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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
Helen the Most Popular Name.

Recently curious investigator took
the pains to look through the printed
list of students in young women's
college to learn what given names are
most popular nowadays 1t was dis
covered that III the list of about 500
girls l02 were named Helen. Mary
came next with ninety Margaret was
third, though considerably below Mary.
Such names as Hope. Prudence and
others usually deemed old fashioned
were plentifuily sprinkled through the
list Contrary to the expectation Of
the investigator. there were but fex
Geraldines. Edithas. PhylIises and 9th
er fancy names.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
Public Good Society Formed.

A club called the Public Coed so
ciety has been organized and incor-
porated in New York. Mrs Alma Web
ster Powell of Brooklyn being the
president and chief promoter. Mrs.
Powell belonged to the fashionable
Mozart club At one Of the meetings
member spoke sarcastieally of her
because she had taken an interest in
working girls and had introduced two
of them dressed in fashionable gowns
which she supplied at one Of her re-
ceptions. Mrs. Powell promptly re
signed, saying: II don't believe in
this so called society anyway. | think
one man or woman is as good as an
other if honest" Then she organized
the Public Good society, which pro
poses to have the rich and the poor
meet on equal terms. The plan is to
bring the two classes together in so
cial gatherings at a hired ball, where
there will be lectures, music and dane
ing. Fashionable society people aud
those who work hard TO earn their
livelihood viii dance together and fri
ternize Mrs Powell is enthusiastic
over her plan FRANCES WARD.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

Nhe business. When you write to your
friend It will be a good idea to make
a point of your frankness and to ask
her to be equally SO. Then she will
be free to give you the precise view Of
the situation and will make her reply
with due regard to your comfort as
vvell as to her own convenience.
The time and duration of your visit
san settled. turn your attention to the
most important part of all-are you
going to make isood?' In other words,
are you prepared to convince your
hostess to be that she is the gamer
from your initiative and that you will
actually confer a favor on her BY be-
coming an inmate of her household for
"A brief season?
OF course no infiexible rule can. be
SzSade to regulate the manner of a
guest. but it is safe to say that she
who possesses the most tact will come
nearest to success. Let that be your
constant inspiration.
SHIRLEY BREEsE.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

issued either in cash or for its equiva-
lent in property; provided, however,
that no stock shall be disposed of by the
directors at less than par. This cor
poration is authorized to begin business
when one hundred (1oo) shares of its
capital stock shall have been subscribed
and paid for in full.
ARTICLE VI.
This charter may be amended with the
consent of majority of the stocEhold-
ers, at a meeting called for such pur-
pose, after ten (Io) days notice in writ
ing. When this corporation is dissolved,
its affairs shall be liquidated by two (2)
commissioners, selected by the stock
holders, at meeting called for suck
purpose.
Done and signed at my Office in the
Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, on
this the 9th day of February A. D. 1910.
E r. BERNSTEIN,
w. S. PENICK JR.,
]. P. FORD,
@. I .SCHUMPERT,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
SOME WOMEN =
So WHO LEAD
Mrs. Wlkie Heads Great Club.
Mrs. Powell Would Bring
Glasses Together $50 Kansas
Girl Makes Bread Out of Hay.

u UP to date in every respect is
n the Twentieth Century club
of Washington, the biggest
organization of women at the
national capital. Up to date also is
Mrs. John E. Wilkie, who has been
elected president of the club. She is
the wife of the chief Of the United
States secret service and lived in Chi
cago until ten years ago. The Twen-
tieth Century club as first organized
was an adjunct of All Souls Unita-
riau church, which President Taft at
tends. but it is nonsectarian and in
cludes adherents of nearly all religious
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

sects in it's membership The objects
of the club are to promote liberal
thought, education and philanthropic
work The membership is divided in
to sections. each section pursuing
definite aim. All the sections work
tremendously under the leadership Of
Mrs. Wilkie. who is said to be skill
full executive with advanced ideas
Mrs. Wilkie has been prominent SO.
cially as we'll as sociologically ever
since she became a Washingtonian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

