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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
THE CITY PARK
Petition of Protest Against It's Sale Be
ing Circulated for Voters Signatures.

There is being circulated petition of
protest against the proposed or suggest
ed sale of the City Park, the tract ac-
quired by the city not many years since.
The citizens who are at the head of this
protest are residents of Allendale and
that section of the city
When it was suggested to the leader
that such a sale, if consurnmated, could
not be effected without the approval of
the majority of the qualified electors, he
conceded that it were better to take time
by the forelock and be ready for action.
From what the leader said, the protest
may be submitted at the next session of
the Council
It may be said that this proposed ac-
ton as a protest may be premature, but
it should also be well understood that
If the sale of this park tract is attempt
ed it will be resisted determinedly and
to the full extent and power of the law.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
CITY PROPERTY
The Importance of Correct Inventory.
Valuable Tract of Land Omitted.
ITO the Caucasian)

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The alleged inventory of city property
submitted to the commissioners in which
the land wired in around the pest house
is omitted-to which Colonel Hardy
called attention-rather illustrates the
absence of any systematic recordation
of assets such as business houses keep
as rule for consultation. Resolutions
requiring officials in charge to inventory
and turn in the receipts of their Sue
cessors for. all property, live stock, tools,
implements and supplies, etc, do not
seem to be in evidence, if at all COM
piled with No lists of assets, it seems,
that the present commissioners can
check up for verifcation, and probably
no files kept.
The city from its early history, when
"a flatboat was first used to cross Red
river in time succeeded by steamers,
leased the ferry privileges up to the
opening of the present bridge The first
lessees, who used fatboats, usually gave
their notes in evidence of obligation and
stipulated price On an occasion when
smallpox appeored, rendering it neces-
sary to isolate the cases, the ferryn1an
who then owned the present hospital
site, traded same - the city for return
of his notes. TllS title is of record, de-
scribing the property as FIVE acres, be-
ing seven chains on each side, according
to memory of this scribe. Many years
afterwards when the site being part
of what is known and christened during
the war between the states as Fort
Humbug" and became an important
shipping point for the expectation of
Texas cattle and the site of an extensive
beef packery, which the advent of rail
roads put out of business, the owner
Judge Stoner-sold TO the city for $1,000
Ia similar quantity of land believed TO
be the same land the city had acquired
from the ferryman) which is also of
record In 1880, when the writer was
condensing the recorded events relating
to the early history of Shreveport, and
these transactions revealed, the city at
torney and engineer were advised, for
Investigation TO decide the quantity of
land the city owned, it seems to have
been considered too trifing a matter to
officially dignity The city, however,
has been in undisputed possession of
some land down there, and may have,
as Colonel Hardy suggests, II acres,
and this is indited as additional volun
teer aid without the least intention TO
supplant the attorneys employed by the
city in the discharge of their duties to-
wards making closer and special in
vestigation, but to obviate its purchase
the third time, which the commissioners
might inadvertently do, or abandon for
another site A. c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
HAREM sCAREM SKIRT.

: The American Medical Association
has given it out that the harem or di-
yided skirt is ideal from a hygienic
standpoint We may expect the women
to abandon it now, as they just won't
approve anything these old fogies en-
Mansfield Enterprise.
Style is style, and woman strictly
stylish may disport herself in the harem
or divided skirt and even in mems
breeches if it be the style. The only diff
ference is the cut and make which is the
style The haren scarem for women
must be Of silk OF other fabrics of va
ried colors. It would not be stylish for
women to wear breecies, as cut and
made for men, unless it were the style.
As far as we are concerned We are
not going to meddle with women nor
their style. However, we may observe
that if woman would be lovable and
lovely and would win and hold the re-
speetful regard Of all men, let her be
womanly, but if woman would mas
querade as part man and part woman,
that is her right and privilege and no
mere man should declare such wearing
breeches Of silk OF other fabric uncon-
stitutional.
What do old fogies know Of wornens
breeehes or Of women who would wear
hreeches1
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
THE WATERWORKS
There Must Be no Tinkering with the
Company Which May Operate to an
Extension of Their Contract Which
Expires in August 1916

