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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
A TRIAL MARRIAGE
The Contract Time Expired at the End
Of Five Years

Lotto Ate Wcer III the New Or
leans States: a strange incident has
come to light; luckily the circumstance
Is not a common one else The founda-
ton Of civilization and higher life
would be weakened If not entirely shat
tered We have polluted ON refine
mcut by reading OF higher love" a
advocated by enanorcd unlicensed
minds and more modern topic of
trial marriage The very term i'm
plies a wa,ton sacrileec Blu, here come,
an actual demonstration of these thco-
1ists There IS but one redccnlng feat
urc in this revolving contract and that
is. that the couple lived to the limit Of
their CONTRACT, time. FIVE years, whereas
III that time the average married couple
throw off the shaclllc~ OF wcdlock
\ San Francisco man and woman
agreed to live together and if at the end
Of five years their felicity continued
they would renew their contract for a
stated period
HE contract time has recently cx-
pred an dthc man III the case asserts
that A trial marriage /, Dot Il success
He says both Of rs find that our liberty
has been too greatly restricted. have
been taking my wife everywhere | go.
and don't propose to have to do it any
more She feels the same way about
her enforced Difference to my wishes in
many respects We have given our CON
tract a fair trial. and we have decided
hot to renew it
Let us hope that we may have no
more of trial marriage whether 1t
prove successful or not We may swim
die institutions. defraud widows. or
phans. employer or the public in general
falsify and perjure ourselves. but, in
the face of all commission Of crime.
marriage should remain i,violate. a sac
ranent whose Dissertation forfeits the
respect of fellow citizens and lowers the
moral status of generations to come.
Crime rests heavily upon posterity and
as a rule. is not eradicated in a genera
ton, it is leprous in its inroads and re-
appearances.
We can meet in open session to dis
cuss evils OF the day and strive to over
throw mcnaces. can drag our spirit of
pride and innate modcsty in the mirc
to gain clearly supremacy but looming
TIP mightier than prison reform juvenile
vagrancy and other lesser evils is this
cult Of atheists whose inteIlccts are
clogged. whose spirits are poison
soaked and who dare to Aaunt the out
come Of trial marriage
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
ALLIGATOR STEAK. :"

The New York Sun seems to nc very
indignant at report that alligator
steak will be one of the treats that Mr.
Taft would enjoy while in New Or
leans. The Sun must not know that
alligator steak is a great dish among
the darkeys and for Mr. Taft to remain
on good terms with Louisiana Republi-
canh he must eat heartily of the steak
Grant Parish Democrat
Having feasted on ''possum in Geor-
gia it follows that Mr. Taft should BIZ
treated to alligator steaks in Louisiana
With poss,m and alligator steaks in his
system Mr. Taft may become practically
Southern. instead of the visionary theo-
rist that ne is. particularly in connection
with the negro and the Republicanizine
of any of the States whose ideal If gov
eminent is based OF the teachings anG
the principles emnciated by Thoma:
Jefferson and maintained by Andrew
Jackson and the other stafwarts of the
Democracy
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
IN RED RIVER.

Natchitoches Enterprise: At the
criminal term of court recently held in
Red River Parish the report of the
grand jury was most remarkable one.
particularly as it was the first grand
jury empaneled since January 1908
Eighty-three cases were investigated
and only % true bills found, S no bills
and three cases continued for lack of
evidence. And all the indictments. with
one or two exceptions. were for minor
offenses
This splendid condition OF affairs is
due to prohibition which is being strict
" enforced, the illegal sale of whiskey
which was fruitful source of trouble a
couple of years back having been almost
entirely wiped out, only two indictments
for the whole year having been re-
turned.
The Enterprise congratulates its
neighbor upon this splendid condition
of affairs, and hopes that it will con-
tinue and the good people of Red River
Parish will reap the great reward that
lit is sure to bring.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
OUR NAVEL CANDFTS.

