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The Washington times., 1910-02-14
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
CLAIM A VICTORY
Declare Soldiers Approve
Protest Against PruSSian
Franchise Bill.

BERLIN, Feb. 14-German Socialists
backed by the proSressIst press. are
lucensed today and are openly denounc-
ing the military authorities for the ex-
IRENE measures taken yesterday 10
break ND the Socialists meeting OF pro
test against the PrUSsian governments
franchise bill.
The Vorwaerts. the Socialist organ
declares that artillery was posted near
he kaiser's palace, ready TO NOW down
me indictments at a word from the
military authorities. The artillery was
placed with the sanction OF the Kaiser,
II is declared. and the Emperor IS spar
ing with the military authorities over
me condemnation Of the Socialists for
practically inviting a terrible tragedy.
Soldiers in Sympathy.
The VOrwaerts is authority for the
statement that the soldiers In the bar
racks yesterday waved red cloths from
the barracks windows 70 show their
sympathy with the Socialists, and re-
fers TO this sign Of the times" exuft-
ingIy-
wherein the whole fabric OF the gov
eminent rests, is im5ued with the So
rtalistiC spirit and cannot long be relied
upon 10 TlWarr Us In our campaign
While The prog7esssist press declares
that the police and military provoked
Yesterdays riots by their excessive Sc
verify, the conservative journals praise
ma authorities for their prompt action,
declaring that the unhIndered course or
the Socialists would surely lead 10 a
bloody revolution
Socialists BuOyant.
More than 10000 Socialists were en-
gaged IN the demonstrations yesterday
in various parts Of Germany, and serious
lights took place in q score Of places
The Socialists declare that the treat
ment accorded 10 them win add tEous-
ands 10 their ranks
The new Prllssian franchise bill, the
Socialists say. IS but a nake-shift and
falls far short Of meeting their demand
for general suffrage.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
TO HEAR PROTEST
FROM BALTIMORE
Committee of Chamber of Com
merce Opposed to McCumber
Bill.

The Senate Committee or Agriculture
win grant g hearing tomorrow morning
at 1890 O'Clock to a committee OF the
Baltimore Chamber Of Commerce. which
desires to protest against the McCumbeS
BILL providing for the Government in
speCtiOn and standardization OF export
grain
The opposition to the bill now pend
ing takes the ground that the Govern
ment should nos assume to regulate tie
expectation Of cereals. as would be
the effect Of Senator McCumber's
measure.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
Socialists Buovanf.
BNLARGES HIS ESTATE.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14-Frank A. Van
derlip, president OF the National City
Bank, IS to enlarge his estate at Scar
borough, y. Y He has bought from
William Rockefeller q large parcel or
land opposite the EandBTGp residence.
including the frontage along the road
leading from the New York post road
10 the railroad station and also the
station agents cottage. He has ac-
quired twentg-seven acres from the N.
B. wilson estate also.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14
ST. ANDREW SOCIETY
TO HOLD BANQUET
Scotch Piper and Singer TO Appear
At Annual Affair
February is.

The Scottish st. Andrews Society
VIII hold its annual banquet al the
EaIelgh Hotei February IS, at s
The society has secured the services
OF James Cooper, pipe major OF the
New York Scottish HighIanders Pine
Dsthd' ana w l. COckburn. the IA
nous Scottish singer from me Po,,,T
AIDeft hali, London who has been
associated In America with Harrv
Lauder. oi >
-+tI.'i llIeht men or Washington will
dLlend the banquet An interesting
program IS being prepared.
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

Messina Lemons 0arge), dOz. .16e
Florida Oranges, fancy stock,
Silver Leaf Lard, b., ...I5c
r. s R. Boned Chicken, can. soc
EFap- Apples, Ib..s..--,-... .12c
ETaps Peaches, lb..ss..-.....1 0c
ETap. ApTieOts, Ib.-.--v,. lie
Malt B'fst Food, lie
Victory Baked Beans, can.... sc
Belle Of Boston Beans, can. Sc
Heinz Baked Beans, can. Toe, 15c
SRideT's Baked Beans,
can .....---..10 c, 15c, 20c
1 & z Baked Beans, can. I0c
Asparagus Tips, can ---.,-...25c
Pumpkin, can
Scotch Peas, b........-.s.... DC
Green Split Peas, 10. &c
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

