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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25
THE VENIRE

First District Court, Caddo, Parish, La,
for the Trial of Civil Jury Cases
for the Two Weeks Commencing
Monday, April 10, 1909.
Jurors for the week commencing
April 10, 1909:
Borden, J. J. Graves, r. N.
Stay. Noah Keith, P. F. Jr.
4 We'll, Charles 4 Brossett, I. H.
4 Cunning, Leo 4 Gras, Eli
Dial, A. c. Bird, 7. E.
4 Jordan, J. G. Allen. NJ. w.
2 Gibson, J. A. Hart, Duke
a Prescott, Walter 7 Mcmillan, A. J.
a Smith, R. L. Allen, j.. E..
4 Johnston, w. S. 4 Hamiter, J. J.
Lenoir, M. P. Ratcliff, E. R.
+ Bailey, J. E. s Teacle, C. C.
4 Farmer, I. w. Spring, H. C.
"a Bell, w. B. d Swain, H. l..
Waters, d. p. Chalk, A. H.
Jurors for the week commencing
April 70, 1900:
4 Foster, J. c. Schelling. WI.
4 thomas, l.. +. 1 Lloyd, w. R.
4 Fruit, NJ NJ. Hughes, T. R.
a Christian M Jr 9 Shadowens, J.E.
y Miller, Paxton Smith, Walter F.
Allen, ]. c. Sr. Grosjean, Frank.
Abney, ]. A. 6 Studdart, E. M.
4 Balfe' James. Williams, J. R.
Patterson, w. J. Notes. NJ. F.
4 lngersoll, w. |. 1 Balm, J. H.
MeM1chael, WI 5 Hill, A. w.
z Chiles, J. C. :, Hostetter. sc.
Elder, +. J. French, NJ M.
Woodward J. M. Busbey. FIR
Is Beard, J. w. A. Lewis, O. NJ
April 5, 1909.
F. H. GOSMAN,
J. B. ARDS,
c. MONCURE,
J. d. LEE,
LEVI COOPER,
Jury Commissioners.
F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and ex-Officio Jury Commissioner.
A true copy.
"A. LEONARD, cle.a
Better see about your supply of bill
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25
THE VENIRE

First District Court, Parish of Caddo,
State of Louisiana, for the Grand
Jury Term beginning on the first
Monday in April 1909, and for the
Petit Jury Term of two weeks be-
ginning on the Third Monday in
April 1909.
For week commencing Monday, April
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

the "Mother' Bickerdyke monument.
The subject was Il famous nurse dur
ing the civil war. The kitsons have
a pleasant home in Boston and have
many friends in social life Mrs. Kit
son, while fond of domestic life. is de-
voted to her art
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

For week commencing Monday, April
26, 1909:
Roundtree, a. F. 4 Lambert, J.F.
z Written, ]. w. Browning, J. D.
Studdart, J. F. Watson, J. w.
3 Ballard, G. w. 5 Bryson. J w.
Galloway, F. G. 3 Mccain, G. NJ.
4 Benson, NJ. NJ. Watts, Oscar.
a Boyett, J. N. Rabb, James.
3 Bostwick, P B. I Thigpen, A. c.
Penick, NJ I, a kilgore, J. o.
3 Womack, J. L. 4 1eat, |. H.
4 Levy, E. Bellamy. J. II.
Carruth, w. l.. 4 Turner, J. G.
2 Cisco, Ernest 4 Lafitte, Emanuel
3 Hearne, P. c. Hoss, Bennett.
4 Bagley, E. w.
Meriwether, NJ. Jr.
March 49, 1909.
F. H. GOSMAN,
LEVI COOPER.
c. MONCURE,
J. D. LEE
J. B. ARDS.
Jury Commissioners
F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and ex-officio Jury Commissioner
A true copy.
F. A. LEONARD, Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

Better see about your supply of bill
and statement heads before the first of
the month. You'll need 'em. Phone 1000
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

First District Court, Caddo, Parish, La,
for the Trial of Civil Jury Cases
for the Two Weeks Commencing
Monday, April 10, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

Clerk and ex-Officio Jury Commissioner.
A trre copy.
"A. LEONARD, c,eA
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-04-25

