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The Caucasian., 1910-01-13

such as has not been seen in Congress
in many years. There is no doubt that
extremely unpleasant charges will be
made. The charge will be made that in
the guise of an effort to improve the
law, the railroads are getting the very
things they most want.
The Senate insurgents will charge
that the Federal Incorporation plan
looks to taking down the Sherman laws
antitrust barriers and permitting the
great combinations, now menaced for
terms of that act, to secure new lease
of life as creatures of the Federal gov
ernment. They will attempt to show
further that the Incorporation law is
earnestly desired by the oil and tobacco
trusts, and that if it passes it will en-
able them to continue their business,
their monopoly and their former meth
DDS under the Federal charters; and
that the contemplated billion-dollar cop
per merger, now suspended pending
Qualification of the legal and legislative
situations, will be carried to completion
if Federal incorporation law passes
It will be declared that a Federal in
corporation act will give the telephone
and telegraph merger the last needed
assurance of immunity for prosecution,
and will mark the taking of steps for
perfection of that combination
The prospects are splendid for a
lively quarrel in the Republican caucus
ut which the party will confirm the
nominees of the various State delega-
tons for places on the Republican CON
gressional campaign committee. The
question will be asked:
BY whose authority was the state
ment ISSUED bearing the label of the
Republican Congressional Committee
reading the insurgents out OF the
party?"
1t is now generally known that the
statement was issued by direction of
Chairman Mckinley and Secretary Lou
denslager, and, according to reports
heard today, neither of them consulted
other officers of the committee con-
cerning the matter.
The charge is, therefore, made by the
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
THE SCHOOL BOARD TEXT
BOOK SCANDAL.

Guardian Journal: The school board
text book controversy scandal still goes
on. We would regret if Superintendent
Harris should get tangled up in the
matter in way that would impair his
future usefulness in the cause of educa-
ton. He is full of energy, brilliant
and resourcseful, in every way capable
of enthusing the people in the cause OF
education. He made a good start in
the great field before him, but unless
he were to explain satisfactorily the
controversy now pending, we fear his
administration viii not succeed as we
hoped it would.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
THE TRACTION COMPANY
The City Council and the Referendum.
Special Election Ordered.


At the session of the City Council
held Tuesday night there was enacted
a resolution or an ordinance providing
for special election to be held on
Tuesday, Januarys25. This election is
intended to obtain the voice of the ma
jority, voting, as to whether or not the
franchises of the Traction Company
shall be extended, for which transfers
are to be provided by the Traction
Company,
Are the transfers, proposed to be
granted by the Traction Company, an
equivalent in value for the extension of
the franchises of the several lines whose
terms of extension are to be advanced
to the year 1854?
Why this haste in fixing the referen-
dunn to January rs, being two weeks
from the date of the meeting of the
Council?
Is it intended to exert some adverse
influence in opposition to the legal pro-
ceedings instituted by Mayor Dickson,
whose purpose is to compel the issuance
of transfers by the Traction Company
without the extension of the franchises,
which are of greater value to the city
and the people than the concession of
transfers?
It would seem that some members of
the Council in their zeal to secure
transfers, have placed themselves in an
attitude of criticism by their action in
fixing the election on January rs, which
is unnecessarily hasty.
The Caucasian's position today, on
this issue of transfers, is as it has al
ways been. 1t would be fair to the
Traction Company, but it would insist
in protection of every right of the
city and the people, and it would insist
on obtaining from the Traction Com
pany the fullest value, consistent with
the extension of franchises whose value,
as an asset, may aggregate from a
quarter to "a half million of dollars.
1t is not the rolling stock nor the
machinery of the company which gives
it value, as it is the franchises which
if now rated at high figures, must be-
come still more valuable if the fran
chises are extended to the year 1854.
There are several features of the pro-
posed extension of the franchises fol
transfers which will be considered II
time. In this article it is only neces-
sary to criticise the remarkable action
of the Council is its proposed referen-
dunn.
As understood, referendum means tc
obtain the sense of the voters on Z
measure submitted for their decision
but in this instance the Council reserve!
the right to disregard the decree of the
majority, whatever it may be, and final
ly to act independently of the decision
by the referendum
Is this consistent and Democratic?
If the voice of the referendum is t
be annulled by the Council, why ordet
an election when the same councilmer
can and should have proceeded boldly
and granted all the demands of tn
Traction Company.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13

