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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Cruel Revenge.

With a dra matte gesture the moving
van man confronts the fair woman.
Look at me, Beatrice de Montmo-
rency" he Kisses DO you not know
mehT'
"Ahw she exciaims. Hector Bo-
lamcourt, What do you hereY'
Listen. gyurl. Ten years ago you
crushed meh hopes and broke men
heart when you spurned meh love. L
vowed then to have meh revenge. Ali
these years have patiently waited
and toiled, knowing that my time
would come 1t has conner
With shuddering moan the poor
woman asks:
What do you mean?"
"Your goods are on meh van. | shall
move you to your new home, and In
doing so shall pack the imitation ma
hogany furniture and the near oriental
rugs on the outside. Every cheap ar
ticle you have shall be exposed to tie
critical gaze Of your new neighbor&.
Ha, ha, hav'
With cruel gesture he leaps to the
seat of the van and starts his team q
it's harsh errand. while the beaut2u'ts
creature, with an anguished sob, silks
helplessly upon the front steps of the
empty house.-Chicago Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
SOUTH AMERICAN BEAUTIES
A Type of the Galaxy That Has Daz-
zled Washinqton Society.


The tour of Mr. aud Mrs. Elfhu Root
and daughter of the South American
REPUBLICS when MI Root was secretary
of state did much to bring the charms
of the women Of South America into
the social light of Washington. tas-
cinated by women she met in her
travels. Mrs. Root on her return began
an effective crusade in the interest OF
the women In the South American
diplomatic coterie. Mrs. Root was the
most exclusive hostess of the Roose-
Welt administration, and when she
took the step she did it opened the
doors of official Washington to more
than a diplomatic welcome to the
splendid galaxy Of beauty and gra-
ciousness from the republics OF the
south.
The ranking beauty from the lower
end of the western continent is Sonora
Pardo, wife of the minister from
Peru. The term fascinating personal
ity loses much of it's frazZled appear
ance when applied to this captivating
woman. The beauty of the Cast1llan
matron is in her face. Her garments
are the marvel of the fashion circle OF
the national capital, and that Is say
ing a great deal. Her jewels, her
wraps and all that Is necessary to
make women presentable in Washing
ton official life are in the best taste,
while being so rich and costly that
they rivet the attention of the splendid
ly equipped women in the social func-
lions at which the beautiful Peruvian
always appears.
Sonora Pardo is tall and svelte. Her
complexion is dazzlingiy white; her
hair is black. soft and luxuriant; her
eyes are great, dark and expressive.
Her fancy in gowns goes to chiffons
and grapes and other clinging fab
RIGS. Gray in all it's silvery tones is
her favorite shade. Her jewel cas-
ket is a wonder to those who are for
tunate enough TO know what it con-
tains. Brooches, sparkling necklaces
and lavallieres, rings of unique de-
signs and hair ornaments essentially
unusual, but when worn Dy hef al
ways becoming and appropriate, are
in this casket along with others ac-
tually too many to enumerate.
The Pardo livery, in green and tan,
is worn by white coachmen and foot
men brought from the Pardos' coun-
try. The Pardo stables have some of
the best horses in the city, and the
vehicles are of all classes that are
| modern. The favorite of the sonora is
luxuriously appointed victoria built
according to the Pardo fancy. When
| the Pardos had summer residence at
Bar Harbor they were great favorites.
There the now attractive little daugh-
| ter was born, and the Pardos are very
proud that she Is American by birth
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
WOMEN IN THE SADDLE
Horseback Riding More Popular In
Spite of Motor Craze.

