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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
PERSONAL.

Judge A. D. Land, who has been the
welcome guest of his son, Mr.. Alf Land
and his daughter, Mrs. 7. H. Scovell,
left Saturday for the great lake region
where he will remain until late in Sep
tenber when he will return to New Or
leans TO resume his duties on the SUI
preme Berch.
Mrs. Cannon Griggs Nesbitt and
son Cannon, after a visit of three
weeks TO Mrs. T. S. Serpell of Homer,
left Wednesday for their faraway home
in New Mexico. En- route Mrs. Nesbitt
spent several days with her aunt, Mrs.
NJ H. Williams, and remained over in
Marshall to visit her mother, Mrs. Mes
bit. Mr. and Mrs Nesbitt's removal
from Shreveport has been a source OF
great regret to their many friends who
hope that some day their steps will turn
homeward again.
Miss Susie Watson, the very obliging
and capable stenographer in the law of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
NEWS AND NOTES
Items of Interest Gathered by Cau-
casian Representative.

Some years ago a swarm of Greek
letters issued from the colleges of
America and began migrating in the di-
rection of the high schools They inn
mediately overspread the whole social
sky OF their new home, and finally
alighted on the shirt waists and waist
coats of the socially elect.
What is that fraternity spirit which
has come to dominate the social life of
American high schools from the At
lantic to the Pacific? What is this quirk
sof childish fancy this kids crusade
which has become a heavily capitalized
"Educationay Problem.
The high school fraternity has
brought to an acute stage that disease of
prematurity noted in American children
by all foreign visitors. 1t is the disease
of which Mr. Kipling made most COM
plete diagnosis in the person of the
young hero of Captains Courageous.
And the high school fraternity has slim
ulated prematurity in that part of adult
life especially which beyond all others,
ought to be unknown to children, name
ly the social struggle, with all its blind
ness, and all its bitterness, is likely
enough to come some day Why begin
it at an age when our outward actions
are scrudest and most cruel while, at the
same time, by the contradiction that
produces many of the tragedies of
childhood, our inner feelings are shy
est and most attuned to suffering?
All that the high school fraternities
have done for the social life of the
schools has been to accentuate deeply
the social differences already existing,
to convert the sweet, normal, mutual
associations of mutually attractive boys
and girls into coarse, obvious successes
and failures, to emphasize by publicity
the distinction with which the popular"
enjoy their triumph, and to sharpen, by
artificial contrast the misery in which
the less popular endure their neglect.
It is one of the great purposes of the
American public school system to teach
democracy; the fraternity system ope-
rated as it must always be operated by
the children of the high school age, is
a checkmate to that purpose.
There is a Swedish genius called FL
len Key who has written book called
THE Century of the Child She says
it is the next century. She has never
visited ica.-Everybody's.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Hon. T. H. McGregor Prospective
Candidate for Congress.

Ruston Leader: Hon T. H. McGre-
gor, a prominent citizen of Rayville,
Richland parish, and an attorney at that
place and superintendent of the PUBLIC
schools of Richland parish, was Wis
itor to Ruston yesterday and today and
was this morning pleasant caller at tn
Leader Office. From him we learned
that he has political aspirations and
would like to represent the people of
the Fifth Congressional District OF
Louisiana in the halls of the national
Congress
In fact, the prime object of Mr. Nc
Gregor's visit to the hill parishes is tc
confer with friends, deaden political
timber and see about the building OF
political fences. If things look good tc
him, politically, we are given to under
stand he will enter the race against
Hon. Joseph E. Ransdell, the present
congressman, and others for the CON
gressional plum.
Mr.. McGregor, we learn, was borr
and reared in Webster parish and ha:
a number of relatives and Influential
friends in Claiborne parish. He ha
taught school in Union parish and ha'
w;ds circle of friends in other par
ishes of the district At present, W.
learn, he is a practicing attorney a
Rayville and is now and has been parish
superintendent of Richland parish for
number of years.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
THE VETERAN HAD HIM.

.'Wtre you ever in prison?" demand
ed the prosecuting attorney insinuating-
Iy.
Eyes, SIR admitted the gray haired
witness for the defense.
"Aha I thought So And for what,
may ask"
SAssault and battery with intent to
AdH,
"And how long were you in prison2
Until I escaped, sir.
The prosecutor turned triumphantly
to the gentlemen of the jury.
so gentlemen" he said, I'VE have
here, as the chief witness for the de
5ense, an ex-conyict and fugitive from
Justice by his own confession. !"
He turned again to the witness.
when and where were you in prison,
sir?" he sneered.
The old man Strengthened up and
spoke in a strong, clear voice. Il was
captured, sir, at the battle of Fort
Hamilton on September 20, 1864, and
sent to Libby Prison, Richmond. eff
fected my escape while being trans
ferred to Salisbury North Carolina.
AS to-
But that was already more than the
prosecutor wanted to know.-Every-
body's Magazine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
THE FAIR.

