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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
A Simple Thing to Do.

The late Fl. Il. Rogers was a foe to
socialism. Discussing once with a re.
porter the idea of government work
for the unemployed in hard times, he
said:
Economic conditions can't be bet
tered by manufacturing work for men
to do. Such economic ideas remind me
of Tim Greeley of Fairhaven.
Tim marketed for his mess during
the war. Cracked eggs used to be
sold for half price at the cantpen. Tim
walked in one day with his market
basket and said:
"'Gimme two dozen best cracked
eggs.
Cracked eggs all out, Tim, said
the suffer
Tim nodded toward the egg crate in
the corner.
Well, crack us up some. will yer
said he" Washington Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. I3,I58-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Clarence Ellerbe VS.. George Perry.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me issued in the above numbered
and entitled suit, fTom the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, have seized and
will offer for sale at public auction, for
cash, according to law, without the BEN
eft Of appraisement, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal
hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. IS, 1000,
Lot 40 of the Ernest subdivision of the
City of Shreveport, with all buildings
and improvements thereon The above
property seized and to be offered for
sale to satisfy the 6ebt specified in the
said writ, say in the sum of 100000 with
3 per cent interest thereon from Octo-
Der a, 1904, and all costs of suit. includ-
ing ten per cent on said sum and inter
est as attorneys fees.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian Aug. 10. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
new SHORT STORIES
When MIR. Box Scored.

Edward Box of Ladies' Home Jour-
nal fame Is not infrequently the sub
ject of paerry jest, and it is not i'm
possible that Mr.. Box is acquainted
with this fact. but he continues to
smile blandly and 10 pursue his way
undisturbed by the shafts.
A few weeks ago Frank N. Double
day was calling on Mr.. Box and was
enjoying IA pleasant little chat with
him when Mr. Doubleday observed
above Mr.. Bok's desk a double row of
electric annuDciators, twenty in all.
What are those for?" Mr.. Double
day asked.
AT the end of each wire" respond
ed Mr. Box. with gentle smile.
there is a pretty girl"
Mr.. Doubleday arose hastily and
pressed both hands fiat against the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
THE NORTH POLE.

The discovery of the North Pole by
DIR. Cook has been announced. This
achievement, as reported, occurred on
April Fl, 1908. DR.. Cook is an Ameri-
can explorer who, owing to his long abb
sefce and isolation from civilization,
and all knowledge of his whereabouts
had led to the belief that he had per-
ished This feat, while of no value to
the world in a commercial sense. may
settle a dispute active for years, espe-
cially among scientists. To reach the
North Pole many lives have been lost.
Notwithstanding the failures, there were
always the intrepid, even if few in NUM-
Der, to venture in search of the North
Pole. In this discovery the Washing
ton Geographical Society is elated, the
more so for the reason that it is an
American citizen who has finally reached
the pole, and his name therefore will
be emblazoned on the record of which
all Americans should be proud.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
He Caulht On.

Soon after the girls of family re-
siding in PhiudrIphia's suburbs had
been installed in 4 fashionable sem
mary near that town their names had
been transformed. in accordance with
the practice obtaining at the sem
mary. Mabel had become Maybelle:
May. Maeme. and soon Jessie caught
the infection.
She wrote letter to her elder broth
err, Sam, and signed it Jessica. Sam
detected the signs of the times, and
this was his reply:
Dear Sister Jessica- Your letter received.
Aunt Marica and Uncle Georgia. started
for Bostonica yesterday. Mamaica and
papaica are well.
| bought new bull terrier yesterday.
She is a beauty. Her name is Maudica.
Your affectionate brother. SAM1CA.
-Elgin Burroughs in Lippincott's.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
How Do You Like These suits9


