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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
THANKSGIVING CAKE.

then cook until the soft ball stage is
reached without stirring. Remove
from the fire. set into cold water and
beat until of consistency to spread.
Boiled Maple Sugar Frosting.-Boil
two cupfuls of maple sugar prepared
as above with half a cupful of boil
ing water until a soft ball can be
formed in cold water. then pour in a
fine stream on to the stiff beaten whites
of two eggs. beating constantly; return
to the fire and beat carefully. to avoid
burning. two or three minutes. then re.
move and beat occasionally until cold
and of consistency to spread.
Mocha Cake.-Bake sponge cake
mixture in two round layer cake pans
Half pound each of eggs and sugar
and the usual proportion of other in
gradients will give two layers and a
dozen lady fingers. Prepare a mocha
cream and spread smooth between the
layers and upon the outside of the
cake. Score the cake in pieces fol
serving. Pipe with the remainder OF
the cream.
For the mocha cream wash a cup OF
butter. then beat to a cream and add
slowly enough thick sirup. favored
with coffee, to sweeten the mixture to
taste. To make the strip cook togeth.
er cup of sugar and half a cup of
clear, strong coffee until thick strip
is formed; cool before using. A cup
and half of butter will be needed for
a large cake with heavy decoration.
Pound Cake.-Beat one and a half
pounds of butter to a cream, add grad
ually one and half pounds of sugar,
then the beaten yolks of ten eggs; add
alternately one and a half pounds of
-four sifted with two level teaspoon
fuls of baking powder and scant cup
of milk and. lastly. the whites of ten
eggs beaten dry. When putting the
mixture into the pan, add here and
there a slice of oitron.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
MAIDS OF HONOR.
Duties of the DamseIs who Wait on
the Queen.

| Duties of the DamseIs who Wait on
the Queen.
Few Americans know anything about
maid OF honor to royalty-and the
prevailing impression among these few
Is that the maids are content to wait
upon the queen all their lives and bask
In the sunshine OF her royal presence
without thought of man or marriage
in other words that the maids are old
maids. The foundation for this popu-
lar belief no doubt arises from the
strict rules to which the maids are
obliged to submit while on duty. Per-
haps these restrictions are remnant
of the old bad days of the Stuarts or
the vulgar times OF the early Hanove-
rians. but there is no doubt that the
maids are very sharply looked after.
No male. not even a male relation, can
obtain admission to the suit of apart
ments allotted to these young ladies.
However. their months term of service
comes only three times a year, so the
rest of the time they may be as gay as
inca pledSe. lNueeO tndlu OF honor
has every chance of marrying well. and
there are only one or two who have
served more than ten years.
The salary is $500, ano the duties are
very light. consisting, mainly in wait
ing on the queen and seeing to the COM
fort of royal visitors. No doubt in the
early days of her majesty's married
life the maids had hard time of it,
when, except by her command, they
were not allowed to sit in the presence
of the prince consort or address any re-
mark to him. Chivalry had so far gone
that the maids of honor were expected
TO open the door for him. which is sad
to think of: But the hardest thing the
queen ever had to do was to get people
to recognize her husbands position.
There are eight maids of honor, and,
although they are not all peers daugh-
tiers. they have either a peer for grand
father or a peeress or a daughter of a
peer for grandmother. They are all
entitled to be called "h6l orable." 1t is
useless to say that the position is ex-
Allied and one eagerly sought after.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
A Popular Decorative idea.

1t has been quite a popular idea of
late, says Good Housekeeping, in ar
tistic effects to use handsome stretches
of tapestry or brocade for background
pieces against the wall behind couch
or sofa. They make fine show If
from beauty and harmony of color or
richness Of texture they deserve so
worthy and conspicuous a place. But
1t must be remembered that such back
grounds are to be the setting for liv-
ing pictures. and it is only fair that
they should not diminish or detract
from the pose of the actors. 1t would
be the poorest expression of art in the
home if the personality Of the occu-
pants should not be always at it's best
In its own surroundings.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Rohbers blew nn a saf..

