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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23

And Texas too, and Arkansas,
Have voted for the right,
And all the rest will follow
Till we make the map all white.
| Refrain
The distillery and the brewery
And the winery all must go,
The saloons can stay no longer
When the people have said no.
So We'll sing them out,
And pray them out, and educate them
out,
Well talk them out,
And vote them out, and legislate them
out;
Well agitate and organize,
And surely win the fight,
Well work for prohibition
Till we make the map all white
We have been complimented with the
invitation following: "Mr. and Mrs. J.
jacobson request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of their daugh-
ter Eva to Mr.. Seymour L. Florsheim,
on Tuesday evening, June s, 1909, at 9
O'Clock, residence Io3 West Fifth street,
Little Rock We tender our felici-
tations
Eighth annual meeting of the Caddo
Parish Teachers Association was held
in the central school Saturday, May 22
Programme: Roll call Address by Dr.
Reisor. Geographic influences in Amer
lean history, Miss Goldenburg. Dyna-
mic factors in education Mr.. ]. S. John
ston. Remarks by the superintendent.
This meeting closed the work of the
ASSOCIATION this session. It was we'll at
tended and exceedingly interesting with
good live discussions on the topics pre-
sented
DR.. Reisor's excellent and instructive
address was received with great interest
His talk was along practical lines, at
fecting the daily life of the child. One
of the good things said was this: The
best way to reach the child is through
his pride. Not foolish or fictitious
pride, which makes a false estimate of
things, but real pride of person, pride
in his home and his school. This when !
properly aroused, said the speaker, is
closely akin to morals Being a father
who has thought out and solved these
problems affecting the child, Dr. Reisor
spoke very earnestly, directly to the
teachers, urging them to appeal to the
best always, to cultivate in the child the
love of truth and honesty in all things,
which is the basis of character. Dr. |
Relsor then spoke briefly of his visit as
medical Inspector of the public schools.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Veterinary Spe cifics
"For Every Living Thing on the
Farm. Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, Dogs, Poultry.
A. q. For FEyERs. Aaisk Fever, Lung Fever.
d. Be For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism
&C. C. For SORE Threat. Epizootic. DistempeR.
I'D. De For WORMS. Bots. Grnbs.
y. e. For COUGHS, Colds, Influenza.
n. r. For collie, BeIlyRche, DiaFPhea.
&c. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
IT,. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
J.K.For BAD CONDITION, Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid
on receipt Of price. 60 cts. each.
800 page Book and Stable
Chart TO hang UP mailed free.
uapHREYs' HoMEo. MEDICINE GO. Corner
lain and Ann streets. New Fork.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23
DIR. E. G. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested to
announce that DR.. E. G. Allen has re-
stunned the prac4'e of his profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23
IL d c

Regular monthly meeting of Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy Monday after
noon, May "a, at q o'clock. Full at
tendance requested as this is the last
meeting before summer adjournment.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire in =rance,
bonds, life insurance, real estate, aeei-
dent insurance or building and loan
stock, see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23

PIANO FOR SALE.
A Kimball grand in good condition is
offered for sale. Apply at 5o2 Fannin
street, Shreveport
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23

If you need some stationery of the
better kind, telephone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-23

No. 12,o45aIn First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana :
Succession Of Thomas HanleNa
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Train Spares Old Men.

President John Wogan of the York County Agricultural society and Edward Rutter, another prominent Yorker, both past 70 years, had the narrowest escapes of their lives When south-bound Pennsylvania railroad train at Emigsville sliced off the rear end of a buggy in which they were going over a grade crossing. ac- cording to a York (Pa.) Dispatch
 With the hind wheels cut away, the buggy dropped gently to the ground and Wogan, who had retained the reins, brought the we'll trained pair of horses to a stop.
 The train had stopped as soon as possible and there was a surprise in store for the crew and passen- gers, who hurried back expecting to find mangled bodies.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Harmony Club" to Spread Happiness

smile and song in everyday life and to establish the perfect unity of body, mind, heart and spirit"
 Others have sought to show how to be happy though married, or within other narrow limitations, but the liar. mony club will dispense happiness by mail to those of any and all condi- tions. Already, as it modestly an- nounces, it has started "a great wave of cheer-philosophy sweeping around the globe"
 Oddly enough, the president of the club is a lawyer, E. H. Fallows, son of Bishop FalloWs of Chicago who has become prominent in connection with psychotherapy. MT Fallows is not to be deterred in his plan of promoting universal harmony even though it has been pointed out to him that to sue. ceed in such an undertaking would re. move the main reason fo' the exist ence of his profession.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Jim Knew.

