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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

is in the elimination from the registra-
ton and poll tax lists individuals fraud
ulently recorded and made serviceable
on the day of election when these are
needed by the gang.
Commenting on election croOkcdness,
the Times Democrat says: If the names
fraudulertly borne on the registration
rolls. and those for whom poll taxes
have been fraudulentIy paid, are strick-
en- from these lists, there will be but
scant opportunity for fraud. No one
can vote without a registration paper
and poll tax certificates and the thous-
ands Of these fraudulent paers held in
reserve for an election or primary must
be destroyed. There is. fortunately, am
pie time in which to do the work Of
purging the rolls, and the investigation
is we'll under way to that end. Nine
dead men are said to have been discOv-
cred on the registration list in one pre-
cinct-and we have I48 precincts in all
besides a hundred or more who have
moved away or never lived there, or
who are purely imaginary persons, hav-
ing no existence. When all these frauds
are shut out from the polls the ring will
find its strength withcred, the votes
through which it has won in the past
lost to it and defeat inevitable
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ANNUAL FUNERAL
Of the O'Hara Family-Six Laid t
Rest Friday in Atlanta, Ga.

1t is stated in telegram that the an
nual funeral of the O'Hara family was
held in Atlanta, Ga, Friday, Six mem
bers of numerous and widely scattered
clan Of horse traders and farmers were
laid to rest.
1t is the custom of the O'Haras to
bury their dead on the same day so as
many relatives as possible can attend the
obsequies. When one of them dies the
body is brought to Atlanta, embalmed
and held until April when, together with
all the others who have passed away
during the year, it is inferred.
The members who were buried Fri
day were residents of Georgia, Alabama
and Kentucky, The family connections
extend to almost every southern state,
St. Louis and Washington, D. c. Many
of them are wealthy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
AN APPEAL

To the Women of the Rural Districts
of Caddo Parish-Greetings: Believing
that the battle is not ours but Gods, we
feel that TO effort is TOO much for us to
undertake that is consistent with Chris
tian womanhood, that it may be won.
Our line of work is to be pecae, unity,
love and prayer, that the saIoon-"regu-
lated even to the strictest statute"-may
be kept from Our parish.
The respite we have enjoyed, the pro-
lection prohibition has been to us since
the law went into effect over two years
ago, makes us more earnest than ever
in our fight to keep Our parish free from
all the evils that follow in the trail of
even the (so-called) best regulated sa-
looms.
We stand united as a parish and earn
est1y desire that ehe parish of Caddo
work in unison, for in unity there is
strength"
Our town league is organized with
nine wards with a chairman OF eacl
ward; also a number of committees as
follows: Mission committee, poster
committee, young peoples committee
and committee on literature. We have
an organization of 500 regular members
with that number doubled for Our local
campaign. We are prepared with litera-
ture, facts, figures. and information to
assist you and urge that the country
wards organize at once.
Dear women, organize, agitate, edu-
cate. Get the men to vote right Let's
save our boys. They are worth more
than saloons.
PRESS COMMITTEE,
Woman's Prohibition League.
Shreveport, La, April p.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
THE EDITOR IN POLITICS.

L
1t would seem that the address by
EI0n- Robert Roberts Jr., of Minden, de-
gTggFed on Tuesday at the sitting of the
Iamisiana Press Association in Lake
Charles, was not of the tenor anticipat-
Cd, although the subject was assigned
co thai gentleman for elucidation
Ii the editor is not in politics, at least
IF politics is not one of the most i'm
GSxsfa1it and predominant functions of
the editor, then what is his assignment?
The object. ons to Mr.. Roberts ad-
dress were not that it was political, but
s Interpretation of Democracy was not
wreptable to individuals who are in
aTued 10 the Republican theory of pro-
z9ertion for revenue only.
And then Mr. Roberts touched upon
a1Ae -disreputable practices of politicians
I'm sSgew Orleans and he also criticised
glFsc State administration, and he was
otherwise too candid and told some
ssrrifsis which should not have been re-
wEaIed
Al would seem that the association
vszs SO wrought up over what Mr.. Rob
rxats did say and which could not be sue
szessfully controperted, that the associa-
fSTon by resolution offered by Mr.. Will
Steady of Kinder, Ii, an ex-menlber
nj She Legislature, and seconded by
yC8an Bynond, disavows any responsible
z1y for the political views expressed by
MIR Roberts.
Instead of being a discredit this &C
aslsn Of the Press Association should be
eoasrued as a compliment to Mr.. Rob
erts, who would tell the truth even if
nc @shamed the devil
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
LEAD US NOT INTO
TEMPTATION
I'VE Want no Revenue Which Is the
Price OF the Degradation Of Our Poo
plc-It Is Blood Money. Let Is Do
Without"
Go the Caucasian. J

