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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
DIR. Bowling Sustained.

AS should have been expected
from common sense. observation,
DIR. Oscar Bowling, the head OF the
State Board of Health, has been suS-
tanned in his authority exercised in
his supervision of the sanitary con-
dition of the penitentiary at Baton
Rouge and the Angola farm.
This opinion was reached by Coz
r. G. Pleasant, the State ATTORNEY
General, after a careful and exhaus1
tive reference to the legal authori-
ties. o
The opinion that the State prison
is subject to the sanitary laws is di-
rect and positive. The opinion is also
emphatic in the declaration that the
shealth officer should not be him
dered in the performance of duty
It is true there are regular physi-
clans employed to care for the wei
fare of the convicts and to supervise
the sanitary condition of such in
stitutions, but from an inspection,
there was suggested by DR.. Bowling
some Improvements for the better
ment of these institutions, which
Col. G.. Harrison Parker, president
of the Penitentiary Board, accepted
as a personal affrant, and in his
wrath INDUCED in series of admis-
sible billingsgate in his criticism of
DIR. Bowling.
AS already suggested, Governor
Hall should demand The resignation
of Col C. Harrison Parker, president
of the Penitentiary Board, or re-
move him from office. If it be i'm
possible to get rid of him as never
firing feeder at the public crib, he
should be retired on a pension.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Two Students Elected,

Myron G. Blalock of Marshall, a
student of the University of Texas,
was elected to the legis lature, succeed
ing the late Representative Killings
worth, who died of meningitis. Blai-
lock defeated J. r. Wilson about ten
to one. BY large majority F. I.
Tiller of Lockhart, q university stu
dent was elected the successor of the
late Representative McNeal, also q
meningitis victim. Tiller, who is In
the law department at the university.
expects to resume his studies after the
legislature adjourns.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
SheriR's Sale.
No. 3,620-In the District Court Of
Bienville Parish, Louisiana: Jas.
Powell VS.. J. W. Nickelson

No. 3,620-In the District Court Of
Bienville Parish, Louisiana: Jas.
Powell VS.. J. w Nicholson
By virtue Of writ Of 9eri facias
to me directed from The Honorable
District Court of Bicnvjl!e 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, al
Vivian, Caddo Parish, La, during
the legal hours for sales. on
SATURDAY., MARCH %, 1913,
One stock of dry goods, boots and
shoes. Said property seized as be-
longing to the above named deGaad-
ant, and to be sold for cash and We
cording to law to pay and satisfy
the debt as specified III said writ,
say in the sum OF six hundred and
eighty-nine and 35-100 dollars, being
amount of invoice or inventory less
17R per cent, with legal interest
thereon from the-day Of, and
also the sum Of thirty-four and
n-100 dollars as costs, as we'll as all
other costs Of this suit.
J. p. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, eX-Ol1iCio Aucti0neer.
Caucasian, March 9, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
PRESIDENT PRESSES
Button and Opens Horse Show
at Fort Worth.

In the absence of Governor Colquitt
who wired his regrets. General Mana
ger John A. Stafford OF the National
Feeders and Breeders show at Fort
Worth. Display of cattle, sheep, hogs
and poultry and pigeons was up to
high standard of this great yearly
event
President Wilson, sitting in the
white house at Washington, pressed
IN electric button which flashed on all
the lights in the Coliseum and opened
the horse show. A great number OF
magnificent steeds we're viewed by q
large audience, which includes nu-
merous beautifully gowned ladies.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
WOODMEN GATHER
At Dallas In Large Numbers
and Also Circle.

Woodmen of the World gathered In
large numbers at Dallas to attend the
head camp.
There was . grand parade through
the principal streets to fair grounds,
where, in the Coliseum, the convention
was held. After the addresses OF vel.
come and responses had been made
the head camp proceeded to business.
Among those delivering addresses
we're United States Senator Sheppard,
sovereign banker, and Hon. Lewis
Rogers. head consul.
Competitive drills of the twendy odd
Circle teams, given In the Coliseum,
we're excellen.
The Woodmen Circle held its ses-
sions st Woodmen hall, there being a
large attendance.
In honor of the visitors the large
business houses were beautifully dec
Grated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
SheriR's Sale.

