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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
CASTERS STYLES.
some OF the Notable Points of the
Great Festival Display.

Straw OF every condition and color
including most delightfully."- delicate
tones, IS prominent in millinery Flow
er garniture includes nearly every
Known species Of blossom, while in
Irult trimmings some very lifelike pink
and white cherries have been added to
the list, in which grapes of all the es-
tabilsned shades flourish. The tendency
to small toques nevertheless leaves the
large picturesque hats untouched. as is
shown by the two Easter specimens
here Sketched.
| Cna IS huge triangular shaped hat
velied with polar blue silk muslin and
slightly creased under lunches of small
| shaded flowers. red and violet. with a
graduated lace f1ounce hanging all
| round. The other is a young lady's
nat IN fancy lime green straw, trimmed
with muslin kerchief. embroidered
at the edges and arranged in soft folds
to fall at the back in a waterfall and
twist of green ribbon with loops on
either side.
Many of the gowns of the day have
tassels or falling ends somewhere and
rows of fringes adorn some of the
skirts.
The new aspect of the blouse is of
Importance. The exaggerated pouch
In front has nearly disappeared in ia
vor of just becoming fullness that
hts well into that new feature, the high
shaped directoire belt This belt in
stead of cutting the figure abruptly in
two after the old fashion emphasizes
Its graceful curves. and, with a deep
buckle in front, gives trim look to the
lower part of the body and waist
With the new waist arrangement the
low cut, straight fro1ted corset is
necessity, and correct lines are as
much as ever the key to good style.
The clever adaptation of eolfennes.
silk veilings and crepe de chine to ev-
cry sort of dress from reception to tai
Tor strikes the observer With these
fabrics braiding and strappings of tat
feta are used to achieve a tailor made
effect.
Bolero shapes rule in corsages,
though with SO much variation that
the original motif is. not always very
clear. Short, plated basques are likely
to be used in Grape and other soft fab
RIGS. a. .s.sas.1 ss~e ) " a.
There is striking variety in skirts.
All are fuller and more ornate than
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Lord LoyRt's Collapse.

An interesting feature of the recent
army debate in the house of lords was
the collapse of Lord LeVat, who. on
rising to make his maiden speech, said
My lords / venture to think this army
corps system, by producing definite
scheme and then sat down, unable
to utter another word His failure in
the house of lords was such contrast
to Lord Lovat's gallant work in the
South African war, during which he
raised and commanded a corps of
scouts and won the distinguished serv-
ice order, that it has produced much
good natured comment in the English
papers. One writer points out that
Lord Loyat can console himself with
the reflection that only a short time
ago the Duke Of Devonshire rose from
his seat in the house of lords, looked
slowly around, intending to speak, and
then sat down without uttering a word
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Had n Large Family.

It is said that a farmer living near
Fulton was standing in his barnyard a
few days ago when well dressed
stranger leaned against the fence and
inquired how much he would take for
one of the cows in the lot.
Zone hundred dollars" was the reply.
'I'll take her." said the man. "Can
you give me two more like herr"
The farmer drove two more out of
the barn and offered the three to the
stranger for $780, aa-
"All right" said the stranger. begin
ming to climb the fence. Il want them
to furnish milk for my children"
How many children have your ask
ed the farmer in some establishment.
''Ninety-three,' was the calm reply.
The farmer was just getting ready
to ask the man his name, with the pur-
pose of sending an account of his life
and public services to President Roose-
welt, when two guards from the Fulton
Insane asylum appeared and led the
stranger gently away. - Kansas City
Journal. .#
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
NEGRO TOUGHS.

They Attack Town Hail and Demnlish
the Walls. Roof and Windows
Lawrenceburg. Ind. April line.
groes. numbering nearly fifty. armed
with various weapons assaulted the
town hall of Cloves, O., completely de-
mollshlng its walls, roof and windows
with boulders. clubs, and bullets. A
number of young white people were
dancing in the hall and several were
Slightly injured With drawn revol
vers the white men chased the black
mob away. A running fight through
the town followed Many shots were
fired, One negro was slightly wound
ed, but got away. A patrol is prevent
ing an attack of indignant whites on
the negro settlement at Coal City.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Saws He Has Facts,