Yellow Split Peas, ID ...-, sc
LeHtiIs, ID. &c
lellOw-eyed Beans, ID. .-.n, sc
Red Kidney Beans, Ib..-. &c
MarrOwfat Beans, DID,. &c
Lima Beans, B..,-.......-... &c
Navy Beans, 10. sc
White or Yellow CornmeaI, h.. Sc
Graham Flour, sack lee
Rye Flour, sack. .15c
Davis Baking Powder, 10. can. Pos
Royal Baking Powder, ID. can 4Oc
RUmfOFd's Baking Powder, 10.
CdA -----s.sssssss..S Zoe
Domino Sugar, 2-Ib. box. Use
Domino Sugar, 5-Ib. box. .45e
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

We can now fill orders for
BrOOkfieId 0En
Eggs, dOz., OV
GOOD EGGS. reduced 10 20C
The Washington times., 1910-02-14

SarsapariIIa

Is the specific remedy for that
tired feeling because this
great medicine purifes, en-
riches and revitalizes the
blood. Be sure to take it this
spring.
Get II today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SarsatsDs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
SEGREGATION

New Orleans States: We are unable
to agree with those excellent gentlemen
who are seeking to amend the Gay
Shattuck Law by giving to the smaller
cities and towns the right to vote upon
the liquor question independently of the
parishes in which they are located. In
those States in which the most salts
factory results have been obtained the
county has been the governing unit in
local option elections, and up to this
time that plan has worked satisfactorily
i'll Louisiana.
We are thoroughly in accord with the
principle of local option, but in order to
apply the local option principle intelll-
gently some basal unit must be agreed
upon. The advocates of prohibition have
desired to broaden this unit to the con-
gressional district, but recently they
the announcement that the Governor
would veto any liquor legislation. The
example in moderation set by the pro
hibitionists in ceasing their activity rath-
er than jeopardize the success of vital
measures could be followed withsmuch
credit by the advocates of segregation.
The proposition to reduce the area
of the local option unit is most unw1se
and ought not to be given favorable
consideration by the committee having
lit in charge To do so would encourage
interminable confusion and eventually
it would result in driving the people to
support prohibition as relief from the
incessant municipal, ward and precinct
elections which would be demanded We
should then hove no continuous per-
formance between the ants and the pros
and there never would be time when
the State would be free of the bitter
ness, turmoil and scandal that always
results from such contests.
Unless the segregationists desire tc
open Pandora's box of liquor agitation
| ills upon the State, they would do bet
ter to let the whole matter drop and be
content to let well enough alone. There
is no possible chance for them to sue
ceed and to persist in an impossible at.
tempt would only add humiliation to ar
already unpleasant situation
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
JUVENILE COURT
Law Amended to Apply to Towns and
Communities.

The States special: Baton Rouge,
La, June 8.-Judge Wilson, Miss Cor
don, Mrs. Douglas and Messrs. Nc
Loughlin and Flynn were before Major
Hughes Judiciary Committee A of the
House last night in the interest of the
Juvenile Court law amendments. After
long discussion the amendments were
adopted as proposed by Judge Wilson.
This leaves the act unchanged as to
New Orleans except to make it more
clear and in accordance with the recent
decisions of the Supreme Court.
Shreveport, Monroe, Lake Charles
and other towns with more than 5000
population also come within reach of the
law As to other places, the law is
made to apply only to those parishes
willing and ready to come under the
provisions of the act. The parish juries
of those parishes that want to come I'M
der it can petition the governor and he
will issue proclamation putting the re-
quest into force The bill, as amended
was reported favorably.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
CHARLES BEATTIE JOHNSON.