While or Lord was on earth, sent
hither to teach MS what to do, His dis
ciplcs asked him how to pray. In reply
He gave to the world that most bcauti-
full poem in prose, "1'hc Lords Prayer"
And with infinite knowledge far beyond
mortal ken, Of the weakness and frailty
of human nature, He embodied as one
of its essential parts special plea for
help and protection by the use of the
words: Lead us not into temptation.
At such time as this when the gild-
ed saloons threatens to cast once more
its IOathful shadow across our lives, to
lure to death and destruction the boys
we love so we'll, we, mothers and wives,
realize as never before the divine wisdom
expressed in the words, lead us not
into temptation"
Is it any wonder at such a time as
this that even the most retiring Wom-
an-one who seldom leaves her home
and frcsidc and cares nothing for the
right of franchise or the political qucs-
lions which are ordinarily decided by
the votes Of men-goes out into the
highways and byways to plead with the
sex to whom She has ever looked for
protection to save her children from the
bIighting influence Of the open Saloon
to cast a vote Oh election day for pro
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
THE MAIN ISSUE TODAY AND
WHY

There is no issue more vital to this
community than is involved in the eff
forts being directed to the return of the
saloon
This menace strikes at every home.
Against this curse is raised in protest
ahc voice and the hands of mothers,
7gives, daughters, sisters and sweet
hearts
And who can give a single plausible,
sensible reason, besides the subterfuge
based on dollars and cents, that the
saloon is desirable in Shreveport, as
xcyenue producer?
A revenue producer?
From what source is the saloons rev
e3nue derived?
From the earnings of men, blighted
Eroznes, from broken hearts, from misery
and wretchedness.
This is why the good women are list
cd against the saloon, and this is why
4fle saloon is the issue of today, before
winch all other issues pale into insig-
uIhCance.
Never have conditions been better in
Shreveport, morally, lawfully, CONNER
sGszlly and progressively than they are
snday.
Who is it that persist in demanding a
change from this most satisfactory and
encouraging situation.
Perhaps in few days there will be
submitted a proposition providing the
regulation of the saloon.
Regulate the saloon!
How?
By agreement By law?
The record of the past is against the
saloon, which is defiant of restriction,
gggnlation and prohibition, not only in
Shreveport but everywhere and in every
community wherever established.
The saloon represents the liquor
E7gxRer which resents all interference
with its assumed rights. 1t would die
saafe and wherever it is tolerated does
'ifzc1a9e in politics and the public affairs
@1f the community, and is, in any guise
presented, undesirable, since it is an alb
sz1Iber, and to exist it must thrive on
aIse wages and on the very sustenance
mi xnen
Regulated or not, the issue which
eslzrst be considered dispassionately by
rsey sensible, practical business man
as- Can ! afford to let the wage carriers
divide ms earnings with the saloon?
If the saloon, regulated or not, get
my part Of mans wages, how much
aTm / benefited?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
GOING TO THE REUNION.

As already announced, there will be
held on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
meeting of the General Leroy Stat
ford Camp No 3, u. c. V. The Con-
federate Veterans who wish to attend
the Reunion at Little Rock are request
ed to be present or to notify Adjutant
Tunnard of their intention The camps
headquarters is in the basement of the
court house on the corner facing Texas
and Marshall streets
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
REGlsTRATION- FRAUDS.

The recent exposure of the election
crooks in New Orleans, which culrninat-
sd IN the convicted being sent to prison
for eight months servitude, IS to be fol-
bowed by an investigation of the regis
.tfation record and of the poll tax lists
For years the crooks have been fat
3ez1ing on the spoiIs Of efice, obtained
Iandulently, but the boldest Of these
have been somewhat intimidated by the
determination on the part of the Good
Government League to have honest and
.Eair elections in the future.
The first essential towards that end
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
LEAKY ROOFS
Should Be Repaired-Delays Lead to
Increased Damage and Costs.