While Gov Wilson of kentuck, was home bound last winter owing to strained tendon in his leg he was attended by "Jim," who has been gen. eral factotum to many governors, and who was a source of much fun among statehouse attaches. The lame leg caused the governor to move his office temporarily to the mansion, where be received many delegations. On oae occasion Mrs. Wilson had waited luncheon for 30 minutes, and she told his eXcelleney that he must come down and eat with her. My dear. said Mir. Wilson, just as soon as I see that delegation of men downstairs I'll be with you" Mrs. Wilson was de termined and said: Jim, you go down and tell them to wait" Jim" drowned the governor, as that worthy started off to obey the mistress of the mansion-'Jin. you know who is governor, don't you?" Vas. sir grinned Jim, with seeming innocence. vas, sir. I'll go down and tell the gemmen to wait. sah. ."-Kansas City Star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

IN addition to the mad struggle for ! money there is another problem that besets the habtues of Gotham s financial district It is the homely and prosaic operation of feeding the inner man.
 Doubtless it takes away some of the splendid radiance that is supposed to surround the captains of industry and capital" but it is none the less true that the wealthiest banker in the street must have his ham and three times a day, even as the humble mes senger boy or the patient elevator man.
 The only difference is that the ham and of the money baron" becomes pate de foie gras or diamond back terrapin. However, that great Ameri- . can staple beefsteak appears in null titude of forms down where the "gol- den flood" is being taken at it's tide. Perhaps if one were to award a prize to the most popular luncheon item in the entire Wall street district he would pin the ribbon on Mir. B. Steak
 Discussing beefsteak as it appears, say in the neighborhood of Broad
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Free Lunch Spreads Better Than Ever

meant ten cents to us and who by giv- ing 25 cents to the waiter got all the food they wanted.
 That was not the only way in which the walters used the lunch to their own financial profit Office boys used to come in from the buildings in the neighborhood, give the waiter a quarter and carry off half a dozen roast beef or chicken sandwiches. house as we did not even get the price of a glass of beer.
 T reorganiZed the free lunch depart ment by hiring a carver who not only cut the meat but also served it on plate to the patrons who wanted something to eat with their drinks. That worked like a charm. The aver age cost of the free lunch went down to about $25 day and the bar busi- ness jumped up because everybody got chance to try the lunch and it was not kept for the few who tipped the walters literally"
 Ten years ago scarcely hotel bar room in New York of the first class troubled itself about providing any thing elaborate in the way of free lunch The old Gilsey house held on to it's famous sausages and cold ham until almost the last Then there was a period in which cheese and crackers with possibly some olives were the limit of the gratutous refreshment. The contrast now with the dispensa- ton of those seven lean years may be observed in every large hotel.
 Two alone stand out against the free lunch. One has no barroom and the other has distinguished itself by keeping music out of the dining-room all this time
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

face for the finishing coat of cement mortar
 The design shown here is of a low cost house 20 feet, six inches wide and 31 feet. six inches long A charming feature as one approaches the house is the pergola in front, the pillars of which are also plastered. At the right is a porch and on the left is a living room.
 Back of the living room, seen through wide grilled entrance, is the dining room. The pantry and kitchen are to the right. Entrance is had to the bedroom from the porch and also from the living room through a small hallway, off which also access is had to the bath room A good many sum- mer homes are provided with running water by means of a wind motor and tank. This little house is planned for such equipment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Young Hartman Has Giant Task Ahead

west when the news of his fathers serious illness reached him, together with a hurry call to the bedside of his father.
 Walter Hartman has many of the characteristics of his father He is not boastful, he is thoughtful, not talk. ative and a good listener. He is re- markedly decisive, much as his fla ther was. He makes up his mind quickly and acts accordingly He does not revel in the luxury that some might think his fortune would lead him into. He thinks no more of rid ing in the ordinary passenger coach or smoker of railroad than the hard ened commuter does.
 Now that young Hartman is face to face with the business affairs of his father, he cOntemplates plunging into the science of railroading in the hope that he may some day fulfill the dreams that were Wizard" Harri mans when that practical master of railroads peered into the future and fancied he could see his boys grown to manhood and capable of taking over the immense responsibilities that go with the title of Rail King"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
CARE OF RAILROAD PROPERTY
Elaborate and Perfect System in Use Aione the Great Lines of the
 Country.