Austin, April 11.-The house discus.
sed at length A. S. Busby matter The
Jones resolution was taken up. The
author of the resolution stated on the
flour of the house that "the real truth
is that the state has been robbed out
OF $4,000 and have the facts in my
desk to show it." A substitute adding
two senators to committee was offered
and both resolution and substitute
went over on account of time for con.
sideration resolution having expired
House passed finally bill making pro.
vision for refnnding e229.000. state
bonds which mature, in 1904.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
SAMILH DROWNED.
The Damage by the Arkansas Cyclone II
Thought TO Have Been Great

The Samage by the Arkansas Cyclone II
Thought TO Have Been Great
Little Rock, Ark, April IA spe-
cial to the Arkansas Gazette from
Newport, Ark, says: During the tor
nado of last Tuesday night a family
of pearl fishers named Tapp, who liv-
ed in a shanty boat on White river.
were drowned There were three in
the family. The boat was torn to
pieces by the wind in a moment
Belated reports from Van Buren,
county which is remote from railroads
and from the village Of Pearson in
Cleburne county show that the damage
done by the tornado has been under.
estimated. Pearson was almost wiped
out of existence, nearly every house in
the hamlet being RACED to the ground.
Among those who are known to be
seriously and probably fatally injured
are J. M. Clayton, his wife and his
daughter Ina. Fridays dispatches
from MorrilltOn from correspondent
who had gone into Van Buren, county
for the Gazette tell of ten houses at
Greasy Valley being blown down. This
damage has not heretofore been re-
ported. Five villages in Van Buren,
county are known to have been de-
stroyed and many more are thought to
have been.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
High Lights of Fashion.

A pannier effect is carried out most
attractively on yellow satin evening
gown.
Coarse linen gowns are gathered a
little below the hips, the fulIness being
caught down with straps.
A beautiful coat of soft black silk
has shoulder cape embroidered and
ornamented with black silk and tas-
sells, while narrow tabs button across
the guipure empiecement Of the cor
sage.
An overskirt effect is constantly met
in connection With the wide lace
founce
French foulards are visions of lowell
ness in their soft blending of dainty
cnlors.
Vertical tucking from the knee down
goes exeellently on bareges. eoliennes
and yeilings. ~. sss5s
Embroidered sWisses, polka dotted, in
white and aH colors will be popular
summer fabrics
! ~ - - - - Il
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
FUSE WAS FAULTY.
Burned Faster Than Calculated, Causing
Premature Explosion.

Premature Explosion.
Pensacola, Fla. April l1.-An inves-
tigation Of the explosion on the bat
tleship Iowa, which occurred in the
gulf near this port Thursday after
noon. resulting in the death of three
seamen and tbs serious injuring Of
five others, shows the accident was
caused entirely by a defective shell
fuse, which, it is stated, burned faster
than calculated. 1t is understood the
shell exploded fully sixty seconds be-
fore it was timed to do so. An exam
ination of the ship shows the burst
gun is beyond repair and the twelve
inch forward turret Will have to be
removed A number of supporters
were also shrunk, and stated portions
Of the deck will have to be replaced
where pieces Of the heavy gun tore
through.
The funeral of the three men who
were killed in the accident occurred
Friday morning at II o'clock
The dead were buried in the nation
al cemetery with military honors
companies Of blue jackets from all the
ships of the squadron participating in
the exercises
1t is understood that all of the in
Jured men are almost entirely out Of
danger, with the exception of First
Glass Seaman Paul Gought, who lost
an eye and is in a critical condition
The Iowa steamed into the navy yard
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Rishon EIIicott.

The most venerable among the prel-
ates of England is now the bishop of
Gloucester, the Right Rev. Charles Ell
heott, d. d. He is nearly eighty-four
and recently celebrated the fortieth an
niversary of his conservation as a
bishop. His lordsLip. whom the Earl
Of Beaconsfeld once wished to make
archbishop OF Canterbury, enjoys the
singular privilege. accorded to him aft
err 9 serious accident in which he was
involved in early life, OF travelling free
when he chooses over any OF the rail-
ways in the United Kingdom. sF
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Bills ApDroped.