It was a few days since given pub
lieity that there is being considered a
plan or proposition whereby the Water
works Company, on an expenditure Of
$I5o,ooo, the water service could be inn
proved. The supply of water is to come
from the Red river and is finally, after
being filtered, to be furnished to the
consumers.
/ II may be said in brief that the water
from Red river is not drinkable, al
though it may be clear and inviting, but
it contains alkalies and ingredients that
are detrimental to good health. Any
water which contains alkalies which cor
rode iron and steel and darkens and
blackens stone, granite or marble, is
certainly not fit for the daily use-of hui
man beings.
Wholesome water is a greater need in
Shreveport than its lighting and its
streets, and the water which is and may
be supplied from Red river for the peo-
pies use is not wholesome
1t is only reasonable to assume that
the Waterworks Company would agree
at this time to any practicable PROPOSE
ton which may be offered by the city
for an Improvement, if it be possible, OF
the water supply, but no proposition or
agreement, no matter how alluring,
should lead to any understanding
whereby the waterworks contract may
be extended or renewed at the end of
the contract Of thirty years with the city,
which will expire in August 1910.
For years Shreveport has been indulg-
ing in the hope of having its municipal
wafer plant and as the term Of the con-
tract draws to the end, this yearning is
increasing, and the peoeple will disap-
prove any proposition which may lead
the city into any ENHANCEMENT with the
IWterworks Company before its term oi
Icontract is terminated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
KILKENNY CAT FIGHT.

Mansfield Enterprise: Governor San
ders and Hon. Percy T. Ogden, his
ablest stump speaker dnring the last
campaign, are having a kilkenny cat
fight, and are showing each other up III
all the colors of the rainbow. This IS
fun for the people, who can only say ::
Lay on, McDuff, and damned be he
who says hold, enough"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

AS furnished by the Caddo Abstract
Company. Office sr7 Marshall street, the
following real estate transfers were re
corded during the day:
w. B. Hughes to T. R. Bernstein ct
al, south half of south half Of south half
of northwest quarter sec I8-I7-T3, $500
Waverly Land Co. to Mabel Smith,
lots 8 and o block F, Waverly; 500.
Same to Miss Nadine B, Sawyer, lot
II block E, Waverly; S325.
Same to Mrs. Merits Morellead, lots
28, 20, 80 block c, Waverly; $o75.
]. J. Lyon ct al to Harry S. Hart, lot
/ block B, Highland Park; 5000.
H. A. Bremen to ]. E. Johnston Jr,
lot n block 10 Queensborough; 5000,
Chas. Deal ct al by sheriff to Miss Eff
he Busbey, lots 8, 9, 10 block I, Io-acre
lot 70; $1,000.
Marx Levin to Southern Investment
and Securities Co, lots rs, a6, ~, 28, 20
block E, Gladstone; $500.
Foster Land Co. to Steere Home Con
struction Co, lot I block /, Thornhil
subdivision; $575.
Same to T. A. Whitten, lot 8 block /
Thornhill; $575.
Queensborough Land Co. to Leonida'
Dixon. lots 70 and 20 block 36 Queens
borough; $3.50.
]. F. Johnston II. to Oscar Bartlett
lot / block I6 Queensborough; $500.
Al. c. BuckeIew to II. A. Polenan
lots Is and 26 Belmont; $500.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
WILKINSON FOR GOVERNOR.

Guardian Journal: 1t is the opinion of
some well posted politicians that Mr.
Wilkinson will be candidate for gov
ernor again. He made strong race
before, but we have nowhere seen
statement authorized by him TO the eff
feet that he would be candidate The
Good Government League leans strong
ly towards Wilkinson, ond we believe
he is member of the organization
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
ROLL OSBORN, UNDERTAKEN
ia Texas Street
Day and Night Phones 1872
RIVER AND WEATHER.
This morning opened fair.

ITs IIIOI HIIIB OPVIISU IaIl
River: Denison 90, fall of OF; Ar
thur City SIS; White Cliffs 90; Fulton
7.8. a rise Of OF; Ringo Crossing 90, a
fall of OF; Finley 90; Spring Bank so,
a rise of II; Shreveport -z.2, fall
of OF.
Weather forecast: Fair to unsettled
tonight and Friday; not much change
IN temperature
River forecast: The change viii be
unirnportant at Fulton during the next
IS hours, and ! small rise will occur at
Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
TAKE NOTICE.

All communications and articles un-
solicited will be charged ten cents line
for every line exceeding half column
space. Personalities will not be enter
tanned at any price.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
RUBBER STAMPS.

| am prepared to furnish rubber
stamps on short notice, duplicating old
plates and making stamps to order.
w. S. CARNEY,
New phone T465. 1914 Jewell St.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
FLOYD PORTER CONVICTED.