The Picayune's Washington corre
spondent in his letter dated January II
says: The Republican disafection is
considered more serious in the Senate
than in the House, though the House
insurgents at present are making more
noise and attracting all of the attention.
Notwithstanding their buster, the Nor
ris-Gardner contingent have been will
ing supporters of the administration
since the passage of the tariff bill; but
on the Senate side the La Toilette
Cun1mins group will soon come out
openly in opposition to the programme
and policies of the Taft administration.
They are making sure of their ground,
studying their case and are getting
ready to appeal to the country against
the legislative programme of the Pres
ident
The Senate insurgents will charge
that the Wickersham railroad bill, in
troduced in the. House by Mr.. Town
send of Michigan is fraud, conf
dence game, and pro-railroad measure
intended to legalize every dollar of rail
road securities now extant; to give the
railroads the privilege of rate agree
ments which is not now assured to
them, and to give an apparent eonces-
sion to the shipper in the matter oi
1.-THE commissions suspension of rate:
which in fact would be almost utterly
worthless.
Analysis of the Wickersham- Town,
send bill by some of the experts in tht
railroad question has crystallized Z
thoroughly hostile opinion which insure'
THAT on behalf of the insurgents I
light will be made against the measur.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
CONVOCATION
Of the Archdeaconry of North Louis
lana at St. Marks Episcopal Church,
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1914.

Thursday, 10 a.m.-Celebratio of the
holy communion, Bishop Sessums, cele-
brant. Sermon: The Missionary Obi
CATION of the Church, Rev. c. c. Kra-
mer, rector Trinity Church, Marshall,
Texas.
3 p.m.-Out1ine of the Origin and the
Continuity of the English Church, Rev.
John Gray, rector Christ Church, Alex
andria, La. The Episcopal Church and
It's History, Rev H. R. Carson, rector
Grace Church, Monroe, La. Baptism
and Confirmation, Rev. N w. Stephens
rector Grace Church, Lake Providence,
La. Holy Communion, Rev. Charles
Thorp, rector Christ Memorial church,
Mansfield, La.
8 p.m.-The Bible, Rev. VIM. Alexan-
der Barr, D. D., dean Christ Church
cathedral, New Orleans. The Creeds,
Rev. ]. w. c. Johnson, rector Church
of the Good Shepherd Lake Charles,
La. The Prayer Book, Rev. R. R
Claiborne, rector Grace Church, St
Francisville, La.
Fridaya7:3o .m.-Celebration of the
holy communion, Rev. C. c. Kramer
celebrant.
10 am. - Education and Church
Schools, Rev. VIM. Mercer Green, rec
tor of All Saints Episcopal College
Vicksburg, Miss. The Sunday School
Rev. J. H. S. Dixon, rector Christ
church, Bastrop, La; Rev. R. R. Clai.
borne, Col. VIM W. Moore, Vicksburg
Miss; Rev. J. w. C. Johnson, Lake
Charles, La. General discussion.
3 p.m.-Foreign Missions, Rev. VIM
Alexander Barr. Diocesan Missions
Bishop Sessums. General discussion O.
missions.
8 pm-Why Church Services Ar
not Better Attended, Rev. N. w. Steph
ems. The Layman, His Work and Re
sponsibility in the Church, Col. VIM
w. Moore of Vicksburg, Miss; Hon
T. c. Barret of Shreveport; Rev. VIM
Mercer Green. General Discussion.
| Concluding address, Bishop Sessums
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
Here We Are Again
River Lands Look Better

Sold two river places in the last ten
days, and have application to rent for
more than l can supply. l still have
30 acres, 10 miles from Shreve-
port $500. 90.
$50 acres, 20 miles from Shreve-
port $500. 90.
o5 acres, S miles from Shreve-
port $475o. 90.
$40 acres, II miles from Shreve-
port $500 90.
23o acres, S miles from Shreve-
port 100000.
GOO acres, 10 miles from Shreve-
port $4,000.
Goo acres, miles from Shreye.
port $4,000 90.
All we'll located, free from overflow
some at or very near railroad station
Majority first class with good improve
ments. My prediction is being fulfilled
Red river lands are coming into thei
own again.
S. ]. ZEIGLER.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
WHY NOT PEARY?