Omaha, Tex, Nov. 23.-The store of
u. W. Farrier, merchant of this place,
was entered and the safe blown open
by burglars. There was about $50 in
The safe. which was taken by the rob-
hers or destroyed by the explosion. The
excessive use of the explosion. it is
thought. caused the destruction of the
paper money. There was about $500 in
silver. This is the third time Mr.. Far
rier has suffered safe robbery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
THANKSGIVING CAKE.
With Maple Sugar FrostinG - Som
other Delicious CONNECTIONS.

other Delicious CONNECTIONS.
Mix together and beat with the hand
until perfectly smooth two cups o.
bread dough Geady for shaping int
leaves, half Il cup of butter. two cups
of sugar. two eggs. ODe-fourth Cf 4 tea.
spoonful Of cloves. half Il teaspoOEfUi
each Of cinnamon, mace and nutmeg
half a teaspoonful of soda, one cup OF
seeded raisins and one fourth of n cur
of sliced citron. Turn into tube cake
pan and when light lit should net quite
double in bulk bake in an oven at n
temperature little lower than for
bread. When cold, pour a maple sugar
froSting over the cake and decorate
with pecan or hickory nuts and orna-
mental frosting. This cake is particu-
larry good made of entire wheat bread
dough.
Maple Sugar Frosting.-Stir a cupful
Of thin cream and two cupfuls lone
pounD of grated or shaved maple
sugar over the fire until dissolved,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Dress Albums.

London women have q new fad
which may be initiated in this country.
the dress album. This consists of a
large blank book In which are pasted
pieces of every gown bought by the
owner, the date Of its purchase, the
first time worn and whatever special
incidents may be connected with it.
1t might add to the interest to paste
On the opposite sheet the dressmaker's
bills. which often show genius Of such
\ high inventive order. Anything to
kill time!
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25

Cheyenne, Wpo., Nov While
Ihawing ont dynamite at railroad grad.
Ing camp 80 miles west of Cheyenne,
George Sanders and Patrick McCue
were blown to pieces and number of
other men injured. The explosion de-
Stroyed a locomotive and several cars
standing on the track near and injured
the engineer and fireman. Huge rocks
were thrown a distance of several hun
dred yards and great hole was torn in
The ground.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Latest MIIIinerx.

Hats dip much over the face. strik-
ing but not universally becoming style.
Fur and lace blend together. and many
hats and toques will be worn made en-
tirely Of fur
Toques formed of inch wide gold
braid alternating with silver and trim
med with light blue panne and sable
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
80 - % e. GO g es
fortunes
Endured by the
Fashionable
Woman.
90 "a % Go 90 90 90

sidered ultra elegant in 1900 Her face,
lest she should see too plainly, is
shrOnded by a transparent piece Of
cloth covered with large dots. Over
this comes another arrangement of a
material called chiffon. You will no.
tice that her hands are struggling to
hold a purse. a pocket handkerchief a
bunch of flowers, box of candy and a
book. Remember also that she has no
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Breach of Promise Suit.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Nov. 23.-Suit was
fled in the district court here by Ms.
Sophia Olson, a widow, against John
Anderson, prominent y )ung1ifan about
town, for breach of prcInise. Plaintiff
claims damages in the sum of $40, 900.
The papers allege the promise, of mar
riage was given when defendant board.
ed at her home. Anderson is nAHclerk
IN the Logan hotel
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Heavy Sales of Cypress,
$ber

New Orleans, Nov. 23\E result
Of the opening of the lei barge line
between this city and st. Louis, three
large sales of cypress were booked last
week by the Southern Cypress company
here, 1t being understood that the lum-
Der will be shipped via the new barges
10 st. Louis, from which city the pur-
chasers hail. The purchase amounts to
s,5W, 900 feet.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
Rumor as to the Car. Death.

London, Nov. 93.-The rumor of the
ears death appears to be unfounded.
Nothing to confirm it has been received
1t the Russian EN- assies in Berlin and
Paris and the embassy here has received
nothing since the bulletin Thursday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
suEared sweet Potatoes.

Peel cold boiled potatoes cut in two
lengthwise. place in dripping pan
fat side up. sprinkle with salt. pepper
and graduated sugar quite freely. On
each piece place a small piece of but
ter, and brown in a quick oven.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
AN ELEGANT HAT

are singularly dressy. Tricornes and
adaptations of Napoleonic styles have
great vogue.
The very chic hat illustrated is made
in velvet and chiffon of an elusive tint
only to be likened to the bloom on a
ripe plum. The sides are form I'd OF two
feather pads separated by French
buckle, while the dome sha.&d crown
is built up in goffered chiffon and cir
eles Of narrow velvet.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01
A Big Business