\ visit from Cadet Homer Curlec. re
Gently returned from a long cruise, was
an unexpected pleasure to his friends
and former teachers at the central
school Instead of the slip stopped youth
Of four years ago, a tail. muscular, fine
looking fellow stands before YOU and
talks of the old days at home. and the
life at Annapolis, Cadet Curlcc gra III
,lated last October and since then has
sailed the seas so fascinated is he
with the sailors life that he left yester-
day for the naval academy where he will
enlist He has the best wishes of
friends for an onward and upward
career
Another cadet OF whom we are proud
around the world on the battleship
Maine. This notable warship was sent
to Venezuela to protect American inter
csts. and was also at Havana. when
General Magoon's provisional authority
expired and President Gomez assumed
the reins of government General Ma
COON returned to New York on the
Maine. On the roth the Maine will
again go on All important mission
which will he to meet and greet Admiral
Spcrrys fleet in midocean. A sailor
bold. is our Shreveport boy will, this
wide and varied experience A visit
home is contemplated when the ships
come in Then nc can and will talk for
himself
Sam ..Veiglcr. our recent appointment
to Annapolis, is doing excellent work
and sends home good account of him
self
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
THE ART LECTURE.

An appreciative audience heard DR.
Powers Wednesday night in his illus
trated lecture on "Athens. the Shrine
Of Culture. DR.. Powers is scholar,
and an enthusiastic traveller: he is well
prepared to interpret the high and beat
tifuf things in art, which he did min
utely. but he speaks too rapidly. and
with his face turned partly from the
audience in following the moving pic
lures Of his art treasury. it is difficult
to closely follow him To Misses How
ell and Soape, who introduced DR.. Pow
ers to Shreveport audience. we are
indebted for hearing his artistic inter
pretations of the great masterpieces in
Greek art
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Felix Williams left during the
week for New York. where she will
spend a month enjoying visit to
friends and the best things in opera and
drama
Mr.. and Mrs T. Arthur Winter of
Colville. Wash. whose ten days visit to
Shreveport. Mrs. Winters girlhood
home, was so delightful. left Thursday
evening. returning via Pasadena, to
visit relatives Mrs Winter when in
Shreveport was the special guest Of
relatives and girlhood friends. Mrs
Troupe Nelson. Mrs. Victor Fulton
Mrs. John Comegys and Mrs. Homer
Jordan. She was amazed at Shreve-
ports growth and progress and promises
another visit in a twelve month,
Miss Mary Scott. who has been out
of school on account of illness. has re-
turned to Shreveport and is again with
her aunt. Mrs p. Yo,uee.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
CONSTABLE. SALE.

No. 21o-In Justice Court of First
Ward of Caddo Parish, Louisiana
r. NJ and W. F. Brown VS.. Fleem
Berrlmon.
BY virtue of writ Of 6eri facias is
sued in the above entitled and num-
bered suit by the Honorable w. 0.
Owens, justice of the peace for the First
Ward Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and
to me directed, | have seized and will
sell at public auction at Hosston, La.
i'll Caddo Parish, between the legal
hours for sales. on
SATURDAY, FEB 10. 1900,
One wagon, 3 bedsteads and bed clothes,
dresser, 2 washstands, 2 trunks, I sew
ing machine, 1 cook stove and utensils,
safe, / wash pot, 1000 stalks of ribbon
cane more Or less.
Terms Of sale cash with benefit of ap-
praisement JOHN NJ WYNN.
Constable of Ward One Caddo Parish
Louisiana
January 28, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SH11RIFES SALE.
Caucasian, Feb.

No. I2.5oo-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish, LOUIS
lana: Houston Packing Company
VS.. ]. p. White
BY virtue Of writ Of heri faciaS to
me issued III the above numbered and
entitled suit to me directed from 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. at
the principal front door Of the court
house Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY.. FEB. 20 1000.
One bay horse. one spring wagon. one
cash register. The above property
seized as belonging to the said defend
ant and to be sold to satisfy the debt
specified IN the said writ say ~ the sum
OF $40 40 with interest from juno !.
1908 until paid. al the rate Of : per cent
per ann.,,n and all costs of suit
J. p. FLOURNOY.
Caucasian, Feb 7, Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SHERIFFS SALE.
No. ,l.o77-In the First Judicial p's-
trct Court Of Caddo Parish. LOUIS
lana: Mrs. Laura Marks " W, n