Austin, April 1.-THE governor ap.
proved house bill requiring street CIR
companies in cities of 10000 or over to
transport children under twelve wears
OF age and all students up to seventeen
years. at one half regular fare He al.
SO approved the Cotton Belt consoI;da.
ton bill, by the terms of which that
road absorbs the Texas and Louisiana
Senator Davidson of Dewitt offered
resolution providing sine die adjourn
ment April % There was much oppo
sition TO it and it went over.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Placed in ,Iaii

Chicago, April 11-As the result of
a post-election argument in saloon
fight followed Maurice Moore and
Frank Winch may die and three ether
men were seriously hurt The crowd
was chiefly Italians and when they got
out on the sidewalk pistols and knives
were used. Twelve arrests were made.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Cocoanut Custsr6 PIE.

Scald one cupful of milk, add one ia
blespoonful of eornstarch mixed with
two tablespoonfuls of sugar and suffi-
cient cold milk to make a smooth
paste. Stir until thiekened. simmer for
five minutes and set aside until partly
cooled; add three well beaten eggs, one
cupful OF cold milk, two more table
spoonfuls of sugar, one heaping cupfui
of freshly grated ceeoanut and one tea
spoonful of vanilla; pour into a deep
pie dish lined with paste and bake in.
4 moderate oven until set ii the mid
die.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
. Settlement Emac1ad

Denver, April IA settlement o,
the question of wages of trainmen Of
the Colorado and Southern railway has
been effected. The basis of agreemen,
IS II per cent increase for freight men
and = per cent for passenger men
Regarding double headers the company
agrees that no more than four engines
shall be rgfn at one time on narrow
gauge roads A train on the main line
is TO consist of thirty cars with double
engines. If necessary
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
France to Have Two Presidents

New York, April 10.-President Lou
bet, in conversation with friend, said
there Will be two presidents in France
beginning with 1904, according to dis
patch from Paris. | am taking adyan.
tage OF the rights conferred upon ms
by the constitution said M. Loubet
7 shall ask parliament to designate
my successor before the expiration of
my term of office" NJ. Loubet's &C.
ton il to avoid necessity of brief inter
regnum.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
WILL BE FIRM.
Castro 10 Sustain Bowen On sBhe Asefea.
sntaB TreAtment

"asnington, Spril 11.-News was
Acceived from Venezuela to the eff
feet that 8residcnt Castro would re-
main firm and sustain Herbert ".
Bowen, @enezUell's pierirnls ntiarv in
the attitude he has .Gnvn T"sractins
the settlement OF the ci;.ir.s AGAINST
venezuela and in favor Ct referring
the question of preferential Treatment
Of the blOckat'ing r''W"rs to The
Hague for decermin1i ia The Same
statement contained ~ Information
that nc Overturcs haVl been made 70
President Castro directly hy t." repre-
sentatiVes Of tho alli7l goveru2lcnts
for settling the c"r~r5versv But
oVertures with this oLir,t in view hava
been mag to the gOv-I .1rleNt by some
financial syndicates.
Mr.. Bowen has opposed bitterly any
settlement through financial syndi-
Gates and President Castro has sus-
tanned him. 1t is believed by Mr..
Bowen that now this matter is settled,
the protocols remaining to be agreed
on prior to referenuce to The Hague
will be concluded before long.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
CANNOT QUIT.
Must Not Obey Strike Order When Wage
Requirements Prevails

Requirements Prevails
Chicago, April IA dispatch to
the Tribune from New York says:
One of the most important legal de.
cisions ever announced in the state on
the question of the right of a labor
union to order a strike has just been
handed down by the appellate division
OF the supreme court. 1t is in effect
that labor union has not the right
to order its men to qE,it work where
they are in receipt of the wages de-
manded by the organization and where
there is no attempt to employ nom
union workers, but where. the only
question over which there is any diff
ference is refusal of the employer to
recognize the unior or its representa-
tive.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
SKIRTS OF TO-DAY.
Paris Likes the SUN Ray Node1-A
Good Shape For Light Fabrics.

