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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
The Williams ana johns.

1t would be difficult, if not impessi-
BILE, to estimate the relative frequency
of names prior to the Norman conquest,
which created something like a revo-
luton. William" of course, got a
good start, as is shown in 'Doomsday
Book" where stand 6S Williams, 4S
Roberts, % Walters and 10 Johns. In
1173 Sir William st. John and Sir Will
liam Fitz-Hamon entertained dinner
party at the court of Henry IL. The
invitations were limited to knights of
the name Of William, and the company
numbered 120.
But the day of John" was not long
to tarry, and in 1347 the common coun-
Gil Of London contained 35 Johns, II
williams, Is Thomases, 10 Richards, 8
Roberts, and in 1885 out of $40 names
enrolled in the Guild Of st. George at
Norwich there were 12S Johns, a Will
liams, Al Thomases. From that day to
this John and William have held their
ground as the commonest baptismal
names in England.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Mi.,t,efodaes.,

The mistletoe comes chiefly from
Brittany. Some 7oG tons Of the charm
ing white berried plant are exported
from French ports yearly. This mis-
tletoe is to the Breton what the pig IL
to the Irishman-it pays the rent. The
peasants of Normandy and Brittany
cultivate the parasite on their apple
trees contrary to popular belief. Il
rarely grows on oaks and II forms
their most profitable crop. A few
years ago the French department Of
agriculture decreed the destruction OF
all mistletoe. on the ground that 1t In
jured the apple trees. The peasants,
however, denied the Impeachment. and.
as the order Is not enforced. they grow
and export more "gui'' than ever for
the Christmas eniivenment Of English
and American homes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04

A pretty little animal, writes CORE
spondent, occasionally to be noticed at
the edge Of a stream or pond Is the wa
ter shrew. The ways of these creatures
are most fascinating. have seen them
quietly emerge from the grass, run
down the side of the bank into and
along the bottom Of the stream. While
under the water their movements are
very rapid. They scrape away on the
bottom with their feet, thrusttng their
long snouts into the mud and under
stones and leaves In search OF insects
on which they feed. They then retire
a little way up the bank for moment
or two to take breath and hurry hack
to their work once more. have never
seen water shrews dive. They simply
run in and out Of the stream, as II air
and water were both alike to them, and
they were equally at home In either ei-
ement. When under the wafer. they
look as il they were covered with miv
mute silver pearls owing to the particles
Of air adhering to their furry bodies.
Land and water shrews are not OF the
mouse tribe. They have the eIlarpest
and most delicately beautiful teeth i'm
aginable and live entirely on insect
food.-Lonaon Opinion. s.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
The Lion of St. Mark.

The symbol Of the Venetian republic
the famous lion of st. Marks made
of bronze. There is tradition among
the Venetian people that its eyes are
diamonds. They are really white, ag-
ates, faceted. Its name is most elabo-
rately wrought, and its retracted, gap
ing mouth and it's fierce mustaches give
it an oriental aspect.
The creature as it now stands belongs
to many different epochs, varying from
some date previous to our era down to
this century. 1t is conjectured that it
may have originally formed part of
the decoration of some Assyriap palace.
st. Marks lion it certainly was not
originally, for it was made 20 stand
level upon the ground and had to be
raised up in front to allow the evangel
to be slipped under its fore paws.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
REV. DR.. PARKHURST.
He Joins the Negropholists in Denim,
ciation of the South.

The indignation aroused by the in
halnnatory harangue in Washington,
d. C., recently by the negro, Hayes, has
scarcely been lulled when the negro
question is again revived by Rev. DR..
Parkl1urst, who has Joined the negroph-
o1ists in denunciation of the South. In
his announcements from his pulpit last
Sunday he stated that ''the Wednesday
evening prayer meeting there would be
an address by the Rev. w. H. Mitchell,
"a missionary of the Freedmen's Board,
in South Carolina. Booker I. Washing
ton has informed DR.. Parkhurst that
the Rev Mr.. Mitchell is reliable man.
In making the announcement DR.. Park
hurst said Even at this day, so long
after the proclamation of emancipation,
there is, in many parts of the South, a
condition of veritable slavery. Although
We claim to be a civilized people, there
is a degree of barbarism in our treat
nent of the black race that is not eS-
ceeded in any part of the world. And
although we send out missionaries te
Christianize other lands, there are com
inunities IN the South as uIlchristian as
any part of heathenisrn. :
His denunciatio1,s were 50 rank as te
/ call ] challenge from Southern mar
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Instinct stronger rhan wflI.