Now is the time to stop the leaks in
the roof. A leaky roof, unless repaired
in time, will entail danger and cost. Do
not delay, but, have the leaks stopped by
W. B Weaver, who is ready for the job.
His work is always good and his price
is fair. The work. he has done for the
citizens of Shreveport is his endorse
ment and guarantee. He will give his
prompt attention to orders by mail or
telephone.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
PRESS COMMITTEE,
Woman's Prohibition League
Shreveport, La, April p.
BOARD OF HEALTH.

Yesterday was unsettled.
Vital statistics of Shreveport for the
week ending April 20, 1911.
Marriages: ]. NJ. Holden and Miss
Maggie Ramsey; A. C. Bains and Miss
Lizzie Robertson; w. c. Morgan and
Myrtle Bridges; W. E: Pecor and Miss
Lima Crowder. Black: Dennis Patter-
son and Mira Hicllson; Tom Smith and
Lucy Frierson; Elijah Carter and Ma
die Mccain; Andrew Banks and Mary
Dixon; Bert Brown and Matte Abrams;
Joseph Dillingham; and Julia Clark !;
Chas. Boardman and Ruby NJ Franklin;
Leonard Franklin and Annie Cary.
Births: w. H. Williams and wife,
girl; L. B. Thomas and wife, girl; John
A. Winchester and wife, girl; F. w.
Reid and wife, boy Black: Albert Rag
land and wife, girl.
Deaths: Thos G. Roberts IT,, 3 yrs;
Dennis J. Mcmahon, 70 years. Black:
Elvira Wilson, IS months; Bette Prin-
gle, SO years; Eliza Potter, 67 years;
Ann Jackson 80 years; Preston Tyler,
ID years; George Oars, 80 years; Little
Smith, 81 years; Nicie Prescott, 2 yrs;
P. Williams, 20 years. Non-residents ::
Mrs. Virginia Pugh, 81 years; Mrs. An
ma Smith, As years. Black: Richard
Jackson, As years; Henry Thomas, 70
years.
OF above 3 died at Charity Hospital.
A. S. REISOR, M. D.,
n r CFAV Sec Health Officer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
SHFRTFFS SALE.
No. 13,1o8-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo. Parish, La, ::
Memphis Asphalt Paving Co. VS.. F.
oonev Of al

NO 1o,I OC-1l 'iiC In 81 JohlGlo'A Lao
trict Court of Caddo. Parish, La. ::
Memphis Asphalt Paving Co. VS.. F.
J. Looney, ct al
By virtue of writ of feri facias to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, have seized and will offer
for sale, at public auction, for cash and
according to law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
Sor sales, on
SATURDAY, MAY p, 1911,
Lots five and six 6 and O. of block
twelve (I2), fronting Cotton street of
the city of Shreveport, Louisiana, to-
gether with all buildings and improve
ments thereon. Said property seized as
belonging to the above defendants and
to be sold to pay and satisfy the debt as
specified in said writ, say in the sum Of
lWO Ltillui Gu gnu llNC anu 1o-IOO doAIdl D
with interest thereon as hereinafter
shown; interest on $4Io3-$I6.4o to Au-
gust Is, 1905; interest on $4Io3, 1912
to August Is, 1906; interest on $4I.o4,
1914 to August rs, 1907; interest on
$4I.o4, $3.50 to August IS, 1908; inter
est on $4Lo4, $3.28 to date of suit, and
8 per cent interest on said principal and
said interest from days above shown I'm
til paid, together with all costs Of this
suit J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Oficio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, April 20, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
EXPLOSIONS OF WAR SHELLS.


Vicksburg (Miss.) Herald: There
have been a number of victims of ex-
plosions of old war time shells, some in
and around Vicksburg. 1t was to have
been supposed that the list Of such cas-
ualties had long since been closed. It
is strange incident indeed of Memorial
Day, fifty years after the wars opening
guns, that a shell fired so long ago
should explode with deadly effect. Such
is the Jackson story as told in the Her
aid today The unfortunate victim, En-
gineer Walter Armstrong 'ofthe A. & Y.
road, is surely the last on the casualty
list Of the war which closed probably
before he was born.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
RANK OF VIVIAN.