LIEUTENANT ANITA NEwCOMB M'GEE.
always insists that his name be print
ed WI McGee. declaring that the let
ters w and are not initials, but con-
stitute his entire christian" name as
conferred by his parents. Both he
and his wife have won wide distinc-
ton in their professions, and Mrs Me-
Gee treasures her two army commits
sions as among her choicest souvenirs
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

were sick. For this service she re-
ceived the thanks OF the Japanese gov
eminent and the individual blessings
Of many Japanese soldiers.
Lieutenant MCGEE Is Il daughter Of
the late Simon Newcomb. the noted
astronomer Her husband is DR.. WI
MCGEE. noted scientist DR.. MCGEE
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
A MoDIsH VEIL.

The past season has been especially
notable for the variety and pictur-
sequences Of its face coverings. and
the fad for distinctive wells still pre-
walls. Figured net In an endless va
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
CHARTER
OF THE OAKDALE LAND COM
PANY.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Before me, the undersigned authority,
on this day came and appeared the sew
eral persons whose names are hereto
SUBSCRIBED, who declared that they do
hereby form a corporation under the
laws of the State of Louisiana, for the
objects and purposes and under the stip-
ulations following, to-wit:
ARTICLE l.
The objects and purposes for which
this corporation is organized are hereby
declared to be the purchase and sale of
real estate and other property, with the
right of holding and disposing of same,
or of mortgaging, leasing or pledging
the same, as the directors of this cor
poration may see proper.
ARTICI E II.
The name and style this corpora
ton shall be the OAKDALE LAND
COMPANY, and under its said name it
shall have power apd authority to enjoy
succession for period :of twenty -fve
(25) years.
ARTICLE III.
The domicille of this corporation shall
be in the City of Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana; citation or other le-
gal notice shall be served on the presi-
dent, or III his absence on the vice pres
ident.
ARTICLE w.
The corporate powers of this corpora
ton shall be vested in and exercised by
board of directors, composed of three
CD stockholders, which said board shalt
be elected annually by the stockholders
on the first Monday in February, begin
ming with the year 1911. The officers
of the corporation shall be a president,
vice president, second vice president and
secretary-treasurer The officers shall be
elected by the board of directors, and
the first board of directors, who shall
serve until the first Monday in Febru-
airy 1911, or until their successors shall
have been elected, shall be E. R. Bern
stein, w. S. Penick Jr., ]. ?. Ford and
J. |. Schumpert, with f. r. Bernstein
as president, w. S. Penick Jr., as vice
president; ]. /. Schumpert as second
vice president, and ]. P. Ford as secre-
treasurer. Notice of stockholders
meetings shall be given by ten (Io) days
publication in any one of the newspapers
published in the City of Shreveport
Louisiana, but such notice may be
waived by the stockholders. At all
stockholders meetings each share Of
stock shall be entitled to one (I) vote,
and may be cast by the owner thereof
or by proxy. Any vacancy in the board
of directors shall be filled by the re-
naming directors Three CD directors
shall constitute quorum. The direc-
tors shall have full power and authority
to adopt all rules and bylaws that may
be necessary or needful in the manage
ment of the business of the corporation.
ARTICLE V.
The capital stock of this corporation
is hereby fixed at twenty thousand dol
lars ($2o,ooooo), to be divided into two
hundred (zoo) shares of one hundred
dollars ($Ioo) each. The stock may be
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
DEGREES srickhat saffracsttes,

zone ounce of solid argument. says
Miss Ethel Arnold. sister of Mrs.
Humphry Tard. the fritish novelist.
''is worth Il ion Of briekbats" She re-
fers to the methods Of The militant suf-
tragedies who have been DerforIning
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