Jerk and ex-officio Jury Commissioner.
A true copy.
F. A. LEONARD, Clerk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

see her washerwoman about particularly
delicate lace waist that she was doing
up" Being unable 20 reach her any other
way, she finally waded through the mud
and Filth Of the alley-way 70 the scrub
voman's rsmshackIe abode. The signs Of
poverty were pitable. There was moth
ing IN the way OF furniture nor any Of
the comforts Of home. The old darby had
been faithful worker and the charitable
matrOn's heart was touched. Moreover.
the woman was I'll IN bed-such as il was
with a bad attack Of rheumatism The
matron listened 10 her wHllings FOR 1T
tie while and then departed. leaving her
Eve dollars with which TO buy medicine
and other necesSaries. Here. at least.
would be one case. she felt certain. where
her charity would De appreciated a1d
the gift horse such an acceptable one
that it's mouth could be looked into.
The Hext week. however. the old wash.
erwoman appeared on a Monday profuse
In her expression OF gratitude Again
and again she thanked the matron. Then.
with her eyes agl0w and her face
Wreathed in smiles. she proudly exhibited
several tiatypes Of al the members OF
the family. The matron hadn't the
heart 90 rebuke her. II took her several
days 70 recover from the final shock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Bag for oilet Articles

EAA 0ST every woman nowadays IS
h victim Of the bag habit. They ali
use these more than useful ar
tlcles. And many Of them can be made
at home. Wooden embroidery hoops and
Powered ribbon furnish the foundation
for these fancy work novelties. A case
for holding manicure articles can be made
Of two oval embroidery hoops. the larger
one for the top OF the bag proper and
the smaller for the rim OF the cover.
They are about eight or ten inches IN
diameter. Gather a strip q FIVE OF six
inch ribbon over the large hoop. keeping
the stitches on the inside. Then sew
the other edge TO a sfk-covered oval
which IS made Of cardboard and covered
on both sides with scented waddlng and
plain silk 70 match the color OF the fow-
cred ribbon edge. The two sections are
then sewed together on the inside With
fine stitches and dne white cotton thread.
Then make the cover by binding plain
narrow satin ribbon over the smaller
hoop and then sewing a strip Of Powered
ribbon over this by bringing the edge Of
the wide ribbon over the outside OF the
hoop. This piece should be made without
the fulness there is IN the bag proper,
When the ribbon is stretched, draw II 70
the center Of the I'D and fasten II there
with the loose ends cut Of and the join
ings hidden under a r0sette or bow
FaSten the top on at the back IN two
pisces. using baby ribbon. and sew piece
10 the front Of the cover and one Op-
posite 10 fRsten x together.
strip OF baby ribbon sewed across
the inside Of the cover from front TO
back viii hold the emery boards and
orange sticks.
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Facts About Walking Sticks.

For practical purposes the value q
walking-stick depends upon It's fitness 70
the owners sense OF touch Every nan
has his own ideas Of the form Of handle
that is pleasautest 10 hold and the weight
that IS pIeasantest 70 balance Al old
stick. moreover. often possesses for the
owner q sentimental interest which large
" exceeds its intrinsic value. Il may
have been the gift OF 2 friend or It may
have shared adventures which are land
marks n a life history.
But perhaps the stick which its owner
Is best entitled &c be proud Of Is one
which he has himself cut and made.
A handle 70 & straight stick may be
made BY boiling the portion 10 be beat
from 10 TO Is minutes IN saucepan, then
bending It round Z circular piece Of wood
70 give the required curve, and tying il
firmly IN that position
The bending should be done gradually,
OF there VIII be danger OF breaking those
fbers OF the wood on which the strain
IS greatest and Of injuring the bark.
The tie should be allowed 70 remain FOR
some weeks. TIL the wood has become
perfectly dry when the string and super
fuous part % the stick may be cut away.
Oak plants. when used for walking
sticks. should have tne bark removed.
Nothing makes a better-looking stick than
common blackthorn; on this the bark
should always be preserved. and the knots
trimmed Of not too closely; other sticks
which look we'll IN the bark are the holly,
whitethorn. cherry and hazel
Sticks hooked in the above manner give
the best handles 70 walk with. A coat
Of varnish should finally be given 10 the
stick to improve its appearance and il
crease its durability.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

n he most costly vaIkIns-stleks come
from the Malay Archipelago, the most
~ highly priced by connoisseurs being
the Mslacca cane. The name q this stick
Is e misleading one. since most Of the
best specimens come not from Nalacca,
but from the neighbOring island OF Su-
ustra. and & IS not q cane 81 81, but a
species Of palm
The manufacture q Malacca canes Is q
fourishi1Z native industry. for although
the demand for them in America and
Europe is not as great as It was 20 years
ago, the prices obtained for exceptionally
good specimens are much higher. The
sticks are grown IN glass tubes, 70 IN
sure perfect straiEbtness. and care has 20
be taken that every portion obtains as
much sunlight as possible. Their value
20 connoisseurs depends mainly upon their
thickness and color-iH other words, upon
the number Of years through which thelr
growth has been nursed-
A good Malaeca cane should be q yard
long. Its diameter should be not less
than al inch az the upper e1d, tapering
20 rather more than three-quarters Of 81
inch at the ferrule. II should be per
fectIy straight and smooth and Of q
very dark chocolate color, slightly not
tied. A dark stick is worth twice as much
as a light one, other qualities being
equally good.
Such q stick IS too costly for everyday
use The lacquer. which gives II its beau
tifui gloss aid the preparation Of which
Is a native secret. is liable to be Clipped
against the bricks and mortar OF Civiliza-
ton. The proud poSsesSor Of a really
fine Malacca cane should reserve its use
for ceremonial occasions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

