e fell to within 25 feet of the earth The est of his descent was checked and he vas not badly injured
 Perkins is a balloonist of national repu- tation and is conducting experiments to show the utility of kites as accessories of war, tIl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
Winner in Field Trials

Waynesboro, Ga, November 3o-Maste, Tom, owned by H. R. Edwards and han dled by G. T. Dozier, was winner of first money in the all-age stake of the Conti mental Field Trial club trials today. His purse was $2o0. Paul Verdayne, owned by Frank Reilly of Philadelphia, won sec ond money $175 Merllne's Kings Roo won third prize, sl00. He is owned by Fred Booker of Nashville. Fourth place i75, was won by Commissioner, owned by Frank Avant of Nashville, Tenn Tn, Derby stake will be taken up tomorrow with H starters. Seventeen covey finds were made today ..- -..-..I