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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. 1a,oo7-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Fl. J.7Allen, Trustee, VS.. Wesley
Stewart.
sale to me directed, from the Honorable
First judicial District Court of caddo
Parish, Louisiana, in the above entitled
and numbered suit, I have seized and
will offer for sale. at public auction. for
cash according to law, without the bene-
fit of appraisement. at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
for sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE II, 1909,
Lot of the Dolly Warden subdivision
of the City of Shreveport, as per map
recorded in book a6, page 900, of the Re-
corder's Office of Caddo Parish, La, -
gether with all buildings and improve
aents thereon! The above property
seized as the property of the said de-
fendant and to be sold to satisfy the
amount specified in said writ, say in the
sum Of $4,000 due and to become due,
with interest and attorneys fees by nine
promissory notes bearing s per cent in
terest from maturity, of date August 6,
1907, as follows: For cash to pay and
satisfy the first four notes of $500
each, due nine, twelve, nineteen and
eighteen months from date, and on
terms of credit to pay and satisfy the
remaining five notes, each for $500, ex-
eept the last which is for $500, due in
Fl, "a, ~, 80. and SO months from date,
and all costs of suit, including 10 per
cent on said sum and interest as attor-
ney's fees. J. P. FLOURNOY.
Caucasian, May g. Sheriff,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
NOTED SOUTHERN AUTHORIZES
"reminiscences of Mrs. Augusta E. Viii
sen, Writer of "Ss. Elmo"

Mrs. Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, as
far as selling powers go, was one of
the most successful novelists in Amer
lea. The most falaous books of the
well known southern authoress, who
recently died at her home in Mobile,
Ala, are probably st. Elmo" which
was published in 1866, and ''Vashti,"
published in 1869. She was not a
prolific writer, like other noyelists Of
her school, and her books, commencing
with "Inez" in 1856, number only nine.
Her other works are "Beulah," ma.
caria,' "Infelice," cat the Mercy of
Tiberius," "a Speckled Bird" and DE,
vota," the last work from her pen,
which appeared in 1907.
"Macaria' was popular among the
soldiers of the civil war, and 1t is said
that a copy of the book once saved the
life of one of them. He took it from
his shirt one day and was surprised
to find bullet imbedded in it's pages.
When Mrs. Wilson was eleven years
old her family moved from Columbus,
Ca, to San Antonio, Tex, which soon
afterward became the headquarters Of
the troops sent to assist General Tay-
lor. Their glittering uniforms, the
stirring martial music and exciting
events of the war, combined with the ex-
quisite scenery about the place, strong
ly impressed her and furnished the
theme for "Inez. a Tale of the Alamo"
The story, written when she was fif-
teen and presented to her father as a
Christmas gift, was brought out by
the Harpers in 1855.
1t was not until she published "Beu-
lah," however, that she tasted the
fruits of substantial success. That
work ran through edition after edition.
est. Elmo" of course, was Miss
Evans great success. It's sale was ire
mendous, and hamlets, hotels, steam
boats and country seats were named
in it's honor. 1t contains description
Of the Tai Mahal, and traveller visit
ing the spot records the fact that he
discovered Parsee boy in the shadow
of the tomb reading the London edi-
ton Of one of Mrs. Wilson's books.
For "Vashtf," which followed, the
author received in single check, while
1t was still in manuscript. $4,000.
Mrs. Wilson never wrote Il magazine
or newspaper article, although she
had frequently been importuned for
both. One editor offered to allow her
to fix her own price on serial story.
and publisher agreed to pay her $685.
600 If she would permit him to bring
her novels out in a cheap paper back
form, so as not to interfere with the
library edition, but both propositions
were rejected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
UNIQUE PLEA FOR PARDON.

