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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
A CHARMING NEW BOOK.

Betty Pembroke" by Elizabeth Ha-
zlewood Hancock, is fresh from the
press of the Neale Publishing Company,
New York. Many of us here in North
Louisiana are much interested in the
author, and from the beautiful press
notices of the story we shall fall dead
in love" with the heroine, sweet Betty
Pembroke But the author, who is she ?
She is a Virginia girl, daughter of a
former Louisianian-a Confederate sol
der who went OFT at the first call-R.
J. Hancock, captain of the Bossier Vol
unteers Ninth Louisiana Regiment.
The book has been ordered for the
Peoples Library and will doubtless soon
be in the hands of friends Of Captain
Hancock throughout North Louisiana.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15

Mrs. J. H. Thigpen is at home much
improved by her prolonged stay.
Mr. and Mrs. I. 7. Land are guests
for the week at the Inn.
Mrs W. d. Leonard OF Salt Sale City
is the welcome guest Of Mrs. Susan
Johnson.
Mrs Leila Fowler OF Columbus, Mo. ,
is a charming guest of Mrs Johnson.
Hypatia's business meeting was held
Saturday afternoon with Mis-, Furman.
Mr. and Mrs. c, II, Mnec Jr., whose
home was recently destroyed by FIRE,
have rebuilt on the same site. and are
now occupying their pretty new home.
Friends Of Mrs. Walter Marburg are
glad to know she is convalcscent.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
FOR CITY JUDGE.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. w. Z. NAPLES as a
candidate for Judge OF the City Court,
subject to the action of the majority OF
the Democratic voters at the primary
election.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce S. c. FULLILOVE as a can
didate for the office of Judge Of the
City Court, subject to the action OF the
majority votes at the Democratic voters
at the primary election.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
SFHRIFF'S SALE.

No. I1685-In the First District Court
Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana: Allen
Brothers & Wadlcy Limited VS.. E.
+. Gilham
BY virtue CT a writ of seizure AMI
sale, to me issued by the Honorable
First Judicial District Court Of Caddo
Parish, La, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, | have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auction, accord
ing TO law, without the benefit of ap-
praisenfent, at the principal front door
of the court house of Caddo Parish,
La, during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JAN. IS, 1907,
Lot III and half of III lying next to
and adjoining III of the Templenlan
subdivision of the city of Shreveport
Ca1do Parish, La, as per map of SAID
subdivision recorded in conveyance book
g, page IS1, of the recorders Office Of
Gaddo Parish, La. together with all
The buildings and improvements thereon
Said property seized as belonging to
said defendant, and will be sold to sat
1sfy the amount named in said writ, say
for the sum of $2524I2, as follows: One
mote for $4,000 with 8 per cent inter
est from June IS. 1907, and the balance
an % notes, $1,000 $57.47, $37.27, $500,
-$36-87, 5000, $36.47. $36.27, 5000,
1852, $500, S35,H, $35o7, $3487
S3467. S34.47, $34.27, $34o7, $33S7,
$500, SS3.47. 1887, $33o7, $32S7,
$32.o7, S32.47, $32.27. $32o7, $3I.87
$3I,67, $3I.47, S5I27. $31.o7, $3o87,
$3no7, S3o.47, $4o27, with per cent
interest from November p, 1907, and all
costs CT suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest, and all costs of
suit
]. P. FLOURNOY, Sheriff.
Caucasian, Dec. IS, 1907.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
EOR CITY MARSHAL.