Spite of Motor Craze.
Never before has horseback riding
been as popular as this year.
Horses have become cheaper on &C
count Of the popularity of the automo-
bile, and riding habits which used to
cost in the vicinity of a hundred dol
lars may now be had for $35.
They are well made 100. By the way,
there's a big revolution I'm the cut Of
these habits. The coat Is made very
long and as near hipless as possible,
and the skirt is nearly always Of the
safety variety.
The old fashioned closed skirt Is a
thing of the past, and indeed it is well
this is so, for it was a direct invitation
to broken leg.
The new skirts fasten at the side
with snap hooks. which Immediately
give way under strain, allowing the
wearer absolute freedom.
Young girls may wear jaunty box
coat, such as the one In the illustra-
ton. This habit is of crash, the kind
that does not wrinkle. 1t is worn with
a rough straw. three cornered hat, tan
gloves and tan high boots. The skirt
Is of the divided order which permits
the wearer to ride astride.
The number of women who ride
astride is rapidly increasing. 1t is not
an unbecoming mode, provided WON
an is neither fat nor short wasted.
The riding crop like a mans is the
proper thing now. Whips soon get out
of shape and do not look smart. But
these changes are mere fads. Tomor-
row all the women may be carrying
whips again.
Another fad just now is aasingle
white flower worn in the Lapel of the
coat. A colored piping is frequently
introduced around the edge of the col
lar of the coat and the bottom of the
sleeves.
habits, and this is stunning when
worn with a white pique vest which
has large pearl buttons.
Colored stocks are in fashion again,
particularly in lavender, sage green
and a new tone of raspberry red. The
pocket handkerchief must have bor-
der to match the stock.
The wrinkled riding boot is taking
the place of the plain article this sum-
mer. and pair Of these made to order
comes as high as $50.
Anything fluffy is entirely out OF
place on horseback. The well groomed
woman fixes her hair quite snugly, al
lowing the merest suspicion of a roll.
The black derby is worn all summer
by some equestriennes. It is hot to be
sure, but has the merit of clinging to
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20

the head 1t looks at its best in con
junction with a checked habit.
Monograms on saddles are growing
larger than ever. Some are being in
closed in a conventional figure, such %
circle or a diamond We come as
near coronet as we dare In this land
Of the free.
A long coat is necessity to cover
the habit when going to and from the
stables. In summer this should be of
crash or pongee.
These may be in the shape of huge
molds and frogs. leather buttons or
strappings Ct black aud white silk or
piqre These coats are on the hipless
model. MAUD ROBINSON.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Catfish Talk.

Catfish talks the talk fer me
undahneaf willer tree.
Watchin' tweli nah coax goes down
'Thout gurgle er a SCUM.
Catty's got de wohm. by ling.
Des ez shekh ez anything!
Catfish talks de fines yet.
Dreamin' tWei de sun done set.
Smokin' on a coancob pipe
whar de green wnrl's CROWN ripe
An de hloognin' FANS SO sweet
Everywhar erboHt nah feet
Catfish ta1kin'-dal's de speech
What's got sech a po@ahfEi ye2eh
Dat If reachns wy dowF1 deep
Whar De heahl don't wake fun sleeT
An de sFeirit. fri ie e4es.
SIS aar soa kin neat q skies.
Baltimore Sun.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
REcEIyERsHIP NOTICE.

No. Ia,445- First District Court, Parish
of Caddo, State Of Louisiana: Keith
Sons Company Limited VS.. Keith
vile Lumber Company.
Notice is hereby given that P. P.
Keith has this day filed his final account
ID said receivership, and unless opposi-
ton be made thereto within the time
specified BY law, the same will be duly
1 Ionologated as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell,
Judge Of said court, this 9th day of
June 1909. A. S. HARDIN,
June s. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
:. Woman :.
Features in thisColumn:
Points For the Fencer
Skill and Art of Foils
Sport Started In Spain

The vogue of fencing Is on the In
crease. 1t gives the hipless figure.
Need more be said?
The society girl learns fencing at her
finishing school, and the working WON
an takes it up in her gymnasium dur
ing her spare hours The actress finds
1t indispensable to give her figure sup.
pleness and strength. In this manner
1t appeals to all classes.
The illustra ton shows a class of
schoolgirls using sticks instead Of foils
in sword drill. They are corsetless,
IL you will observe, and this is the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20


This summer the Peruvian minister
and his family will live at Marseilles,
France Sonora Pardo is yet In the
tWenties.
The other South American women
In the Washington circle are Sonora
Cortes of Columbia, Sonora Cruz from
Chile, Sonora Nabuco from Brazil,
whose husband is the ranking minis
ter from the republic; Sonora Carlo
from Ecuador, Sonora Calvo of the
Costa Rican legation and Sonora Cal
deron from Bolivia. There are others.
but these. by reason of the diplomatic
precedence of their husbands, are the
conspicuous brilliants in the southern
galaxy. They are all beautiful. accom-
plished and equal in graciousness.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Mrs. Taft,s Table.