There are busy young workers at
home getting things ready for the
Fair, and for the benefit of all interest
ed in the special gold medal premiums
are given and will be repeated fire.
quently.
An incentive to study this interesting
subject aThe Greatest Louisianian" has
been given by Mrs. Edith Brown Bailie
in her offer of a handsome gold medal
for the best essay on the subject, to be
submitted during fair week. Mrs.
Baiiie has done much to inspire the boys
and girls over the State by her beauti-
fully edited Young Peoples" page in
the Times, and this additional incentive
should call for the very best effort Of
our young writer's.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
THE DEATH OF MRS. WARING

Although her many friends were con-
scious of her illness, which had con-
fined her to her home since last Feb
ruary, there was entertained the hope
of recovery, which had been encouraged
at times by some indications of improve
ment. However, the final end came
Friday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, when
she passed away gently, as one in a
pleasant dream.
The deceased was born in Louisiana
August 10, 1851. She was Miss Har-
riett Ruth A. Tanner, when she became
the bride of Mr.. w w Warning Hand
in hand they walked lovingly and help
fully since the many years of their
troth, and now the link in the chain of
Love is severed How grieved is her
mate now in his overwhelming bereave
ment.
The deceased was member of the
First Baptist Church, to which she was
devoted. In her pilgrimage of earth
she fulfilled her duty and obligation in
the spirit of the true Christian and de
lighted in doing good. Mrs, Warnings
long residence in Shreveport had drawn
to her many dear friends who valued
her unfailing kindness and her ever
ready service. Cheerful, accomplishing
even in the. long hours of her illness,
and when the final summons came she
was ready to enter into the rest pre-
pared by those that love God.
The deepest sympathy is extended to
the bereaved husband
MORTUARY SERVICE.
The mortuary service was held at the
residence on Edwards street at q 80
yesterday afternoon. The service was
conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. A.
Sumrell
The burial was in Greenwood GEM
etery. In the presence of many of her
friends and in flowers was voiced silent
" but tenderly the esteem in which she
was held.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. w NJ Ledbetter is enjoying a
delightful visit from her mother, Mrs.
Hambrick of Brooksville, Miss,
Very gratifying news of Mrs. J. Bur
rows Johnson's condition has been re-
ceived by letter Mrs. Johnson is still
in the Touro In6rmary at New Orleans,
but is convalescing daily from the eff
fects of serious operation which she
has recently undergone Mrs. Johnson
i very dear to her family and many
friends in Shreveport, who are deeply
thankful that she is relieved of suffer
ing and will soon be restored to health
When permitted to leave the infrmary,
Mrs. Johnson will go to the home of
her sister, Mrs. James P. Ford, on
Palmer avenue, New Orleans, to remain
until strong enough to return to Shreve-
port. In constant attendance at her
bedside have been her daughters, Misses
Lucy and Bessie Johnson, and her sis
ter, Mrs Ford.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SECRETARY NAGEL
Favors the Projecaed Station but New
Orleans Must Conform to It's Part
of the Contract.

The Times-Democrat's Washington
special of recent date says: i can not
do other than proceed with the con-
struction of that station, said Secret
tarv Nagel of the Department of COM
merce and Labor when asked about the
report on that subject made to hun by
Commissioner Keefe. Il can not go
back on something started by my prede-
cessor unless some good reason tor
such action is given. There is nothing
to prevent construction except some
question as to whether the city has done
all it promised, but when the city pro-
vided site, the chief condition was
complied with and its acceptance by my
predecessor in office binds me.
In answering the question Mr.. Nagel
shrugged his shoulders as if the report
of Commissioner Keefe were OF no I'M
portance in the matter at all AS indi-
Gated last night, the commissioner tried
to argue about the expediency of put
ting station at New Orleans or of the
necessity for it. Mr.. NageTs answer to
the question shows that he has dis
missed all the arguments made by Il
commissioner on that head as of
value. In other words, nothing
commissioner said goes to the questi
of whether anything has happened SIT
Secretary Strauss decided to build
station at New Orleans to make
necessary for his successor to corlst
the desirability of reversing
Strauss action.
Secretary Nagel is inclineh to SIT
with Commissioner Keefe in his con-
tention that the city has not carried out
its part G: the contract as to facilities,
so the argument will necessarily have
to be along that line, and inasmuch as
it is necessary to convince the Seere-
tary that there has been compliance, the
suggestion is now made that the city
officials must get busy along thai line.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SOCIAL.