A curious story is told OF Darwin and
snakes. He used to go into the Lon
don Geological society.s gardens, Re
gents park. and, standing by the glass
case containing the cobra de capelio,
put his forehead against the glass while
the cobra struck out at him. The glass
was between them. Darwin's mind was
perfectly convinced as to the inability
of the snake to harm him, yet he would
always dodge. Time after time be
tried 1t, his will and reason keeping
him there, his instinct making him
dodge. The instinct was stronger than
both will and reason.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04

- The intention Of the act fas that
neither the title to nor the possession of
the lands donated was actually 20 vest
i'll the levce board until the state officials
named should have acted in the way the
statute directs. and only when this was
done an dthe act of conveyance record
ed, was the title and possession of the
lands so conveyed to vest absolutely in
the board"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
H(lL zMAn'S
222 Texas St.
Just a few offerings at
Prices which cannot fail
to interest you.


Lot Consisting of imitation Tor
cion, Valencienne and Everlasting
Trimming, worth UP o Ioc per yard.
This week sc. yard.
Lot consisting of Imitation Tor
chon, Valencienne, Everlasting Trim
ming and Pillow Case Lace, worth UP
to I5c. per yard. This week SC per yard.
Lot 3-Laces of every description,
worth up to e5c per yard. This week 1oc
per yard. ..-.. -
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04

The provision of the Virginia code ex-
empting from service Oh the grand jury
the owner or occupier Of a grist mill.
says Law Notes, is an interesting exam
pie of law which has been allowed to
remain on the statute book long after
it's usefulness and the condition that
called it into being have ceased to exist.
When the statute was passed, serious
Inconvenience to the citizens Of the sur
rounding country might have arisen as
result Of summoning a mill owner
from his work, but the mill owner is
no longer so important member of the
community.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
A BLIZZARD.
Chicago Experiencing the Worst Storm
of the Season.

There is posted on the bulletin board
of the Board of Trade a telegram which
says that the worst storm of the season
IS being experienced in Chicago today,
The blizzard is intense Two lives have
been lost. the wires are down in every
direction. The situation may be in1ag-
ined and must be intensified when it i:
considered that the supply of coal is
limited.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Dress Furnishings.
Dress Furnishings.

Entire stock Fancy Braids, Appliques,
Al1-Over Laces, Silks and Velvets. This
week IS per cent discount.
We arc showing the Holman Manu-
faeturino Company's complete line of
Ladies Madras and Mercerized Shirt
Waists for early spring wear. @--<
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Ladies' Kid Gloves.

Senni-annual Cleanup Prices.
Black and Colored, regular price
sI.co. This week .............6e .6ec
Black and Colored, regular price
SI.25. This week soc
Black and Colored, regular price
SI.75 and S2oo. This week. .SI.25
A few pairs $2.5o and $500 Ladies
White Musquetaire Kid Gloves. just
half price, $I.25 and $I.5o a pair
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
The Bo.ton BOY.

Mamma-Johnny, did you wipe year
feet Oh the mat when You came int
JOHNNY couldn't get my shoestrangs
united. They were In hard knot.
Mamma-But what have shoestrings
to do with Il?
JOHNNY couldn't wipe my feet with
out taking OF my shoes. could 7-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Saving Deposits.

MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
AND TRUST CO., CORNER OF
SPRING AND TEXASt STREES,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
The savings deposits of the bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent
per annuna is allowed OH all sums OF
one dollar ami upwards remaining on
The calendar three or more calendar
months
When made during the first three
days Of any month, interest is allowed
on these deposits as if deposited on the
first day OF tie month. Interest on all
sums not Withdrawn will be payable on
Tie first days Of February and August,
and interest not then Withdrawn is
added 10 tile principal thereby giving
he depositers compound Interest.
Deposits may be made by marie
women. men or minors, i'll their own
names.
Facilities are given denositors TO
draw money.
Deposits made for a longer period
than six months draw a higher rate
thar ordinary savings deposits.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
snIendia Isolataan.

"Why do you remain apart from 9TH
ers?" asked young lion of his sire.
Would not herd of lions present an
imposing arrayg
'By no means" answered the elder.
ut would greatly diminish the respect
now felt for us. Sheep may herd TO-
gether, but the lion must fiock by HIM
self,"-New York Herald.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Hopeless,

He-Supposs | should ask your IA
ther If could marry you. Do yo1
think I would stand any chance?
She-No. Your case would be hGpe-
less.
He-Do you think he would really
say mo"
she-Not that; but he would leave Y
to me.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
Wash Means and Others Called for
Trial.

This, afternoon in the district court,
Judge A. D. Land presiding, Wash
Means and others. colored, were called
for trial, being indicted for conspiracy
to murder and shooting with intent to
murder Aleck Brown in Ward One On
May 20. 1902 The parties concerned are
colored
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
Quilts. Quilts.
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. 8ooo-First District Court of Louis
lana. Succession of Johnson Sim
mons.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Notice is hereby given that Emile Sim
mons has this day applied to be appoint
ed administrator of said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto with
IN the time specified by law he will be
appointed as praved for.
Witness the Honorable A. D. Land,
Judge Of said court this 18th day q
January 1908.
r. 6. GIBSON, Deputy Clerk
Ian a9 1905
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04

e you are particular about your sta
we are the people you are look
|s|1z 1or We are particular about our
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-04
SEALED BIDS FOR WOODEN
SIDFW AXIS

Sealed bids are hereby invited for
laying wooden sidewalks for term
ending with all city annual contracts,
a1sd Tor excavation for same when
necessary. Plans and specifications will
ns on file In this office. A certified check
for Ss5 to accompany each bid as a
guarantee of good faith. Bids to be in
the hands of the comptroller by Febru-
sarv IS, 1908. at 6 o'clock.
G, 6. RIVES, Comptroller.
ian. Is, 1903,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
OBITUARY or NAPOLEON.

When the great Napoleon died there
were doubtless among the readers of
the London Globe many persons who
would have liked to read a full account
of his life, but, if SO, they were disap-
pointed. for the Globe, in its issue OF
July 4th, 1921, contained only the fol-
lowing brief notice:
"Death of Bonaparte. We announce
the death of Bonaparte. The official
announcement was received this morn.
ing at the admiralty. His death took
place on June 5th. His health had
been declining for long time, anc
the cause of his death was cancer
in the stomach. He was born in 1869
The cost of his maintenance at st
Helena was each year between two anG
three hundred thousand pounds :"
(Napoleon died May 18th, and no
June 9Th, as stated in the above al
legged obituary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
CANCER CURED BY:BLooD BALM.
All skin and Blood Diseases Cured.

Mrs. M. T.. Adams, Fredonia, Ala,
took Botanic Blood Balm which effec-
tualIy cured an eating cancer of the
nose and face. The sores healed up
perfectly. Many doctors bad given up
her case as hopeless. Hundreds of cas-
es of cancer, eating sores, supperating
swelligs, etc., have been cured by
Blood Balm. Among others, Mrs, B.
M, Guerney, Warrior..Stand. Ala. Her
nose and lip were raw as beef, with Of
fensive discharge from the eating sore.
Doctors advised cutting, but it failed.
Blood Balm healed the sores, and Mrs.
Guerney is as we'll as ever. Botaric Blood
Balm also cures eczema. itching hui
mors, scahs al d scales bone pains, Ill
GERS, offensive pimples, blood poison,
carbuncles, scrofula, rising and bumps
on the skin and all blood troubles.
Druggists, 81 per large bottle. Sample
of Botanic Blood Balm free and pre-
paid by writing Blood Balm, Co., AT.
lanta, GA. Describe trouble and spec
ial 4lae dical advice sent in sealed letter
It is certainly worth while investigating
such remarkable remedy, as BLOOD
Balm cures the most awful, worst anC
most deep-seated blood diseases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