FLOYD PORTER CONVICTED.
Floyd Porter from the oil field has
been convicted Of selling booze without
! license. He was sentenced by Judge
Bell to pay a fine of 500 and costs and
sixty days on the public roads, with the
benefit Of the time he has already been
IN Jail.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
COMMERCIAL PRINTING.

We are prepared to furnish CONNER
Icial printing Of the better kind. and we
solicit all opportunity to show you what
we can do. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-03-30
EsTRAY SALE

Taken Up By Rodgers Jefferson At hls
Mace SIX miles west Of Beieher, one
small bay pony (horse) about 8 hands
high. Or s years old, roach name
sheared around root Of tail, 2 spiits u
right car, weighs about 600 pounds, and
estrayed before me, F B. HAYNES, 1iis-
tice 81 tie Peace, Ward One. VIII be
sold At Beicher, La, on Saturday, April
IS 1orr. Is not called for and costs paid.
r. B. HAYNES,
March ar. Justice Of Peace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
URGE INSPECTION OF
BALLOONS AND AIR SHIPS

NEW YORK. Jan. 4-In view of the
long series OF tragedies which marked
the course OF aviation in 1910 the Aero
Club Of America viii urge the Interna-
tional Aeronautic Federation, at It's
meeting in Paris next week. to establish
a system OF thorough oficial inspection Of
all areroplanes and balloons nying in any
exhibition or contest throughout the
world An additional recommendation is
for an investigation OF atmospheric con-
ditions. particularly In regard TO the much
discussed and disputed holes in the air.
The rules for inspection are to provide
also for investing in the proper authority
power TO exclude from flying In any ex-
hibition or contest such aeroplanes or bal
looms as the official inspection may deter
mine dangerous to the pilot or spectators.
Recent addition TO the membership OF
the Aero Club of America include Rus
sell Grace. a cousin Of Cecil Grace, who
was lost In a cross-channel flight; Cor
neiius Vanderbilt. William Travers Je-
rome. Payne whitney. George j. Gould,
Finley Peter Dunno. Charles Dana Glib
son. Caspar whitney. Walter Camp and
Paul Morton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
TARHEEL LEGISLATURE
To HAVE LIVELY SESSION
Child Labor, Prohibition, Good
Roads, Anti Trust and Other
Matters Planned

RALEIGH. -. c.. Jan 4-The North
Carolina legislature convened this morn
Ing with prospects OF lively session be-
fore Il. Among some OF the important
matters 20 be considered at this session
win be the amendment OF the present
child labor law. prohibiting employment
Of children under IA years: a proposition
70 amend prohibition laws as 10 eliminate
near-oeer and 70 prevent handling beer
and whisky IN social clubs. strengthening
the state antitrust laws. and good roads
and drainage work legislation Some ac-
tlou wIli probably be taken 20 force rail-
roads 10 accept mileage as transportation
The state win be asked 70 authorize an
issue OF 81 o0ooo0 In bords for state col
1egeS ana universities. but this measure
viii meet with strong opposition
". C. Dowd publisher OF the Charlotte
News was last night nominated by the
Democratic caucus as speaker OF the next
house Of representatives. Opposition was
withdrawn and the nomination made
unanimous. +. G. Cobb. edkor OF the
Moreanton Herald. was renominated for
principal clerk OF the house, and d. Scott
Pool, OF Cumberland county. for reading
clerk As the house Is 90 per cent Demo-
cratic. the nominations are equivalent to
election
Senator ]. ~ Pharr. OF Mecklenburg.
vas chosen president pro tenn OF the
senate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06

