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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Increase in Assessments.

AS should be anticipated. the as
sessment rolls when completed will
disclose an increase in the assess
ment of some properties whose
value may have been under esti-
mated. It is in the adjustment OF as
sessments that equity must be
reached and secured. To reach a
fair and equitable assessment is no
easy task, besides the increase in
assessments of property under
valued is sure to provoke a criti-
cism of the assessor by the individ-
uals directly interested. Such dis
satisfaction may be expected. but
should not deter the assessor in the
fulfillment of his duty. Every owner
of property which is assessable
would be we'll pleased to be assessed
at the minimum value, but this is
impossible. An increase in the tax
able valuation will lead to more rev.
enues for the needs of the parish
and the municipalities. Should the
revenues in time derived from as
sessments be greater than is re-
quired to meet the expenditures OF
tn parish and the city, the tax rate
may be reduced. The final report OF
the assessor promises to be OF IN
tense interest.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
A $1,000 Appropriation.

The National Tribune, Washing
ton, D. c., states that the Legisla-
.ture of Oregon has appropriated
$1,000 for the transportation ex-
penses of those veterans resident in
Oregon who actually took part in
the battle of Gettysburg. James p.
Shaw, Milwaukee, has been appoint
ed commissioner for the Union vet
erans, and Charles E. Morgan, 33f
Railway Exchange, Portland, for the
Confederate veterans.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
COTTON MARKET

Office of The Caucasian.
Shreveport, La, May 8, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
ing like ants filling sacks and car

ing like ants filling sacks and car
rying the filled bags to the gap.
Then without warning the stretch
of the levee crown where the hui
man sang bags lay few moments
before fell away to depth of 20
feet. A second row of bags held the
water back and within an hour two
thousand of the dirt filled cacks
were in place and the caving was
temporarily checked and for the
time the levee was saved.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
ROOtleaaers Convicted.

At the session of the District
Court Yesterday Judge John r. Lane
sentenced Frank Hobson to pay {
fine Of $500 and serve six months
and in default six months addi-
tional.
w. w. White was sentenced a:
Frank Hobson.
Each were convicted of the vio-
lation Of the prohibition law.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
NEGROES TO THE RESCUE.
Are Willingly Used Instead of Sand
Bags, Save the Levee and Prevent
Flood.

The negro has developed into a
most extraordinary and practical
use in an emergency. AS related
from New Orleans, on Thursday,
quick work by determined farmers
and a small lbunch of willing ne
groes who were thrown into an in
cipient crevasse in the absence OF
sang bags, saved another district
along the turbulent Mississippi Riv-
er. The dozen negroes who lap in
the gap of the Poydras levee. hold
ing back the water until sand bags
could be filled to take their places,
risked their lives, but saved the day
when it appeared hopeless to hold
the fast crumbling embankment.
The Poydras leyee, which is only IL
miles south of New Orleans, began
to cave rapidly shortly after 5
o'clock Thursday morning. When
the caving was discovered the en-
tire batture in front of the Poydras
store, 100 feet wide and extending
from the levee to the river bank 200
meet out had caver in and a small
gap in the levee had gone Within
twenty minutes score Fof negroes
were brought up by q planter who
lives a few hundred yards south of
the scene. The leyee was caving
rapidly and when this small force
arrived water about two inches
deep was pouring over the en-
bankment.
It seemed too late to prevent the
crash which would spread flood
waters over a large area of Plaque
mine and St. Bernard parishes en-
failing damage to plantations total
ing several hundred thousand dol
lars. Two thousand empty sand bags
were being brought from the farm
house just below, but the flow of
water across the top of the levee
must be stopped Immediately or
sand bags and all the labor within
ten miles would be useless. A des-
perate chance was taken when two
12-inch boards were put along the
top of the broken levee and a dozen
negroes accepted the task of holding
it in place. These human sand bags
might be taken with the very next
slice Of the levee, but they held on
until row of bags filled with dirt
was put in place behind the boards.
Other bags were hurriedly dropped
in the gap and soon hundred more
negroes and white men were work
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
The Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury will convene to-
Monday. From the number
of summons for witnesses it would
seem that the Grand Jur ywill be
kept actively busy for several days
if not a week. Several cases Of mur-
der are to be investigated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Weather Forecast.