No. f6,754-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Leon r. Smith, Executor, VS..
Charles P. Glappion.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed from the Honor
able First Judicial District Court Of
Caddo Parish, La, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, l>have seized
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton on terms hereinafter set forth,
without the benefit of appraisement,
at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, La,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1913,
Lot eighteen of the Foster & Long
Subdivision Of the City OF Shreve-.
port, Caddo Parish, La, with the
buildings and improvements there
on. Said property seized as belonging
to the above named defendant, and
to be sold to pay and satisfy the debt
as specified in said writ, say in the
sum as follows, to-wit: For cash in
the sum Of $4,000 with per cent
per annum interest thereon from
May 5, 1908, until paid, and on terms
of credit to meet the notes not yet
due amounting to $442.t5, with in
terest thereon, and ten per cent in
ferest on said principal and interest
as attorneys fees, and all costs of
this suit. J.P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-O fficio Auetioneer.
Caucasian, February 20, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
EStPay Notice.

Taken up by D. S. Sims one and a
half miles east of LeRosen, La, and
six miles northeast of keithville,
La, land estrayed before me the un-
derslgned authority, one red cow
about ten years old; marked smooth
crop in both right and left ears, left
also split, with small split or cut in
under part of left ear; branded OH
ON left hip. One white and black
spotted COW about three years old;
marked with Over-crop or over
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

klseod Them All. Mayor Ssys.
Hailed into court by . yoang lady,
who alleged that he carried out the
old Indian custom of New Year kiss
ing too far. Mayor Patton of Caugh-
nawaga, Canada, caused all OF the
husbands and swains of uis town to
sit up and take notice whom he stated
he had kissed about oil the women ia
the place during the first week OF this
year. Miss Annie Deer alleged tho
mayor kissed her - hundred times
the mayor denied that he was guilty
OF the charge. but said that II he was,
every woman In the town could bring
action against him, - he had kissed
nearly ell OF them.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Too Enthus,setIo.

Over 200 innocent bystandsrs'' at
Louisville, KY, were arrested, one
woman pushed down and = man beaten
into Inconsistencies BY . mounted
patrolman. who himself Was taken In
hand by = squad of officers after he
had terrorised community for sever
81 blocks around. 1t is charged the
patrolman was intoxicated A great
crowd gathered and the excitement in
tense. For . time lynching seemed
. certainty and the squad Of officers
kept busy until the arrival Of the pa
troll wagon.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Marrisgs sfnpssss,.

Westbrook's bill making common
law marriages null and void Was By
the seuata amended by providing sim.
ply thrt the. plea OF q common law
marriage shall not be a defense Ia
prosecutions for fornication or adul.
terry. 1t leaves the property rights OF
the woman and her children undis-
turbea. II finally passed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Succession Notice.

No. 12,447-F'irst District Court Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
Succession of J. L. Bushey.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
Mary P. Busbey, execulrix, has this
day filed final account in said sue
cession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time speci-
fed by law the same will be duly
homOlOgated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. I. F. Bell, judge
of said court, this 9th day of March
1913. S. O. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk
Caucasian, March 6, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Charred Body Found.

Charred body of a man was found
In the ruins of the burned residence
at San Antonio of L. s. Spencer. The
latter is an extra man in the fire de-
partment and was not at home during
the fire or several hours previous and
his wife and child were visiting at
Houston. Body was burned beyond
recognition. Strapped about 1t was
belt to which was attached q scab-
bard containing SO csliber revolver.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
HOUSE BUSY.
Some Important Liquidation Il
Put Through.

When the house began its labors for
another week It considered legislation
with vigor. In less than three minutes
the irrigation hill. affecting ell irri-
CATION development in Texas, was en-
crossed. Bill providing for the con-
solidation OF Burr's Ferry, Brown.
deli and Chester railway and measure
requiring county commissioners to So
lect one bank In the county for de-
pository and to call for bids in the Sc
lection OF the county depository we're
also engrossed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Succession Notice.