- HE season dear 20 the heart OF every
woman-the season Of furs-is Eow
- on Il may be an expensive ore or II
may not bat every woman manages 70
have some kind Of fur set, be it only a
single piece. Needless to say, woman
cannot be too careful IN selecting her win
te- furs. This season. more than ever,
they must be ornamental as well as use
fuL Elaborateness rather than practica-
bidty seems to be the keynote.
Chinchilla. most costly luxury. IS
much in use as trimming for other furS-
This fur comes from Soath America, and
Is s small rodent. whose favorite habitat
IS in the mountains OF Peru Many Of this
seasons peIts are decorated with lace and
fringe.
very effective scarf Is one made Of
marten. with q Mound ornament Of black
six cord and long cord loops hanging
from the ceuters placed at either end The
muf Is corresp0ndIngly trimmed.
Throw" sesrfs are much IN demand,
possessing a decided chicness that Is en-
hanciuE TO any woman. Their long, droop-
ing ends make a short woman LOOK taller
and add 70 the dignity and grace Of Z tail
woman
The high "ch0kers." so many OF which
ere seen on the well-dressed women, are
jauuty. These short bits Of fur worn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Habit - Good and Bad.

II CYNIC has said that all habits are
"a bad habits Fortunately for man.
, ) kind, the saying Is untrue. Were It
otherwise al men would be bad men,
because mans life is mainly governed
By the habits be has formed.
There are as many good habits as bad
ones. and the best man is he who most
successfully cultivates the good and CON-
bats the bad
It is SO much easier, however, to slip
into bad habit than TO struggle into q
good one that the bad habits are often
more in evidence than they should be-
There are habits Of duty. habits OF
health. habits Of business and habits Of
recreation, all worthy Of cultivation.
There are right and wrong ways Of do
ing everything
Il you have the strength Of viii neces-
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The Mouth of the Gift Horse.

Stopping there, IN the same deadly 81
lence. he calmly took the cakes. one By
one. and deposited them In a line upon
the pickets OF the fence Then he hurled
the platter into the next yard.
Thank you kindly. lady" he growled.
whenever / eats hapjacks I always uses
butter and maple-juice, see"
shock number one for the charitable
matron-the mouth OF the gift horse had
been looked into
Later that day, ou her way 70 market,
the mstron noticed poverty stricken,
unkeupt old man take a seat beside her
on the street ear. IL was 2 cold day and
the old mans hands were blue and shak-
ing. Presently the conductor came for
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
What Dreams Are Made Of.

n r. SCOTT. IN his popular work
called The Reason Why-In Sci
~ ence," says that dreams appear
10 arise from the excitement OF the brain
during those hours when It's connection
with the other parts OF the living organ
ism IS suspended"
The statement Is accurate as far IS Il
goes. but II fails 70 supply the reason
why" the fact being that the reason has
never been fathomed.
Matter-of-fact scientists who scorn the
belief that dreams can ever be prophetic.
eel Us that they take their rise and char
acter from external bodily impressions or
from something in the preceding state
Of body or mind. This may serve 20 ex-
plain why on q hot night YOU should
dream that you are having a warm bath.
or Why, just as you are bowling your
thanks 10 the fellow-citize1s who are ap-
'aUding your election 10 the presidency
Of the greatest republic on earth YOU
should awake 20 find the hired girl ham
mering at The bedroom door. L does not,
however. explain why you should some
times dream OF seeing things you have
never fl your waking hours seen or even
imagined, and Of doing things that Meth
or YOU nor anyone else IN his senses
would CT could do in active life
Take. for example. two forms Of night
mare which are probably within the ex-
peGence OF every man who has =
eaten toe much supper. One IS the senss-
ton OF flying. Of skimmiug. by great
effort Of aTm-fapping. down -tairs OF
along the road with the feet a few inches
OF the ground The other Is the emter-
RAISING discovery, generally at a social
party or at some other public gathering,
that by some extraordinary act Of forget
fitness one has left some or al OF ones
clothing al home
From what possible external bgdly In
pressi0ns' can dreams Of this kind arises
Or from what possible preceding state
Of body OF mind"f Are these experiences
relics respectively Of q period when man
had wings. and OF a later. but still re-
mote. age, when the dreamer's ancestors
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saTy TO form good habit little or no
effort OF viii Is necessary to practice it.
II, on the other hand, you have the
weakness to form a bad one, the longer
you pursue it the harder It viii be to
abandon Il.
Make an ideal scheme for the occupa-
ton Of your time-so many hours for
sleep, for meals, for business. for the
entertainment Of yourself and others
and practice it until it becomes a habit,
and you viii find yourself wondering at
the ease with which the days work IS
accomplished
Make q note OF your bad habits. They
are few and trivial, no doubt, but they
are worth conquering. And beware that
you do not fall into new ones, however
innocent they may seem
We hear q great deal shout the evils
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
THE SEA5oN.oFflJQxy IS ON

