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The Washington times., 1907-07-28
OFFICERS GIVE MILITIA
PAT ON THE BACK
CONTINUED from First Page.)

what is known as the General" When
the last note dies away. every tent IN
camp will drop, and camp viii then be
over.
The tents will be rolled up by the
militiamen and loaded on wagons
which will start for Harpers Ferry i'm
mediately. Colonel Ourand and Major
Brooks. commanding the First Resf-
ment and First Separate Battalion. will
then march their men of Bolivar
Heights, and they will entrain as soon
as the station is reached.
The District Battery OF Artillery,
commanded by Capt. Charles Fox,
loaded its guns on a train az Halltown,
three miles above camp, this evening,
after the last drill of the year. The
batterymen will ride their horses TO the
same station in the morning. and leave
for Washington at o'clock The 8
o'clock train will carry the tentage. Of
ficers horses and help, and First Sepa-
rate Battalion. The third section, leav-
ing Harpers Ferry at $50 o'clock Will
convey General Harries, his staff the
First Regiment Brigade Bard, Corps Of
Field Musicians. and Ambulance Corps,
TO Washington.
Signal Corps Leaves Later.
The Signal Corps. under Lieutenant
Putnam, viii not break camp until to-
morrow afternoon. They leave for
Washington on the o'clock train. This
is due to the fact that they have many
telegraph, telephone. and wireless ap-
paratus 20 take down, and a great
quantity OF other equipment used IN
their line of work.
The three troops OF Thirteenth Cav
airy. under Major Dickman. will break
camp at the same time as the militia
men, and viii make an overland march
10 Fort Myer. Va The Third Battery
will join in the march.
Shortly after Lieut.. Boyd Taylor as
sistant paymaster Of the militia reached
Sergeants Cornish and Lanham, who
guarded the strong box, were relieved,
and q citfzen-soldier with ball ammuni-
ton was stationed in Adtutant Cooks
tent to watch Il. A few moments later
Officers call was sounded. General
Hdrries and his staff and Colonel Ou-
rand and his stan filed down to the
pay tent and there received their
money for services. General Harriss
ice. The infantrymen were paid &C.
for their wo-k.
Last Parade of Camp.
The last parade OF camp was held at
$50 o'clock. Hundreds Of persons from
Harpers Ferry and the surrounding
territory, as well as scores of Wash
ingtonians who are stopping at the fer
ry, journeyed out to witness the last
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

Ger, who went out on the field every day
and for three or four hours in the broll-
ing sun instructed the men and officers.
said IL surpassed anything that had oc-
CURED in the District militia during his
six years connection with H. Colonel
Brett and Mai. Z. II. Neumeyer, and
hs son. Lieut. Edward Neumeyer. are
entitled 20 all the credit for the success
OF the encampment- Colonel Brett de-
voted much time TO careful instruction
Of officers who wore straps for the first
time, and the rockies who had never
been in camp before He was always on
the move, and whenever ne spoke, the
words were valuable. Major Neumeyer
and his son conducted the commlssary
and QuartermasteT department. and
saw that the soldiers were well fed and
QuaTrered
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Colonel Brett,s Praise.

This encampment." Colonel Brett
said, stands head and shoulders above
any other school Of field Instructions
that nave seen. II has been valuable
70 the officers and men alike. They are
willing workers, and learn quickly. II
has proven an excellent sanitarium for
the men. The young men are taught
what discipline. regularity, accuracy,
hygiene. are. These encampments af-
ford excellent opportunity for moral
training. They make sturdy and up
right men, and l would ike for all the
mothers IN Washington % enlist their
sons VINO have attained their majority
This is nv last encampment with the
District militia. as / am under orders 10
proceed 20 Manila before next summer
have enjoyed my association with the
officers and men. and am amply repaid
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

Tor my services II Improvement has been
wrought In the organization. I trust at
some future time I Will again come IN
contact with this soldierly and manly
body OF men,
The milltiamen established camp tw.
weeks ago on the same site used on two
previous occasions Tents were pitched
quickly, and before many hours the
men had settled down for their two
weeks outing. The second day they
were IN camp the Second and First
Regiments. commanded by Colonies
Jrell and Ourand. respectively. took UP
extended order drill work on the field
and made rapid strides The Second
was given more attention than the First
because It's stay was shorter. Before
colonel Urells men left camp they wee
maneuvercd as skirmishers and charged
IKE Wild mon After a weeks sta y
tney went 70 Forts Washington and
Hunt TO take up coast defense work.
First Got Undivided Attention.
Colonel Brett devoted his time and at
ter.tion 20 the First Regiment and. the
First Separate Battalion. The drills
were advanced day by day and finally
eliminated IN a military problem at
Halltown With the Thirteenth Cavalry
and two batteries OF artillery opposing
the miitiamen. who constituted the ad-
vance guard Of an army.
There was much rain and several
drills were interrupted or postponed.
but the full amount Of work mapped
was gotten IN before today. This morn
Ing the soldiers simply reviewed all the
maneuvers Of the two weeks.
As the District Militia's seven-year
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