The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce H. M. RUTHERFORD as a
candidate for City Marshal, subject to
the action of the Democratic voters in
the primary election.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce G. F. GERALD as candidate
for City Marshal, subject to the action
of the Democratic voters in the primary
election
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce L. NJ. McDUFFIE as a candl-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
action of the Democratic voters in the
primary election
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
FOR CORONER.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce that DR. S. Y. ALEXANDER
is a candidate for reelection to the of
fee Of Coroner of Caddo Parish, subject
to the action OF the majority of the Dem
ocratic voters at the primary election.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce DIR. w. L. EGAN as a candi-
date for the office of Coroner of Caddo
Parish subject to the action Of the ma
iority of the Democratic voters at the
primary election.
FOR POLICE JUROR-WARD FOUR
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce that HON. JULES DRE4-
FUSS is a candidate for reelection to
the office of Police Juror OF the Fourth
Ward of Caddo Parish, subject to the
action of the majority of the Democratic
voters at the primary election.
The Caucasian has been authorized TO
announce HON. J. c. MAHLEN as a
candidate for reelection to the office OF
Police Juror of the Fourth Ward OF
Caddo Parish, subject to the action OF
the majority of the Democratic voters
at the primary election.
FOR POLICE JUROR-WARD SIX.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
Announce 7 +, ODF,N as a candidate
for the office of Police Juror of Ward
Six, subject to the action of the ma
jority of the Democratic voters at the
primary election.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. I. c. BARRETT as a
candidate for the State Senate, for re
election, subject to the majority Of the
Democratic voters at the Democratic
primary election.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. H. II. HUCKABAY
as a candidate for Representative in the
General Assembly, for reelection, from
Caddo Parish, subject to the action Of
the Democratic voters at the primary
election.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. w. II. B. GROOM
as a candida for Representative in the
General Assembly, for reelection, from
Caddo Parish, subject to the action of
the Democratic voters at the primary
election.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce HON. HENRY HUNSICK-
ER as a candidate for Representative in
the General Assembly from Caddo Par
ish, subject to the action Of the majority
Of voters at the Democratic primary
election
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce LEON r. SMITH as a car
didate for Representative i'll the General
Assembly from Caddo Parish, subject
to the action OF the majority voters at
the Democratic primary election.
Prompted by laudable ambition and
desire to be of service to the people OF
Caddo Parish and my native State, |
submit my announcement as a candidate
for the Legislature, and if elected |
promise to serve you faithfully, honestly
and to the best of my ability.
L. Z. THOMAS.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
RECEPTION.

Mrs. S. B. Johnson and daughter,
Mrs. c. B. Johnson, have issued cards
to a reception Thursday, December 70,
in honor of their guests, Mrs. William
Dixon Leonard of Salt Lake. Mrs. Ben
amin Johnson of Dallas, and Mrs Jas.
w. Fowler of Columbus, Mo.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
RIVER AND WEATHER

The weather yesterday was cold and
cloudy.
River: Denison FL, a fall Of o.3; Full
ton 10; Arthur City 10, rise OF 80;
Whitecliffs 20; Shreveport Al, fall
of OIL.
Weather forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Partly cloudy Sunday.
River forecast: A small rise will &C
cur at Fulton during the next 48 hours
and the change will be unimportant al
Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
JOIN NOW
An Opportunity Of Becoming a. Wood
man of the World.

Thirty-fve new members is the result
of a few days works These new appll-
cations represent as good cltizenry as
Shreveport can boast of, We will COM
plete our class Of fifty in a few days.
VIII YOU. come in with us and be a
encmber Of the Woodmen of the World !!
You can ION the camp of your choice,
L. p. BUTLER,
District Deputy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPER.

THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPER.
The shopper fits from store to store
AS busy as a beaver.
From room to basement, on each floor,
She prices goods and paws them DER,
Lest some one should deceive her :.
She looks at hundred dollar rugs,
And furniture expensive;
And while the weary salesman tugs
And pulls and hauls and lifts and Tugs,
She makes remarks offensive.
she tries on jackets, capes and cloaks
OF sealskin and Of sable;
And as the fur she fondly strokes,
She says she thinks this seasons yokes
Are all abo1ninable.
At six o'clock she crowds her way
Into the fullest trolley,
Content that in single day
She closed a bargain for a spray
Of decorative holly.
In coming DER the matter, though,
She thinks the merchant plucked
her,
The holly cost FIVE cents, and SO,
To get the money back, you know,
She ''bilks' the poor conductor.
Wills Brooks.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
HE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.