A tweed suit for the autumn is of
dark blue with suggestion of purple
and sepia in the pattern 1t has
long coat. not fastened with the ubi-
quitous three buttons above the knee.
but with a loose dropping belt resting
on the hips and falling lower In front
like small boys French suit This
belt and the facings of the coat are of
purple kid or fine leather. Another
tweed is of that very light drab af
fected by certain men. generally big
and tall ones who want no enlarging.
which matches a pavement dried by
hot sun after shower. This tweed
coat has flecks and knots of gray in
1t and revers of black alpaca-rather
a new idea--and is made to fasten just
below the waist. not with ordinary
buttons, but with couple of giant
links. two buttons connected by a
shank and passed through couple of
buttonh9les These links are a beau
tifu1 marine blue and mauve. and
buttons of the lovely Ruskin pattern
have been employed for the purpose
that can be made to contrast with or
match any material.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
SENATOR McENERY.

Senator McEnery's friends are pre-
pairing to give him a great ovation in
New Orleans. They say the object is to
show to The world that his course in
Congress is approved by his constitu-
ents. We have never doubted that the
Republicans of South Louisiana APP
proved his course-Guardian Journal
McEnery is wecome to whatever ova-
ton his constituents in New Orleans
win give him. McEnery's allies would
be. in a sense. inappreciative should they
fail to give him the glad hand. AS
McEnery is as good a Republican as
Aldrich. the men connected with the
grand old Republican party and who
stand for trusts and combines and the
projected industries should have no
hesitation in joining in this ovation to
McEnery.
Il may not be amiss to ask what has
become of McEnery's Democratic liv-
cry which he were when he was pranc-
ing about the State several years since
as the old Democratic war horse of
Louisiana" denonncing the Republicans
and the protectionists? Is he still wear
ing this liverys
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
rHE GovERNoRs PROMISES.

Editorially, the Guardian Journal,
published in Homer, Claiborne parish,
criticises Governor Sanders, who during
the last State campaign announced from
every platform where he spoke and with
apparent good faith and sincerity that if
he was elected he would pay off the
bonded indebtedness and reduce taxa
ton.
Is the Guardian Journal fair in its
criticism Of the Governor It should
be borne in mind that whatever Gov
ernor Sanders said during his canvass
of the State was for the purpose of Sc
curing votes. Unquestionabiy he was
in earnest then, and equally sincere, and
those who elected him should not now
hold him to account for any shortcom-
ing. IL Governor Sanders should fail
in the policy he outlined before the
election, embracing the reduction of
taxation and the cancellation of the
State debt, his friends, his critics,
should bear in mind that he is now en-
gagged in Model Road" construction
and he should be given the opportunity
in the substantial demonstration Of the
construction of permanent roads.
Why should any of Governor San
ders' friends expect him to fulfill all
the promises he has or may have made
TO the dear people when he was Grating
for votes?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken UP by Taylor Buck, two miles
from Keithviile, La, and estrayed be-
tore me, the following described stock,
to-wit: One red cow, ? or 8 years old.
smooth crop and two small splits in
left ear, and split in right ear. One vel
low COW, or 8 years old, smooth crop
IN right ear, and under-bit in left ear.
no brands on either animal. The owner
will come forward, prove property and
pay costs, or the same will be sold as
the law directs, at Keithville, on the
18th day of September 1909.
]. B. LEWIS,
justice OF the Peace Seventh Ward of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Caucasian, August IL, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Subscription Price $a.OO year.
GAMBLING A VICE, SUPPRESS IT.

GAMBLING A VICE. SUPPRESS II:
In the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana gambling is declared to De a
vice and the Legislature is directed to
PASS laws to suppress it. The laws OF
the State applying to gambling are SUI
ficient if enforced rigidly to suppress 1t,
but in municipality the question OF
jurisdiction may be the basis or pretext
for inactivity on the part of officials to
suppress It.
There is an enactment OF the CITY
which fails to reach the gambling the
State would have suppressed. The mu-
nicipal ordinance should be free OF
loop holes" and gambling, as intended
by the Constitution of Louisiana, wheth-
er in open view or in the seclusion OF
some darkened room, should be sup
pressed. In its operation the municipal
ordinance holds amenable the player
who CANDLES in open view, while the
gambler who conduct his game in a
closed room is free from the clutches OF
the police. The ordinance should be SO
written as to reach the gamblers OF high
and low degree.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
The Mothers Rao.