A round STEAK can be made tender
By soaking Il overnight in buttermlk
II ore has not the time to do this tie
pound tie steak thoroughly ard ae i
fries add little water and coFer Z
,we,l to efaate gteant which males tit
rar~hast meat tender Do not fri
steak taridly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
VENIRE

Of the First District Court Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, for Grand Jurors for
the Term Commencing on the Sec
ond Monday in April 1910. .
Clowney, S. B. 6 Attaway. 7. F
Holt, T. F. Thweatt
3 WATSON, c. N. 4 Jordan, r. C.
Leonard w. j. 4 Hartman, S. J.
o McCain, j. +, 4 Queries, A.
4 Whlted, f. |. 4 Taylor, w. F.
Smith, Jos. b. A Ftchison t,F
I Rutledge, c. w. 4 GlasseIl W F
4 Sour, Alvin Lewis q M
Fiood' T. II. k Farmer, J. T.
March 20, 1910.
F. H. GOSMAN,
J. D. LEE,
LEVI COOPER,
] B. ARDS,
jury Commissioners.
F. A. LEONARD,
clerk and ex-Ofheio Jury Commissioner.
A true copy.
F. A. LEONARD,
March AZ, 1910. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
T. c. BARRETT.
N. c. BLANCHARD.
LEON R. SMITH.

IEON Il. SMll ii.
Notary Public, Caddo Parish, La.
This is to certify that l have exam
ined the above and foregoing charter of
the 'Oakdale Land Company, and find
ing nothing therein contrary to law, /
hereby approve the same. Dated and
signed this 9th day of February 1910.
]. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney, First Judicial Dis
trict, Caddo Parish, louisiana.
Endorsed Filed and recorded March
9, 1910. S. O. WILLIAMS
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the aboveand fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act as the same now appears
on file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of Office this 9th
day of March 1910.
S. Q. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
SoiueF' $40.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
ARTICLE V,

The capital stock of this corporation
is hereby fixed at twenty thousand dol
lars ($2oooooo), to be divided into two
hundred (zoo) shares of one hundred
dollars ($1oo) each. The stock may be
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

M Fyou are intending to visit friend
in the near future do not neglect
to let her know it. 1t will add
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
FROM The ATLANTIC
TO THE PACIFIC
An Effort to Make Trip in
Less Than Fifteen Days.

L. l. whitman. the well-known trans
continental motorist has effected ar
.rangements whereby he hopes 70 break
his previous record OF fifteen days. two
hours and twelve minutes. between New
York and san Francisco He is scheduled
to leave New York tomorrow morning
in a 1911 model stock REQ touring car
$50" z / Hammond, who has accom-
panied Whitman before. is TO be his right
hand man in this strenuous cOast-to-cOast
run
Mr. Whitman made his first crOss-con-
tinent trip from san Francisco to New
York In 1903 in seventy-One days. using
a hve-horsepower single cylinder rUna-
bout. The following year he lowered the
transcOntinental record in his run from
san Francisco 20 New York 10 thirty-two
days This was again lowered 10 fifteen
days, two hours and twelve minutes by
himself with a six-cylinder $1,000 car IN
1905. This was a relay trip. night and
DAY run. with the assistance OF i've men
from the factory.
Mr. Whitman feels confident Of lowering
his previous cross-contnent worlds rec
ord. The present record tryout IS 10 be a
night and day continuous run, alternated
by Whitman and Harmon at the wheel.
the only stops 20 be made between New
York and San Francisco 20 be for taking
on gasoline and OIL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
other automobile news on Page 4
THOMAS TALKS OF THE DRAMA
Playwright Designntes Audiences
aE sNeYv York and Elsewhere"