them can be made over several times with
each seasons change IN style. Mink close
y resembles sable. Brook mink. the I'M
est Of which looks ike mink and sable.
is really the muskrat, thousands OF which
are captured every year in the swamps Of
Delaware and New Jersey
Among the reali- dressy furs may be
mentioned white fox and ermine. Either
OF these furs IN quantities or & single
skin IS seen on coats and c. liars. Pointed
fox Is IN vogue. too. Mstroas and It pas-
ticuarly desirable.
One OF the most noticeable changes In
style Is in the NUTS This season they
are large-almost huge-snd have four,
sharply defined corners n eontradistinc-
tion 10 those Of last season that present
ed rounded corners.
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his fare The poor old fellow fumbled
first in one pocket and then in the other
FOR a stray nickel
His Parting shot.
- aia't got IT." he walled. psthetically.
i must a lost f." But be kept on
searching In Sthe tattered remnants OF
what at one tine must have been pockets.
Well" snorted the conductor. you
either pays your fare or you gifts OF.
Get busy
Just then two women across the aisle
had settled the argument as 10 which
one should pay the fare. and the con
dUctOr was 50 surprised az not having
both Of them thrust a dollar bin at him
simultaneously that he forgot the old man
long enough f0T the charitable matron 20
thrust a nickel into the old fellows
srimey hand
Come on the conductor snarled. turn
ing again 20 the white haired unfortunate,
'coush up or git,''
I've lost il. I've lost IT, the old mai
walled, stiil fumbi!ug n his pockets.
The conductor rang the bell decis. Tely.
Hustle along quick be bawled-
The old fellow got up YEARLY and
shambled along 10 the door.
The charitable matEOn had tried SIX
times in the LAST three seconds TO remind
the old fellow that he had her nickel
but her surprise had apparently rendered
her speeChlesS
AT the door the old man turned q sec
oud and chuckIed.
This IS just where I meant % EIt OF.
NJ Conductor. you amt hurting me
none-' And OF be hoped as spry as you
please
Something happened Just then 20 the
controller and the car vas halted long
enough for Jhe charitable matron 10 see
the old man saunter joyfully into the
saloon or the corner.
Shock No. ..
Money for Medicine.
That afternoon she wss compelled to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

went abroad without clothes? Z so, why
should they be recalled 70 the overfed
sleeper in the twentieth century more fire.
QueHtiy than other ancestral habits and
cUstOmss
There Is q great field for the patient
investigator who shall endeavor 10 collect
aad classify the experiences Of dreamers.
The fringe Of the subject has scarcely
been touched by modern philosophers
We DO not know whether the same types
OF dreams present themselves all the
world over whatever the race OF Ian
gudge Of the dreamer. We DO not know
whether the experiences Of both sexes
are generally alike In regard 70 this Pie
uOmenO1, or even whether particular
types Of dreams are peculiar 10 paTtic-
uIar stages Of the growth Of the indi-
vidual
The temptation 70 embellish the waking
description Of q dream by correcting its
incoherencies Is 50 difficult 70 resist that
accounts q dreams must always be re-
ceived with caution. There IS incOntes-
tible evidence, however, that some men
during sleep have made intellectual e.
forts which would be difficult 20 surpaSs
in the waking state
The French philosopher CondiIlac often
brought TO conclusion 81 his dreams
ressonings on which be had been en-
ployed during the day
Franklin believed that he had been
often instructed in his dreams concern
ing the issue OF events which at that
tine occupied his mind.
COleTidEe composed from two TO three
hundred lines in his sleep and dreamt
that he wrote them down. The beaut!-
ful fragment OF Kubla Khan, which
was ali be succeeded in committing 10
paper before he 0Woke, remains e speci-
men Of his dream poem
Il must be remembered, however, that
C0ieridge was an opium eater, and II
seems likely that IN this case. II not IN
that OF CondiIac and Franklin, the con
dition in which the work was done was
that OF trance rather than sleep.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