1t is beginning to dawn on the Amer
ican people that Dr. Frederick A. Cook
may not be the only faker. Peary's
claims have been accepted from the first
without the formality Of verifcation.
He has not proved that he was at the
north pole, and there is growing dis
position to require of him the proof
that he demanded of DR.. Cook.--Crow-
ley Signal
Why not Peary? His claim may be
no better than DR. Cooks, if as good.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
ROBERT R. EMERY
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
First National Bank Building.
Shreveport, La.

House insurgents that the statement
was issued without authority, and that
it was scheme of the Cannon men 70
discredit them befczs the country.
result of this trouble
strong demand for the
officers to the Republican Con-
Committee.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
MARsHAL,s SALE.

No. asz3--In the City Court of shreve-
port, La: Charles L. Horne vs..
Francis Browning.
By virtue of writ of feri facias, IS
sued in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, by the Honorable S. c. Full
liloye. Judge of the City Court, Shreye-
oort Louisiana, and to me directed, |
have seized and will sell at public atic-
t;on. at the Texas street front door OF
the court house of Caddo Parish, La,
between the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JAN. "a, 1910,
One lot Of household goods. The above
property seized to pay and satisfy the
debt specified in said writ, say in the
sum Of $r4.a5, and all cost Of suit.
Terms Of sale cash with benefit OF ap-
a-.;semeI,t G. F. GERALD,
rsress;an Ian.rr. City Marshal.
&f.a
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
ARE LINING UP .

Insurgent Senators Are Whetting Their
Knives for Taft's Measures-The
Administration Railroad Bill Pro-
nounced Confidence Game-The In
surgents Denounce 1t as Surrender
to Special Interests.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
Shreveport
Drug Co, Ltd.
The Original Cut
Rate Drug Store
EXPERT SERVICE
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
CUT RATE PRICES
QUALITY FIRST CLAs
LOOK WHAT THE BIG KNIFE
DOESl

DOESI
SCOTS Emulsion, $I.oo ............S
Angeres Emulsion, LOO ......... .S3l
Ozomulsion, SI.oo ................8 .83c
Botanic Blood Balm, $I.oo. ....., ,e3c
Succus Alterans, $2.oo ...........$I6S
Pape's Diapepsin, soc ..............4 .4oc
Marmola Tablets, 75c ............6 .65c
Partisan Sage Hair Tonic, 5oc.s.. .4oc
Cooper's Discovery, $I.oo ........ .-83c
Oxidine, soc ..................... .35c
Groves Chill Tonic, soc .........3sc
Boro Pepsin, 25c ................ .roc
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
Opens 6:3o am. Close II p.rl.
Usual Saturday Cigar Sale
Four TEN CENT Cigars for. .25c
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13
Homeseeker's Chance
500 Acres First Class Land
Five Miles from Mindell
on |. & A. R. R.

This is above the average OF farm
lands part in cultivation.
ranch it is unsurpassed. 70
will settle on this place vs.
the price as low as 5000 pei
price is put down in ordkl
settlers Not for sale ax
for senec,,ta+iye o,,rnosae -
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13

1f YOU need some stationery Of the
better kind, telephone 1868.
The Caucasian., 1910-01-13

Be pleasedl Then let Us
shcne TocD.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
IN ITS CRITICISM
OF SCOTLAND YARD
.CRIPPEN IN SPAIN
INABILITY OF LONDON POLICE
TO APPREHEND AMERICAN
FUGITIVE sTIRs ENG.
LISH CIRCLES.

LONDON, July 21-The Belle Ell
more murder mystery got into the
house of commons Wednesday but
the attempted airing OF the police fall.
cd. Home Secretary Winston Church.
hill declined to answer questions or
the subject on the ground that the
governor held 1t to be undesirable to
discuss the details OF the police in
quiry at present.
Eyer'since the body supposed to be
that Of the actress wife Of Dr.. Hawley
H. Crippen was unearthed in the eel.
lar of their Hilldrop Crescent Home,
the officials OF Scotland yard have
been stung with criticism for having
permitted the doctor to escape them
after having been for'nlne days under
suspicion.
The general dissatisfaction with the
conduct OF the police was expressed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21

iboro announce that the new policy
will be put in operation there at the
openlnssln September.
1t Is seen that the system That the
local school working to perfect has
been tried in one OF The best normal
schools in the United States and has
proved to be Just what is needed in
the way OF normal schools, Other
schools Of Pennsylvania that train
teachers for professional work is
adopting the plan tried and tested by
California. 1t is gratifying to know
that the Fairmont Normal, School for
several years has been under the di.
rection Of man that is up to the min,
ute in normal school work. The school
Is getting stronger and the plan that
has proved to be the best is helping
the local school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
Will MEET
AT PHlLIPPI
WEsTsvIReINIA BAPTIST SUMMER
ASSEMBLY WILL HAVE A SIX
DAY MEETING.