THE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.
The prohibition movement i'll Shrcve-
port is as fire started in prairie on
dry and windy day. 1t is irresistible.
The conditions have been ripe for some
time for such a sweeping over the par
ish of Caddo The men who would not
stop to consider the consequences which
were foreshadowed by the more con-
sentative are now amazed and as men
fighting blazing prairie fire, will &C
complish but little in checking the
flames sweeping on by leaps and bounds
Who would have vcntured FIVE years
ago on the assertion that Shreveport
would today be involved in a movement
to prohibit the sale OF whskey and in
toxicants i'll the entire parish OF Caddo:
For such cYpdition there IS cause.
1t is almost apparent to blind man.
From this cause must follow some good
effects. some wholesome results. There
must be clarifying of an atmosphere
overcharged with an influence and a
power detrimental to the morals and the
welfare of the community
Intelligent liquor men have been
forced to realization of a condition
from which they must share the fullest
responsibility with the keeper OF the
doggery.
In vain are they calling for COM
promise In vain are they expressing
willingness and readiness to conform
to the laws which have been disresarded
and violated with impunity.
In the city of Shreveport and
throughout Caddo parish there are hun
dreds Of men who are not prohibition
lists per Sc, but who. recognizing the
evils which have been intensified by the
fragrant violation OF the law by the
saloon, will, on the day OF the election,
cast their votes with the prohlbtlonists.
If prohibition. as the ants declare,
will lead the town to ruin from which
the pros dissent. the ants should de
monstrate the advantages of the saloon
to the community, in the sense and the
application of general prosperity, espe
cially when the saloon assumes to be
exempt from all the restrictions OF law
which are observed, respectfully, by all
n+1, II + h,1st nt
engaged in the sale of intoXicants.
At this late day, when the die has
been cast and the issue must be fought
to a finish, there can be no compromise.
On the side of the prohibition mav"~
ment are citizens whose property is In
VOWED i'll the result, but these do not
share the dismal view OF future with
its fancied disaster and ruin as pictured
in the hilarious enthusiasm of the
saloon
1t may be conceded that these recitals
of woe and OF disaster may influence
some good men against prohibition, but
the citizens who will view the issue
with calmness and deliberaton. who will
weigh impartially the evil influence of
the saloon and its persistent medding
and dictaton in politics, will take the
broader view CT the question than the
mat erial valuation of dollars and cents,
If he will view it in the love of human-
ity, in the spirit Of the greatest good to
the greatest number, he will not hesitate
to stand beside the women and the chi
dren. the widows and the orphans who
are the victims of the baneiul influence
Of the saloon.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire insurance,
bonds, life insurance, real estate, acct
dent insurance or building and loan
stock, see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
THE BAZAAR.

The ladies Of St. Marks congregation
arc very interested and active i'll their
preparations for the bazaar which will
open December y in the Soady build
ing. The work has been Systematically
arranged and allotted to the various
committees. The booths will be attrac-
tive with Christmas greencry. holly Der
ries and other hints Of Christmas jollity.
Mrs. Bryan Ards has charge of the
handkerchief booth, where the display
will be both dainty and elaborate. Bas-
kets filled with pretty handkerchiefs will
offer special opportunity for purchasers,
while the dainty lace articles will be al
Turing Christmas gifts. When all are
sold drawing will take place for the
special prizes-a beautiful breach and a
beautiful ring Don't fail TO visit the
handkerchief booth.
The candy booth with Mrs AIillsaps
and Miss Sallie Bell in charge will Of
fer delicious fudge, caramels. old fash
toned molasses and sugar candy, and
fancy varieties. #
Blue eyes ard black OF every size and
price will be found in the hundred dolls
at Mrs. Carstens booth. Truly the fairy
land OF dolldom.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
FOR ASSESSOR.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce S. Q. HOLLINGSWORTH a
candidate for the office of Assessor OF
Caddo Parish, subject to the action OF
the majority voters At the Democratic
primary election.
The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce S. n. KERLEY a candidate
for the office of Assessor of Caddo Par
ish, subject to the action of the majority
of the Democratic voters at the primary
election
FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
We have been authorized to announce
F. A. LEONARD as a candidate for the
office of Clerk of the District Court OF
Caddo Parish at the Democratic primary
on January 20, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
DIR. T. G.. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested to
announce that DR.. E. G. Allen has re-
stunned the practice of his profession.
eleioe in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
FOR SHERIFF.