Mrs. Taft has received as a gift from
Mrs Bellanv Storer mahogany table
patterned by her Mrs. Storer is a
skilled craftswoman in repousse cop
per, and one Of her designs. a large Ia
Bile tray worked out by her. has also
been sent TO Mrs. Taft. Much of Mrs.
Storer's work is sold for the benefit Of
poor consumptises at Saranac Lake.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Woman R,ss of Mfrs.

'.The woman who bosses fifty geis
and silver mines is the unique dis
tInction held BY Mrs. y. G. Upham Of
Colorado. She Is one of tie leadir 6
mine owners If the state. Il hen visit
ing her mines she rides hurro- She
was i delegate 81 The lssss Ameris.aH
n1ifliaa epslar IS lit met u Pittsburc
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Diagnosis.

'Your baby cries a great deal"
eyes," answered Mr.. Bliggins. ut
isn't we'll"
whats the ailment?"
81 don't know The only thing I'm
sure of is that 1t isn't the sleeping
sickness. Washington Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
a Cannon FaiIina.

"Does your husband possess the sense
of humor?"
eyes, he has 1t in remarkable de-
gree-that is. except -hon the humor
happens to be at his expense.
neapolis Journal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
In the Restaurant.

"Bridger must be nervous. He's
changed his seat seven times since
came in"
1.-THE poor fellow can't help it. He
has attended so many progressive card
parties that whenever he hears the
cash register bell ring he thinks it
means to move on to the next tablep'-
Puck.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20

Hungry Higgins-A woman gimme
handout dis mornin', den had de nerve
t. ask me t. beat carpet fer her.
Dusty Doolittle--Wot did yous say?
Hungry Higgins-I tole her dat [
wuz orful sorry, but l wuz all tired
out from beatin' railroad.
Post
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Inst What He Wanted,

What you want to do is to broaden
your horizon. You, my son, should gel
up and look the country over"
'Thafs 1t, dad. / want you to buy
me d balloon. n-Cleveland Plain Deal
err
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Anatomical Displacement

whenever | interpret song" said
the musical youth, | put my whole
heart into 1t"
"Well, wellw answered Mr.. Cumrox.
'No wonder 1t sounds kind o. painful
at times" -Washington Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
MIGHT Have Been Worse.

might EIdHS 5SSH sEoSSSs
"Those apples you sent up" said
Bifkins t'were not half bad"
''I'm glad you liked them,' rejoined
the grocer cheerfully.
"Yes," continued Bifkins, 'oniy about
a third of them were bad."-Chicago
News.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
When You Come to Think of It.

DrowsIey-Don't you find it hard
getting up so early mornings?
EarIiburd-1t is easier for me than
getting up afternoons.-Boston Globe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
The Cause of 1t.

1.-The writer you introduced me to
the other day was not at all imposing
in his appearance. In fact, | thought
be had very poor carriage"
.'That may be because he Is nothing
but a ck."-Baitimore American.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
Frightening Himself.

Dad = Jimmy, run for the polfceI
There's burglar under the bed!
can see his legs!
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20
How the Trouble Began.

maria, you will not take offense ii
/ ask you just one question. will your
"No"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-06-20

mo"
"Can you tell me the name of the
man who perpetrated that hat OF
yours Y'-Chicago Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07
THE SENATE BEAR FIGHT.

A rare and inspiring joy must have
suffused the souls of the Democratic
Senators Tuesday, when Senator Jona-
than P. Dolliver and Senator Nelson
Aldrich locked oratorical horns and
struggled over the Senate arena, which
had been in the past torn up by the
warning Democrats. but which now Is
happily turned over to the Republic
cans for inter-party knock downs and
drag-outs.
1t was a pretty fight assuredly--a
sight for which Democratic eyes have
Ionged. The Senate has never been
without its struggles and in the pres
ent generation it is unfortunate that
the political duels to the death have
been fought by Democratic Senator'S
Well might the Democratic onlookers
rejoice when Dolliver. coming like
young Lochinvar. out of the West, rode
into the arena and threw his lance
against the shield OF Aidrich, the un-
defeated champion of the regulars and
the standpatters. At this distance we
cannot with accuracy say who came of
victor IN the joust but to the Democrat
who wishes we'll for his party, 1t does
not matter who is victor. whether It
is Dolliver or Aldrich who is laid low,
the outcome is to the good OF the Dem
ocratic party.
Senator Dolliver is a natural-born
orator. The prime characteristic. com
mon to all natural orators, is the ease
and rapidity with which they can
change their convictions. II would
take a sudden turn OF public opinion to
Leave Senator Dolliver and any
other hatueal-born orator on the
unpopular side OF any question.
In Iowa, the tariff has been
paramount in public affairs for several
[ years. Albert Cummins, now Senator.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07
GIVING TT TO THEM.