No. 16,969 i First District Court Of
louisiana: Succession of W. f.
Seay.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Cad
do: Notice is hereby given that G.
ID .Seay has this day applied to be
appointed administrator of said sue
cession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time speci-
fled by law he will be appointed as
prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. F. Bell, judge
of said court, this 9th day of March
1913. A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian, March 9, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Terrific eaIe.

A gale that Travelled sixty miles IN
hour swept over Sydney. New South
Wales. causing several Fatalities aud
doing great damage ashore, and ON
water. Sixty street cars we're derailed
by the wind, several yachts wrecked
and chimneys toppled over through
'oqt The city. A del1ge aceompanisd
= .ihd. Much damage ~ Aoas II
~ 05acent country.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Bullet Ende Life.

At his home in Dallas G. A. Jones,
. blacksmith. was found with bullet
wound in his head and dead. Beside
the body lay q revolver. Bullet had
entered the center of the forehead. A
widow and four children are left A
verdict of suicide was returned.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Last Survivor Gone

Viscount Tredegar one of the few
who returned to England from tas
charge OF the Light Brigade at the
battle of Baklava, died at London at
the age OF eightytwo years. There
is no heir to the title OF viscount. "A
grandson of the frst baron, Courtney
Charles I. Morgan, succeeds to the
title Of Baron Tredegar. .
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Succession Notice.

No. 16,932-First District Court Of
Louisiana: Succession of John c.
Vance.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Cad
do: Notice is hereby given that AL
len Kendall has this day applied TO
be appointed administration of said
succession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time speci-
fled by law, he will be appointed as
prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. F. Bell, judge
of said court, this 18th day of Feb
ruary 1913. A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian. February 81, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
6hcriR,s Sale.

NJ ~ 1c1 .h r.. T.s:,n
- 49, 80 Gu. 'ne r ~. 'n n DIS
~ - Juus :, uauuo "a, 'sn' Id.
:, ~ no"a'u w. oiios' = WI
pso...
y sirsue = VIII % SEIZURE ano
es,o - ln0 ulec.eu run Tue nol,or,
60 eD.. ms. .uuicial D,s.ricI 1ourl u
h as.uo lalisn, Id, - ele ABOVE NUM-
Doauu alu en.leleu cause, nave :
o'.eu anu VIII oner LOT SAFE az pup
e AUCTION ior casn ana without the
p.ll1lls y appralsemen'' 2. ine pIlil-
~ c,d ,do' pa u1ol q Tue Goufs n9use
legal nonrs for sales, on
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1913,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Bids Wanted.

Wanted by the Board of School
Directors of Caddo Parish bids from
the banks of Shreveport to become
the depository of parish school
funds and fiscal agent of the board
for period of two years from April
1, 1913. The right to reject any and
all bids reserved. C. E. BYRD,
Superintendent.
Caucasian, February 20, 1918.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
How to Order Patterns

Patterns described in The Caucas-
ian are supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company, Greeley Square
New York City, and Masonic Tenn
pie, Chicago, I'll. Forward order
with name and address to the New
York or Chicago office with iOc for
each pattern; they will be mailed
direct 70 you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

slope IN both ears; branded Dbl on
ieit MP. Owners or owner will come
onward prove property and pay
charges, or the same will be sold ac-
cordlng to law, at the residence Of
l.. 5. Sims On Tuesday, April 8, 1913,
at 10 o'clock am.
j. F. HENDERSON,
Justice of the Peace Seventh Ward
OF Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Caucasian, March 6.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
New Theater For nouoton.

e. a. Hulsey of Galveston leased at
Houston 100 feet square at Main and
Capitol streets for ninety nine years
ct a rental Of o., zoo. 600 arl insurance
and taxes. He says he will at once
take up the construction of one OF the
finest theater and Office buildings In
the south. representing an expense OF
$500, COO
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

An Ell Paso man says al persons
Who complain Of the high price Of
beef In the retail markets should cot
goat msak He declerss II IL cueaper
sd just = GOOD AMI lutritIoss whsn
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
woman Peri.hae.