The result of the arbitration of the
railroad franchises for taxation has re-
newed the demand for state board of
tax assessors. The solution of this
whole tax question is easy, provided
the legislature can ever be brought to
he point of dealing with it in an earn
est way and with the view of the adj
justment and equalization of taxes. A
state board of assessors and system
of county boards, appeal from the
county boards to the state board being
allowed, would give the state tax
system that would be fair and that
/ fa6g g be made to reach all classes of
! operty. Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Interesting and Newsy Notes Picked
Up There.

Friendship, Ga. Sept. Mrs T.
M. Merritt spent lest week with her
mother, Mrs. M P. MeGarrah.
Mrs. Blake Harris left yesterday for
Ashburn, on few weeks visit to her
mother, Mrs. Tharp.
Miss Georgia Harper left for Arab
last week where she will attend school,
Mr.. John Mashburn returned home
last Saturday from Englishville, wi or .
he has been thIashing gram,
There has been more sickness in the
neighborhood for the past few weeks
than at any time before this year.
Cotton is opening very fast in this
section. One of our farmers has mar
keted ten bales already,
The school here has more new pupils
this week, making the number on roll
yearly thirty.
Mr.. w. r. Dorm and Master Wool
bridge spent the day Saturday in
Plains.
Mrs. Lockett passed through here
Friday, on her way to see her mother,
Mrs. Jackson, who is critically i'll a
her home in DranevilIe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
The happiest homes are those IN
which company manners are used be-
tween it's members.
Distressing Stomach Disease.

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of 'SoUTH AMERICAN FRRvINR
TONIC" Invalids need suffer no longer,
because this great remedy can cure
them all. Tt is cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness and indi-
gestlon. The cure begins with the first
dose. The relief it brings is marvel
GUS and surprising. It makes no fail
ure; never dlsappoInts. No matter how
long you have suffered, your cure is
certain under the use of this great
health giving force. Pleasant and al
was safe. Sold by the Eldridge Drug
Stores, Americus, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

We have in our shelves many RENE.
dies for constipation and bllousness,
but the never.failing, common-sense
cure is found only in Ramon's Liver
Pills and Tonic Pellets. This treat
ment cures by relieving the cause of the
trouble; the Pink Pill arouses the liver,
while the Tonic Pellets tone up the or
gans and insure natural and healthy
conditions. Complete Treatment-two
medicines-25 doses-full directionr-
only IS cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Always use the same size cup in
measuring everything for the article
you are making.
a Purgative Pleasure

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or consti-
patton you know what purgative
pleasure is. Tnese famous little pills
cleanse the liver and rid the system OF
all bile without producing unpleasant
effects. They do not gripe. sicken or
weaken but give tone and strength to
the tissues aad organs involved. w.
Ell. Howell of Houston Texas says No
better pill can be used than Little Ear
ly RIsers for constipation. sick head
ache, etc." Sold by w. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

DR.. Stubs, of Audubon Park Expe-
riment Station, at New Orleans, claims
that the boil weeyils found in the cot
ton here were placed there by human
hands, and cites numerous facts to
sustain..that opinion. This nefarious
act is construed as part of the scheme
of speculation to bull the cotton mar
ket. Ii boil weevils attack the cotton
east of the Mississippi, then prices
will be maintained until the manipula
tors Of the corner can unload at an
enormous profit. DR.. Stubbs is said to
be busiIy engaged IN an attempt to
locate the parties guilty of sowing boil
weeyils in his station cotton plats.
Texas Farm and Ranch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
I would rather go down in history as
ne loved by little children than as one
feared by men.
Keller In SlxsHours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by NEW
Great South American Kidney Cure. u
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
dy. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americas, da.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
It is easy to talk about the blessings
of poverty when one has comfortable
bank account.
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dIgests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. This remedy is never failing
cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting the glands Or
membranes of the stomach or digestive
tract. When you take KodoI Dyspep-
STA Cure everything you eat tastes
good, and every bit of the nutriment
that you food contains Is assimilated
and appropriated by the blood and It's
sues. Sold by W. A. Rembert'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