A very charming informal reception
was given by Mrs w. K. Henderson
Sr, Friday evening complimentary to
Mrs. Hambrick of Mississippi, who is
visiting her daughter, Mrs w. NJ Led
better The large beautiful parlors
were wide open to the summer breeze
sweet with the breath of roses from the
garden. Refreshing fruit punch was
poured by Mrs. P. Youree, spiced with
her charming wit and pleasant greet
ing as she passed the ice cold cup. The
gracious hostess gave ''the hand of well
come to all, and the personal introduc-
ton to her most agreeable guest OF
honor, Mrs. Hambrick, is to the IMAM
ner born'-a beautiful refined type OF
the women of the old regime, and her
visit to Shreveport will be one of the
pleasant memories of the summer.
Snowy little mountains of sherbet and
angel food were the delicious refresh
ments served. Just before the guests
departure light little summer rain pat
tered through the air, pungent with the
odors of bush and bud, refreshing and
delightful.
Mrs. Henderson's beautiful hospital
ity was thoroughly enjoyed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08

fee of Judge E. W. Sutherlin, is enjoy
ing the cool atmosphere of Hynson
Springs.
Our little friends Bryan and Irene
Ards returned home Friday after two
months happy visit to their aunt, Mrs.
Marburg of Ruston
Mrs. F. H. Gosman and little grand
daughter ALA Rogers left Saturday
evening for Grand Cane to visit Mr. and
Mrs. John Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs Jake Levy returned
during the week from their bridal trip
to California, and are at home with
Mrs. Levy's mother, Mrs. Harris, 4I6
Crockett street.
Mrs. Carrie Young Onins of Fort
Worth, Texas, spent several days in our
city during the week, on her return
home from visit to friends in Mon
roe. Mrs. Onions is the daughter of the
late DR. Young, an early and beloved
physician of Greenwood, La She is a
woman of strong personality, vivacious
and agreeable and accomplished in
music Her visit to Louisiana was a
heart pilgrimage to the home of her
childhood and friends in other towns by
whom she was cordially welcomed.
Mrs. Susie T. Taylor of Lake Provi-
dence is the welcome guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Gard.
Miss Mildred Glassell is enjoying a
visit to Miss Mary Robson of We
tunka, Ala
Mrs. Albert Van Hook and children
have returned from delightful visit to
Mena.
Mrs. John Sewall who enjoyed a
months stay at Sulphur Springs, Ark,
has returned much pleased with the
cool climate of the Ozarks.
Dr. Walter Leabo, who is established
in the practice of dentistry at Colfax,
paid a short visit to his parents last
week. DIR. Leabo graduated at the
Kansas Dental College in June and af-
ter a short stay in Shreveport accepted
all offer to go to Colfax, where he IS
practicing his profession with great sue
cess.
During the absence of Mrs. Eugenia
Cannon, the popular stenographer OF
the Shreveport Saddlery Company, Miss
Helen Francisco filled most efficiently
the past term the position of secretary
to Superintendent Byrd at the central
school at the same time aduiting &C
counts and doing general office work
with ease and ability She is an all
round business girl.
In attendance at the National En-
campment at Sparta, Wis, are several
Louisiana officials, among whom is DIR.
Harry Scoheld of Shreveport, surgeon
of the First Regiment State Militia.
DIR. Scoheld is the worthy successor of
DIR. Blanchard in the hospital corps.
The appointment carries with it the
rank of major.
We regret to announce the illness OF
Col. R. H. Lindsay, who, however is
reported much better today.
Friends gathered at the Union Depot
Wednesday to bid bon voyage to Mrs.
S. B. Hicks and Sam B. Jr, and Mrs.
T. H. Scoveli and son Hampton who
were departing for month for Colo
RADIO.
Mrs. Jim Adger of Alden Bridge is
visiting her mother, Mrs. F. T. Whited
on Fairfield avenue.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
UNION LABOR AT BATON
ROIICF

Mansfield Enterprise: The union
labor at Baton Rouge is protesting
against the use of convict labor in re-
pairing the residence of one of the
members of the Penitentiary Board of
Control The workmen are right, and
rno convict labor should be worked in
t1ompetition with free labor, except on
public works To use the same to work
ION his private property was graft, pure
and simple.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SYMPATHY.