The announcement of the death of
Charles Beattie Johnson, while gr1evout
to his friends, was not surprising, espe-
cially to those who had kept in close
touch with his home.
The deceased had long been suffer
er, and during his long and trying or
deal, hoping for Improvement until he
realized that it was only question of
time when he must meet the inevitable,
he was resigned. How he suffered no
words can tell, and death was welcomed
by him as a relief.
The deceased was born on October 28,
1853. He was the son of B. M. John
son, who was one of the most prominent
citizens and banker of Shreveport. He
was, until restrained at home by his all
ment, numbered with the most progress
i've citizens of this community. He was
engaged in the insurance business and
had filled honorably and with marked
distinction several terms in the City
Council. He was man who has to his
record many good deeds. In brief, it
may be said that he was a splendid c1ti-
zen, one who was an honor to this city
and who may be mourned with sincere
regret. In his friendship he was loyal
and sincere. He was devoted to his
home.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Susan NJ. johnson, and his devoted wife,
who was Miss Katie Bell Gregg of Mar
shall, Texas
1t is pity that so good and so useful
citizen should have been retired from
the activities of life by disease, when he
was needed, but his good work and his
good name will ever be a priceless her
itage which his loved ones may cherish.
The funeral will take place at II
O'Clock tomorrow forenoon from the
family residence, 8I4 Cotton street.
The pallbearers are Hon. R. N. Nc
Kellar, Ex-Governor N. c. Blanchard,
Hon. S. F. Steere, Mr.. Walter Marburg,
Mr. c. W. Hardy and Mr.. John Nc
Cullough The friends and acquaint-
ances of the deceased and of the family
are invited to attend.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09

coming in. His clear record in office,
his practical experience in politics and
his business ability, it is said, fit him as
an ideal candidate for Governor Should
Governor Sanders alleged preference
for Aswell cause a split between the adj
ministration and the Dupre forces,
Michel is spoken of as a man upon
whom both sides could unite, with a
view of saving the State organization
from disruption. With the income tax
fight again coming to the center of the
political arena, the gubernatorial stock
of John Michel, who has been keeping
discreeetly in the background through
all the recent hurly-burly, is advancing
steadily"
And he may be the Bosses candidate
and should he be, where will stand As
well, and Dupre, and Lambremont, and
Heard, or any other man?
The people may yet realize that in
political deals the State is excepted from
New Orleans and must rest content with
whatever crumbs may be distributed to
those who may be willing to help the
combine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09

1t is gratifying to the Caucasian to
note that David Rosenthal has been ad-
mitted to practice at the bar. He was
put to the test and stood splendid ex-
animation before the Supreme Court of
Louisiana Mr. Rosenthal deserves his
success. In a sense he is self-made At
an early age he had to be sef-reliant.
He was then IN the employ of the Cau-
casian, and as he grew to manhood he
realized fully the problems of life. He
began his study of law in the Office of
Wise, Randolph & Kendall, and was
their stenographer. He never neglected
his duties, and was ever ready to meet
every expectation of his employers. 1t
was through his diligence, his reliability
and his affability that he won and neld
the esteem of the firm of Wise, Ran
dolph & Kendall and of their friends. II
may be said that in his idle moments he
INDUCED in literary pursuits, and he is
thoroughly informed and gives promise
of reaching the highest standard of ex-
cellence in his chosen profeshion. He
has the best wishes of the Caucasian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
THE GAME LAW
Radical Changes Offered and Police Ju-
ries to Suggest Men for Appointment
as Wardens.

The States Baton Rouge special June
8 says: At work until nearly o'clock
this morning the conservation commit
tee, Mr.. Hardtner presiding, made many
radical changes in the game merger bill.
The bill is by Mr.. Ventress and COM
bines the oyster and game commissions.
The amendments meet most of the OBJ
jections of the opposition to the present
commission.
The appointment of wardens is here
after to be made by the board from a
list of three names submitted by each
police jury.
The board is to submit an annual re-
port before the first Monday in April.
1t is to include detailed estimate of its
proposed expenses. 1t is to make no
expenditures except under authority OF
the Legislature,
Not to exceed 100000 year is to be
allowed for all expenses, including sal
aries of employees and expenses of the
commission and employees.
Not to exceed $4,000 is to be appro-
priated up to July I, 1912, for the estab-
lishment of fish hatcheries.
The warden is to give all his time to
the public service. He shall have no
other employment and is prohibited
from hunting. He is to have no author
ity to serve legal process. Game he seizes
is not to go to the destitute sick but te
hospitals or charitable institutions.
Police juries are to control all money
they expend for the protection of fish
and game
The market hunter is to pay. a license
of SIS. He is to be allowed kill 5t
ducks q
If the board employs an attorney hi
shall at all times be in the service o
the Governor and Attorney Genera
when his time is not demanded by tht
commission His salary is not to excee'
$1,000.
The superintendent is required II
spend $1,000 each year in each gulf par
, ish in bedding oyster shells.
The man who rents land, like the on
who owns it, is to be exempt from th'
hunters license.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Sid Clark, two miles
north of Keithyille, La, and estrayed
before me, the undersigned authority,
one red COW about u years old, marked
left ear cut close to head, with under
slope in right ear Branded K on left
hip. back and shoulder. Also one brin-
die heifer one year old, no mark or
brand. The owner will come forward,
prove property and pay charges or the
same will be sold at Keithville, La, on
Saturday, June I8, 1910 as the law di-
rects ]. F. HENDERSON,
Justice Of the Peace Seventh Ward.
May ~ 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
AN OLD RATHER
Snake Kills a Negro Woman While
Gathering Berrieh.