This Nashville Tennesseean had
many kindly things to say about the
late uniamented Tennessee Lsgisla-
ture while It was in session. and one
might have thought 1t would pro-
nounce feeling enioey over the re-
mains--and so 1t does. this way:
The wanton profigacy, the wasteful
extravaganza with which the peoples
money was given . swa,y the last day I,
was riotousiy thrown away, was little
short Of criminal. and as we sat and
watched this midnight scene of riot
sh h1 rs ana on the farm who labor and d
live by the sweat OF their brow. we
wondered--disappoint and heartslck
how men entrusted with 2 sacred oh
TO themselves and their obligations to
their constituents at home.
That is what may be considered lay
ing it1on pretty thick. We can family
imagine the editor-man sitting in the
gallery and looking down on the sa-
turnaiis Of boisterousness and disre-
gard for propriety and right that was
going on in the hall below on Sunday
morning. The session should have
closed at midnight on saturday night
but the members had not had fun
sppugh55 nag nPE spsst. snough Of the
peoples money, had not passed enough
foolish laws to satisfy them, so the
clock was promptly stopped at mid
night and the carnival continued till Z
O'clock on Sunday morning. 1t must
havn been an Instructive sight to good
citizens. II not an eievating one, to
watch the close Of that body while
bearing in mind some OF its bad IeEis-
lation.: And the farewell words OF The
Tennesseean leads The Chattanooga
Times to moraiize thus:
We reaped the harvest that was duly
sown and all too In defiance OF the viii
OF the people expressed twice at the
The lesson Is stern one, but we have
two years In which to study ana learn
That is philosophy. at least "Expe-
rienee keeps a dear school, but fools
win learn in no other,p said old Ben
franklin, who may have known how Il
was himself. Not that we would pre-
sumo to call all the people OF Tonnes
see fools, but they were evidently fool
ed In the election Of their Legislature,
just as the people OF other States have
been, and as they. will continue. to be,
we suppose. But at least the people
should see to it that the same men do
not have a chance to fool them Sec
ond time. That is a misfortune they
may guard themselves against, at all
events.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07

"U1iahee. HiiIabee. Hnibilly. Re-
spectfuliy referred to the derivation
sharp In Montgomery" quoth The Mo-
bile Register. We'll. you can call them
any old name you please. even u1ia-
bihaiies. and not so far wrong. DRAKE
has Il Hanibee; Jeffrays writes II Hal
icba; Gatschet writes Haiiabi and pro-
pounces II Hiiiapi; Bartram has Hill
aba; woodward twists the word to
Hiilabys, schoolcraft writes II Hills-
bees. while Hawkins puts It Hiilaubee.
Thus It will be seen that one may spell
the word almost any way ana have au-
thority for II. It was one of the old
Upper Creek towns. situated not many
miles from Ashland. Clay County. on q
small streams emptyins into Hiliabee
Creek. Though the derivation Of the
word Is not, very clear, II is said by
Brinton to refer to swiftnsss or veioc-
itv. probably referring to the stream
near which the town was situated.
The truth about the Indian names 10
that there are hardly any two authors
ties who spell and pronounce them in
exactly the same way. and that Is what
causes. DO much confusion and uncef-
tainty. Ii is not at all certain that
Inherent indians pronounced u proper
name in exactly the same way. and
when the white pioneers, many OF them
uneducated, heard the names they re-
ceived different Impressions Of the
same word. and when they afterwards
wrote It down, or repeated 1t to an ed
ucated man to write. they did not ali
give Il IN exactly the same way. and
the same uncertainty and discrepancy
exists a. to the derivAtion and mean
ing Of many OF the Indian names tnat
are stili preserved among us. The
word OF which we have been speaking
is fair sample Of many others. and
nobody can be certain OF either its de-
rivation. meaning or pronunciation.
We might as well settle down on Hill
abee and have done with II.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07