Very deep sympathy is felt for the
family of Mr. G. o. Poole, whose death
occurred at his plantation near Poole,
La, August T. Mr.. Poole was prom
inent planter and a man of sturdy
worth. He received the constant care
of devoted wife, sons and daughters
during his long illness His loss is
mourned by large circle Of friends
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. I1.6ao-First District Court, Par
: .ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana !:
SUCCESSION of Mrs. Nina Utz Suth-
erin.
Notice is hereby given that w. <.
Sutherlin, administrator. has this day
filed his final account in said succession,
and unless opposition be made thereto
within the time specified BY law the
sszne will be duly honologated ~
prayed for.
Witness the Honorables T. F. Bel
and A. ]. Murff. judges of said court
:, is 18th day of July 1909.
F. A. LEONARD.
July IS. Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
BY REQUEST.

The special use of the proposition in,
at and OH given last week is repeated in
this issue by request:
An interesting discussion took place
recently among the clerks in one of our
large retail dry goods stores concerning
the use of in and on in such an express
ion: His residence is in Jordan street. I"
One of the ladies who is quite discrim-
mating in the choice of words contend
ed for the use of on rather than in,
claiming that the sentence to be gram
matically correct should be his resi-
dence is on Jordan street The lady
is right for the proposition on is used
in this sentence to indicate location.
The proper use of at, in, on, requires a
knowledge of the rules of precision.
Certain propositions have distinctive
uses. Thus at is used before the name
of city when the place is regarded
merely as a point of lacolity as Eve
landed at Liverpool !" In is used when
reference is made to presence within
it's limits, and also before the names of
countries, as "he lived in the land of
Egypt seventeen years. On denotes
location, he lives in New Orleans on
Camp street. or he lives on planta-
ton in Cuba. The misuse of in for on
has become frequent and speakers and
writers should regard the rules of pre-
cision if they wish to be correct. Dis
cussions on current use of words are
exceedingly helpful. Correct English
and How to Use It is monthly maya
zine devoted to the proper use of Eng
lish. It is edited by Josephin Turek Ba-
ker, ST Rand Mentally building. It is
well worth the small subscription price
of $1.oo. Many errors are exposed and
correct expressions given.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
COTTON REGION BULLETIN.

Reported by the Weather Bureau Au-
.gust ?: Scattered light showers have
been extensively reported over the cot
ton belt, besides heavy rainfalls at a
lew points, but fair weather mostly pre-
vailed over the interior of Texas, and
She rainfall was mostly unirnportant in
oklahoma and North Carolina. A dis
.trict maximum of 100 degrees was re-
ported in Texas, and an average of Io4
was reported in Oklahoma.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
DEATH oF MRS. CAMBRIDGE.

The True-Democrat: The death of
Mrs. Betty Taylor cambridge, the last
surviving daughter of President Zach
airy Taylor, reminds Felicianians that
in the cherished graveyard at Locust
Grove plantation in West Feliciana lies
another daughter of the great general
and President, Sarah Knox Taylor,
bride of three months of Jefferson Da-
Wis, ill-fated chieftain of the Inflated
.Eonfederacy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
COMING NUPTIALS.

The approaching marriage of Miss
Flora R. Strauss, the lovely and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Nor
ris Strauss, to Mr.. Sam J. Meyers, is
an event anticipated with much pleasure
by the bride elects large cVcle of
friends and admirers The marriage will
be celebrated Wednesday evening, Au-
gust 25, at o'clock at the Inn Hotel.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
THE HEART OF THE HILLS.


There's wonderful country lying,
Far off from the noisy town,
Where the wind-hower sings
And the veery sings
And the stumbling brooks come down /;
It's land Of light and of laughter
Where peace all the woodland fills;
It's the land that lies
Meath the summer skies,
In the heart of the happy hills.
The road TO that wonderful country
Leads out from the gates Of care;
And the tired feet
In the dusty street
Are longing to enter there;
And a voice from that land is calling,
In the rush of thousand rills,
Come away, come away
To the woods today,
To the heart of the happy hills.
sw
Far away in that wonderful country
Where the clouds are always blue,
In the shadows cool,
BY the foanning pool,
We may put on strength anew;
We may drink from magic fountains
Where the wine OF life distills;
And never care
Shall find us there
In the heart of the happy hills
Cafaotad
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
MISS ROBINSON's BENEFIT.