"kick Me Out or III Corrupt Prison
Morals" Convict Wrote Governor.
q Governor Walter r. StubbA Of Kan
sas recently received peculiar letter
from a prisoner in the Kansas peni-
tertiary. Usually the letters the gov
ernor receives are that the prisoner is
not guilty at all, or IL guilty he did
not mean to do it and just forgot him
self or let his temper get away with
him. But there is one prisoner who
offered different reason for the gov
ernor letting him out of the prison
Here it is:
Judging. from what I have read and
from conversations held with prisoners In
this penitentiary, I have arrived at the
conclusion that am about the only guilty
scamp In this place. l cannot plead in
nocenee / can't write q classical poem
and have no FLOWERS blooming in thu
conservatory of my soul" You have no
idea how lonesome this leaves me- Better
kick me out Of here, lest 1 corrupt the
morals of the institution.
Every man in the penitentiary who
believes himself wronged or innocent
is convinced that he would be able to
do society much coed IL turned out by
the governor. But long time ago the
governors learned that some CT tha
prisoners had mistaken idea of their
innocence or usefulness, so it Is sell
dom that governor pays much atten-
ton to this kind Of letters Somehow
or other 1t has become neised about
that Governor Stubs would encour-
age frankness in prisoners and that
he expected at least some evidence of
reform to convince him that some of
the criminals were worthy of execu-
tive clemency
The governor receives all sorts of
letters from prisoners, both in the
prison and in the reformatory, every
day, but the one received the other
day was the most novel one Of which
there is any record in the governors
Office. The letter contains much other
matter referring to this prisoners
case, and that quoted is only part
Of the letter. The governor declined
to give out the name of the prisoner.
Governor Stubs is considerably in
terested in the man who wrote the
letter, and it is possible that some ac-
ton may be taken in regard to his
case.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
Novel Street Lighting.

The quantity Of light which it is
now possible to obtain at a reason
able cost from tungsten lamps in Sc
ries has led to an innovation in street
lighting In some Michigan towns
which, It Is thought. may find wide
adoption. Ia Grand Rapids, where the
system seems first to have been ap-
piled, the tungsten lamps are strung
across the street between the caves
OF the buildings In such way that
they form the outline Of an arch. The
effect Of series OF these Illuminated
arches at night resembles that of a
canopy OF lamps covering the street
and shedding down upon it a pleasing
Illumination. The same system has
been adopted in Big Rapids and is I'M
der consideration In Greenville and
other towns.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
GREAT AFRICAN REGATTA.
Zambezi River to Be Scene OF Gath
erina Of Worlds Crews.

&amOezt River TO BE scene OF Gatf1-
ering Of Worlds Crews.
y The Zambezi river above the Victoria
falls, in Africa, is to be the scene Of a
great interna tional regatta, managed by
the British South Africa company, in
June, 1910. 1t is expected that crews
from all the rowing centers of the
world win participate, and there will
be races for fours. pairs and scullers
as well as for eight cared crews. The
company has arranged that the ia
nous oarsman Guy >Nickalls take
charge OF the affair. In a recent com
versation at London Mr.. Nickalls said:
Owing to the date falling just be-
fore the end Of the term | am afraid
there will be difficulty In getting a
crew to 60 out from Oxford or Cam
bridge, but I hope to get Canadian
crew over from the Argonaut club and
one crew, IL not two or three crews,
from the United States as wen as en-
tries from Belgian and possibly French
and Italian clubs think can count
on Leander being represented. / am
going out to Africa to have look at
the course and watch South African
rowing. shall get there in time for
their annual Whitsuntide regatta and
shall be able to judge II their form
win enable them to compete with the
rest of the worlds oarsmen or whether
1t will be necessary to have an inter
African challenge cup. I shall get back
just In time for Henley, where I hope
to meet French, italian and Belgian
crews and get them interested in the
matter"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
TAX SALE OF IMMOV-
ABLE PROPERTY
Town of Vivian vs.. Delinquent Ia,
Debtors.

Vivian, La, May 8, 1eoos
By virtue of the authority vested in
ME by the Constitution and laws Of the
State of Louisiana, will sell at the
front door Of the town hall in Vivian,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, within the
legal hours for judicial sales, beginning
at II o'clock am, on
SATURDAY, JUNE IL, 1909,
and continuing on each succeeding day
until said sales are completed, all i'm
movable property on which taxes are
now due to the Town of Vivian, to en-
force the collection of taxes assessed in
the year 1908, together with interest
thereon from the Ist day of January
1909, at the rate of 2 per cent per month
until paid, and all costs.
The names of said delinquent taxpay-
.ers and the amount due by each on the
assessment of said year, and the inn
movable property assessed to each to be
offered for sale are as follows, to-wit
Arkansas Improvement Company
Lots l. z, 3, d, S, E, 7, 8, 9, 10 and II
block 20; lots 2, 8, 4, S, E, I, 8, 9 block
80, and twelve lots in block 81, and lots
8, 4, 5, 6, Z, 8, 9, 10, II, IL block g. Tax
$4.51; costs $3.75; total $3.50.
Fortson, w. A-4o acres in east half
of northwest quarter of section 26, town
ship 22, range 16. Tax 5000; costs $375
total So75.
hurry, Wm.-Lots I, 2, 3, 4, S, E, 7,
block "a. Tax $40; costs $3.75; total
S8.15.
hurry, John-II I-2 acres in south
west quarter of northwest quarter sec
ton rs, township 22, range If. Tax
$7.45; costs $375; total $II.2o.
On the said day of sale, | will sell
such portions of said property as each
debtor shall point out, and in case the
debtor shall not point out sufficient prop
erty, ] will sell at once and without fur
Their delay, the least specific quantity of
said property of any debtor which any
bidder will buy for the amout of taxes,
interest and costs due by said debtor.
The sale will be without appraisement,
for cash in legal tender money. of the
United States, and the property sold
shall be redeemable at any time for the
space Of one year by paying the price
viven, including costs, with 20 per cent
thereon. r. C.. Carroll.
Marshal and ex-Ohfcio Tax-Collector.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25