A young woman of New York sued
millionaire for $3.50. 900 damages for
breach of promise, then accepted 81, 500
IN compromise, and had to sue her
lawyer to get half of this. How ap-
propriate the saying that 'the course
oEkue love never does run smooth"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Distress After Eating Cured

Judge w. T. Holland of G. ,eensburg
La, who is well and favorably known
says: 1.-TWO years ago suffered great.
ly from indigestion. After eating dis
tress would invariably result, lasting
for an hour or SO and my nights were
restless. I concluded to try Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure and it cured me entire
ly. Now my sleep Is refreshing and
digestion perfect. Sold By W. A. Rom
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

The south is producing more cotton
every year and the south is manufac-
turing more cotton every year. More
people wear cotton goods every year,
too Then why doesn't the price of
tne manufactured article advance? It's
up to Secretary Wilson to explain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

Ninety-eight railroads in the last fis-
cal year show an increase of 8 35 per
cent IN gross earnings, an incre ase of
1912 per cent in operating expenses,
and an increase of 4 percent, in net
earnings. The total business reached
a billion dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

The Baltimore Sun finds that num-
Der of Turks have become naturallzed
citizens of the United States because
they fought in the Federal army, and
this leads it to adhere more closely
than ever to its belief that the south
fought against the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

Many labor orator grated and
paraded on labor day whose brow was
never moist with honest sweat, and
whe seeks to tickle labor's ear in order
that he himself may be praised. The
type is common.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
BARNEY BALLS
For Rent.

That desirable p1aceon Col
lege street, now occupied by
Capt c. P. Hammond; beau.
tiful, shady lot, all modern
conv1ences, porcelain bath tub,
hot and cold water, gas, etc.
only $50 per month. Apply,
THOS. HAROLD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

-Harper's Weekly thinks that Pres1-
dent Roosevelt is weak in New York,
and that if the Democrats elect city
government in Greater New York and
nominate Cleveland they will win.
The Weekly has put in almost too
many conditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Wife Murderer EIeotroouted.

Ossinning, N. Y, Sept. S.-Patricb
F. Conklin, wife murderer, was put
to death in the electric chair in Sing
Sing prison early today. Three shocks
were given before the man was pro
neunced dead. Conkling shot and
mortally wounded his wife on June 10
1902, at their home at AT West Six
teenth street, New York city. The
couple had frequent quarrels and had
separated several times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
Santa Fe Road Increases Wages.

Fe railway today announces a wage
increase of 2 cents an hour for boiler
makers, machinists and blacksmiths at
all the shops on the system proper
between Chicago and Albuquerque.
This means an increased expenditure
by the company of 100000 yearly, Of
which SOC. 900 will be paid out In 10
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

1t is being strongly intimated in
some quarters that the government
report which sent the price of cotton
down on Thursday last was "doctored"
by somebody, as no other reputable
authority in the country agrees with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09
AMER1CUs, Ga. SEPT. 9. 1908.

From mountain to- seaside, from ru-
raj retreat and foreign shore, the sum-
mer wanderers are returning and
business and social life are becoming
more animated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

The Nashville American notes that
Swift, the Chicago packer, so report
goes, is running corner on lard. He
should remember that the race is not
always to the swift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

The continuous rainy weather in
New York City shows that the ele-
ments are in sympathy with the stock
brokers', who are dropping many tears
ever tie sagging condition of the
stock market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-09

Labor Day, when everybody rests,
excerpts the laborers who make daily
newspapers. They labor seven days
a week, and nobody hears any COM
plant from them.