The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce J. P. FLOURNOI a candidate
for reelection to the office OF Sheriff OF
Caddo Parish, subject to the decision of
the Democratic voters at the forthcom-
ing primary to be held January %, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
THE FORUM.

That the United States shall estab-
lisf a bank under Federal control" was
the subject Of spirited debate by the
freshman Tulane boys recently. From
the Tulane Weekly" we note that a
Shreveport boy, Leonard Dreyfuss, was
deep in the debate on the negative side,
and with good help from his classmate,
Mr.. Bierhorst, won the day.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
THE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.

A great moral reform is sweeping
over the entire country. 1t comes in the
shape Of prohibition. The women of
Shreveport are aroused, active. Hearts
are aching for better things, and better
things must follow when wives and
mothers Join in the crusade.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15

A PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
A very impressive and beautiful we'd
ding at Homer December II is of i'll
terest to many throughout North Louis
lana where the contracting parties, Mr..
T. T. Land of Benton. and Mrs. Eliza
beth Langford Limerick of Homer, are
so well known and esteemed.
The pretty church was tastefully deco
rated for the occasion with palms and
ferns and winter blooming flowers. The
ceremony took place at $50 am, Rev.
J. U. H. Wharton, pastor of the
church, officiating. Mrs. Drew Fergu-
son. sister of the bride, was the hand
some nnatron of honor, and the best man
was the groom's closest friend, Mr.. +.
L. Stewart of Minden. All eyes were
watching for the fair bride, who en-
tered the church with her brother, Mr..
Ferguson The ceremony was solemnly
sweet and impressive. The bride was
alfred in a handsome travelling suit of
plum colored chiffon broadcloth, with
hat to match, trimmed with big purple
morning glories. The bridal bouquet
was magnificent cluster Of snowy
chrysanthemums.
The bride is a charming woman, gra-
cious and sweet i'll manner. lovely and
amiable in character, and belongs to a
prominent North Louisiana family. She
is beloved by large circle OF relatives
and friends throughout the State.
The groom comes of a well known
and prominent family, being the son of
the late Thomas Land of Bossler, and
nephew of Judge A. D. Land of the
Supreme Court of Louisiana. He is a
lawyer by. profssion, ambitious OF hon
ors at the bar where many of them have
already distinguished themselves.
Alter a week spent in Shreveport, Mr..
and Mrs. Land will visit Arcadia to
spend the holidays with DR.. and Mrs.
Serpel. They will begin the new year
in their pretty home at Benton.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
PERSONALS.

Mrs. c. E. Byrd is enjoying a visit
from her sister, Mrs. Pauline Allen OF
Monroe, and little daughter Pauline.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15

Caddo Parish Teachers Association
met in high school building Saturday,
December "a, 10 am. Programme Roll
cali, quotations from principles of teach
ing Opening exercises suited for your
grade Mrs Ella Hicks, Miss Carrie
Nestal, Miss Annie Johnston. Music.
Teaching Of English, chapters I to I in
elusive, Miss Lula Soape. conductor
What prominence should be given phys
iology in our schools, Miss Howell. The
meeting was we'll attended and the pa
Ders and discussions were earnest, thor
ough and interesting Next meeting will
be January II. 1908.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15
HUMPHREYS

HUMPHREYS
Specifics cure by acting directly on the
sicar parts without disturbing the rest Of
the system.
No. for Fevers.
No. Worms.
No. 3 g Teething.
No. 4 Diarrhea.
No. " Coughs.
No. g Neuralgia.
No. 8 Headaches.
No. 10 Dyspepsia.
No. IL Sc Suppressed Periods.
No. - sc Whites.
No. 13 " Group.
No. ii The Skin.
No. Is 60 rheumatism.
No 16 :. Malaria
No. 10 GO Catarrh.
No. 20 &c Whooping Cough.
No ~ The Kidneys.
No. 80 The Bladder.
No. " La Grippe.
In small bottles of pellets that fit the vest
apocket. At Druggists or mailed, Csc. each.
mNr Medical Guide mailed free.
humphreys Med. Co, Cor. William John Streets
l1ew York.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-15

Caucasian, Dec. IS. 1907.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-28
Hardly What He Wanted.