Local forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Unsettled, showers tonight
or Sunday; not much change in
temperature.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
BULLETIN
FORECAST OF STORMS TO CROSS
THE CONTINENT
THE NEXT DISTURBANCE

A Fierce Storm Will Cross the Con-
tinent from the Pacific to the At
lantic About May s to 13-Rainfall
Will Not Cover Large Sections.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
MUST IMPROVE IT'S
STREET CAR TRACKS
ADM1NrsrRAr1vE BOARD AFTER
VIRGINIA R,AILwAY AND POWER
6oMPANY.
HORSE FOR BUTLER
ASK FOR BIDS FOR REMOVING
DEAD ANIMALS FROM STREETS
CALL SERVICE FOR POSTAL
COMPANY.

In following out its general rule of
requiring service corporations to re-
pair the streets in which they may
have made Improvements, the admin
istrative board yesterday directed the
Virginia Railway and Power company
to repair the street, and Its tracks on
Broad street, between Tenth and
Twelfth streets; In Main east Of Fiji
teenth street, and in lakewood avenue
from Thirty fourth street east.
The Postal Telegraph company was
given permission to install call
bell service. using conduits for wires.
Commissioner Hirschberg presented
a resolution asking for bids for the
removal OF dead animals from the
streets In explaining his motion Mr..
Hirschberg said that he meant by
this the removal OF such animals as
horses and cows, and not cats, chick
ems. dogs or rats. The resolution was
adopted The street cleaning depart
ment does this.
The board adopted a resolution ap-
propriating 5000 for the purchase OF
a horse for Building Inspector Butler.
his old horse having been killed by
an injury sustained in the runaway
last week Mr.. Butler had been ex-
honorated from all blame attached to
the accident.
The horse had been frightened by
a motorcycle, and had Just recovered
from that fright when the muller
of an automobile started him going
again BY sheer force Mr.. Butler
succeeded in stopping the horse at
Sixth and Grace streets just as a large
truck was about to cross the street.
The horse fell and broke a leg He
was afterward shot. 1t was a narrow
escape for Mr.. Butler. whose head
Just missed striking the truck as he
was pitched forward over the front
of his buggy.
Many requests for curbing and gut
tering and street improvements were
received and referred TO the city en-
gineer. and bids were asked for
screens FOR the markets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04

tAA CpHBgat REFUSED 10 Rnterfait Ne
propoaition for West End extensions
We, In Richmond. did everything
In our power to induce our associates
to hold on, assuring them, as we be-
lieved to be true, that there could
still be secured West End rights,
which, though not those most desir-
able, would still be valuable. Not
unnaturaI1y. however. in view OF all
that had gone before, we failed to i'm
bue them with our hopeful spirit.
I'm addition to those things. we are
now required to spend Immediately
about $4,000 in paving streets, re-
Gently determined upon by the ad-
board.
Speaking for the company, / may
say that 1t has given the city splen-
did public Improvement, in the Mar
shall street viaduct: 1t has built q
frst-class street railway. equipped and
operated in a manner creditabfe alike
to the city and it's owners.
Regret the Step.
And speaking for all the Rich
mond stockholders, who have given so
much of time, energy and money to
the enterprise, / repeat that they see
this step taken with the deepest re-
greet, and against every possible eff
fort upon their part made, to md
means to prevent It.
What the future Of the property
may be. do not know; but / trust IT
may be bought and operated as an
line. still affording that
for which we have striven.
| also trust that those now interested
will be able to maintain connection
with the reorganized property. and
that all contemplated extensions may
be built. may say also that fore
closure at this time saves the COM
pany, or its successors. the valuable
light and power franchise. One thing
Is certain, the public will continue
to receive the benefits from the road
both as a common carrier and as a
taxpayer"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
SOUTHSIDE
MRS. CROST|C DIES
At ADVANCED AGE
WELL KNOWN LADY LEAVES
MANY DESCENDANTS TO
MOURN HER PASSING.