No more convenient article for the
use of mothers with small babies has
been put upon the market than the
mothers bag, or stork bag. as it is
called. that is shown by small bag
shop dealing in novelties in this line
The bag is of soft black leather, so
soft 1t is like silk. and is lined with
rubber. There are two specially
shaped pockets to hold the baby's bot
tie or food and room below for other
necessary articles of baby's wardrobe
The bag is drawn up with draw
string and has q short handle, permit
ting il to be carried over the mothers
arm in such manner that both hands
are free for the baby. Should the
milk upset the bag can be as easily
washed as an ordinary dish. All moth
ers who travel about with their babies
should have one The bags are made
in two sizes-12 by IL inches and II
by IA inches and are not at all ex-
pensive.
Corsets For the Moyen Age Figure.
The most important items Of dress
at present are the new corsets These
are ''the longest ever" long In the
hips and the waist and high In the
bust. though the bones seldom come
within two inches of the top or the
lower edge. The idea is to sheath the
form without stiffening 1t. A corset
Of this new. long waisted cut is as es-
sential to the perfect hang of a short
waisted middle ages dress as 1t is for
the long wasted tight dresses which
the autumn will introduce popularity.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
TWENTY MAIDENs TRooPED INTO THE
OFFICE.

entire set of push buttons. ringing
every one Of them firmly.
There was an instant response from
various parts of the building, and
twenty neat. alert and charming maid
ems trooped into the private office.
Without CULVER of hesitation Mr.,
Box made a crisp business request of
each as she arrived. and as each re-
ceiyed her commission she departed
gracefully without suspicion that
she had been called in as an exhibit.
Then Mr.. Box peacefully winked the
other eye at Mr.. Doubleday. but it is
not to be supposed that he put the
famous gubernatorial question. for
that is not Mr. Bok's way.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
The Rivals.

An airship scared in the upper sky.
An eagle watched it with careful eye.
"A wonderful Bird he cried. Wen see
If 1t is going to fight like me-
A dove sat watching II skim the blue
AS over the farms and homes It flew.
"A beautiful bird" she cried. twill be
II it is a symbol of peace like me-
An owl perceived 1t at fall of night
As over the trees 1t took it's flight.
quite scientific he cried Wen try
II it Is as wise a bird as IL
A hen looked up with a jealous glance
To see 1t rise in the clear expanse.
ALTHOUGH 1t can fly" she said, ~ beg
To state the critter can't lag an egg,
Washington Post
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION o,oss

Department of the Interior, United
State Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
August 8, Iooo.-Notice is hereby given
that Garrett w. Ballard, of Moorinss-
port, La, who, on April 10. 1908, made
Homestead Entry No. 1I,21o, No. o1oS8.
for the northeast quarter Of southwest
quarter section 6, township 10 north,
range IS west Louisiana meridian, has
hled notice of intention to make final
Communication proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before the
Register and Receiver, at Natchitoches.
La. on the Goth day of September 1000.
Claimant names as witnesses T. R. e.
lett, w. A. Daniel, ]. M Milan, R. e
Noel, all of Mooringsport, La.
]. ERNEST BREDA,
august s. 1909. Register.
Caucasian, Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
WOMAN AND FASHION
One of the Fall Goats.

One of the newest styles of the late
summer is he coat with peplum that
is plated and that is somewhat shorter
than was the rule during the pre-
ceding season. This new coat is re-
lief in being short enough not to crease
when the wearer sits. Every woman
knows what a nuisance the coat Is
that has to be drawn up every time
she sits down or else be wrinkled be-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
SHERIFF'S SALE.