of the 8th his apparent reason being that
the harvests was later I'm the north than
in the south. although the whole country
was less than 200 miles long, Then to
centralize the civil and ecclesiastical pow
err, he himself assumed the Office of
high priest; he was not willing that any
other should hold IT..
God warned him of his sin by sending
a prophet from Judah at whose word his
arm withered and was restored, and at
whose word the altar was rent asunder
and the fire scattered. But he needed
not the warning, and was eventually smit-
ten by God when it seemed that he had
complete victory over Abijah, the son
OF Rohoboam.
1t is an awful memorial of him that OF
each of the kings of Israel was 1t said
that '.he did evil In the sight of God
according to the sin of Jereboam the son
of Nebat who made Israel to SIM" What
was his real sin? He built high places,
he instituted the worship of devils, he set
up the calves at Dan and Bethel, he
changed the times of the feast he drove
out the priests. the Levites, and appoint
ed priests of every man who could pay
the price he made. ne assumed the office
of high priest himself-which Of these, or
were all. his sin?
We find an answer in the charge which
Abijah made against him just before the
battle in which he fell--*Ye have forsak-
en- Him." God had raised him up to his
high position. and he had forsaken Him,
not waiting His time and way, bat walk
ing in his own way and will. Just here
is the secret of his forsaking. He was
supremely SELFISH Jefeboam had many
good traits. He was not of royal birth,
but by his energy and ability, he had ris-
en- to prominence. He was capable and
courageous He seized every opportunity
that he saw. and be kept his eyes open
for them. He was plausible. But he was
irreverent egotistical, ambitious, AFRO
giant, and supremely selfish. Everything
he did was primarily for Jereboam; and
he made a convenience of everything that
came his way. even OF religion. His
selhshness was his undoing; 1T made him
forsake God
How different was the real king of
Israel towards whom they were looking
and for whom their hearts were longing
He pleased not Himself, but spent and
was spent for others.
Look into your heart: what Is the UNI
DERIVING motive of your life? Is It self?
1t was Jereboams besetting sin and its
end was disastrous. Jesus can deliver
you from self. and set you free to serve.
instead of forsake, God
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
FIRE UPON ANARCHISTS
IN LONDON HOUSE

LONDON. Jan. s-Battling to the grim
end against desperate odds. Peter, the
Painter" and Dutch Fritz" reputed an
archists. went to their death today shout
ing defiance to the laws Of England.
II is believed four companions per-
Ished with them in the flames that con-
sumed their den in Sidney street. not far
from the heart of London.
This afternoon only the charred bodies
Of the two desperadoes wanted for the
assassination Of three policemen two
weeks ago had been recovered.
When their house had been riddled with
bullets from the guns of police and
soldiers and set on fire the trapped men
clambored to the roof and there made
their last stand. firing at the crowds be-
low and jeering their assailants until the
upper supports OF the building gave way
and the outlaws were swallowed up in
the seething flames.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
H0NDURAN REBELS
CAPTURE TRUxlLL0

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. IA special dis
patch from Puerto Barrioas to the Pic
ayune announces the capture OF Truxillo.
Honduras, by the revolutionary gupboat
Hornet. The garrison at Russian surren-
dered without firing a shot. according to
the dispatch. and the government troops
Joined the revolutionists. ".
"Aftsr the Hornet left New Orleans. :"
says the Picayune correspondent. ,the
vessel picked up 100 men, 1000 rifles, two
machine guns and large quantity Of am
munitiou. The Honduran nag was hoist
ed and the vessel has regularly commits
stoned as gunboat In the navy OF Man
.uei Bonilla. revolutionary president OF
Honduras.
The Hornet arrived at Laguna La Ora
ciosa December Is, proceeded to the island
OF Bonacca. where a base OF operations
was -establlshed. then captured the bay
Islands, slt4
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
GALLAGHER DECLARED
SANE; MUST BE TRIED

NEW YORK. Jan. flames J. Celia
CHER. the dtzgruntled employe OF the city
who shot Mayor Gaynor last August in
Hoboken. was declared sane last night
BY 4 jury IN the supreme court in Jer-
sey City Gallagher. therefore. viii go
70 trial In tire same court on an in
dictmsnt charging him with shooting
with intent 70 kin William III. Edwards,
Commissioners Of street cleaning OF New
lork
The verdict was returned Is minutes
after the Jury had listened TO eight
allenists. OF the four who testified for
ire state two declared they believed
Gallagher TO be shanming insanity TO
escape trial Both agreed that he show
ed symptoms Of the first stages Of To-
comotor ataxia. but none OF parosis.
Another believed he was medically In
sane. but legally responsible" The
fourth an English specialist. said he
had found no symptoms OF paresis-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
RIBS AND BONES BROUGHT
UP FROM MAINE WRECK

HAVANA. Jan. 4.--The first humanl re-
mains from the wreck of the old battle
ship Maine were brought to the surface
today BY n dredge. They consisted, of
two ribs ana some small bones. appar-
entity bones OF the band and they were
carefully placed in special receptas
Gle TO await recovery OF other parts.
The dredge also brought up some g.
inch shells, large quantity OF coal and
portion Of the coal bunkers. lying
apart from the ship. which is consid-
cred as possibly confrmatory Of the
theory OF an external explosion under
the bunkers This, however, cannot be
verified without a further examination
OF the wreck The work on the hulk is
continuing without interruption.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
DEATHS IN GEORGIA
AND OTHER STATES