interest IN the fancy dish has overIookCs
the more substantial parts Of the menu
SubstantiaIS Only.
hungry husband may be particular
as TO the table appointments. but when
u comes 70 the things 10 eat be would
rather have more food and less fuss
Re vastly prefers q good dish OF potatoes
and q weH-cooked steak 10 even the most
elaborately conceived and carried cut prod
uct Of culinary skill
OF course, there are tines. and fre-
quently, when 81 elaborate dinner Is IN
dispensable- On such occasions a woman
IS justified n enslsvinz herself 70 the
cook stove for IA time being, # her purse
Is not long enough 10 have e caterer at
tend 70 the matter
But FOR the everyday meal & woman
Is foolish indeed. 20 bow TO Tyrant
Cookstove- Her effort should be 70 save
herseIf-and this IS not q selfish motive
as much as she csn- Give good quantity
and good quality n what IS prepared for
dinner, but bold the elaborateaess Of
the preparations down 10 the minimum
For example, take the matter Of gar
nishing dishes 4 little garnish IS. IL
Coed. an appetizer for each dish. but Il 8
worth while only II simple fashion A
biz OF parsley is fne with brolIed meats
and omeiets. but tie rest OF the trim
uings. such as cubes OF carrots and bets
and olives with the stones removed. are
superfuous-ia that they make g woman
a slave 70 her cook stove. Let her ask
her husband about this point, and n
nine ont OF ten cases. be win tel her 10
'-cuC OUT the trimmings
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Establish a Sinking Fund.

- VERY professional and business
- man. whether be is an employer or
~ only a clerk. should follow the Gus
tom Of successful public companies by es-
tablishing I reserve or sinking fund. This
fund should he drawn upon only for pur-
poses connected with business. and must
not be confused with personal savings.
IN the ease Of q clerk, IL would be used
for purchase Of books OF periodicals which
viii enable him 10 keep apace with his
business and 10 maintain or increase his
earning capacity. II would also be used
10 defray the cost OF advertising and
other expenses IN changing from one
Office TO another, but not for living e1-
penses while out Of employment.
The tradeSman, in however small a way
Of business, VIII find the value OF the re-
serve when exceptional expenses, which
cannot iegitimately come upon annual ex-
penditure. have 10 be met
The cost Of such articles as a safe.
typewriter Office furniture snd fittings.
cannot fairly be deducted from annual
nro1tS- They are designed to last for many
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To Keep Clothing.

HH OMEN who i've ia apartments are
indeed hard pressed for the ueces-
w sary room In which GO hang and
conceal their clothes A clothes pole with
hangers viii be found very convenient.
for many more garments can thus be hung
in the small space fl the average closet
Separate waists and suits can be hur-
close together without crushing OF urIn-
king. Have q carpenter ft q pole the
right length across she closet a few
inches from the ceiling and Sufficiently
far out from the back wal 10 admit OF
hanging the clothes hooks on the pole.
The hangers viii thus 1T easily. close 10
gether. and the whole can be covered
with q cloth or sheet 10 keep out the
dust
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
4 HORSES MOUTH.

= ORSES that have been much IN the
hands OF groOms frequently have one
5 side Of the mouth good deal harder
than the other. owing TO the habit Of
the professional hOrsekeeper OF leading
on the OF side II horse has frequent
y 10 be led for some distances, for
example. when moving from place 10
place or when suffering from lameneSs-
1t is advisable TO instruct the groom TO
walk on different sides on alternate &C.
c3sions.
When ridden horse gets out Of hand
and there IS plenty Of room, the simplest
way 10 check his career IS 10 bear on
one rein, 50 as 10 make him race IN cir
cles. As the circles grows smaller the
runaway is compelled 10 decrease his
pace, thus giving the rider the oppor-
tunity Of recovering his control
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tightly around the neck with 10 loose
ends dangling are the seasons latest The
question has been raised. though. as TO
whether they are healthful for women
with delicate throats. subject TO colds
and Inflammation.
Persian lamb is one OF the best all
round furs. 1t wiz stand al sorts OF
hard wear. and even the imitation ones,
made from pony skin or the paws Of the
animal. look well Persian lamb. By the
way. and seal are now the only fUrs
which ere dyed; the old oriental custom
OF dyeing every pelt an orange red has
long been discontinued.
Mink and sable are popular. Both Of