Genuine Homemade Milk" Bread
delivered direct. &C loaf. Holmes Bakery
.st and +. Phones Linen. 1440 and 144L
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Hard to Prove Case.

The market demand for products may
permit a maintenance OF the same
rates without the loss OF enough bust
ness TO warrant general revision OF
tariffs These are some OF the reasons
why the commission may be divided as
10 the merits Of suggested prosecution.
In the case Of the Union Pacific I doubt
IL II Is possible 10 show Il as a direct
competitor Of the Southern Pacific road
In its existence as an independent line
. In the operation OF the Interstate
law for regulating railways nearness
TO consumer and cost OF production
must hereafter supply a natural com
petition IN lieu Of the artificial one OF
secret rates. With no Hartman affil-
iations whatever, am OF the opinion
that a combination OF lines &c form
through routes with parallel interests
only indistinctly outlined viii be hard
to attack with success.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
Restraint Is Curtailment.

To restrain trade is 10 curtail its vol
ume. not 10 give It a choice Of routes.
playing no favorite. II tho Union Pa
ciflc railway we're a free lance IL might
coQuette with connections at Kansas
city, Omaha. and Denver. and in con-
nection. herewith keep coast rates
more or less chaotic. That would intro
duce competition between Chicago and
Ogden, but It would disturb stable con-
ditions and render Il more dinlcult for
the commission tc control the rate sit
uation.
Competition still exists in TIE fact
the railways must make reasonable
rates OF see business lost by Limitation
in consumption When the rates are so
oppressive as TO interfere with the lat
ter clement, the commission can inter
vene. 1t is possible for the Santa Fe
20 make a less schedule than the South
ern Pacific. but the fact that II may
not do so IS no conclusive proof Of con-
spirRcy.
The Washington times., 1907-07-28

Whie II does mean general equality Of
conditions. These are rates OF a parity
In similar circumstances and in no
way affect the movement OF market
products by restriction. In the adop-
| ton of uniformity in a financial policy
for the Rock Island family there Is
! individual direction Of affairs In each
branch and clear independence in ac-
tion- The parent let's its children carve
out their o9n destiny.
Following Reports.
Every one in the West is following re-
ports Of the Interstate Commission, par
uculariy In relation TO railway consoll-
dalton and its effect upon competition
To insist that consolidation IS not likely
to limit competition and follow this
with convincing argument is a rather
serious task. The restraint of trade is
ar entirely separate question. 1t is well
to differenuate between lack Of competl-
ton and restraint Of trade.
Some OF the leading traffic men who
have been before the commission. I
consider as failing in making this i'm
portant distinction. Trade is not re-
strained by a parity In rates unless the
basis Is so high az 10 limit consumption.
The fact that rates may be the same
via all routes from Los Angeles to Chi
cago wipes out competition based upon
freight charges. but unless the rates are
prohibitory the products will move TO
market and at a known price for trans
portation. Rates. 81 lowered by either
line. must be adjusted by competitor.
and the right 20 meet conditions en-
forOae
The Washington times., 1907-07-28
Last Parade of Camp.

The last parade Of camp was held at
$50 o'clock. Hundreds Of persons from
Harpers Ferry and the surrounding
territory. as well as scores of Wash
ingtonians who are stopping at the fer
ry, journeyed out to witness the last
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10

A man who had figured in two street
car accidents made an attempt after
his second recovery TO renew his acct
dent insurance policy. The company
refused to insure him again.
I'VE can't afford to-" said the agent.
ION account Of Your habits
my habits:' explained the man.
whats the matter with my habits:
don't drink or anything like that"
NO said the agent. perhaps not
but you do something just rs bad
from our standpoint. You are impul-
sive, you take unnecessary chances in
crossing streets. and. what is worst
of all. YOU get off Il car backward
We know. for we have watched you.
So far us this company is concerned,
no more insurance can he issued to 4
man who habitually leaves the ear
crab fashion. The liability to accident
is too great. New York Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
The First House Of Commons.