Our readers will note on n page in this
issue the announcement of Montgomery
Ward & Co, Chicago who are the orig
inators of the mail order business. In the
past 80 years they have built up an enor-
nous business by selling merchandise of
every description to users at wholesale
prices, and by refunding money if goods
were not found as represented. Their cata-
logue gives absolutely truthful descriptions
of 10000 different articles contains 200
pages and 1900 pictures. 1t tells how
to buy economically by mail It's posses
sion will save many dollars in the course
Of the year, as, by reference to it, one can
readily compare the prices asked by the
local dealer with those Of the largest mail
order house in the United States
Montgomery Ward & Co. carry a stock
of merchandise valued at 81, 800, 600. They
employ 1900 clerks, receive from 1900
To $4,000 letters and orders every day
Their shipments aggregate $500 packages
by freight every day, 1000 by express and
$500 by mail. 1900 packages by freight.
express and mail means that they ship
1,444 packages every working hour, "a
packages n minute, or one about every two
seconds during the day. A little order is
given just as careful attention as a big
one, and every letter of inquiry is an
swered in full
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cured John e. Myers, of Pennington, y.
j., of a strange malady that had kept him
belfast for nine years, and which the doc
tors said must surely kill him. Judge
Schafers fame spread for miles around,
and hundreds of people applied to him FOR
treatment.
Mr.. Stoufer performed the astonishing
feat of hypnotizing Mr. Cunningham, Of
Pueblo, Colo, at distance of several
blocks. He also hypnotized an aged gen.
tleman, and had him run through the
streets shouting. "Red-hOt peanuts for
sale" Mr.. Stoufer says it is indispensable
to ones business success.
Rev. Paul Weller says that every min
lister and every mother should understand
hypnotism for the benefit they can do to
those with whom they are brought in
daily contact.
In speaking of this marvellous power,
President Eliot, of Harvard College. said
to the graduates: Young gentlemen,
there is subtle power lying latent in each
of you which few of you have developed,
but which, when developed. might make
man irresistible. 1t is called Personal Mag
netism, or Hypnotism. | advise you to
master it
The New York Institute of Science has
just issued 10000 copies of book which
fully explains all the secrets of this mar
yelous power and gives explicit directions
for becoming Il practical hypnotist, so
that you can employ the force without
the knowledge of anyone. Anybody can
learn. Success guaranteed.
The book also contains a full report OF
the members of the committee 1t will
be sent absolutely free to any one who is
A postal card viii bring it.
Write today.
Address NEW YORK INSTITUTE
OF SCIENCE, Dept. NJ D 3, Rochester,
\. Y.
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Tall Mexican Corn in Iowa.

The experiment of raising Mexican corn
upon Iowa soil has been tried this year
with phenomenal success. Last Winter G..
Il. Ransier and d. S. Jones visited their
coffee plantations in the southern part of
Mexico and brought home with them sew
eral ears of Mexican corn. This was
planted on the farm of Jud Snow May 9
1t made wonderful growth from the first,
and on July 4, when average corn is but
knee high, this lot was big enough to shell
ter man. Its full growth measures 20
feet to % f9et high. A long season is
necessary to mature the crop in this eli
mate, although, in Mexico two crops are
raised annually The, stalks bear three or
four ears, which do not exceed in size the
Iowa ear of corn. 1t is of two colors.
white and pink, A step-ladder would be
4 necessary adjunct to the husker, but the
amount of fodder to be obtained from ar
acre is great offset
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

Hypnotism is no longer a myth. a fan
ciful creation of the mind, but a reality,
a most potent power capable of produc-
ing infinite good. For the purpose of as
certaining the exact value of this much
talked-of power a committee composed of
a physician, well-known jurist, promi-
nent minister and leading railroad man
was appointed to investigate Hypnotism
The committee carried on series of in
vestigations in regard to the power of hyp-
nOtism to influence the actions and deeds
of people in the everyday walks of life.
The first step taken by the members
of the committee was to master the sci
cnce in every detail, so that they might
state from personal experience the good
or eva this strange power might produce.
They wrote TO the New York Institute
of Science of Rochester, n. Y, the great
est school of Hypnotism and Occult Sci
ences in the world, and received full and
complete instructions in regard TO how
hypnotism may be used to influence people
N business, how to use it in treating dis
eases, etc, etc. In a few days they mas
tered these instructions and were full
lledged hypnotists.
1t was clearly demonstrated that hyp-
notism may be employed so that the per-
son operated upon is entirely unconscious
of the fact that he is being influenced;
and, all things considered. the committee
regard it as the most valuable discovery
Of modern times. A knowledge of it is
to ones success in life and we'll
being in society.
DIR. Lincoln says, after a thorough in
that he considers it the most
therapeutic or curative agent
Of modern times.
Judge Schafer, although a legal light,
turned his attention to healing the sick,
and in few treatments he completely
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ninth child in a family of ten; that his
health was far from good; that he showed
tastes and mental traits that stood out in
marked contrast with those of his brothers
and sisters; and that he was, from in
fancy, the pet of the family. Such daily
work as a farmers lad was then made to
do was not for him. Yet he was expected
to do something, and might have been
seen, barefooted, in frock and trousers,
astride of the horse that dragged the plow
between the rows of corn, or raking hay.
or binding the wheat the reapers cut, or
following the cows to pasture in the morn
ing and home again at night, or tending
logs in his fathers sawmill. When such
work was to be done it was his custom to
take book along. set the log, hoist the
gates, and while the saw passed slowly
through the tree-trunk, an operation which
in those days consumed some 20 minutes,
he would settle himself comfortably and
read.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

