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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
Burninu Water.

When Paulhan descended at Lich-
field on his wonderful London to Man
chester fight people from all parts
went to see his aeroplane. going there
on horses, motorcars and bicycles
When the time arrived to return a
cyclist found that his acetylene lamp
required some water. and. pulling up
at cottage near by, he asked the old
lady who came to the door If she could
oblige him with some water for his
lamp. The good dame looked positive
" amazed. and after regarding him
steadfastly for some seconds she cried
out:
"Deary me. Whatever II become of
US next? This evening a man flies arI
the way from London in a airship. and
now 'ere's another as wants water TO
burn in is lamp."-London Mail.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
The Latest In MausoIsums.

A company has been formed in Gin.
cinnati to erect and rent mausoleuni
This is to be large building. where
bodies may be taken by survivors who
own no burial plot and who have no
desire to buy one. There will be com
partments In the building. arranged
like shelves in library. and on these
the bodies are to be placed BY un
evaporating process they will be re-
duced to dust. 1t is the purpose of The
undertakers Of this business scheme
to rent or to sell compartments of ali
sizes. ranging from the "single" to The,
large family" size.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

Were just making a shipment or @11.-
600 10 Myer Bros. in Rockdell, to buy
cotton with II goes down on the mar
row gauge tonight. That leaves our
cash quite short at present. Sorry we
can't arrange ii for you
Merwin went back to his little bare
office and plated III his QnIrt again.
About 4 O'cluCk Ill the afternoon he
went to tie First Nationat Hud teamed
over the rafting of LouGiPy'S desk.
I'll try To get that money for YOU
tonight ! meun tomorrow. Bill
"AlI right. Tom" said Longl,! quiet
Iy.
At O'Clock that night Tom Merwin
stepped cautiously out Of the small
frame house in which be lived 1t WAS
near the edge of the little town. and
few citizens were in the ueighbOrh0od
at that hour. Merwin wore two six
shooters in belt and a SLOUGH hat
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

WHAT'S THE WORD, ED2" GAsPED MEKvIN.
He moved swiftly down a lonely street
and then followed the sandy road that
ran parallel to the narrow gauge track
until he reached the water tank. two
miles below the town. There Tom
Merwin stopped. tied black silk hand
kerchief about the lower part of his
face and pulled his hat down low.
In ten minutes the night train for
Rockdell pulled up at the tank. having
come from Chaparosa.
With q gun in each hand Merwin
chaparral and started for the engine
But before he had taken three steps
two long. strong arms clasped him
from behind. and he was lifted from
his feet and thrown. face downward
upon the grass. There was a heavy
knee pressing against his back and an
iron hand grasping each of his wrists
He was held thus, like a child. until
the engine had taken water and until
the train had moved with accelerating
speed out of sight. Then he was re
leased and rose to his feet to face Bill
Longley.
1.-THE case never needed TO be fixed
up this way. Tom" said Longley, Il
saw Cooper this evening. and he told
me what you and him talked about
Then went down TO your house TO
night and saw you come out with you
guns on. and followed you. Let's go
back. Tom
They walked away together side by
side
Twas the only chance saw" said
Merwin presently. You called your
loan. and tried TO answer you. Now
what'll you do. Bill. if they sock it to
you?"
What would you have done If they'd
socked II to your was the answer
Longley made.
II never thought I'd lay in bush
to stick up train" remarked Mer
win, but a call loans different. \
calls call with me. We've got
twelve hours yet, Bill. before this shy
jumps on to you. We've got TO raise
them spondulics somehow Maybe We
can Great Sam Houston! Do you
hear that?"
Merwin broke into run. and Long
ley kept with him. hearing only u
rather pleasing whistle somewhere III
the night rendering the lugu5rious air
of "The Cowboys Lament"
Its the only tune he knows" shoni
ed Merwin as he ran. I'll bet
They were at the door OF Merw!n :
house. He kicked it open and fei
over an old valise lying in the middle
of the floor sunburned. firm jawed
youth, stained by travel. lay upon the
bed putting at brown cigarette.
whats the word Ed?" gasped Mpr
win.
$50 So" drawled that capable young
ster. ''Just got in on the $3.50. Sold
the bunch for fifteen straight. Now
buddy. you want to quit kickin' "a
lise around that's got $4,000 in green
backs in its in'ards."
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
The Seamless Bodice.