During . Ore at Uniontown, Pa,
Mrs. Daisy Holland was cremated and
her husband and seven Others hurt
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18
Official journal OF CaddO Parish.

Published three times week, Sun
day morning, Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoon, at 203 Milan street,
by The Caucasian Printing Com
pany, Limited, proprietors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

Subscription price $500 per year
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

Entered as second class matter Feb
ruary 1, 1904, at the postoffice al
Shreveport, La, under Act OF Con-
gress of March 81, 1879.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-18

Subscribe for The Caucasian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
EIGHT GOVERNORS OF FALABAMA
1874-19O1
No. 32-Administratio of Governor Houston
Final Fall of Repu blicans in Alabama
1874-I9O1

Washington dominated all things
In 1860 Alabama produced 1000 600 bales
of cotton, but in 1870, good crop year.
less than 100000, although the price was
double in the latter year that obtained
in the former.
In 1860 Alabama produced twice as much
corn as her population could consume
that is, 100000 bushels. The product
had fallen in 1870 to 100000. Meats,
sweet potatoes, beans, etc, had fallen off
as had corn.
The population of the states was 81, 900
greater in 1870 than in 1860, notwithstand-
ing the sacrifices of war intervening and
the heavy emigration to the west of both
whites and blacks.
The republican party was committed
at its birth to use the south as feeder
to the north. In pursuit of this policy
by reconstruction measures. it had failed
ignobly of its original purpose.
The unantlcipated development of dem
ocratic strength in the north by the cleo
tion of 1874 and the failure to keep agri-
cultural production up at the south by the
reconstruction policy of negro equality,
caused President Grant to hesitate in his
course toward Alabama. He submitted
to the election of 1874 because he could
discover no way in which to set it aside,
as he did with the legislature of 1872.
JOHN WITHERSPOON DUBOSE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
The Credit of the Railroads

There is no need to argue that railroad
credit has declined, the kind of credit
which is essential IL new capital supplies
are to be obtained Authentic statistics.
accurate figures, need only to be printed
and read to show how greatly railroad
credit of this kind has been impaired
within few years These figures show
not only the depreciation in the market
value of railroad securities, but they also
show, even more fmpressively, how great
ly the offerings of railroad obligations
with which new capital can be obtained
have been reduced within the past four
five years.
Just 10 years ago, of the new securi-
ties listed in the exchanges. those of the
railroad companies were almost exactly
SO per cent, or about 500 millions. In the
year 1912, of the new securities listed,
those which represented railroad credit
were only 10 per cent of the whole. In
dollars they were about $50 million, in
comparison with approximately a billion
and a half new securities which repre-
sented other than railroad properties.
Yet in these years the need of new cap
ital for railroads was probably never
greater since the high development of
railroads began, shortly after the civil
war. Railway managers of long expert
ence of wise conservatism, but not gift
ed in or caring for the manipulation of
the markets, have been asserting very
earnestly for some years tn vital propo-
sition which they must consfder-namely,
improvements expansions, perfected ter
minal facilities. These things must be
secured if the business of the United
States is not to be congested within the
next five years. Sometimes 1t has been
said that as much as five billion dollars
is needed if the railroads of the United
States are so to be improved as to make
il possible to handle the traffic offered.
Instead of being able to finance securi-
ties at relatively fair rate of interest
the railroad companies have been COM
PEELED to pay high interest rates and
needed funds solely by the selling of
short-term notes.
One statement recently made by very
high authority, Prof. William q. Ripley
of Harvard university, has made a deep
impression upon shippers. Prof. Ripley
calls attention to the fact deplorable and
even alarming, that at this time the St
Paul Railroad company Is unable to mar
ket bonds bearing Az per cent interest
at par He Is certain that the only way
to relieve this situation Is in rate ad
vances and he couples that statement
with the monitory words, Unless relief
does come from that source the public is
going to be denied the facilities and the
accommodation to which 1t is justly en-
titled"
The railway presidents are now per-
suaded that the application for rate ad-
vances will be considered by the public
and by the shippers solely upon its merits
and without any of the prejudices which
prevailed in other years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
$4,000 LUMBER
FIRE NEAR DOTHAN
Rocky Creek Lumber Plant
Swept by Disastrous
Blaze Sunday