John G.FWhite; had a great-granddaugh
ter. Antoinette, who married William Lit
tie"
Disguised as an Indian, he, with the
other patriots, emptied the tea into Bos,
ton HarbpE Dee. q, 1II3. Later he en-.
tered the army, enlisting in Capt. Samuel
keeier's company, Bfadley's Battalion.
Was taken prisoner Nov. 16, 1G7G, at FIT.
Washington.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM-Born May 81,
1I41, in New York City; died March 81,
1918, at Charleston, S. G. Married Sarah
Nightingale; had son, Joseph, who mar
ried Catherine Bonneau; had grandson,
Roberts p, who married Alice Il. Screv-
ems
Was member of the first Provincial
Assembly. Joined the Charleston Artil-
lery. commanded by Capt. L. Hayward
Made prisoner at the siege of Charles
ton. Sent to st. Augustine and there con-
fined for IS months. Also engaged in the
battle of Beaufort and at Fort Johnson.
Other records of the johnson and John
ston families aciU appear in this column
from 1Ceek to aUeeh.
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AMERICAN FAMILIES.
Continued from first pag..)

had a son, Gardner, who married Hannai
Badger; had granddaughter. Sarah, whc
married Noah Lettings; had great-grand
son, Noah Clark, who married Louise l.
Aliens
Early in 17T6 was Captain of militia
company that did duty whenever called
upon. In 1850 joined Rhode Island regi
ment commanded by Col. Dyer, and was
in SullivanS Expedition. HIS commission
shows he gave three months actual serv-
ice as Lieutenant and three as Captain.
Granted a pension.
CLARK, JOHN-Bom Jan. Z, 1I2S, AT
Lebanon, Conn; died Dec. 23, 1S32, at
Lebanon, Conn. Married JeruSha Hunt
ington; had a son, Deodatus, who married
Nancy Dunham; had a grandson, Ossian,
who married Nancy Squires.*
DIR. John Clark was appointed by the
General Assembly of Connecticut in Oc-
tober or November, 17T6, a member of the
board to examine all persons desirous to
serve as Surgeons or Surgeons Mates in
the Continental Army. His name also ap-
pears as Deputy to the General Assembly
from Lebanon.
CLARK, JONATHAN-Born 1875.
Married Ann Hite; had Il daughter, Ann,
who married James Pearce; had a grand
daughter Sarah, who married Henry VIM.
Vick.*
Rank, Lieutenant Colonel. He raised
company of rifiemen, and was present at
the battles of Brandywine, Germantown
and Monmouth. When Charleston sur
rendered he was imprisoned, but was ex-
changed in 1871. Was appointed Captain
in the Sth Va. Regiment Jan. 23, 1I16;
Major in the 18th Va. Jan. 10, 177S, and
Lieutenant-ColonelM May 10, 1119. Served
until Jan. 1, 1888.
CLARK, LUTHER-BOrn March 81,
1761, at Sudbury, Mass; died Sept. 10.
1896, at Wendell. Mass. Married Relief
Bellows; had son, Peter, who married
Hannah Packard; had grandson, Luther,
who married Olive Stevens.*
Luther Clark was member of company
under Corporal Robert Emes that was
sent to guard State stores, April 2, 11IS.
He served three months.
CLARK, SAMUEL-Bon May 20,
1143, at HopkintOn, Mass; died May -.
1880, at HubbardstOn, Mass. Married
Mary Stone had son, Abijah, who mar
ried Betsey Heald; had a grandson. Abb
jah Stone, who married Clara Swans
Rank, Lieutenant, Sd and 9th Middle
sex Co. Regiments.
CLARK. WILLIAM-Born May q,
1742, at Windsor, Mass; died Nov. IL,
1925, at Naples, n. Y. Married Mary
Palmer; had son, Joseph, who married
Mary Sutton; had a grandson, Myron Hol-
ley, who married Zilpha Watkins.+
Served from the very first of the war,
being First Lieutenant in Capt Nathan
Watkins's company early in 17I5; later,
in other records, his name appears with
rank of Lieutenant. May 4. 1TI6. he was
appointed Captain of the Sth Company,
I'd Berkshire, and July l, 17S1, was COM
missioned Lieutenant-COlonel.
Other records of the Clark and Clarke
families riu appear IN this column from
lceek to Ueei;.
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bury; had a great-grandson, Lewis, who
married Susan Lewis Butler*
Member of First and Second Provincial
Congresses of New Jersey. Was Chair
man of Committee of Correspondence ap-
pointed by the First Provincial Congress,
July, 1174. The Second Provincial Con-
greSs made him a member of committee
to advise with the Continental Congress.
Other records of the Smith family wiU
appear IN this column from aCeek to 1Ceek
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