The earliest traces of the English
house of commons are found in the
year 1860. That year Simon de Mont
tort. earl Of Leicester, caused writS t"
be issued in the kings name requiring
each sheriff Of Il county to return to
4 parliament which he proposed T"
hold two knights for the shire under
his jurisdiction two citizens for each
city within its limits aud two bur
gesSeS for each borough. The parlia-
ment thus called lsct in London ON
Jan. -. 1895 and WAS practically the
first in which the people. as dis
tinguisled from the nobility and
arist"cracy. had ever participated. 1t
was not until the revolution OF 1858.
however. that the people were fairly
and spuarr'y represented in parlia-
ment. Tho house of commons is to-
day the supreme power i'll England.
Its will is law. the lords and king De
in.. IS Walter Bagehot lon. ago de
c]arel. men ornamental" The power
Of The crown in England is merely
nominal. as is that also Of the house
Of lords When the people speak out
loudly through their house of com
mons, that us a general rule settles it.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
COLUMBIA CLUB RECEPTION
\ Gathering OF LONELINESS and OF Heroic
Men Delightfully."- Entertained.

Tuesday night in the Columbia Club
there was held reception BY the
Shreveport Chapter Daughters Of the
Confederaey,r and Miss Taylor, sponsor.
md her maids Of honor, the General Lee
Roy Stafford Camp complimentary to
the Liuisiana Division and Veterans
generally, the State sponsor and her
maids, the sponsor and maids Of the
local camp and visiting Daughters.
The interior of the club was arranged
n the colors of the Confederacy and
PRESENTED sight most pleasing. The
decorations were splendid and reh ,cted
great credit on the Shreveport Ch~:';er.
In attendance were hundreds OF the
fcterens The club was crowded with
beauty and loneliness. 1t was all ideal
entertainment All social restraint. pc
-uliar to some social functions. was set
aside for the more genial and hearty
welcome greeting. 1t was reception
Tor all the Veterans. their descendants
and their friends. 1t was most joyful
and enjoyable.
The hours from 8 80 to after midnigh,
,pecded swiftly in friendly converse
amidst the strains of delightful music
and before the farewells were said many
If the young couples engaged i'll dancing
There was an abundance of delicious ice
creams. cakes and refreshments. served
without stint, indeed hountifully.
The use Of the club house was ten
iered by the members Of Columbia Club
4 courtesy which the Daughters OF The
Confederacy appreciated very highly ant
which they will acknowledge officially.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
Bamboo Pole Pals.

The Moros. who live in the matched
houses built along the shore OF a lake
or river. have curious way of con
veying water from the lake or river
to their Filipino kitchens. They use
large bamboo sticks from which have
been removed all the partitions char
acteristic- Of the bamboo. leaving only
one at the bottom The bamboo trunk
is thus made to serve the purpose of Il
bucket. 1t is like long narrow pail
and holds several gallons of water, for
the bamboo trunk is quite thick. The
Moro wAmen are the water carriers.
as this is 4 part Of the household du-
ties which naturally fall TO them. They
grind the rice and other grain in 4
large followed out log using 4 heavy
pole to crush the kernels.-New York
Herald
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
A Touch Contract.

"Nen, Caleb" said Captain ". Of
Massa cliuSctts years ago. what will
Won ask day 10 saw wood for met
I've got several cords that l want saw
ed in IN . for the fireplace"
Il should charge !ou about haif
dollar q day if had 4 saw. replied
Caleb, but | amt got none. captain,
80 | don't see how | can accommodate
you
"If that's all that's lacking / guess
We can manage it," said the captain.
eve got prime new one. Keen as Il
brier. and I'll let it to you reasonable.
How would ninepence 121a cents
cord 10 for the use Of it,
Il reckon that's fair price, captain.
Ill be over in the mornin'.'
Bright and early that next July morn
ing Caleb was at work. and he kept at
it so faithfully that he finished before
sunset. when he went to the house TO
settle.
Lets see" said the captain. you
were to have half dollar 4 day. Wen
call ii day. although it amt shutdown
vet. That's 80 cents for you, and you
were to pay me ninepence cord for
the use of the saw. There We're three
cords and half in the pile. That
makes 43s4 cents due me. Somehow.
Caleb. you don't have very much COM
ing to YOU
How unfortnit" said Caleb after
scratching his head obviously for half
a minute and then looking up quickly.
as il a new light had broken in upon
his mind - how unfortnit that You
didn't have half a cord more. for then
we'd "a come out jest square.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10