To care for it's rolling stock the railroad creates two distinct func- tions of it's business. It's tracks, tun- nels, bridges, all the care of it's per manent way comes under the control of the maintenance of way department. Similarly, the mechanical department assumes control of the cars and en- zines, sees to it that these are main tained 10 their fullest efficiency, both by care in daily service and by cer- tain visits to the shops at regular in tervals, for repairs, reconstruction and repainting
 To do all of this requires a large plant, both in buildings and machin- cry. It is distributed at every impor- tant point along the railroad At ter minal and operating points, round- house facilities of greater or less ex- tent are sure to be located, and at the headquarters of each division these are generally expanded into shops for the making of light repairs and to avoid handling crippled equipment for any great distance. One large shop plant is apt to suffice the average railroad for the heavy repair work. If the road stretches to any extraordi- nary length, even this feature is apt to be duplicated in order to concen- trate this repair work as far as pos sible
 All this concerns the care and re- pairs of the locomotives-wh the t1rno Isr iolr a title of motive power" To care for the engines while they are in use out upon the line. to see to it that engin- eers and firemen alike handle these mechanisms with economy and skill is a responsibility that is placed upon the road foreman of engines of each division. He has supervision over smaller roundhouses, but at any of the larger of these structures there is roundhouse foreman in direct charge. The railroad long ago learned that it's best economy rested in hay ing a-plenty of executive control. That has come to be one of the maxims of the business.
 There is a master mechanic in charge of the division shops and In many cases he has authority over the road foreman of engines and the roundhouse foreman. Then, under him he has his various assistants, forming a working force not at all unlike that of the average iron-work- ing shop All of this organism is gathered together under the superin- tendent of motive power, who, in turn. may report to a general superintend- ent This official answers only to the general manager, or, in some cases, to vice-president to whom these func- tions of the care of the railroad arc delegated Outing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Renewal" Work Being Pressed.

Early in the spring thousands of miles of new rail were strung on al most every road in the country to take care of the usual renewal" work. It was expected that as soon as the frost was out of the ground the work of laying this vast tonnage of steel rails would begin. Orders were is- sued by nearly every road in the coun- try, however, to permit the rails to lie by the side of the tracks until further orders. The result is that the railroads are several months behind in their renewal and betterment work, which is now, however, being resumed and is to be vigorously carried on.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

day from each end, taking about two hours for the trip. The average daily receipts are from $225 to $250 on pas Senger traffic and from $40 to $50 on freight, with a daily expense of about $50. The capital of the railway is S1,350, 900, divided into shares at S2 50 each, all owned by Chinese.
 The idea of building this railroad originated with MT. Chin Gee Hee, who was then in the United States, and some subscriptions for stock were secured from other Chinese residents of the United States. The majority of stock, however, is now owned by residents of the province of Kwang- tung When the road was surveyed the villagers were very much opposed to it and refused to sell land to the comp 1y to be used for railroad pur poses, but after meeting all these ob- jections for a considerable time with great patience the projector finally obtained their consent to and coop eration in it's construction
 The line is being constructed en- tirely by non-scientific Chinese. No person of any nationality other than Chinese has ever been connected in any way with the building of this road It is being built under the di- rection of MT. Chin, president of the railroad who returned to China from the United States after 40 years ex- perience there, some of which was as railroad foreman and contractor. He has no engineering or railroad knowledge other than the experience gained while in the United States He has the help of about 100 Chinese foremen and laborers who came back from the United States, all with more or less experience in railroad con struction. The construction work com menced in the middle of 1906, and part of the line was opened to traffic at the beginning of 1908 The whole road is provided with telephone lines for dispatching.
 The president and constructors of the railway has never received more than nominal salary of about $40 a month. The master mechanic re- ceives $20; filters, $7,50 to $17.50; blacksmiths, s12.50 to sl5 engine drivers, SIP 50 to s225O firemen, s75O to 80; conductors, $12,50 brakemen $7.50 to $10; ticket sellers, s10; ticket collectors, $7,50 to $10 gang foremen s7.50 to $1250; foremen carpenters, s20; and carpenters, $7.50 to s12.50, all month Coolies receive 20 cents a day. Ten hours of labor constitute a days work
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Eoreiun Railroad Platforms.

It is much harder for non-travelers to get on to the platform of a railroad station in England than it is in this country. Even at the small stations one cannot pass freely from the wait ing room to the platform. The same restriction is practised on the con- tinent.
 Some of the British railroads are now considering the advisability of issuing platform tickets, says the Queen. Such a system is followed in Germany, where the friends of travellers can procure these tickets for about two cents each from an auto matic machine. So far the idea is not regarded with favor in England.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

M EN YORk.-The renaissance Of " the free lunch in New York has reached such a stage that it is not to be overlooked any longer as phe. nomenon of city life. There are few hotels now so far behind the times as to be content with few musty pret- gels of lilliputian proportions. cut of American cheese and a few water. logged olives. The day has passed SOr such economy There was never time when the lunch provided gra- tuitiously was d more elaborate affair My free lunch,' said the propri- etor of hotel who puts up an attrac- tive spread for his patrons. but by no means one of the most elaborate in town. got to costing me from S35 to $40 q day and so far as l could see, there was no proportionate increase in takings at the bar couldn't un. derstand how so much could be spent in other barrooms for free lunch when there was no noticeable increase in patrons
 Finally I discovered how the thing was worked. There were two walters who served customers who preferred to take their drinks at the tables These men served the customers who tipped them well with all the food they could eat The result Of their partiality was large clientele of pat rOns who bought a glass of beer which
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Contract for Much Coal.