Hattiesburg, Miss, June ga true
snake story was related in Hattiesburg
yesterday. Three negro women were
gathering berries in the southern end of
town and one of them chanced to dis
turb a rattler in hiding. He irnnedi-
ately bit her FIVE times The ether wom-
en- took fright and sought held to cap
ture the monster.
On their return the bitten woman was
dead and the snake was keeping guard
over her lifeless body. The snake was
found to possess forty-four rattles and
button, and was SO large and old that
4 moss-colored growth was on his back.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
ESTRAYED.

Taken up by G. NJ. Mccain and es-
trayed before me the undersigned jus
fice of the peace, Ward Three, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, one red white-faee
heifer about 8 years old, no marks or
brands. Owner must come forward,
prove property and pay charges or same
will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder according to law, on Satur-
day. Iune Is, 1910, at II o'clock am, at
Mccain's place. Signed this May II,
IcIo. Z. L. MeeAIN.
Nav ~. Justice of the Peace.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
THE POLICE JURY
Adopt the Budget and Elect Officers for
the Ensuing Term.

The Police Jury met today in regular
session.
The business trasacted was on the
routine order.
The budget was submitted and or
dered published for thirty days.
w. T. Crawford was reelected presi-
dent of the jury.
A L. Duringer was reelected clerk
of the jury.
These reflections were unanimous
and complimentary to the officials who
have been efficient and faithful in the
discharge of their duties.
President Crawford reappointed all
the committees, which is recognition
of their efficiency and their worth.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
NEGRO BLOOD
One-eighth to Sixteenth Is Sufficient to
Classify Child as Colored and Deny
1t the Right to Attend White School

One-eighth to one-sixteenth part of
negro blood is sufficient, according to a
decision by Justice Wright of the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia
Tuesday, to classify a child as colored
and deny her the right to attend the
white schools. The fight before the
school board and in the courts to rein
state little Isabel Wall, who had one ne
gro grandparent, in the Brookland
school, has been of long duration, and
the decision today was upon writ of
mandamus against the Board of Educa-
ton, which was denied.
In handing down his decision Justice
Wright said
1T is to be concluded that the child
is of negro blood of one-eighth or one
sixteenth; that her racial status is that
of negro She is therefore colored,
according to the common meaning of the
term and the application for writ of
nlandamus against the Board of Educa-
ton must be denied
There is no physical characteristic
of the child which afforded ocular evi-
dence suggestive of aught but Caucasian
race Her father, while of light com
plexion, presents to the eye racial char
acteristics which identity him of negro
blood; her mother, formerly wife of a
Monaghan, is taken to be white.
The child's proportion of negro blood
is one-eighth or one-sixteenth, the lat
ter conceded, the former claimed with
support of evidence. In the judgment
of the court, the difference can have no
effect in the outcome of this proceeding.
fGraduations of shading toward black, or
graduation of shading toward fairness
are of very insignificant concern in de-
ternining whether one is 'colored,'
"The child at bar has clearly no racial
status personal to itself its status of ne
cessity is that of father; his and that of
his paternaf ancestry has, and is con
ceded, been always, that of negro, he
has thus been commonly known and
identified, his business, to the extent
proven, proprietor of a negro poolroom
conforming.
Although providing for separate
white and colored schools, Congress has
by no enactment undertaken to define
what race or what percentage or pro
portion of racial blood shall characterize
an individual as 'colored,' therefore, the
term being without legislative definition
is left to the import ascribed to it in the
common parlance of the people There
is to be examined whether in teh week
day speech of the people the word col
ored' has a significance which should b,
considered to include this child.
! Actual color seems to the public to
be important only as one of the severa
/ evidences which is sufficiently pro
nounced, serve to identify the subject a:
of the negro race; and this considera
ton, that is to say, the consideration o.
racial status, seems to my mind to meas
ure an ultimate conception to which tht
mind of the people has arrived.
Persons of whatever complexion
who bear the negro blood in wflateve
degree, and who abide in the racia
status of the negro, are 'colored' in tn
common estimation OF the people"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
CHILDREN'S BILL IS PRACTI
CALLY FRAMED.