At Gladstone, Monday evening, ben
eft will be rendered the charming sing
er, Miss Alice Robinson, whose unfor-
trnate accident is deplored by everyone.
1t will be gratifying to all to know that
Miss Robinson will herself be able to
participate in the musical programme.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SPECIAL FAIR PREMIUMS.

Specimen free hand drawing by pupil
in high school department, fold medal,
given by Mrs. S. H. Bolinger.
Booklet, any poem illustrated by pu-
pill Of 9th grade. gold medal, given by
Mrs. J. S. Swami.
History papers. illustrated by pupil of
9th grade, gold medal, given by Miss
Nettie P, Boisseau.
Geography papers, Illustrated by pu-
Pill Of 5th grade, gold medal, given by
Mrs. M. Fl. Williams.
Specimen hand sewing girls industrial
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08

out of commission.
Why grow old? The gods never
thought of such thing A middle aged
Menus is contradiction; and what
fancy can depict wrinlled Hebe?
There is in. every ones life an hour
of temptation, a critical time which
tries the metal of the heart.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08

department, gold thinble, given by Mrs.
Edward Jacobs.
Best essay on subject Greatest Louis
ianian, man or woman, by boy or girl
between II and IS years. This essay is
to be not less than $50 or more than 500
words, gold medal, given by Mrs Edith
Brown Baltic.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
COTTON ON ANGOLA FARM DE
STROYED.

Colfax Chronicle: Twelve hundred
acres of cotton are reported to have
been practically destroyed or wasted on
the Angola farm, and the Board OF
Control of the State Penitentiary faces
the worst situation that it has ever
had. This is said to be the resul of the
"sultural method" as opposed to Mars
toms plain pizen" to destroy the weevil,
and it does look like Marston has the
best of the controversy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
APPRECIATED GREETINGS.

A greeting from Mrs. ]. NJ, Jeffries
from St. Clair, Mich, tells of her inn
proved health and the bracing air Of
this beautiful northern lake resort.
Judge and Mrs. Jeffries will not return
to Shreveport before the middle of Sep
TENDER.
Mrs. w A. Bailie and Master A'Dare
lie enjoying all the delights of earth
and air at Boulder as we'll as the fine
chautauqua entertainment course.
Miss Margaret Scofeld sends beau-
tiful view of misty mountains and the
blue Hudson. Misses Sco6eld and Tai
ley have been continuously at work in
the art studios of New York since leav-
ing Shreveport early in June, but their
course will close August II, when they
will go for the remainder of the sum-
mer at Southampton.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08
SOME THOUGHTS

Women put enough to move noun
tains. If the putting forces were COM
bined, electricity and steam would go
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08

When you are looking for the good
kind of stationery, remember that we
are still at sly Edwards street and will
rint that kind for you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-08-08


ma. ron Price
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.. Wosms. WOrm Fever. or Worm Disease. 3
- Cello. Crying and Wakefulness OF Infants %
q. D1arrhea. Of Children and Adults ........2S
8. Dyeenterv. Griplr8s. Bilious C0lic.. ........z6
=. CeHehss Colds, Bronchitis
.. Toothaehe, Faeeache. Neuralgia. -
g. Headache, Sick Headache. Vertigo. .36
Ne. Dyepepsia. Indigestion. Weak Stomach. IS
IA. Group. Hoarse Cough. Laryngftis. -
~. Salt Rheum, Eraptlons. Eryaipelas.
Is. RheHmatiem. or Rheumatic Pains. %
1Gs Fever and Asue. Malaria. 80
~. Piles. Blind or bleeding. External, internal. IS
Is. ophshaImia. Weak or Tnaanaed Eyes, IS
~. Cafarrh, Influenza. Cold IN Head.-.s.......-96
90. Whoopfng Cough SRasmodic Cough. ..96
II. Asthmas Oppressed DinacuIt Breathing. rs
~. Kidney Disease. Gravel. Calcun. ...........96
SS. Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness 90
29. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or cankar.........SS
~Se, Urinary KneenfiHence. Wesfing Bed. ..-...83
SSz. Sore Throat. Clumsy and Dphtheria.
-. aCkrsnie s:ongesti0ns. Headaches .........20
~ dsriepe, Hay Fever and Sanmef Colds. ..-2S
a small Bottle Of Pleasant Pellets fits the vest
pocket Sold By drggists,or sent on receipt OF price,
Medical Book sent tree.
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s8zslam and Ann Streets, New York.