incident In the Career of the New Am
bassador to Russia.

bassador to Russia.
Take 1t from William Woodville
Rockhill-doesn't that sound like a
name in a play THAT exploring Tibet
is like sauntering down a shady lane.
The new ambassador to Russia is dis
tinctly skeptical Of those gentlemen
who go to Tibet and get themselves
hung up by the lobe Of the ear and
have repousse designs in powder burns
worked all over them in the button
hole stitch. They make him think, he
says, Of a certain famous attempt to
find the north pole, In which the relief
party got so much farther north than
the explorer did that the unfortunate
scientist had to hurry like thunder
to catch up with it. That farthest
south arctic expedition has been
equaled, he says, by some Of the II
betan explorers
And Mr.. Rockhill ought to know, for
he wandered all over Tibet, protected
by a cold American nerve and his
looks-not that he Is proud Of his
looks. When he planned that Tibetan
trip he was second secretary Of the
servant was a native Tibetan. Gam ]
too handsome to pass for Tibetan ?"
asked Mr.. >Rockhill Of the mental. Mr..
Rockhill was slyly facetious. The
Tibetan was as solemn and matter of
fact as the death record In the family
Bible. He said he feared the dispieas
ure Of the noble lord If he were to an
swer truthfully. Mr.. Rockhill began
to lose the SAVIOR Of that jest, but he
insisted. "But the noble lord will here
after hate his faithful servant" pro-
tested the Tibetan.
Darn it," said Mr.. Rockhill in ex-
cellent Tibetan, you tell me what's
the matter with my looksp'
"All is wrong" said the Tibetan-
Everything is wrong with the excel
lency's looks save and except his mag
niicent big nose. Because Of that
most spectacular and ornate organ he
may pass as Tibetan Of the second
class, and by further disguise he may
be accepted as one of the nobility. But
the nobility are very handsome men,"
Just the same, Mr.. Rockhill Travelled
unmolested all over Tibet and didn't
have to raise his voice during his stay
In the Forbidden Land Even if he
isn't a good looking Tibetan he is or
dinarily considered a very classy
American. Tall, portly, Of distin-
guished presence, he is an ardent
scholar.-New York Globe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
Largest Observatory In the World.

Ground was recently broken at
Mount Wilson for, the construction Of
the telescope tower which is being
constructed by an observatory com
pany. 1t will be the largest Of its
kind in the world and will cost $780,
600. The dome will be IT'S feet above
the ground and will be composed Of
two towers, one inside the other. This
Is to eliminate vibration. The towers
will be built three inches apart and
viii not be connected in any place ex-
cept at the foundation.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by ]. R.. Mcdowell ten miles
below Shreveport on Red river and es-
trayed before me, the undersigned, one
red plebald cow, star in face, no marks
or brands. The owner will come for
ward, prove property and pay charges or
the same will be sold on the Leonard
place on June IL. 1909, as the law directs.
B. R. JACOBS.
Justice Of the Peace Eighth Ward Cad
do Parish, Louisiana. so.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
SUCCESSION NOTICE
No. 12,7se-First District Court, P

No. I2,7so-First District Court, Par
ash OF Caddo, State of Louisiana
Succession of E. G. Morehead.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mer-
tbs Morei1ead, administrative, has this
day filed final account in said success
ion, and unless opposition be made
thereto within the time specified by law,
the same will be duly holomogated az
prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A. ]. Murf.
Judge OF said court, this the srd day of
May 1909. So WILLIAMS
May q. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
New Dignity For President Taft,s Son

Robert a. Taft, son of President
Taft has been elected president of the
Yale Debating association. Young
Taft holds more offices than any other
Yale undergraduate. He is treasurer
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton and president of the Yale Civil
Government club. besides being an
officer of Phi Beta Kappa, the honor
airy high standard society.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
New STYLE In creasas.