The West Virginia Baptist Summer
Assembly will meet in its first an.
nual assembly at Philippi beginning
on August 0 and lasting for six days,
The assembly is the outgrowth OF the
B. Y. P. U. movement in the State and
will hereafter be made to partake OF
the features OF Sunday School chau.
taugua.
Tho programme which is an excel
lent one has just been Issued and coli.
tains the names OF many notables in
Young Peoples and Sunday school
work. Among the number prominent.
ly mentioned on the programme are
Rev. B. D. stelle, OF Clarksburg; Rev.
L. E. Peters, DIR. L. NJ. Wood, of Hunt
lngton; Rev. G., t. Webb( Messrs. w.
A. Holmes, w. O. Carver, Rev. Wheel.
er Boggess, Rev. s. G. Neill, Rev. b.
F.. caudill, Rev. T. c. johnson, OF
Charleston; Rev. H. T. Musselmen,
Rev. Mclean and Mrs. Barber.
Rey. W. J. Eddy, president of the
State Sunday School convention OF
the Baptist denomination, and of
which organization the assembly is
the outgrowth, will preside at the
meetings and will also lecture on tic
subject christian Stewardship dur,
ing the sessions.
Among the number who will attend
the assembly from this city are Rev.
and Mrs. w. j. Eddy, Mr.. N, G. MAJ
ahews, Robert Henry and Earl Lynch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
lSRESUINED.
Anderson Mines
Damaged d ~ Fire
MINERS MAKE HEROES AT THE
CONSOLIDATION FIRE
WEDNESDAY. 8,

The Consolidation Coal Company to.
day resumed work at Anderson, the
scene Of the fire Wednesday morning
one OF their fans being in operation,
and by Friday. 1T is believed, opera.
tions will be in full blast. William D.
Evans, chief clerk Of the Fairmont
Coal Company. in speaking OF the &C.
cident, said:
Work was resumed this morning,
and by tomorrow, the full quota Of
men will be employed. The property
loss was not large"
The property loss was not more than
$500 and the men at the mines were
out Of employment. only during
Wednesday. Both fans were totally
destroyed; the stable and other near.
by buildings were saved.
The origin Of the FIRE is unknown,
and 1t gained rapid headway before It
was discovered. 1t originated In the
fan house of the two veins at Ever
son about 1880 o'clock Wednesday
morning. George Bradley, outside
foreman, was on the scene at the first
alarm. A fire-brigade was hastily or
ganized, and the men began removing
a large quantity of powder which was
stored in the vicinity OF the fire. They
worked like Trogans,' removing 275
kegs of powder, and were the heroes
of the day. Had the magazine exploa.
ed the men would have been hurled
into eternity and thousands Of dol.
lars worth of property belonging to
the company would have been destroy.
ed. &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
HOUSE OF COMMONS
GETS VERY CAUSTIC

In the lower house Wednesday by VII.
liam ]. Thorne, Labor member, who
put a series. of questions to the home
secretary, designed TO develop why
the authorities had lost track Of a
man against whom a suspicion of
crime had been directed. Mr.. Church.
ills declination to be drawn into the
mater was briefly but positively stat.
ed.
Scotland Yard is still without lnfor.
nation other than that contained in
the newspaper dispatches concerning
the report that crippen appeared re-
Gently at vernetlea-Raine, France.
According to these stories the fugitive
spent last Sunday night in the French
city. When his presence was learned
gendarmes we're. sent to arrest the
suspect. but when they arrived at his
hotel the traveller had left for Spain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21

Meeting
EXHIBITION SPACE is BEING SOLD
RAPloLY-THE ATTRACTIONS
Is WILL BE OF a VERY
HIGH CLASS.