ton Donnie; Hunter H E: Hender-
son John.
WINS w O.. I; Irwin VIM J.
Johnson Elizer; Johnson Marshall ;
Jones Charlie; Johnson r. W.; Juler
Joe; Jones William; Jackson Enoch:
Johnson Ivory: Johnson Sam.
Katy Mr.. and Mrs. Harry; Kelly Mr.
and Mrs. \. A.
Lindsey Charley: Leopard J. W.:
Ludlam P L.
MONTE Victor; Mathews Willie;
Myles Mack; Murff w. NJ: McMillen
J. E.; McClynonds J. H.: Mueles
Phiner: McDufie George: Moore Hen
ry & Co.; Mitchell LEY: McWashing-
ton J. w Jr.; Myer c. P.
Melody Ed: hooks Charles; Newton
H. D. Nicholson J G.
Owens Condie: Oswald Avery; Ow-
ems Ed
Postar Henry: Parker w H.; Pat
terson l.. c. ?: Ponchill Lem; Phillips
w III IdttJli NcDSil, 1 o"liS l@\ w 4
Roberto Joseph: Roodes H. B.; Rus
sell julius; Ripkin Napoleon: Russell
Geo. Robinson Charley; Robinson Gen
eral; Randall Isaiah; Ross Mayer :
Kicks Engene.
Smith Robert II. :: Smith Barns
Sampson L.: Stinson NJ. S.: Suayza
J. l.: Smithers Geo; Stillwell Chas. ::
Scaggs c. G.; Smith J. J.
Townsend Walter; Thomas Martin
Maburn; Thatcher w. H.; Ten VIM
Terry Theo D.; Tillhitts Jim.
Woone Thompson D.. Williams Hen
ry; Williams J. H.: Wilson Jack
Washington Morgan; Washburn Leon
Wilkins NJ. Walker Riley; Wright OF
lie; Walker Robert; Wrigley VIM, Jr;
Williamson J. NJ; Williams Arson
White George; Wiener c. G.; Write
Spencey; Wilson F. E;
Yarbrough S. P.
Zepha VIM.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
DIED.

In this city, at her residence on Jor-
dan street. at o'clock Wednesday
morning. October 9, Mrs Fannie Guy
Sample, wife 80. H. P. Sample. aged
81 years.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from the residence on Jordan
street at 1880 O'Clock, and the interment
1T the Greenwood cemetery. The scrv-
ices will be conducted by DR. F. r, Hill
pastor of the First Methodist church OF
this city
The obituary notice will be publlshec
in Sundays Caucasian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
CONSTABLE SALE.

No. IOO-ln Justice Haynes court al
Belcher, La: S T. Coleman VS..
Richman Smith.
Ry virtue of writ of tieri facias IS
sued by Justice Haynes Court. Caddo
Parish, La, and to me directed, | have
seized and will offer for sale At public
auction, for cash, with benefit Of ap-
praisement, at Hosston, La. during the
legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, OCT. 70, 1907,
the following described property, to-wlt :
One bay horse, I ruby turning pillow, 2
sweeps, double shovel pillow, two
horse wagon. The above property seized
as belonging to the defendant and to be
sold to satisfy judgment i'll said suit.
J. N. PEAK,
Oct. 10. Deputy Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
RACE HORSE KILLED.

Yesterday at the Fair grounds, in the
third running race, favorite runner,
Miss Leeds, had one hind leg broken at
the start. The jockey, not aware OF this
accident. speeded to win. 1t was at the
ending that the condition of this mare
was discovered. The mare was shot.
Il was owned By Louis Ezell. It was .
valuable pedigreed animal and farorite
d tl,e track with horsemeI.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
FOR ASSESSOR.

The Caucasian has been authorized to
announce S. n. KERI-EY 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.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
Effective Rejecting.

cit is so sudden exclaimed the fair
haired girl. who had just received a
proposal to merge her identity in that
Of a would be protector. You must
give me time TO reflect"
mo. no. retorted the diplomatic
young man. .'One whose dazzling
beauty makes a fror ashamed of
itself should never 60 into the reflect
ing business. Let this solitaire dia
Mond do the rejecting"
And the records of the license clerk
show that it was even So
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
A HOME FOR YOU.