New Orleans Times-Democrat The
trainers of the bill to be introduced this
session of the Legislature on the subject
of children in the asylums of this State
have about completed their work, and
while the proposed law is not considered
piece of perfection, there have been
some experienced heads celebrating
over it, and it is much better than no
law at all, which is practically the case
at present. The proposed bill amends
the present law with regard to found
lings, SO that relatives can not claim a
child left in an institution, without some
trouble and expense The proposed bill
also deals with children who are or
phans, half orphans, and children aban-
doned 1t has received the Endorsement
of Archbishop Blenk, Bishop Sessums
Rabbi Leucht, and the representatives OF
other faiths who have orphanages in the
State, the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children, and the Prisons and
Asylums Board 1t is hoped with the
passage of this bill, that some OF the
children the State orphanages may find
good homes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
FOR GOVERNOR
Will the Early Bird Get the Worm
Maybe Yea or Nay-Ask the Bosses.

In a telegram from Baton Rouge is
is said that John I. Michel, Secretary
of State, is being quietly doomed by his
friends for the governorship. Michel
has made, it is asserted, an admirable
Secretary of State, and could have the
same office again; but he let it be known
some time ago that he would seek new
berth. At one time, it was thought that
he would be put up for Mayor of New
Orleans, as it was stated, before the bill
raising Mayor Behrman's salary was
passed, that Behrman should succeed
Estopinal in Congress"
From the State capital is given pub
licity to the effect that Ex-Governor
Heard is to be a candidate to succeed
Governor Sanders.
From the capital of the State it is sale
that in Baton Rouge last week, in a
limited circle of friends of that gentle
man, including several State officers o.
proven business ability and high stand
ing, there was discussion that within
short time it would be put before til,
people of the State through an an
nouncement almost formal in Nortf
Louisiana newspaper"
And there may be other candidate
for Governor, but whoever may be as
pirants are advised to consult tn
Bosses of New Orleans The maj
who is not tagged by the Bosses can no
expect to reach the governorship 0
Louisiana.
In Baton Rouge gossip referring f
Michel says:
Nov that Behrman finds it NOR
profitable to continue as mayor, friend
| of Michel want to know where he
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
RIVER AND WEATHER.
is morning opened fair.

This morning opened fair.
River: Denis6p OF. fall of OF; Ar
thur City 3d. fall of o6; Lewis Ferry
90 fall of o6; White Cliffs 81, fall
of OF; Fulton Io.I, a fall of 90; Ringo
CTossing rs, fall of o.4; Finley 3.5. a
rise of as; Spring Bank 80, rise of
o.8; Shreveport 20, rise of OF.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Unsettled, probably local show
ers tonight or Friday; cooler Friday
Red river forecast The change will
be unimportant at Fulton and Shreve-
port during the next % hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
SON DIES LIKE FATHER.

Opelousas, La, June 8-Laurent
Richard, fifteen-year-old son of Eugene
Richard, died at the family residence in
West Bellevue, and was buried in the
Catholic Cemetery here last afternoon.
A few days ago the young mans foot
was scratched on a nail Soon lockjaw
developed and despite the best of med
ieal attention he died.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-09
LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF
HEALTH.

The Annual Health Conference of the
parish and municipal health officers is
to be held in Baton Rouge, June 2I, IL
and q. Governor Sanders is program
ed to deliver an address on the first day
of the session.