Frenchmen, who regard King Ed
ward VII. Of England as the best
dressed man in Europe, have. been in.
terested in noticing since his majesty
has been in Paris incognito that he
wears his trousers creased down the
side instead of down the front.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
NOTICE
To Mortgage Creditors of the Town of
Vivian State ~ T-o,,;e;ar,

To Mortgage Creditors of the Town of
Vivian, State of Louisiana.
In conformity with section 63, Act No,
IS of 1888, and the laws in such, eases,
as provided, notice is hereby given. to all
parties holding mortgages upon real
estate located in the Town of Vivian,
State Of Louisiana, on which taxes for
the year 1908 have not been paid, that
will begin the sale of same at the town
hall of Vivian on
SATURDAY. JUNE II, 1909,
at II am, that number of pieces of
property SO delinquent are now being
advertised in this newspaper in con-
formity with the law, preparatory to
i T. =.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
HAT THAT CAUGHT A ROBIN.
Bird AIishted to Pick cherries-Fee,
TanaIed In Trinnni1c.

A deluded robin came to grief the
other day in Flushing, N. Z, because
a pretty girl wore peach basket hat
trimmed with artificial cherries
The girl was walking along Broad
way near the old courthouse when the
robin, on lower limb of a tree, spied
the hat and its trimmings. It hoped
from its perch on to the hat and start
ed to pick at the cherries.
The girl screamed and clutched at
her hat. The robins feet caught in
the trimmings. and 1t was held pris-
oner. A man went to the assistance
Of the girl and the robin. Then the
robin escaped.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
lie. The attention OF mortgage

such sale. The attention OF mortgage
creditors is especially called 10 ,hese l.
refreshments of tax s:.!es, AMI =,
warned to take such steps l:rr -,
sale as may be necessary 10 protest :
rights. R. C. t.AFnti
Marshal and ex-C.s.sie Tax %. !.
Caucasian, May 9, 100
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
BABY Party, In Society.

Miss Mabel Page. a society girl of
Bayonne, n. j., gave baby party the
other night. Guests appeared In In
fants' costumes, some acting as nurses.
Coffee was served from nursing bot
ties.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
Violet Wisconsin,s Flower.

Returns from the vote OF Wisconsin
school children on the choice Of state
flower are all in. and the violet wins
By big majority.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
sHERIFFS SALE

10. Ia,o4o-Ia the First Judicial Dis
triet Court Of Caddo Parish, LOUIS
lana R Webster vs.. J. Fl. S.
Eteen
By virtue Of d writ Of fieri facias, to
ne issued ID the above numbered and
entitled saait, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court ii and for the
Parish d Caddo, have seized and will
oiTeg for sale u pubic auction, for cash
according q law. during the legal hours
TT sales 1t the principal front door Of
lie court house Of Caddo Parish, La on
SATURDAY. JUNE j, 1909,
The horse seized under writ Of attach
sneslt ii tie within suit. The above
property seized and to be offered for
safe ID pay and satisfy the amount speci-
led ii tie said writ, say ii the sum of
5000 with interest thereon at the rate
of per cent per annunn from April 20,
TOO, and all costs Of suit.
f. FLOuRN0Y,
Caucasian Nav e. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25
Subscription Price sz.0 year.

fssssAed three times q week, on Sum
daS morning, and Tuesday and Thurs
dAy afternoons, 1t sI7 Edwards St.,
- The Caucasus Q Carney Printing
Cenlparzy, Limited, Proprietors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25

No. I2,oo7-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
II. J.-Allen, Trustee, VS.. Wesley
Stewart
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-05-25

President Taft has practically given
Republican senators and representa-.
lives to understand that he is going
to make very few appointments until
after the tariff bill Is passed by con-
gress. This is not In any sense re-
garded as pressure upon the lawmak-
ers to hurry up or to pass the sort OF
measure-the president thinks should be
framed, but 1t is said to be due to
the fact that Mr.. Taft Is SO busy con-
ferring with Republican leaders IN con-
gress as to what should be done to
shape the measure so that It will give
satisfaction that he has little time to
constaer the question Of appointments
aa Pc would IKE.
CHARLES w. ARTHUR.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-11
THE PENALTY OF OVERWORI
Many Dallas Readers Find Toll
Burden.