Via Chicago, Union Pacific and North
western Line. ''The Overland Limited"
leaves Chicago $50 p. M, daily; arrives
San Francisco afternoon of third day and
Los Angeles next morning. No change OF
cars. All meals in dining cars. Another
fast train, "The Pacific Express" leaves
1870 p. m. daily. Personally conducted
excursions every Thursday from Chicago.
Inquire of any ticket agent or address
Chicago and Northwestern R'y, 461 Broad
way. New York; 601 Chestnut St, Phila-
delphia, or 212 Clark Ct, Chicago.
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Daniel Webster as a lad is thus de-
scribed by John Bach McMaster, the his
torian, in the November Century:
As the boy grew in years and stature
his life was powerfully affected by the
fact that he was the youngest son and
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

d, 18th Ga. Cav. Eyans's Brigade, Cor
don's Division, enlisted July g. 1861. The
owner can have it by writing Comrade
NeWbury.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

Out of q ducal cor
net, two wings, ex-
panded, count t e r
changed-A crest of
the johnson family.
Other crests of this
family will be given
from week to week.
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NOTES ON ANCESTRY.

Back numbers Of issues containing
American Families will be kept on hand.
When this department is well started a
good deal of space will be devoted to Her
aldry. Many of our forefathers were en-
titled to and used armorial bearings and
crests. Their descendants are entitled to
them, if they choose to claim them.
1t is better than pride-it is patriotism
to preserve the record of achievements
of an ancestor who helped to found this
great Nation. Your descendants will be
grateful to you for passing to them an un-
broken record Of your family from Reyo-
iutionary times down. As the Nation
grows older and greater this matter of an
cestry becomes more important and more
difficult to trace. Better undertake it now.
assisted by this paper. In the course of q
year it is estimated that at least 800 rec
ords of colonial officials and Revolutionary
soldiers will appear for each of the six
family names with which we have started
How TO Trace Pedigree" will be Il
very practical article that will soon ap
pear. We shall also fully acquaint om
readers with the hereditary patriotic socie-
ties of the United States, of which there
are many.
1t is suggested that those interested cut
out the records of their families and paste
them in books. Identifying an ancestor
may be greatly ass 5ted by showing all the
records to relatives.
Generally the founders Of American families had
number Of sons and daughters znd many grand and
greagrandehildren. To print lr these columns all the
lines Of descent would occupy undue space The line
Of descent given here has been fully verified. and is
thought to be sufficient for descendants Of other lines
Identity this ancestor as being theirs also n most
the first knowledge Of ancestry Is simply q hint or
probability. This must be followed up and verified
NATIONAL TRIBUNE subscribers. aided and directed by
Mrs. Lockwood. trace and verify their ancestry
with much less trouble than Is usually encountered
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

A tower, argent-A
crest of the Williams
family.
Other crests of this
family will be given
from week to week.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
The Bcy Webster.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All druggists
refund the money if IL falls to +. W. Groves
signature is each box. &c.
The National tribune., 1900-11-01

W. o. COFFEE, NJ. D. feet eyesght. If you
afflicted with any eye trouble write to DIR. Coffee
and tell him all about it, He will then tell you just
what he do. He will also send you Free Of
charge his so page book, The New System of Treat
ing Diseases of the Eye" 1t is full of interesting
and valuable information. All cures are permanent
Write to-day for yourself or friend to
W. o. COFFEE, NJ. d. 300 Good Block, Des Moines, a.