Albert Douglas, who will succeed
Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio in the
next house, is not weighted down with
worldly goods, and was rather startled
by an experience he had while looking
around Washington for quarters. At
one of the good hotels he was shown
suite consisting Of bedroom, parlor
and bathroom. On inquiring the
monthly rent he was informed "only
$1,000 for yourself and wife" Recov-
ering his breath, which he managed to
do without showing a 1.-THE of his as
constituent, he said with great calm
ness, I'll write my wife all about the
rooms and let her know beforehand
what comforts we shall have when we
come here to live. So until I hear
from her you need not mark me for
this suite. She may think from the
price that your hotel is not the kind
we ought to live in"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-28
TRUE SPIRIT OF COURTESY.
Impulse Prompted by Owners Noble
ness of Heart.

Courtesy is a quality of the heart
and suggests a forgetfulness of self, a
refinement and delicacy Of tempera-
ment that prompts the charming act
as impulse.
The gentle spirit of courtesy be-
trays itself in the manner of address
ing a servant or weary assistant be-
hind the counter as well as friends
and acquaintance. A lack of courtesy
often results from a mistaken idea as
to ones own importance. The thought
is born in the heart; but false idea
of independence presents action. 1t
merely is an act of courtesy and a
mark of nobleness of mind voluntarily
to resign ones right in favor of an
other.
1t is the same mistaken idea that
confuses frankness with rudeness. It
is virtue not to resort to the many
petty receptions that mar our social
system. While we turn with disgust
from the woman who bids her friend
an affectionate farewell one moment
and breathes a sigh of relief at her de-
parture the next, we can but admit
that a truly courteous heart will re-
frain from speaking an unpleasant
truth without importing the person S
yeracity
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-28
SOME POINTS ABOUT NEEDLES.
The Evolved Product of Centuries of
Invention.

The point of needle is a very i'm
strument, and there are many points
about needles calculated to interest
the general public. The daily con-
sumption OF needles all over the world
is something like 100000, while
every year the women of the United
States break, lose and use some 300,-
100000 of those tiny tools. Few peo-
pie while threading a needle have
ever given a thought to the various
processes through which the wire
must pass before it comes out a
needle. Yet the manufacture of
needles includes some 81 different
processes from cutting the wire and
threading the double needles by the
eyes to separating the two needles on
the one length of wire, heading, hard
ening in oil, cleaning out the sides of
the eye, point-setting, and final pol
fishing. For wrapping purple paper is
used, since it prevents rusting. There
are many sorts of needles, for sur
geons', cooks, glovemakers', weavers',
sailmakers', broommakers', milliners'
and dressmakers' use. The needle is
the evolved product of centuries of
invention. In it's primitive form it
was made of bone, ivory, or wood.
Point by point its manufacture has
improved, until this little but not in
significant instrument is now one of
the highly-fnished products of TWEEN
tieth century machinery and SKILL
lions Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-28
A FRIENDS TIP.
7o-Year-OId Man Not too Old to Accept
Food Pointer.

For the last 20 years." writes a
Maine man, I've been troubled with
Dyspepsia and liver complaint, and
have tried about every known remedy
without much in the way of results
until I took up the food question.
"a friend recommended Grape-Nuts
food, after l had taken all sorts of
medicines with only occasional, tenn
porary relief.
This was about nine months ago,
and l began the Grape-Nuts for break
fast with cream and a little sugar.
Since then I have had the food for at
least one meal a day, usually for
breakfast.
Words fail to express the benefit I
received from the use of Grape-Nuts.
My stomach is almost entirely free
from pain and my liver complaint is
about cured, have gained flesh, sleep
well can eat nearly any kind of food
except greasy, starchy things and am
strong and healthy at the age of 20
years.
IF I can be the means of helping
any poor mortal who has been trou-
bled with dyspepsia as I have been,
am willing to answer any letter enclos-
ing stamp" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Greek. Mich. Read the lit
tie book, The Road to Wellville," in
pkgs. There's a Reason"