The Vivian Times says: The Bank OF
Vivian has let the contract for their
brick building. which is to be of two sto-
REESE. The work is to commence as soon
as lots can be cleared.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
Z. BARNETT,


Notary Public in and for Caddo Par
ISL, Louisiana.
After having read the above and fore
going charter, and finding nothing there
in contrary to law. hereby approve the
same on this 27th day Of April 1911.
FRANK J. LOONEY,
Acting District Attorney First Judicial
District, Caddo Parish, La
Endorsed: Filed and recorded April
20, 1911. D. P. EUBANK,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
cOrder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the sameYnow appears
on file and of record in my office Given
under my hand and seal of office this
18th day of April 1911.
D. P. EUBANK,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re.
cOrder. 4-3o.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

Published three times week, on Sun
day morning, and Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoons, at 5I7 Edwards ST.,
by The Caucasian & Carney Printing
Company, Limited, proprietors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
PROCLAMATION

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Saddo,
Office of Police Jury, Shreveport, Louis
1ana.-ln accordance with an ordinance
enacted by the. Police Jury of the Par
lsh of Caddo, on the 18th day of April
1911, duly published in the Caucasian,
the official journal of the parish. notice
is hereby given and l hereby proclaim
that an election will be held at the va
r1ouS precincts as now established by
law, on the Ist day of June 1911, for the
purpose of taking the sense of the regu-
lar qualified voters of the Parish of
Caddo as to whether or not Intoxicating
liquors shall be licened or sold within
the parish of Caddo@after July 7, 1911,
or whether the sale thereof shall be pro-
hlDlted from and after that date.
The said election shall be held under
the rules and regulations established in
said ordinance. The polling places Of
SAID election shall be at the regular
polling places fixed by the Police Jury,
and which are particularly fixed as fol-
lows.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

Entered as second class matter February
II, 1904, at the postoffice at ShreVe-
gert, La, under the Act OF Congress
cE March 81, 1879
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

Subscription price $500 per year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE ".

The capital stock of this corporation
is fixed at. the sum of thirty thousand
($3o,ooo) dollars, divided into six hun
bred shares at the par value of fifty
(S5o) dollars per share, and the corpor-
alton is to begin business when fifty per
cent of the capital stock shall have been
subscribed for and paid into the treasury
either in cash or property equivalent
thereto
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

Official journal Of Caado Parish
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
WARD ONE

Rodessa: A C. Stewart, S. G. Spear
man. VIII Keel, commissioners; William
Nc Allchael, August Keel, clerks.
Hosston: W. W. Morley, Sam Hoss,
J. {. Allen, commissioners: A. + IToss,
George Adams, clerks.
Belcher: Jim Dixon, VIM .Hutrrti,-
son, Julius Gamm, commissioners. F, S.
Self, L. P. Peyroux, clerks.
Mira: A. c. Dominick, w. ". Nv~n,,
X, ,. Brown, commissioners; DR.. La9
ton, l. S. Ogburn, clerks. a
Gillian: l. I. Pittman, J. NJ. SeIli0g-
coh' X. /. Noel, commissioners; W. D.
Mercer, H. c. Vaughn, clerks.
Dlxle: J. c. Dickson, - Rambn. 7.
W. sentell, commissioners; W. A. OIL
vie, Mike dickson, clerks
Ida: J. R. Chandler, A. c. Dial w.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

PROHIBITION HEADQUARTERS.
The. Prohibition League have their
headquarters on the second floor of the
Caddo Club house corner Marshall and
Milan streets.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30

There is no issue more vital to this
community than is involved i'll the eff
forts being directed to the return of the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE VIII.

No stockholders shall be liable on ac-
count Of any obligations Of this corpor-
alton in any further sum than the
amount of unpaid balance due by him
on subscription for stock, and all stock
issued by the company shall BE fully
paid and ron-asscssible.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE VI.

The officers Of this corporation shall
be president, vice president, secretary
and treasurer, all of whom shall be di-
rectors. The Office Of secretary and the
office Of treasurer may be combined or
either may be combined in one Office
with the president or vice president, and
said officers for the first year are hereby
designated as follows: R. P. Hoffman,
president; Lee Stout, vice president and
secretary; and Obie White, treasurer.
No officer shall ever be elected in this
corporation who is not a stakeholder in
the same. The powers and authority of
the officers above named shall be such
as are contemplated by the laws of the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE *.

The charter Of this corporation may
be amended at any time by a two-thirds
vote Of the stock represented at such
stockholders meeting convened for the
purpose, provided a majority of the stock
of said company is represented in the
meeting; and all meetings for the pur-
pose of amending the charter in any par
ticular shall state the purposes for such
meeting and the nature of the amend
1.sents contemplated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE Y.