Paris at present is certainly pressing
home the desirability of the sun ray
skirt; but, while none can deny the
charms of this mode. its adaptability
to the eXigencies of home manufacture
is doubtful. None but the most skill
full of workers. if even they. could do
the plating without mechanical aid.
and it is a considerable trouble to send
material away to be killed.
No such difficulty. however, is found
with the Killed f1ounceS which are one
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12

Paris, Texas, April 11.-Sherif Car.
penter and deputies had desperate
nght with alleged horse thieves near
Hlnckley, seven miles north, A mum.
per of shots were exchanged, but no
one hurt The parties finally got away.
These men are believed to be part Of
a gang, two of whom we're killed last
week near AntIers, l. T
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Three Texas Saiananf}ers

New York, April 11.-Three blind
salamanders have been added to the
collection in the New York Aquarium.
1t is said no other exhibition place in
the world possess such treasures. The
salamanders were taken from the Unit.
ed States fish commissions artesian
we'll at San Marcos. Tex. This is 1OS
feet deep and is believed to have pierc.
ed subterreanan cavern The we'll
has thrown up several specimens OF
blind fish, but none have lived.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
APPEAL OF CASE.
Northe-nt Securities Company Matter Ma,
Soon Reach Supreme Court.

Washington, April 11.-Departmert
Of Justice officials. while having no
authoritative Information on the sub
ject, say there is little doubt an ap-
peal in the Northern Securities com
pany case will be taken to the su-
preme cours very soon. Under the law
defendants are allowed sixty days in
which to appeal. but il view Of the
fact that counsel for the Securities
company all along worked IN har
mony with the government in exp
diting disposition Of the case 1t is as
sumed this policy will be continued
and the matter brought to the sup.e.1.a
court at the earliest practicable d2.e.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
nREsS AND FASHION.
e.saRT AND ORIGINAL FEATURES IN
THE SPRING STYLES.

80 Taking Short Cape Wraps, With
<-aaf Variety In Trimming and
s,..ves-A Gray Costume of Good
.sres and Unique Finish.
mo dressy little outdoor coat is now
3. -.,o fore. and a great relief are these
..s,a,t sacks after the long, draggle tail
a affairs Of the winter which few wo-
r,sn could manage gracefully in con-
.oetion with the long skirt. The short
s.ck coat. whether in cloth or silk, will
g soffened with lace and enriched
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12

6ilh embroidery and fancy stitches or
earnished with passementeries, brande-
5afgs, cords, tassels and all sorts of
pendent ornaments. - Glace silk for
spring and later ON cunning little
e0afees Of lace for the summer days
are among the styles already assured.
ANY amount of variety there is in these
taking, il diminutive, wraps. Some are
little sack NANTES. All hang loose, but
t1ere are different sorts and styles of
luosenesEs and this is managed so as to
Tive certain stamp of good style. The
Example sketched is of fawn cloth
trimmed In novel and effective fashion
sFith guipure lace and appliques of en-
h1eldered linen, the latter introducing
Suspicion Of blue with black stitch
A feature to be specially noted is
characteristic style of the sleeves,
4 lll1ell are made very wide and full and
dNn INTO q deep gauntlet worked
~ the linen applique, turned back at
sle wrist and laced across with small
olaek silk cords and tassels, beneath
which Is revealed close fitting cuff of
ieep toned cream lace.
ktamine tn peculiar, quiet tint Of
4aienee gray furnishes the material for
an original and chic afternoon toilet.
Sz'pes OF herring oning in black che
nllle distinguish the side lines Of the
lf1 which Is encircled with six rows
Z1E 6avy tucks. The bust draperies are
lnered to form frilIed headings down
zse 'front.' and are trimmed with gradu-
g! rows OF black velvet. each tipped
lta tiny rhinestone buckle. The
Is Of black velvet. Yellow roses
s. g the alluring hat of plated black
a9ee pver white chiffon.
khe cape form of trimming is now all
w vogue on blouses and sacks. On
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Given Life Sentence.

Lawton, Okla. April lin case of
territory VS.. Mart Perkins the jury
found him guilty of the killing of Ar.
thur Beemblossom and gave him life
imprisonment. Young Beemblossom.
in company with his father, DR.. BEEN
blossom, was crossing the prairie
earn near Waurika during the open.
ing. An appeal will probably be ask
ed for
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
yAsHMAK VEIL.

affords just 6 tantalizing glimpse of
bright eyes. and the other variation
on oriental modes that brings into re-
lief perfect mouth and chin, though
the avowed purpose of both is but to
protect from wind. dust and rain Each
Is of waterproof silk and easily within
the home modiste's capabilities.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Smart Spring shoes.

New spring models in shoes and
boots are being made on a novel plan.
with the toes not SO pointed and the
insteps narrower. so that the sole seems
to be cut in continuous line from the
toe cap to the waist of the foot.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Challenger Won.