NO. I3,I45-ln the FIRST JUDICIAL lis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Silbernagel Company Limited VS..
w. E. Ivy.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale
to me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, I have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, accord
ing to law, on terms hereinafter stated,
during the legal hours for sales, at the
principal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. I8, 1909,
The following described property, to-
wit: The undivided one-half interest of
the defendant in and to the plantation
known as the Gold Point Plantation,
situated on both sides of Red river,
about eight miles north of the City of
Shreveport, and lying partly in the
Parish of Caddo and partly in the Par
ish of Bossier, more particularly de-
scribed as follows: The following in
Bossier Parish: Fractional section Is,
fractional section ID, fractional south
west quarter section IL, southeast quar-
ter section J2, fractional section II, all
in township 10 north, range ID west,
less, however, 80 acres in section Is
sold to ]. w. Vance. The following in
Caddo Parish, Louisiana Fractional
section II, fractional south half section
2, east half section 10, and about 100
acres in section ID, described as fol-
lows: Run line east and west entirely
across the southwest quarter and west
half of the southeast quarter at such
distance from the Red river on the
western boundary of section as shall
make the desired quantity of about 100
acres to lie between said line and said
river, about 100 acres, the land ac-
quired by ]. B. Pickett from S. w.
Vance December a, 1860, as shown by
deed recorded in conveyance book CO..
page 867, all of said lands lying in
township 10 north, range ID west; with
like interest in all buildings and i'm
provements thereon.
Also seven mules and the one-fourth
interest in the growing crop belonging
to w. E. Ivy, on the above described
property situated in Caddo Parish.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the debt specified in the
said writ, say in the sum of $4,000. 90,
interest and costs, IS follows: For cash,
without the benefit of appraisement, to
pay and satisfy the sum of $I2,ooo.oo
with 8 per cent interest on said sum
from June 10, 1905, past due, together
with 10 per cent on said sum of prin-
cipal and interest as attorneys fees, and
on terms of credit to pay the note of
100000 maturing December Is, 1000.
with per cent interest from June 10.
1905, until paid; together with 10 per
cent on said sum of principal and inter-
est as attorneys fees, and all costs of
suit. ]. P. FLOURNOY
Sheriff.
Caucasian and Bossier Banner Au-
gust 10, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS,

The patterns described in the Caucas
ian are supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company, 1872 West Twenty
seventh street, New York City, and the
Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. Forward
orders with names and addresses to the
New York or Chicago Office of the COM
pany' with cents for each pattern, and
they will be mailed direct.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02

yond the neat tailored air which is
requisite. The linen coats are making
the most trouble in this way possibly
because linen. of all things. needs to
be fresh and crisp. and the fabric nat
uraIIy cFeases readily. The close
straight back coats down TO the knees
are the worst of their kind, for they
are awkward to lift--all but impossible
to raise without a most ungainly
movement. The suit sketched is of
pongee, both skirt and peplum plated.
The coat has something of the air of
the cuirass with plated skirt below 1t
and is probably an offshoot of the
style. The collar and cuffs are braided.
Buttons finish the coat
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Silver Lininu.

Wife Teading, Here's another case
Of bachelor doing wrong. The CASH
Ter of a bank. aged forty, has been sent
to the penitentiary for twenty-five
years for embezzlement
Husband Well. he's in luck
Wife-Why, how do you make that
out?
Husband-He'll have a quiet, peace
full time of it until be gets out. Then
he'll be too old to marry. chicago
News.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
corsets For the Moyen Ace Figure.
A Cravat Idea.

The soft white muslin cravat with
black satin bow. such as gentlemen Of
other days wore aud which is seen
in ell the old portraits. Is quite smart
this season. but new wrinkle il to
arrange the craYat and bow at the top
OF the stock instead Of MT its base.
The small stiff bow IS sometimes
placed u the side under the ear.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
His Great Opportunity.