This corporation if dissolved by linn
itation or otherwise, shall be liquidated
by three commissioners elected at
stockholders meeting for said purpose,
which shall have full power and discre-
ton of the affairs Of the said corpora
ton and shall settle its Indebtedness and
distribute the residue to the parties en-
titled thereto under the law.
In testimony Of all of the foregoing
the said parties have hereunto affixed
their signatures in the presence of G..
W. Hardy and S. J. Jones, good and
competent witnesses, on this Goth day
of April \. D. 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-30
ARTICLE II.

The domicile of this corporation shall
be the City of Shreveport in Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, where all legal processes
shall be served according to law upon
the president or, in his absence, upon
the secretary of the corporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-20
Lovelorn Parker
Led Into a Trap
Expresses His Feelings to a Married
Woman Over the Phone and it
Cost Him $3.50.

II cost z. G. Parker just $3.50 for maxi
ing love to Mrs. Clara Kline over the
phone.
Mr.. Parker. who Is an employe in the
kaeineering department OF the Union Pa
ffc was arrested Friday night at the
Hnstigation OF Mrs. Kline, charged with
disturbing the peace.
\ Mrs. Kline told the following story In
police court Saturday morning. which re-
suited in Parker being fined s. and costs
by Acting Police Judge Altstadt.
About three weeks ago this man called
me up on a Sunday while my husband and
/ were eating dinner at my home, 2031 Elm
street, and asked II this was Clara.
said 1t was and he said We'll, will call
you up tomorrow. He called me up the
next day and began to tell me how much
he loved me. He continued this for three
weeks, until could stand It no longer.
Last night l called an officer up and
told him to come to the house. This man
called me up at o'clock in the evening
and / told him would meet him, but he
should call again at o'clock In the
meantime the officer came. When the de-
PENDANT again called l told him I would
meet him at Twenty fourth and Elm streets
The officer and 1 then went to the plact
named. The officer went on one side OF
!, the street and / on the other. When
approached the place this man met me anc
asked me to go to the moving picture
show. I refused. but instead asked him Il
walk a while with me. We started and
/ led him to where the officer was and HI
was arrested"
Parker denied the charge against him
but paid the fine.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-20
DOCTORS MEET NEXT MONTH
nNssouri Valley Medical Society to
Hold Twenty Fourth Session.
ITLCHNICAL SUBJECTS DISCUSSED
Program Includes Addresses of well
come, n Smoker and Lectures by
Leaders Of the Medical
Profession.

The twenty-fourth annual meeting OF the
Missouri Valley Medical society will be
held at the Rome hotel September : and g.
Although the society has often held its
spring meetings in Omaha, this is the first
fsv meeting ever held here. At the last
6nual meeting. held at Council Bluffs
b. attempt was made to take the meetings
hway from there and make them migra-
tory. This did not carry and a compromise
was effected providing that the annual
meetings be held alternately in Council
Bluffs and Omaha.
The meeting will be called to order by
DR. L. l.. Bushman. The address OF well
come will be given by Francis a. Brogan
and the response by DIR. Leroy drummer
short business meeting will then be held
after which twenty minute talks on dis
eases, their cause and treatment viii be
given by the following doctors; Thomas NJ.
!. Paul Of ST. Joseph, Mary Strong of Omaha,
L. w Llttlg OF Davenport. Flsvel B.
Tiffany Of Kansas City. a. c. Stokes Of
Omaha, j. NJ Bell Of 81. Joseph, Henry
S. Munro Of Omaha, p. l. Leonard Of ST.
Joseph. Frank c. Neff of Kansas City and
J. 7. Axtell Of Newton, Kan.
In the evening a smoker will be held at
the hotel. at which DIR. George S. Grille
Of Cleveland will give lecture on the
origin OF treatment in Graves disease, IL
Illustrated by stereoptIcon views. Dr. l..
Harrison Mettler of Chicago will talk on
neurology and sociology.
Talks Friday will be made by the follow
ing doctors: Ernest G. Mark Of Kansas
City, George Howard Hoxie Of Kansas
City. w T. Reynold of Kansas City, G.
A. Young Of Omaha, Arthur e. Hertzer
OF Kansas City, A. L. skoog Of Kansas
City. James NJ. Patton OF Omaha, A. ID.
Dunn of Omaha, Walter L. Blerring Of Des
Moines. Joseph L. Boehm Of ST. Louis, j.
Herbert Darcy OF Sioux City, L. A. Mer-
Ram Of Omaha and T. c. whitsrspoon of
Butte.