Playwright Designates Audiences
as "New York and Elsewhere"
Augustus Thomas, the playwright. who
winters in New Rochelle and summers at
East Hampton, came up TO New York
| looking for local color and consented to
say something about the drama. reports
a correspondent OF the New York Trib-
une He has two plays which are TO be
produced soon; one, The Member from
Ozark which the Shuberts will bring
out in Detroit. early in September. and
the other. The Jew" which Charles
Frohman will put on.
Last season seemed TO be productive"
said Mr. Thomas "One interesting thing
about it was the success Of younger men.
like Porter Emerson Browne and Win
! chell Smith.
Il don't know that the public taste for
plays change. II gets a little faster all
the time-that is 10 say, il gets a little
! swifter in intelligence. As for a change
in the kind OF play desired by the public,
l should say 1t likes excellence IN any
department. The public is not married TO
stencil
In America, I think audiences might
be divided into two classes-New York
and elsewhere In the outside country
they are apt TO take play OF fair merit
on elemental lines. whereas New York
demands superlative merit If the play
deals with elemental subjects. while it
will take TO an ordinary play II the latter
Is sufficiently vaudeville mean conf
cally novel New York wants novelty. or
II wants the record broken for some
thing or other. I don't mean that New
York asks 20 be shocked. bat Il wants
you to make some contribution to thought
on the subject that Is tackled.
The situation in England with respect
TO American plays is like it always has
been-they don't know enough about us
70 be Interested in our plays. and those
that have succeeded over there. ike on
The Quiet, are those which DO not truly
! represent American life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

There will be two pilot cars. a pace
maker. a starters car. three press cars.
and one photographers car. The officials
for the tour are as follows:
Referee-E. /. Ferguson, OF New York
Technical Committee-E. /. Ferguson,
Joseph Tracy. and J. A Hemstreet
Starter and Chief ObseTver-Not vet
selected
Assistant Starter and Chief Observer
A ], Irwin.
Pilot No. Harry Ward, Of the Nun
Sey newspapers
Pilot No. IN. NJ Mauger. OF the Nun
sey newspapers.
Noon Checker. A. Hemstreet.
Willis.
I. Press Representatives. J. Byrne.
Regarding the technical committee. il
Is said that Mr. Tracy a member OF the
Society Of Automobile Engineers. is one
Of the best posted technical men in the
automobile world, and his participation
in a technical capacity in various big
auto events has given him wide repu-
tation. J. A. Hemstreet has been promi-
nently identified with automobile reli-
ability contests
The entry list includes the following
cars: Premier. Columbia, Maxwell, two
Washingtons. Reading 40, Ford. Elmore.
Warren-Detroit. Corbin. Spoerer 1911. two
Brush runabouts, Regal Plugger. Pierce
Racine. K-r-i-t. Enger. Great Western.
Cino. Ohio. Staver- Chicago, Stoddard-
Dayton. TWO Alaxwells, Crawford. Glide,
and Interstate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
DEFINITION Of Brnrerr.

To his teachers request that he give
the class ideas on the subject OF
Bravery" little Johnny delivered him
self OF the following.
Some boys is brave because they al
ways plays with little boys, and some
boys IS brave because their legs is TOO
short 10 run away, but most boys Is
brave because somebody's lookin'."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
The CoIoner. Point of view.

Col. Dennison had become the happy
father OF twins. and his unbopnded pride
in this twofold blessedness found express
sion on every occasion.
He stood with friend on the bank
steps one day as young woman passed
wheeling a baby carriage containing a
pretty girl baby.
Doesn't a woman look queer" said the
colonel ioftlly, with only one child?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
WHY 1T BEHAVED so.
Trained Ostrich PrOvOISes Queer
Explanation by Strange Actions.

From the Kansas City Star.
A trained ostrich recently disconnected
its exhibitor at London music hall by
continually endeavoring to break away
from the footlights into the orchesta-
The widely advertised act came 10 a.
sudden end, and the professor emerged
from behind the curtain and apologized
for the actions OF his pet in about thess
words: ladies and Gentlemen: Iii ham
very sorry TO disappoint you this heven-
ing. We are compelled to cease our hen
gagement until the management hem
cages new orchestra leader. The one
at present employed ere as no air on
top OF is cad and my bird takes it fer
a hegg."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

There are branch Offices OF The Wash
ington Herald scattered all over the city.
but II none is conveniently located for
you. your ad. will be accepted over the
phone at the regular rae.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Mr. Meredith Nicholson's new novel
The Siege OF the Seven Suitors." is an
nounced for publication this autumn by
Houghton. Mifiln & CO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07
MUNSBY TOUR TO
START AUGUST is
1t Will Cover 1850 Miles,
Through Dozen States.