Secretary Scott said last night that
the Fairmont fair this fall would be a
great deal better than 1t was last fall.
There will be as much difference
over the fair to be given this fall,
said the secretary, "as there was last
fall over the one given the year be-
fore" The people are already max.
ing arrangements for space in the ex.
position hall. The space is being tax
en- up rapidly and 1t is possible that
the management of the Fair Associa.
tion will have to provide for space to
meet the demands OF the exhibitors
that are now clamoring for space.
The space along the Main Heading
is going fast to those that are wanting
to place exhibitions and to those that
are after concessions. There Will be
a great line OF attractions. Only those
of special merit will be permitted to
be on the ground. The Fair Associa-
tion intends that everything at the
meeting shall be of the very first or
der and that everybody that attends
the meeting will be satisfied.
One Of the attractions that have
been arranged for is a sure enough
air ship. One that will ny as bird.
This will give many local people a
chance to see practical demonstra-
:ton of the workings of a craft that is
attracting the attention OF the entire
world. An aviator will give an exhibit
;tion OF the many feats that are being
daily performed at different places in
the world.
b The Association Is. spending great
deal of money to get the best attrac-
tons obtainable. 1t has been success.
ful and the people will have a chance
to see the best fair to be offered in,
West Virginia this year.
4 The surrounding country is able to
support such a fair as the Association
intends to give them. The public Is
generous and when it is convinced
that its interests are sought and pro.
tected in an enterprise fts patronage
Is not withheld. The Fairmont Fair
Association is going to give the best
that can be offered.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
.Sll!.0US!E!' { IS NIBAl
LeaUes Wife
n Dire ERdnt
FORMER EAlRMoNTlAN pIsAp.
PEARS AT PARkERsHuRc.

= - "a
Charles D. smouse. formerly OF thia
/ city, who has been employed as a
painter in Parkersbprg for aeyeralI
weeks. has disappeared from HID
home In the latter city, according to
Information received AZ Eaifmont.
Mrs. Lille smouse, wife Of tthe miss,
Ing man, left about one week ago. to
visit relatives at Elienboro. W. va.
taking three small children With her.
When she returned to Parkers6ure
Wednesday. her husband was nlsalns.
and she was unable to obtain any
trace Of him.
smouse had been In jail twice blncs
her departure, on charges OF drunkeu-
ness. He had been employed at eady
& Howells, as a painter. but did not
take charge Of his position.
Mrs. smouse Is In; ;destituts circum:
stances, and their condlt ltion d pitiable.
Charitable organizations OF Parker1.
burg will probably be asked to take
care Of the destitute woman and her.
children.
T smouse is only slightly known In
this city, among the painters, as he
lived for anly a short time here. He
rs said to have come to Fairmcnt from
Caldwell, Ohio.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-21
INORINONlSI IOMEET
Conference to Be
Held in the Fall
PRESIDENT BEN RICH, MORMON
LEADER, COMING TO FAIR.
MONT coNcLAvE.

The Church of Christ of Latter-day
Saints, otherwise known as the Nor
mons, Will hold a big conference in
Fairmont during the autumn months,
probably as early as September, and,
in any event. not later than October.
Members OF the Church of Christ Of
Latter.day Saints will gather together
for three-days' session, transacting
business that 1t is believed will aid
the organization iu its work.
Ben E. Rich. president of the East.
ern States Mission of the church, with
Headquarters, in Salt Lake City, Utah,
will preside at the conference Of the
Mormons. Mr.. Rich is one of the
leading men of the church of latter
day saints, and is an eloquent expound-
er. Of the doctrines Of his faith.
The Church OF Christ OF Latter.day
Saints is endeavoring to gain foot.
hold in northern West Virginia. In
fact, this organization which was in;
augurated by Brigham Young and 9th.
er Mormon leaders Elm Illinois, Mis-.
souri,, Utah and other States, is reach.
ing out, in a systematic way. for new
converts. The Mormon church has
followers, known In church organiza-
tion as elders" in every State in the
union' These disciples preach their
way of thinking to the poor and lowly.
scatter their missionary tracks, and,
by various means, endeavor to induce
men and women of other faiths to en-.
ter their church.
In Fairmont, at the present time.
President George +. Ryan, John F.
Warner, E. ]. Whiting and r. L. All
.phin, Mormon elders, preach their in
depreciation of the Bible whenever
the opportunity arises. The Mormons
have no church organization in Fair
mont, but meetings are held on street
corners, 7nFyacant nails and wherever
a few interested men and women may
gather together. The Mormous will
hold a meeting at the court house COZ.
ncr next week. y, ,a.A
The Latter.day Saints held a con.
ference in Fairmont last Seniemar