No ,e.oz7-In the Firs, Judicial p's-
trict Court Of CadtIo Parish. LOUIS
lana: Mrs Laura Marks ". w n
Mosby ct al
Hv virtue Of a WIT at SEIZURE an"
sale from the Honorable First Jndlc'a'
District Court. IN the above entitled ana
numbered suit to me directed. nave
seized and will offer for sale 1T pubic
auction and according to law. ON terms
hereinafter specified during the 'ega'
hour, for sales, at the principal 'f"'''
door Of the court house IF tadd" faf
lNh. Low lana, on
SATURDAY. MARCH -, IFrl
\ tract If land containing ~ acres ~
my III tnc Craps reservation and ne
INC a part of the Daniels land. w. hat
portion Of lot IS section y, township
Il. range l.,. as per map Of Daniels land
recorded IN said parish. book ,. when
lies south of the Texas and Paclhc Kali
way: also IL acres bounded on the east
By sad lot y. extending to Bayou
Pierre. AND LYING south Of sad railroad :,
and also : acres lying between lands
lust described. the railroad and Bayou
Pierre. also lots and ! Of section 5,
township 10 range ~. as per map ~
the Daniels land also that portion OF
lot, < and . and 10 Of said section : as
per map Of the Daniels land. which hes
north of Mile bayou Also ho acres ~
mo east TT SAID lot and bounded on
the west by Bayou Pierre. together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
The above property seized and to he
sold to satisfy the debt specified III sad
petition. say. for cash to pay and satisfy
the two notes now due. for $to}Ooo
each, respectively November 3. 1903. and
November 3. 1907. with 8 per cent per
a,,,um interest from May 70. 1905. and
all costs and on terms Of credit to meet
the three notes of $lo3o6o. with . per
cent interest from May 10. 1900, matur-
ing respectively November 3, 1000; No
vcmber I. 1910. and November ;. 1911.
and all costs of suit. including 10 per
cent on said sum and interest as attor-
ney's fees. J. P. FLOURNOf,
Caucasian. Feb. = Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
NOTICE OF LOST NOTE.

Our certain mortgage note for $4,000
payabIe Il j DelI'nger. due one year
f,,u date with 8 per cent interest from
maturity. ,s.d note being OF date Janu-
,rx 4 ,,p,. signed by J 0. Brown, pas
10, Of St James NJ T. Chu'chA aud
hoard 81 Trustees: & T Hnntlcy.
Moses Stcrtet. l. w Blackwell. e., W.
n,,cl Ad,son Graves, +. =. Brown and
M,,,,. Hawkins. Said note belug Sc
cured Iv mortgage on lots I, ?, ; aud I.
block 10 Of the City OF Shreveport, de-
scr,bed as follows: Commencing n the
corner of Mcneil and Lake street and
ran thence along line Of Mcneil toward,
T. < & =. r. X ~ feet: thence
across said lots !. ?. !, and i towards
Marshall street 40 feet to dividing line
between lots 4 and : thence along said
dividing line AZ feet to line OF Lake
street: thence along line of Lake street
,6o feet to place of beginning, with all
bindings and Improvements thereon.
The public is hereby warned not to buy
mr. trade for said above described note.
Signed at Shreveport, La, this the
att dav Of December 4. D. 1908
Ian 70 ]. DELLINGER
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SHERIFES SALE

No I2.584-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish. Louis
lana: Ferris MONSIEUR VS. George
Subach
By virtue OF a writ of feri facias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit. from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court Of Caddo Parish.
Louisiana. have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction for cash &C
cording to law. at the store of X. John.
in the City of Shreveport. Caddo Parish,
La , during the legal hours for sales o.,
SATURDAY FEB. 70. 1909.
The merchandise stock furniture and
fixtures seized in the above suit under
writ of provisional seizure The above
property seized as the property of the
above defendant and to be sold to sat
sfy the amount specified in the SAID
writ. say the sum Of $4,000 with 5 per
cent per annum interest from December
10. 1908 aud all costs of suit.
J. p FLOURNON.
Caucasian, Feb. 7. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
Mecca to which all admirers of the
great man and author. and lovers Of
folklore may make pilgrimages for years
to come
PERSONAL. MENTION