The Hayes Park Home tracts are the
most beautiful, best located, and alto
gether the most desirable home places
anywhere near Shreveport Five, 10 and
20 acres; ST per acre down, and 20 cents
per acre per weel- till paid for. No in
terest, no taxes. F. Q. Stuart. Office rear
Continental Bank, alley entrance; resi-
dence old phone 7of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. I1,546-In First District Court OF
Louisiana: Succession Of A. T. and
Willie s. Townsend.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Caddo:
Notice is hereby given that J. A. Ting
pen has this day applied to be appointed
administrator of said succession, and I'M
less opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law, he will be ap-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable Judges of said
Court this 9TH day Of October 1907.
F. \. LEONARD.
o., f Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
The Psssimistic Poet.

The rose that smells the sweetest is
the first to fade. The boy who runs
the fastest IS the one to soonest Jade
The brightest Of the evenings has the
glooiniest of dawns. The man with
the biggest yard must cut the biggest
lawns,-Afbany Ledger
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
FRUITS AND NUTS.

FRUITS AND NUTS.
APPLES-Bushel baskets $I75a2. IS !;
Barrels $5.ooa5.5o
ORANGES-Florida. per box $4.ooa
AS.
LEMONS-Prr box s. ooa4 50.
WALNUTS-Per h. California I6c !;
Naples Isc.
PEANUTS-Raw hand picked pe:
ID. zaSc; &c higher on all grades roasted
RAISINS-London layers, new crop
$1.ooa2oo.
ALMONDS-Per ID. I8c.
BRAZIL NUTS-Per ID. nc.
PECANS-Per lb. Texas zoe.
COCOANUTS-Per 100 S.. 5oa5.oo
CURRANTS-Per pkg. Ioc
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

Prompted by laudable ambition and
desire to be Of service to the people OF
Caddo Parish and my native State,
submit my announcement as candidate
tor the Legislature, and ii elected l
promise TO serve you faithfully, honestly
md to the best OF my ability.
L. F. THOMAS.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
CHICKENS AND EGGS.

CHICKENS-Per doz.: Hens $3ooa
$50; fryers $3.50; broilers $aooto $500
TURKEYS-Per h. 12l-2c
GEESE-Per dozen ST. soa5.oo.
COCKS-Guineas and culls S2oo
DUCKS-Per doz. $500.
EGGS-Per dozen I5c
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
SHREVEPORT DAY.

To-day is Shreveport Day at the Fair.
The banks did not open this morning.
Buiness was practically suspended at
noon. A great crowd is at the Fair To-
day is holiday.
Paine's fireworks will be the attraction
at the Fair grounds tonight.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
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?, 1907-10-10
| A NIGHT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
BOYS AND YOUNG MEN !

There will be a night school opened
for girls. boys, young men and women
September 30, Hamilton building, Mar
shall street. The object is to give better
equipment. Hours 7 To 0:3o pm No
tuition Enrolment urged at once. Ap-
plieations will please be sent to
MRS. JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH,
Chairman Of Directorate.
62I Cotton Street
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
The Chaser.

His Nife-George. heard you and
Mr.. Fullup talking about chaser .
little while ago. 4 chaser is an animal
1T some kind. isn't it:
Mr.. Drysome-Yes. Its Il kind Of
er-water Exchange.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
DR. F. e. ALIEN

The Caucasian has been requested to
announce that Dr. Z. G. Allen has re-
stunned the practice of his profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. 11.5oS-In First District Court OF
Louisiana: Succession OF Ben F.
Gilliland.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo ::
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mary
c. Gilliland has this day applied to be
appointed administrative of said success
sion, and unless opposition be made
thereto within the time specified by law,
she will be appointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A. J. Murf,
Judge of said court, this 9th day of Sep
TENDER, 1907.
F. \. LEONARD,
Sept TO- iIe:k
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
SUGAR AND MOLASSES.

SUGAR-Standard graduated I-4c !;
choice yellow clarified SC.
MOLASSES-Choice 25c; prime 2Sc !,
common '8c; pure sugar house 4oc.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10
Then There Wa. Trouble.

Young Wife-Totlay is the annist
sary Of our wedding. shall have II,
Of the chickens killed in honor Of I'll
OCCASION. Her. Husband Oh. leave
alone. II Wa3n't the chickens fault.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-10-10

The stock is the best that money can
buy; workmanship the best the labor
market affords-thats why our printing
is sought after by those who want some
thing good in the stationery line Tele-
phone 1000 and we'll send man