HAMPTON. Ga--George B. Bawls,
whose death occurred on December 80,
was buried Sunday at the family cemetery
near his home He was a pioneer CIT
izen OF Henry county having lived four
miles south Of this place for over 80
years. He leaves several children and
grandchildren to mourn his death.
JULIETTE, Ga--Hunt Grant. an influ-
entail citizen OF Monroe county, died at
the state sanitarium in Milledgeviile We'd
nesday night after an Illness of some
time. The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the home of the deceased In
Forsyth Friday morning at IL o'clock
by Rev. Dixon OF the Methodist church
and Rev. Chamblee OF the Baptist church
and the Increment was in Oakland GEM
etery.
DALTON, Cav. o. Fincher. an aged
farmer Of this county and father OF
Police Chief ]. c. Fincher, OF this city.
died Friday night after a short Illness.
He was So years of age. The funeral
services were CONDUCTED Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock az Grove Level Baptist
church by Rev. @. c. Naples followed
by interment in the Richardson grave
yard Mr. Fincher is survived by his
wife and the following sons: j. c. Finch
err, OF Dalton; ]. A. Fincher, OF this coun-
ty. and j. S. Fincher. of Chatsworth
MACON, Ga.-Mr. S. A. Q. Everett, 90
years of age and one OF the best known
merchants of Macon, died Monday morn
ing at his home at Lorain. He was the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
RIVAL ROADS FIGHT
FOR RIGHT OF WAY

KSoxvILLE. Tenn. jan A special to
the Sentinel from wstervilIe. n. C., says two
opposing railroad construction crews. repair
Inc the Transcoutinental Railroad company and
the Tennessee and Western North Caroline rail
road are fighting for possession OF right Of way
through a difficult mountain pafs near New
port. Tenn. and WatervIlle.
W. J. oliver. who is az the head OF the
undertaking to build a sailroad from SEWER
Vile. Tenn. through the mountains 70 Green
vile. s. c.. Il thought to be interested in the
project also. Construction IL being done and
both forces express determination to hold the
pass at any cost
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
BANDITS HALT TAIN AND
ROB ALL PASSENGERS

OGDEN. Utah, Jan. s.-southern Pacific
train No. /. the overland limited, west
bound. was held up by two masked ban
dts at an early hour this morning at
Reese. nine miles west Of Ogden. William
Davis. a negro porter. was shot and in
stantly killed. and A. F. Taylor, porter,
was MORALLY wounded. A passenger was
slightly wounded. One hundred passen-
gers on the train were relieved OF their
valuables- The robbers did not attempt
to enter the express car but devoted their
entire attention to the Pullmans where
they made rich haul among the Call
fornia bound passengers, holding the
train for more than an hour.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
Enjoy Your Meals
By Simply Eating a Little Pleas
ant Tablet After Each Of Them.
A Tablet Digssts A Kozl- Trial Package
Frse.

When digestion Is perfect the fluids
necessary 70 this process come naturally
% the aid OF the stomach They are OF
right proportion and do their work speed
ily and well When Indigestion and dys-
pepsla are prevalent. these same juices
come slowly II az all. are weak and in
sufficient or are flied with strong acids
and alkalies-
When such a condition exists each meal
Is q hardship upon the digestive organs.
The meal should strengthen the juices.
but on the contrary Il weakens them. so
that man By the very act of eating
causes ccndffions TO arise which OF them
selves bring him pain and ioathing for the
next meal
BY eating one OF .stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets you mix the tablet with your
saliva and Il goes into your stomach a
strong. vigorous fluid. many times more
powerful than the natural digestive juices.
These tablets are made UP from natural
vegetable and fruit essences and are COM
posed from HyEraztis. Golden Seal. Lac
tose. Nux. Aseptic Pepssn and Jamaica
Ginger There Is the formula and one
grain Of Il will digest 900 grains of
food IN any stomach. Beside digesting
the food II will give the blood the power
10 enrich the digestive fluids SO after a
time nature viii take care OF itself.
Though you have no stomach trouble one
Of these tablets after each meal is a
powerful assistance TO nature and Is ar
excellent habit 10 make.
co TO any druggist and ask his opinion
Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets We will
abide his answer II ne Be an honest man.
They sell for 50c per package. Send US
your name and address and we win send
you a trial package b. mail free Ad-
dress r. A Stuart Co. rs Stuart Bldg,
Marshall Mich