Mrs. A. S. Dale left last week for
her home in Nashville During Mrs
Dale'> visit TO her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
V Grosjcan, many social courtes,es
were extended her. all Of which she was
forced to declined on account of sick
ness in the family
Mrs. Dae's work as dramatic reader,
has gone steadily forward. giving her
recognition in theatrical circles of the
great metropolis Her friends at home
are Justly proud Of her talent, which
was discovered by an appreclatiyc teach
er, when she was an eighth grade pupil
in the public school. Mrs. Dale has a
career which is Just beginning
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SRER1FF'S SALE

No r2.4e6-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish. Louis
lana: National Cash Register Com
pany VS.. H. r. Hughes
BY virtue Of a writ of fieri facias to
me issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit. from 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. during the legal
hours for sales. on
SATURDAY. FEB. 20. 1000.
One cash register. The above property
seized as belonging to the above de
fendant and to be sold to satisfy the
amount specified in the said writ. 70,
$o2. so. and all costs of suit.
J. ?. FLOURNOY.
Caucasian. Feb. :. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. I2.6o1-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Sam Willcr VS.. Henry Muir
ray.
By virtue Of writ of heri facias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit. from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish. Louisiana. | have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction. for cash.
according to law. at the principal front
door Of the court house of Caddo Par
ish. Louisiana. during the legal hours
for sales on
SATURDAY., MARCH -. 1909,
ton IS, township IS north. range II
west. Caddo Parish, Louisiana. together
with the following movable property ::
Two gray mules, one bay horse mule.
one horse. eighteen head of cattle. The
above property seized as belonging to
the above defendant to be sol dto sat
isfy the amount specified III the said
writ, say in the sum of $S7. 81. with 9 per
cent per annu,n interest thereon from
January 70. 1907. and 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees,
and all costs Of suit
J,P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, Feb 7. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
B. w. MARSTON
Old Phone 825. P.O. Box 149
200 Commerce Street.
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDER

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Hirsch y Leman Company will be hcl |
February II, 1900. for the purpose Of
clectng directors and officers for the
ensuing year and to consider such other
business as may be submitted.
Z. NJ. LEMAN,
Secretary Treasurer
Shreveport, La, Jan. 26, 1909
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
SATURDAY MARKET.

The ladies of St Marks church are
conducting a Saturday marke, OF Tex
as street adjoining kress's Good things
for Sunday dinner can be t,t reason
ably
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
UNCLE REMUS MEMORIAL AS
ISOLATION.

The plan is to purchase "Snap Bean
Farm and the preservation of his home.
1.-The sign of the Wren's Nest" The
front yard will be converted into park
on which will be erected memorial
fountain. with frieze, containing all
Of the "Uncle Remus" animals, with a
statue of Mr.. Harris, and thus create a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
LICENSE NOTICE

All persons, firms or corporations do
ing business which require license must
procure same before March Ist. On and
after that date penalty Of /, per cent a
month will be collected as required by
law. J. p FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and Tax Collector
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at meet
ing of the Parish Board of Health held
January II, 1909, a resolution was
adopted requiring all school children in
the parish to be vaccinated, or show
certificates of vaccination.
DR.. S. Y. ALEXANDER,
Parish Health Officer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire il: trance,
Bonds. life insurance, real estate, acci-
dent insurance or building and loan
stock, see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07

APPLICATION FOR PARDON
Notice is hereby given that | will
make application to the Board of Par
dons for pardon.
j. r. MEAZLES.
January 10, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
]. A. SPARKMAN.
THOS. L. JOHNSTON.

I bespeak for my successor, Mr.. J. A.
Sparkman, Z continuance of the patron
age heretofore given to the Caddo Hotel
Cigar Stand; he having my good will in
the continuance of the business.
THOS. L. JOHNSTON.
January Io. 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that ! will
make application to the Board of Par
dons for pardon
Ian ~ A. I. BEKNlCkE-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
DIR. E. G.. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested to
announce that DR.. E. G. Allen has re-
sumed the prac' of hin profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
BOIL WEEvlL.