Mr.. Pinkie no p. m.J-My dear. the
doctor says a brisk walk before going
to bed will insure sleep to insomnia
sufferers like myself
Mrs. Pinkie-Well my dear. will
clear the room SO that you can walk.
You may as well carry the baby with
you. Stray Stories.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
He Knew.

Belgrave-You don't seem to have
very high opinion of the ability of
Mr.. Boothlet
Variety don't think him much of
an actor I'll admit. but he does not
claim to be one himself He always is
particular TO speak of himself as an
artist.-BostoD Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Sure He'd Get Il.

There" said AIr. jerks, stopping
suddenly. Il was going to get that
piece of silk for my wife and | forgot
all about it until now Never mind,
he continued. starting on again. III
get it when | get home. all right. -
Somerville (AIass.l Journal
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Dashed.

Fortune Teller-You will be very
poor until y5u are thirty-fve years of
age. Our Impecunious Poet eagerly
And after then? Fortune Teller
You will get used to it.-London
Sketch.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Labor Sauinn nauice.

YES" said the boarding school teach
er, Il think that is model letter for
you to write your fiance. But of course
you will copy it. leaving out those nu.
merous spacesP
"Oh, dear, nor' replied the girl
'"Those are for dearest | have 1t on
a rubber stamp" detroit Free Press.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Human Nature.

Skadmore Some miserable sneak
just passed a bad two dollar bill on
me.
Snipton- What are you going to do
about it?
Skadmore-Oh, guess / can work it
zette.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Quite True.

ALAS" moaned the egg on the kitch-
en- table. waiting for the cooks beaten,
give every man his dessert and which
of us escapes whipping T"-Baltimore
American
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
A Certainty.

Here is a story IF man who was
killed by falling from roof. He left
a wife and six children
"Where?
well. he didn't leave them on the
f."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
His Advice.

Frankly, madam" said the honest
salesman. II wouldn't advise you to
take that gown"
"Why not:" asked the woman.
ut doesn't match your complexion"
he explained.
ooh, WE'LL" she replied carelessly, 81
can change the complexion."-B
Ign Eagle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02

Better see about your supply of bill
and statement heads before the first of
the nonth. You'll need EN- Phone 1000
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
Poor Woman!

She-I never hear word of gossip
at my club
He-What an affection!
She-Affiiction?
He-Yes. | never knew you were
deaf.-New York Times
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02

If quality counts, you ought 70 see
what we can Offer d the way Of sta
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02
The spinster Aunt's Opinion.

Carrie-Do you think Il woman is jus.
titled in marrying man she doesn't
know?
Aunt Jane-She certainly wouldn't
be justified in marrying u man she did
know. Boston Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-09-02

Entered as second class matter February
II, 1904, at the postofiee at shreve-
port. La, under the Act of Congress
of March 81, 1879.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-05
EUROPE is STIRRED.
Is Growing Alarmed Over Spain's
Operations i'm Africa

Paris, Oct. 5--The preparations
for the extension of Spain's opera
tions in Morocco, involving the send
ing of heavy reinforcements, are
creating increasing uneasiness in
Paris.
The Petit Partisan, a journal
owned by Minister OF Commerce
Dupuy. in what is believed to be an
inspired article, says today that
Spain's program seems to go be-
yond the object originally COM
municated to the powers, and pro-
vokes apprehension in Europe, es
pecially in London and Paris.
The colonial authorities of Algeria,
the article says, have notified Paris
of the existence of fanatical excite
ment in the interior and speak of
danger along the Algerian frontier if
General Marina, the commander of
the Spanish forces in Morocco, at
tempts to push his expeditions south
ward from Zeluan
In conclusion the paper intimates
that the reports from the interior of
Spain indicate there is grave danger
of serious trouble at home as soon as
the country is denuded of troops.
The Spanish embassy here is under
heavy guard night and day, and it is
feared Barcelona revolutionists are
plotting the assassination of the Mar
quis Del NUM-, the Spanish ambassa-
dor, as means of forcing the govern
ment to abandon it's repreSSiVe meas
ureS in Catalonia.