The Munsey historic run viii start on
Tuesday, August ls. from Philadelphia
and cover the following route.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

A recent record run made by the Selden
car. from Pittsburg to Cleveland and
return. is still being talked Of in the
Smoky City" by those acquainted with
the facts, not so much on account of the
time made. but for the reason that the
round trip was made without changing
from high gear on the entire trip. Hills.
rough and muddy stretches were trav-
eled on high gear with as little trouble
as were the State roads. for the reason
that the Selden throttled down at three
miles per hour on high Between the
two cities a number OF particularly stin
grades were taken on high gear. and
without apparent effort or labor on the
part of the engine.
The run started in Pittshurg at $50
=. m. and Cleveland was reached at I:4O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Other automobile news on Page 4
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Mr.. W. D. Barry has placed an order
for Washington car with the Carter
Motor Car Company. The car is to be
made Of the touring type. fully equipped.
and finished in wine color, striped in
gold.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

J. S. Leatherman and family have just
returned from an enjoyable run In their
Washington car through Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. A great deal Of the
time was spent in Atlantic City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Holders OF Maryland licenses should
send their names to Mr.. Reed. Of the
National Automobile Association. to be
enrolled among those opposing the pres
ent Maryland automobile tax. An effort
will be made by the association to stop
the use Of this money until the consti-
nationality OF the tax law is tested in
the United States Supreme Court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

o. 4. Mechlir has procured a New Jer-
sey license from Lambert Reed. agent
for that State and secretary Of the local
branch Of the National Automobile As
ISOLATION. Mr.. Mechlir expects TO spend
about two weeks in New Jersey and
New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Gaegler. of this
city will leave their summer home at
Braddock Heights to-day for an extend
ed stay at Asbury Park. The journey
over the roads will be made in Mr..
Gaegler's Buick touring car.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Harry Rose leaves tomorrow for a tour
Of New England and the Middle Atlantic
States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Rev. Ignatius Fealy leaves tomorrow
for a tour through New Jersey, spending
week at Atlantic City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

w. c. Yates and family have just re-
turned from an soO-mile trip through
Pennsylvania. New Jersey. and Delaware.
The run was made in a Washington tour
about. and the route embraced Vineland.
Wildwood. Atlantic City, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

William c. Thatcher returned yester-
day. following a trip through New Jer-
sey, including many OF the resorts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Edward c. Thomas. in his Chalmers.
made a trip to Atlantic City last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Barnes & Hendrick. local agents for
the Pullman. have sold a s5-horsepower
touring car, fully equipped. to James NJ.
Place.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Ten years ago an automobile was as
unfamiliar to the general public as an
airship is to-day All the up-to-date bust
ness houses. however. now make deliv-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Mr.. Dorsett local agent for the stude-
baker, made sales during last week TO
Mr.. Charles Some. 40 touring car; Mr..
Wilton J. Lambert. no. touring car; DR..
J. H. Cole. 40" touring car; Mrs. w. II.
Whalen, Studebaker electric.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

F. c. Bates started Wednesday for Z
tour in New Jersey. New York, and New
England.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

Mr. Hugh F. Harvey is recent pur-
chaser Of a washington touring car.
fully equipped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-07

A member of the National Automobile
Association reports bad stretch Of road
about ten miles in length on the route
from Belair TO Churchville, Md. He
states there are several large powders in
the roadway. and that the road in gem
eral is rough. He suffered a broken
axle. He advises the use Of the lower
road TO Havre de Grace IN dry weather.