The Boston Herald is one Of the big
newspapers Of the country. occupying
. dessrvediy high place In American
Journalism. II issues a morning and
an evening edition. but the proprietors
announce that they win discontinue
the afternoon issue and devote their
time. means and energies to the morn
ing edition in future. They argue that
the evening and morning newspaper
fields have become separate and dis
tinet. and that IT Is best for each 10
cover It's own field rather than for one
TO try to cover both. The Herald is no
doubt correct. and many an evening
edition. gotten out as sort of adjunct
20 It's morning edition. has proven a
failure. In short, the theory is that
one field is all that one newspaper con-
Germ can properly I'LL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07
state Economy.

Birmingham Ledger.
II the Legislature does meet in ex-
ira session The Mobile Register
thinks it's chief business will be to
try to put the expenses inside the In
come. That should have been done
by the legislature when It first met.
1t should not have been swept OF its
feet into career Of extravaganza
that dissipated surplus such as
the, state never had and never will
have again.
legislative and executive. went into
ONCE the state had an abundance of
cash for all its needs. 1t was money
in hand. There was enough not only
for the necessities. but for little of
the Injuries of extravaganza.
The legislature was persuaded TO
begin a riot OF folly in creating new
Offices. Then 1t was persuaded to give
to worthy objects more money than
the. state had, or probably will have
in the future.
To meet now to remedy the errors
best thing they can do. II was a
shame to dlssapate the great surplus
as It was done for worthy causes.
1t is better to begin economy now
than not at all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07


The government of France, a few
weeks ago. was shocked at the
strength displayed by the employees
union. The postal employees. on a
strike. compelled the government to
stand and deliver ON all their demands
Alarmed to find within the govern
ment something stronger than the gov
eminent. the officials set about remedy
ing that dangerous condition. Hun
dYeds OF governmental employees are
being daily suspended, agitators are
being watched and in a few days the
Ciemenceau government will whip the
eight decisively or surrender to the
employees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07

province TX. IL journal
A young man carrying a large Keep
on the Grass sign swung by an iron
stay over one shoulder with a light
ed lantern In one hand and a two. gal
lon milk can in the other. and various
~ otherwise decorated. was arrested
In Cambridge at an extremely early
hour the other morning and taken 10
the police station where he was lock
ed M for safe-keeping. Except for
his failure To explain his queer appear
came into possession Of the various
articles that adorned him, there was
no definite complaint lodged against
him by the officer who made the arrest
But as in place Of hat he was wear
ing "a huge dish-pan tipped 1auntly
on the side OF his head" there Is ample
reason FOR believing that he was real
ly arrested for impersonating a woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07
This Date IN History
n May Z.

1sT3-John Leverett became Governor
of the Massachusetts, Colony.
1690--John Eazston became Governor OF
Rhode Island.
1774--commodore william Bainbridge,
the father OF naval instruction In
the United States. born IN
Princeton, n J. Died In Phila-
deiphia, July rs, 1898.
i600---Congress passed an act to organ
ize the Territory of Indiana
1s12--Robert Browning. English poet,
born. Died. December IL, 1889.
182e--Mrs. Jefferson Davis. wife OF the
President OF the Confederate
States OF America, born. Died,
october 16, 1905. a.
lS36--JoseDh @. Cannon. Speaker OF the
House OFFS RApresen t&tivea, born
at Guilforda NC. 80
tS4o-Destruetlvea tornado visited Nat
chez Miss. ut
1s5o-Kentucky adopted new consti-
1ss4-General Grant made his flank
movement from the Wilderness
battlefield to Spottsylvania.
1890--James Nesnith, inventor OF the
steam hammer, died in England
Born in Scotland, August -
1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-07
FRIDAY. MAY :. lsos.


We really don't know what the joke
smiths would do for something TO
write about If It were not for wo-
mems hats. They are supplying a
never-sndiag lot Of material Tor al
legged funny paragraphs. One OF the
very latest comes from an Austrian
paper "a woman In Belgrade" II
says. "ssnt her last years hat to
vienna for reconstruction and got back
model Of strange hue and shape
which banned all the local milliners'
enyious efforts at imitation. 1t has
now been ascertained that the police
At Vienna mistook the parcel for .
servian bomb ana after subjecting It
10 various tests, including immersion
IA water. returned II unopened"