Parties who do not put in their orders
for the Destroyer quick will get left, |
am not able to carry a stock in hand.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Shreveport, La. Jan. 1S, rooo-The
commercial partnership of J. A. Spark
man and T. L. Johnston, proprictors of
the Caddo Hotel Cigar Stand, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.. J. A.
Sparkman will continue to conduct the
business as heretofore. He will collect
all accounts that are due and pay all out
standing bills.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07

II you like good printing. ~ cor
>brac rhcne 1000
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07

January 10, 1909.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23

bilities of parenthood. On the other
hand we see in our metropolitan
centers tens of thousands of girls
employed in the department
stores and shops with wages insult
ficient to pay their board. If a
girl earns less than 81 per week,
and her living expenses amount to
more, anybody but Mr.. Eakin can
understand that the saloon is not
needed to send that girl to the
brothel. This condition of affairs
faces thousands of girls in every
large city. Is that girl to be blamed
who has not the courage to COM
NIT suicide?
The slightest investigation of the
social evil reveals the fact that it
is a problem wider and deeper than
the problem of intemperance. 1t is
primarily a part of the traffic in
vice. along with the saloon. and is
carried on solely for private profit
and as a problem will disappear
with the abolition of the profit
system and the Improvement in the
welfare of the working class. J. E..
Arnett
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23

Nips over carefully, then took off
lliSglasses and said, with twinkle
In his eye Nothing wrong with
your baby but cold stomach. You
should always keep baby's stom.
ach warmth must be protected at
all times of the year"
He picked up diaper which was
folded over In the old way, corner.
wise, and continued: Nov, this
diaper. for instance, may be utilized
for this purpose. Don't fold T.
corner-wise. Turn over straight
end In fold about seven or eight
inches wide, pin this tightly about
baby's stomach. then draw up the
corners and middle Of the opposite
side between the little legs. and
pin again--so." and he gave q prac.
tical illustration OF his way to pro.
tect the little fellows abdomen.
This hint will be appreciated by
all mothers. and they'll wonder
why they didn't think OF 1t long
ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
LIFE IN
SHAM BATTLE
(By United Press.)

SEATTLE, July 23.-Joseph
Hemingway of Everett was killed
late yesterday afternoon in a sham
battle between members of the I'M
proved Order of Redmen and mill
tia on the exposition grounds. A
paper wad from a blank cartridge
entered his abdomen and exploded.
Death resulted in two hours. The
wads are charged with powder, so
that they will explode after leaving
the gun, and Hemingway must
have been almost against the muz-
zle of the rifle that gave him his
death wound.
An investigation has been
started to fix the responsibility for
the shooting and also upon what
authority the militia were allowed
to take part in the sham battle,
using state arms and ammunition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
AS TO EAkIN'S THEORY

rEditor, The Press-W. B. Eakin,
In his letter to The Press. says
that the saloon is the mother of
the social evil. This is characteris-
tic of a certain class of reformers
who lack either the intelligence or
the moral courage to point out the
real source of the social evil. The
saloon is not the mother of the So
cial evil any more than it is the
creator of mans baser appetite, the
illegitimate qualification of which
constitutes the social evil.
Nature implants this appetite in
man for useful purpose. Society
has enacted certain regulations.
But conditions have developed
which compel part of the people
to forego lawful and normal we'd
lock. The she-towns of Massa-
chusetts and the stag-towns of the
west are examples of this uneven
distribution of the sexes. The
growing precariousness of employ
ment restraints thousands of young
men from assuming the RESPONSE
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
SAYS SCHIVELY WILL
GET OUT OF DANGER

According to published state
ment, State Senator MCGOWAN of
Pacific and Wahkiakum counties is
of the opinion that Insurance Com.
missioner Schively will resign be-
fore his trial for impeachment
comes up in order to head off the
extensive investigation of state at
fairs that would probably result
from the evidence given.
MCGOWAN assumes that the per-
sons who would be involved in this
investigation would be willing to
make up the $4,000 Schively would
draw in salary as state insurance
commissioner by filling out his
term, on consideration of his get
ting out of the way.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
MAY BE CRAZY BUT HE
i WEARS DIAMONDS
BY United Press)

II ST. MARYS, O., July 3D. Z
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. which provision was made by Z
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= court. Schilling desires to Z
= wear a diamond ring in re-
. membrance of his father, who Z
is dead. The matter was Z
= brought to the attention of
= the court by his guardian. Z
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