Weymouth. Eng April lin the
race Thursday between the Shamrock
| and Shamrock III, the challenger
won by seventeen minutes. The
course was thirty miles.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12

New York, April 11.-Mr. T. ]. Tay-
lor made the official announcement of
fic pool. which has been engineered
by Mr.. Keene. and the firm of Talbot
j. Taylor & Co.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12

City Of Mexico, April 11.-John
Hays Hammond, the noted mining en-.
gineer. will arrive here about the NIL.
die of this month to manage the min.
ing interests of the Guggenheims.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12
Motor sneeialties.

Motoring has created a new depart
ment in the wardrobe of both men and
women. 1t claims its special garments
in the way of smart coats, nantes and
hats for town display and useful rain
coats, rugs, gauntlets, leggings. he'll
NETS. hoods, goggles. ETC., for country
and long distance riding. @sT~ Fl
The cut shows two feminine conyen-
lonesome. the yashmak veil, which
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-04-12

81 shsll and locust green tones
sely hsht satin faced cloths
1ea in full day dress Greg
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
PULLING In THE KITE.

One day when I was out flying a kite I
found it was very hard to pull in so thought
would make something that would pull it IN
very easy. I found an old bicycle that did
not have any tires and took the rim and the
spokes off. I found large spool that was
just right to fit on the hub. I took the hub
off and fitted the spool on and then put the
hub back on again, fitted the chain on and
taking one of the pedal cranks of used the
other one to wind up the string with. I took
it out to where was flying my kite, and when
I went to pull it down it came down about
twice as easy and twice fast
Claude Neff,
A Sixth Grade, 1882 Lyndale Av. S.
Rosedale School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
WHEREABOUTS MINNESOTA

leave any thing valuable there said before
alone hours and about four O'Clock
go play. hid mothers coat and few
things lounge Then wrote the
following noteDear hidden seal coat
lounge This pinned the door and went out
play perfectly unconscious that idea
burglars saw
only result was hearty
laugh at my expense the idea of hiding the
things good it would have been if had not
passers by where yaluables might be
Lulu A. Pike
b Eighth Grade Avenue S.
School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
PICTURE PUZZLE.
(Copyrighted.)
Can you find the school teacher?

Just then at bend in the creek logs boards
washed the bank when the creek high in the
spring Then the build little boat
raft went home for nails and hammer then
told my chum We went down to the
an hour had completed what thought to be quite raft
It about four feet long and three feet wide.
We launched it and got but to disrnay found
that it would not hold AT last pushed raft
ourselves to the shore then home change
wet clothing. On the bright thought struck 4
had heard of alright boats thought could
old After dinner hunted around and
find six. took them fastened three
each side under the raft Then got again and to
joy found plan worked well We foated
little the the shore
and tied it When down again the next Satur-
found that had not alright after ALL
all full of water. Theodore Freeman,
A Seventh Grade, Washburn Park.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
A HOMEMADE TANNING MILL.

Once upon time had garden of beans. going
keep be sheled. 1t
long she'll then by that began to get
tired could find quicker Of she'll
ing nothing went but beans beans
until tired of them that thought would
give up plan keeping them for winter One
lying the ground and thought could
the the sack pound them with stick until
they opened the sack all the beans
the sack while the smells top
Luckily happened windy, and took quite a
large piece laid it the ground Then took
the wind blew all the dust out
pleased that did not have to take the
beans pod by pod shen them. --Nable Moe
B Fifth Grade, 1925 Thirty first Avenue s.
Longfellow School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
Minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday. Oct. 10:
WHEN YOU WE'RE HoMEsICK."

1t is unusual Junior who has not some
time felt this "heimweh,'' this longing for home.
Where you? What special circumstances made
you feel homesick? Sometimes it is word, q
song, face that brings home and home people
sharply before the mind and rouses the longing to
them. Write the stories in such to make
readers realize that really homesck Do not
be content with the mere statement Of facts. The
papers must be in the hands of the editor OF The
Journal Junior
Not Later Than Saturday Evening, October 8,
at five o'clock They must be strictly original writ
n side only OF the paper, not
than 300 words in length, less than 1900 marked
with the number of words and each signed with the
grade, school, and address of the writer The
papers must not be rolled.