The heavy tax Of overwOrk-I#
strain upon the back that Is so comma
/ to many trades and occupations isin
great, The kidneys begin to fail in hal
work, and there is a double dangeF .
health. The poisonous matter eOlIsal
in the system, and the kidneys iaea'
selves begin to break down. Paln %
the back is only a warning Of trouble !
the kidneys. An inflammation bas \
| in, and disordered condition o. ID
urine soon becomes apparent 10
much or too little urine, with cOnslan
desire to void the secretions; any n0l's
able deviation from the normal coIa
the appearance OF sandy sedlnsal slI
proves disordered condition OIL tne ",
news that needs quick attention, !
vour work seems hard Tor you, Il "
have a lame, weak or achlog Oach' !
YOU seem tired and listless, and seem !
be running down without aPparIsal "
cause, begin at once with Doans A% Az
ney Pills, the great kidney remedy w. i
has cured so manv Of your nelgnOOn !
has given thousands Of working men " "
women strong, sound backs iOf '''"
daily work. .;s.,.. I
Home proof is convincing eVlOs1TII csII !,
the efficiency of this remedy. Osn i 4
Belt & Cherrington's drug store, re-, Aua n.''. Il
10 see the statements OF Dallss p''P'
who have used this remedy. p.;..a
For sale by all dealers. fIl@ pIs.s
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Punss Tns.
New York, sole agents for tns O'"
States. n.sr,s--sul
no other.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-11
Men Past Fifty in Danger.

Men past middle life have found com
fort and relief in Foley's Kidney Rem
edy, especially for enlarged prostate
gland, which is very common among
elderly men. L. E. Morris, Dexter, KY,
wrises " Up to year ago my father snf-
tered from kidney and bladder trouble
and several physicians pronounced it
enlargement of the prostate gland and
advised an operation. On account of his
age we were afraid he could not stand it
and | recommended Foley's Kidney
Remedy, and the first bottle relieved
him, and after taking the second bottle
he was no longer troubled with this
complaint. &c. Stafrin, Dallas; NJ. l..
Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-11

excess of a per cent grade The cost
Of building is divided among the land
owners according to acreage, whether
! 1t is government land or Is owned by
! private citizens, except where one own
er has an extremely costly road to
build along his land. In that case he
gets due allowance in distance for the
cost Of construction. No village road
can be opened until 1t is built to the
proper grade.
"As to maintenance, every landown-
er must keep his section of the road
properly improved. If he does not
government inspector orders the I'M
provement at public expense, and II
the landowner fails TO pay the cost the
government takes sufficient amount
of his personal property and sells 1t to
satisfy the Judgment
EVERY man must maintain his own
roads in that country under govern
ment supervision. One provision or the
law in Sweden also is that
the driver is not allowed to ride up the
hills on a loaded wagon if it Is neces-
sary to use a whip on his horse
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-11
Summons.

In the Circuit Court Of the state of Oregon fo,
folE county, Department No. 2
flora a. theuoSeth, plaintiff v. LLOYD Z
defendant.
In the Name Of the State Of Oregon. You are
hereby req qnired 10 appear and answer the com
plant hled AGAINST You in the above-entftlei
Nt'urt end suit within six weeks from the date
oi the nrst publication Of this summons 10 vii
on or before the 18th cay Of June, 1909: and II
YOU iall - 70 answer, for want thereof the
plsiniln viii apply 20 said Court for decree Is
prayed tor IN said complaint. viz. That the.
InarriHge contract nov and heretofore exisfire
between Plaintiff and defendant D. fo-ever
annulled and dissolved that the future csre
and custody o. Alta L. Chenoweth and How'd
r net 1henoWeth. minor children Of ulEiufi n
and defendant. b. aHanied 70 plaintiff and fbsf
pleinth nay have such other and further rriief
as p the Court msy seem Just and equitable.
- m - mons, ~ en- order Of the Hon "A
Ocad County JUDGE of Polk County. Ort5von
lnale ei Z han t-rs nt Dallas. OREGON on thS 1ss
osF oi Nay, iele. l. served un0n vnu ~ tfe
Fuollcafiou thertuf not less than once a rrs-et
tqr 81 slecessive weeks immediafelr urs0r A..
t1s leih day oi June, 1909. IN the aPoik Cornfr
o1eerNer, weekly neEsparer of reue-sl rir-
enlaticn published IN sid County Iuf Poft- T-ha
asie q ths hrsi puhlicafion oi this samnous Ii
OsCAR HATTER.
Auornsy for Flainud-