Mrs. Elizabeth Catherine Crostic,
seventy eight years old. died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Laura Grieves. 24f0 Hull street, yes
terday.
Mrs. Crostic Is survived by seven
children: c. H., NJ. E., F. H., w. c.
Crostic and Mrs. Laura Grieves, Mrs.
Bette Stroud. and Mrs. Matte Hun
gerford: one sister. Mrs. Sarah Brow
der: thirty-three grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren
The funeral will be held this after
noon at o'clock from West End
Methodist Episcopal church. and the
burial will be in Maury cemetery. Her
grandsons will act as palibearers.
Mrs. Crostic was well known
throughout the Southside and WIS
liked by all who knew her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
GAME PROTECTORS
START LIFE NEW
ASSOCIATION is REORGANIZED,
WITH ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
AND CHANGE OF NAME.

A Game Protective Association of
Virginia reorganized last night and
entered upon more active career
by the election of officers, amendment
of the bylaws and the change of the
name to the Virginia Game and Fish
Protective association.
The meeting was held in the rooms
of the Business Mems club with a good
attendance, the election of officers re-
sulting in the choice of w. p. Pat
terson as president and L. T. Chris
ton as secretary and treasurer. The
suggestion to change the name of the
association resulted in considerable
discussion, but that suggested by Hill
Montague was finally adopted. Sew
eral other changes in the bylaws were
made. chief among them being the
reduction of the number of members
of the executive committee from TWEEN
ty-two to five. The selection of this
committee, together with that OF mem
bership and press committees. was
left to the new president, who will
make his appointments In a few days.
The bylaws were freely discussed
at the meeting, the opinion being that
they We're in need Of extended re-
vision. In order that this might be
done, the new executive committee
was empowered to consider the
question and report the changes
thought desirable for action at an
other meeting OF the association. The
committee Is expected to recommend
number OF changes in addition to
those made last night among them
being the reduction Of the number Of
vice presidents from one hundred, or
one from every county. to ten. or one
from each congressional district The
question of the appointment and rec
ompense Of a game warden will also
be considered by this committee.
The association did not as was
thought probable. take up the mat
ter of endorsing a game bill for ac-
ton by the general assembly Two
measures were introduced into the last
legislature. but no action was taken
The question OF some legislation for
the protection of game will come up
before the general assembly of 1914,
and the Virginia Game and Fish Pro-
tective association will probably back
one of the bills presented, or draw a
measure of its own for introduction
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
MOVE FOR SOCIAL
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
wished all denominations to support
the movement and the meeting yes
terday afternoon was for the purpose
of getting the opinion of others on
the subject. Some of the ministers
of the city-Methodist, Baptist, Pres
byterian, Episcopal and others-will
announce their intention OF requiring
medical certificate of the groom
said the rector of st. Paufs church.
"and others will not. Not even all the
Episcopal ministers will do so, prob
ably. for. as l said. the council reso-
Iutions were not mandatory and the
ministers may use their individual
Judgment"
The Christian Church ministers are
already on record as endorsing the
attitude of the Episcopal councils and
individual ministers Of other denomi-
nations among whom are DIR. r. II.
Pitt, of the Baptist Church; Rev.
Frank Wells. of the Methodist. and
others are quoted as being willing
TO make an announcement to the
effect suggested by Dr. Bowie. At
the meeting yesterday afternoon there
were representatives OF all denomina-
tons and the sentiment of the meet
ing was overwhelming in favor of fol-
lowing the line of the suggestions OF
the Episcopal council.
The Episcopal Resolutions.
The resolution of the council of the
diocese of Virginia, which started the
movement was as follows:
Resolved, That 1t is the sense OF
this council that. for the sake of the
protection of women and for the sake
of a higher appeal to men, 1t is de-
s.rable that ministers of. the diocese.
as rapidly as they can secure such
cooperation from the physicians OF
their communities as shall satisfy
them that their position will be effec-
tive, either by themselves or in con-
function with ministers of other
churches, shall declare their deter
mination to perform the marriage
service of the Church only when the
man to be married shall secure from
the family physician OF his intended
bride, or from some other physician.
certified to by the brides physician. a
certificate of freedom from a COM
municable disease OF immoral origin"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
supreme Court in Session.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
WYTHEvILLE. VA. June 3.-The
Supreme Court Of Appeals convened in
Wythevi1le today. Judges James Keith,
Richard H. cArdwen and George M:
Harrison being the only members OF
the court present. Judge John A.
Buchanan will arrive tomorrow and
Judge STAFFORD q. Whittle next week.
Draper. Mullins and Patrick VS.. the
Commonwealth were called and post
poned until June 9Th.
The cases OF Buchanan county VS..
smyth and Banks was removed to
Richmond.
The case of Grant va. Harris was
dismissed and that OF Isaacs VS..
Isaac's guardian was submitted on
briefs. Gent executrix vs. Speer ct
ais. was argued by 8. B. Quilien and
w. w. Bird and submitted.
Davis va. Cole Brothers. submitted
on briefs.
Dennis and Ritter Lumber company
w. Justus argued by s. M B. Couling.
UUUMYkySd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Civic League to- Meet.