Dothan, June 2.-(special.) Accord
ing to reports received here today, the
Rocky Creek Lumber company, located
at Pansey. Is miles from Dothan, suf-
fered $4,000 loss by nre Sunday night
when their mill and portion of their
shcd and one tram engine were do
stroyed.
A large portion Of the stock of the
yards were saved.
Only about $4,000 insurance is snid
to have been carried, The origin of the
fire has not been learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

serious injury last night while autoing
on the gravel road between Jackson
and Clinton. They were skimming along
at a lively slip when without n sound
of warning the big car jumped the road
and plunged over a heavy embankment.
W ung men, thoy managed to fall away
from the machine and escaped with a
few bruises. The car was demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
SHIPPERS CHANGE
ATTITUDE TOWARD
INCREASE IN RATES
Subject Not Even Brought
Up at the Recent Meeting
Held in Buffalo
CASE OF RAILROADS
SAID TO BE STRONG
Are Being Compelled to Pay High
Rates of Interest and in Some
Cases on Short Term
Notes Only
BY HOLLAND

New York, June 2--(Special) l)-Some of
those who attended a meeting large in
numbers recently held at Buffalo of the
authoritative body which represents the
shippers in the United States who fur
nish much of the traffic to the railroad
companies have returned to New York.
They report that a striking change in
sentiment was observed in comparison
with the feeling which was earnestly ex-
pressed at a similar meeting In 1910. In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
Memorial Day at Green Pond

Green Pond, June 2-(Special.)- >
Memorial day services will be held at
this place next Saturday. The exercises
will occur In q local church and the
public is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

burn From Peru. Mexico, Guatemala,
Auburn claims the following members
or the Spanish-American club:
0. f. Boza of Peru, j. Casanovas of
cuba, A. Elizonda of Mexico, S. Falla
of Guatemala, j Galan of Mexico and
e. G. Queral of Cuba and B. Pereda
of Cuba.
The club of men from Latin America
Is possessed of some of the brightest
minds of this institution. From the
amiable President Charles C. Thaoh
down all of the fellows" have a kind
liness for the men from foreign climes
ana TO them has been extended a broth
eriy companionship that has served to
make them love and reverence the men
ton of the name Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
A Lot Of Thorn There

From the Louisville Herald,
First Moth Gin the storeroom)--
Where are you going to spend the sum
mer7
Second Meth-=1 was going to board
In q fur coat, but It's already 30 crowd.
ed dent know whether I'll stay or not,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
PLUNGES
OVER EMBANKMENT
Five Occupants Have Narrow Escape
When Big Machine Turns Turtle
Near Jackson

Jackson Miss, June 2.-(Special >
DR.. Ruel May and n party of friends
had a narrow escape from death or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

Auburn, June 2--(Special. )-The
fame of Auburn has spread over Amer
polytechnic institute of the south, Au-
burn has garnered those seeking learn
ing from every cline. In years past
this has been true to a striking degree,
but 1t remained for the present year to
produce perhaps the most unique and
interesting club that has yet sprung
into existence in southern college. For
the Spanish-American college Is taking
a prominent part in the home coming
celebration which opened today in Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03
A Bit Of Ieenosiasrn

From the Ht, Louis Republic.
Fehin RsdhFeaHt: whats a,iins YOU,
6heeFV, you don't iaak yourself at ails'
bluehiFdi y know / don't, doshl amt
II eeldl'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-03

panies are permitted to charge the slight
increase in rates which they ask the in
terstate commerce commission to grant
There Is perceptibe good feeling between
the railroad executives and the shippers
whereas in the past antagonism charac-
terlzed their relations. The railway pres
fdents believe that they can prove to the
shippers their imperative need of in
creased freight rates. The shippers are
beginning to take heed OF the fact that
great burdens in the way of increased
taxation, increased wages and increased
cost of material and operation have put
the railway executives to their wits ends
In order to meet their obligations, earn
enough money to pay reasonable divi-
dends and to build up surpuses which
are the basis for the financing needed if
new capital is to be obtained