Four railroads. according to The Black Diamond" the official organ of the coal trade, have just closed con tracts for approximately 500,000 tons of coal for use during the entire year. In and of itself this is probably not important, because the coal would have been used whether purchased on contract or in the open market. The significance attaching to the transac- tion is that the railroads had been holding off their purchases and appar ently only rushed to cover on the eve of what promises to be rising mar ket.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Cannot Make Roads Pay.

In Switzerland, governmental rail road exploitation regularly works an annual deficit. With less than 5000 miles of lines the budget for 1906 showed a deficit of about 1925. 1000, and in 1908 of about $1,200,000, without taking account of the interest on the bonded debt amounting to $240000,- 900. Government operation in that compact little country, with only about 3000,000 of inhabitants and an area only about twice that of the State of Massachusetts, has given such unfa- vorable results that the public are crying out against it, and it promises to be a leading issue in the coming electoral campaign.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

VITALTER AVERILL HARRIMAN, W the eldest son of the dead rail way king, to-day. at 17 years of age, finds himself confronted with the ab- solute necessity of preparing to master the intricacies of ralroading in order that a few years hence he may step in and seize the reins of management that death took from the well-trained hands of his father.
 Although the young man to whom will eventually fall the management of the $1,000, 100000 interests of his father is well educated and knows something of railroading, he readily admits that he must first learn the railroad business thoroughly before he attempts to direct them.
 Young Hartman was at work in the
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30

\ N organization has just been incor- "A porated fin New York city, the laudable purpose of which is ito make everybody happy" And that it strives to bring happiness within the reach of even the least endowed finan- cially is shown by the fact that mem bersbip costs only 9 cents a year
 The objects of the Harmony club as the new association is called, are set forth in its incorporation papers as being ito harmonize people with themselves, their surroundings and each other; to prove the value of a
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Mir. William A. Radford will answer i,

MT. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this ricnce as Editor. Author and Manufac- turer. he is, without doubt. the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 19i Fifth Ave, Chicago. ILL. and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
 Many thousands of city and town dwellers have but lately returned from summer resorts to their usual voca- tions with lingering memories of de lightful days beside lakes, rivers and in the mountains "I want to build q summer home out there next year." is thought that accompanies these memories The architect has given much time to the summer home and the bungalow and the result is the creation of many beautiful structures of this type The lake regions and the riversides afford charming sites for these coZy little structures, and it is possible to surround them with grounds that add to their appearance. so that the outdoors part of the place will seem almost to join hands with the indoors.
 In the building of summer home one point is to be considered above all others, and it is a vital considera-
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Steak in Many Forms Served in Wall St.

street and Exchange place. one finds e different places within a radius of two blocks where the staple is served lively stated one dozen varieties. The grand total, therefore, is S04 different grades, styles. manner or previous condition of seryitude in the Beef steak family.
 To be explicit, there is the steak carefully removed from the base of a venerable oXen's hams, which (the ox) has outlived it's usefulness as a beast of burden, and which is served to the appreciative messenger boy for ten cents, one dime" There is also the cut that carries with it French fried and gravy" and which goes like hot cakes at 25 cents a throw. This is af- fected by stenographers and clerks. Then for chief clerks and others there is the old friend at 50 cents a portion and on up to s1.
 Finally there comes what might be termed the king of it's kind. found only in the highest grade of cafe. Here the piece de resistance comes three inches thick and beautifully Drowned decorated with mushrooms, delicious and luscious, served on plank alongside bottle of wine and a check for $10. This, of course, does not in clude bread and butter.
 Yes, there is steak to be had at ten cents just as there is steak to be had at s6, but, oh, what difference, yet all are appreciated
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-30
Worlds Smallest Railroad.

East Frisia can certainly boast of the smallest railroad in the world. It's entire length is but five miles and the breadth only two and one-half feet. It employs the huge staff of one guard. one enginedriver, one fire man, and only one platelayer; $23 in wages is paid every week, It has two engines, three carriages. four trucks, and a couple of vans. The engine and tender together only weigh seven tons. The fares are in propor- ton to the size of the company, and average seven cents, "all the way"