meeting of the Swausboro School
and Civic league will be held tomor-
row afternoon in the home of Mrs.
!, r. Norvell, 2406 Hull street, at 4
o'clock for the purpose Of discussing
means of raising money to pay for
"clean up day, held a short time
ago. The hauling away of the trash
was the biggest expense, and although
all residents benefited by the cleaning
done by the workers were asked to
contribute ten cents toward defrayfn8
the expenses this sum will hardly ~
enough, All members of the league
are earnestly requested to attend tho
meeting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
NEWPORT NEWS NIGH
SCHOOL DESTROYED
FIRE CAUSES LOSS or $4,000 TO
JOHN W. DANIEL, BUILD
ING.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June D.
Fire of an unknown origin early this
evening entirely destroyed the John
W. Daniel high school building, re-
sulting in loss of about $4,000.
The flames had enveloped the en-
tire fifth floor when discovered and
the fremen were helpless A portion of
the brick wall fell, endangering the
lives of a number Of firemen. Sew
eral hremen were hurt by falling
timbers, while several others were
overcome by smoke and had to be
carried out. One fireman was taken
to a hospital and is not expected to
live.
Caused BY Cigarette.
The fire was discovered shortly after
6 O'Clock, and is believed to have been
caused by the throwing of a cigarette
into a quantity of waste paper. About
thirty sailors from the battIeships of
the Atlantic fleet, now anchored in
Hampton Roads, joined with the fire.
men and other volunteers in fighting
the flames. and thereby prevented a
spread of the fire, which was located
In thickly populated section of frame
dwellings. The work Of the sailors
won for them many praises. as they
took all kinds of risks and led the
fight.
Seamen f. NJ. Cook. Akos and
Briskey, of the Virginia, did great
work. The first named suffered a
badly burned hand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04

in the office Of city treasurer. and
felt that he had a right to aspire to
the office of commissioner. and, there
fore, asked those In front of him to
vote for him on June 18th.
Commissioner Tresnon said that he
had held the office for some time.
and had been a deputy for long
time. and knew the work and routine
of the office, and though that all
citizens should vote for him. as he
had carried out the duties Of the
office,
Then the candidates for justice of
the peace and city committee adj
dressed the club. and adjournment
was taken.
There were probably two hundred
people present. They applauded all
speakers and showed no preference
for any one.
This is a non-partisan club" said
President Farmer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04


others from entering exhibits at the
Virginia State fair and to remain
away themselves and seek to discour-
age others in attending the fair so
long as liquor lis sold there
(Signed) Mrs. D. NJ. Burgess, Mrs.
A. G. Quarles, Mrs. J. G.. Carter,
Mrs. p. l. Palmer, Mrs. A. l..
Chaplin. Mrs. N. Woods. Mrs. G. d.
Stephenson, Mrs. w. b. Matthews,
Mrs. Chas. WIlburn. Mrs. Chas. p.
Hartz. Mrs. Lee Todd. Mrs. r. G..
Porter, Mrs. o. r. Blackburn. Mrs.
ID. b. Scott, Mrs. A. Browning, Mrs.
Bette Lee, Mrs. NJ. r. Haines. Mrs.
]. r. Tiller. Mrs. William NJ. Mayo.
Miss Mary Simpson. Mrs. w. NJ.
Bickers, Mrs. Page Smelling, Mrs.
j. c. Wilson, Mrs J. ]. Barker,
Mrs, A. S. Wilson, Mrs. Ball, Mrs.
Elnora Carpenter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
SECOND THOUGHT
CONTINUED from First Page. }

other alternative OF eaualizing the tar
If burden by making both raw ma
terial and finished products dutiable
The subcommittee had voted to i'm
pose a duty OF As cents barrel on
-four. and duty of 10 per cent ad
valorem on meats. both OF which were
admitted free under the house bill.
The early hours Of the day. how
ever. found Senator Simmons. chair
man of The finance committee. at the
White House. and when he came
away he announced that the subcom
mittee would rescind Its action. and
all of the articles mentioned owuld
so on the free list
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Crew Held BIameless.

The crew of the street car that
struck Robert Daffron, thirteen years
old, at Fourteenth and Hull streets
last Wednesday night. were dismissed
in Police court, part 2. yesterday
morning by Justice Maurice. The crew
consisted of Motorman h. l.. Ladd
and Conductor o. T. Barbee. Several
witnesses testified that the collision
between the car and the boy was uri-
avoidable.
The injured youth is recovering
rapidly in the Johnson-Wiilis SAM
Ia rum and is expected to be able 70
come out In a few weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Snnday.SchonI Outings.

Arrangements for the annual excuf-.
sion to Buckroe Beach by the Coz
wardin Avenue Christian Sunday
school have been completed and tho
picnic is scheduled to be held July
10th.
The Wetherford Memorial Baptist
Sunday hool will hold their annual
outing this year at Falling Creek on
June 25th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Stereopticnn LECTURE.

DR.. David Francis delivered lee
ture supplemented with stereoptican
views in Stockton-Street Baptist
church, last night. DR.. Francis had as
his subject, Ben Hur," and his talk
The proceeds of the lecture will 60 to
the building fund of the church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
T,il,inutton wedding.

A lllipution wedding will be given
In weatherford Memorial church.
Swansboro. by the children of the
Sunday school classes Friday night:
The vent win be held In interest OF
the church building fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04

Charged with playing crap, John
Sawyer and Carlton richardson, col
court yesterday morning by Justice
Maurice The case of Harvie Strong,
colored. charged with assaulting Mag.
gle Alexander. colored. was continued
until Iune 9Th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
DR. Bear ON Vacation.

Before taking up his work as an
acting practitioner. DR.. Joseph Bear.
of South Richmond, who, for the past
year, has served as inferno and resi-
dent physician at the Memorial hos
pital, has left on months vacation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04

william Smith, colored. was arrested
by County officer Flynn yesterday
morning. Smith Is charged with hav-.
ing drawn a pistol on william WASH
inaton, colored. Smith will be tried on
the charge in Swansboro court Friday
morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Crafts Piano Company ~
at 205 East Broad.

When he returns he will be associated
with DR.. NJ. j.. Anderson, Of 928 West
Grace street. DR.. Bear is n graduAt0
of the Medical College OF Virginia.,
class of 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
Deed of sale.

The Washington Terrace corporation
has sold to w. S. Drewry lots NO ana
in the plans of Bellevue, fronting %
feet on Bellevue avenue, in considera-
ton of 1899, according to a deed OF
bargain and sale recorded in Hastings
court, part ii, yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-04
LOBBY SEARCHERS
Continued from First Page,

Continued from First Page.)
President wilson's charge of a "nu-
merous. industrious and insiduous
lobby" And both these are Repub-
licans.
Many Democrats today. including
Senator Hughes, of Mr.. wilson's own
State, told the Investigators that they
had no knowledge Of any illegitimate
lobbying going on. Senator Hughes.
however. was inclined to believe that
the men who were seeking to bring
about a change in the tariff bill were
here in greater numbers and were
the Payne -Aldrich law was under con-
sideration.
PenrQsc Knows Nothing.
Senator Penrose. on the other hand.
declared that the army that has in
vaded Washington to combat the In
derwood bill is only about 40 per
cent the size Of the one that advanced
upon congress when the Payne law
was under consideration. The sena-
tor from Pennsylvania gave 1t as his
opinion also that the practice of lob
bying has become decadent
1t became more apparent today that
the problem which the Democratic
members OF the investigating commit
tee have before them Is to produce
sufficient evidence to justify the pres
ident's recent statement. This seems
to be their chief concern now, while
the Republicans are SEEKING upon every
opportunity to emphasixe the con-
viction that the president made his
statement without sufficient grounds.
Among the senators who appeared
before the committee tonight was Sem
ator Martin, Of Virginia. Mr.. Martin
said that in the sixteen years he had
been in congress he had not been
troubled by lobbyists.