Many people imagine that the seam
less bodice, popular this season, is
copied from garment worn as much
by men as it was by women in the
early middle ages in France. Yet in
reality it Is TO Nine. de MaintenoR
that the Parisienne of today owes this
pretty style of bodice.
But she adopted this particular shape
only during the last years of her life.
AS Nine Scarron she dressed like most
of the elegant women of the court of
Anne of Austria She was then young
and good looking
AS governess to the children of Nine.
de Montespan she chiefly wore black,
and her appearance according to court
etiquette was particularly severe.
After the death of the queen Of
France the scheming Marquise de
Maintenon-as the morganatic wife OF
Louis XIv.-played an important part
in all religious and political matters
and furthermore held the position of
queen.
1t is at this period that she introduce
ed the seamless bodice to the court
circle. Her new gowns were made
high WASTED and pouched over a silk
scarf fastened at the back. The bod
ices opened at the neck over a white
linen guimpe like those of the present
day. But this seventeenth century cor,
sage did not hook behind. The mag
nificent dull gold brocades and velvets
were caught In front with jeweleds
clasp
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
Irnnnlaa warshina

The idea of the Ironclad warship j.
at least as old as the reign of $upo
leon. It was suggested to Napoleon
patented in this country during thH
war of 1912 and suggested again iatp'
to the French government. but in earf
case failed to receive recognition al
the beginning of the Mexican war sue
cessful experiments were made WITH i
under the auspices of the United STAFF,
government. but again the matter w:i'
strangely enough allowed to drop
Shortly afterward. however. the French
government finally took up the idna
and French ironclads In the Crimear
war did good service against the Riis
sian forts. But the battle between thr
Monitor and the Merrimac was IN,
first real encounter between real iron
rlacl ships. -New York American
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
CADDO LEyEE BOARD
Official Proceedings of the Special Ses-
sion Held June 70, 1910.

At a special meeting of the Caddo
Levee Board, held at the office of the
secretary, this the 23rd day of June
1910, there were present w. V. Robson,
presidea5. J. Lay, J. NJ. Robinson, J.
W DiA w. B. Means, J. NJ. Sentell
and II. L. Hcilperin.
Attorney D. T. Land was present.
Minutes of meeting June IS read and
approved.
Bill of Hirsch & Leman $I..35 read
and ordered paid
= President Robson reported having
signed contract with the Standard Oil
Company of Louisiana on the 18TH inst.
to handle oil from wells in sections n
and SO, township Fl, range 10, in marc
of Producers Oil Company, the said
Producers Oil Company to account 70
the Caddo Levee Board for their roy.
atty. Whereupon the following resolu-
ton was offered by Mr. J. M. Robinson
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the action of the
president, w. V. Robson, in entering
into the contract, copy of which is sub
nJtted, be and the same is hereby rati-
fed and confirmed"
On motion bids for leasing oil AMI
gas lands were opened, and the follow
ing bids accepted:
I. E. Etchison, bid $4,000 per acre
bonus on 40 acres in section IS, town
ship 81. range 10.
L. +, Etchison, bid $4,000 per acre
bonug Oh 20 acres in section 70, town
ship II, range TO-
Gulf Refining Company bid $4,000 per
acre bonus on 40 acres in section 26,
township II, range 10.
Gulf Refining Company bid 5000 per
acre bonus on 70 acres i'll section 81,
township II, range 10.
Gulf Refining Company bid $4,000
per acre bonus on 40 acres in section
81, township Fl, range 10.
All other bids were rejected
On motion the president was author
lied to sign leases.
On motion the president was author
lied to make lease of sufficient land on
lake shore to build tool house and to
store material to the Gulf Refining
Company on such terms as he may deem
best Carried.
There being no further business, the
board then adjourned subject to call of
the president. -
w. VI bison, Pres.
S. N. KERLEY, Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
JUDICIAL SALE.
Constable.

No, f.s684-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court OF Caddo Parish, Louis
lana Mrs. Mary ]. Herwig VS. An
atole Hebert ct al.
By virtue of a commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court Of Caddo Par
ish. Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, will offer for sale.
Il the principal front door Of the court
house Of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, dur
INC the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1910.
ot nine (o) in block thirty-two (32)
aud lots thirteen and fourteen (Is and
43 in 1o-acre lot two (21 in the City Of
Shreveport. Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
lagether with all buildings and i'm
Foyenen5s thereon. Said property to
s sold cash and according to law,
ar the purpose of effecting partition.
said lot q III block 50 to be sold subject
a tie lease thereon, as recorded in the
fk and ex-oficio recorders Office OF
ado Parish, Louisiana.
]. p. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Oficio Auctioneer.
Caucasian. June 7. 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
.,---s 49,,
I - ~ 49,
SELECT CULLINCS
Our 1900 Miles of LeVees.

Few people are aware that the dixie
system of the United States is far
larger and protects Il far greater area
than the dixie system OF Holland
There are now 1.4S; miles of ievees
along the banks OF the Mississippi riv-
er. bur even this stupendouS amount
of earth does not insure absolute pro
lection. as w"s shown Icy the Holly
Bush crpvaSse in 1903 and other dis
asters Not until SlXtystonr miles Of
new levee are added. representing 90
OO0.O0O cubic yards ot earth du"iuding
the raising of the Old IeyeeS il p!%c@*'.
will the system be complete and per
fectly safe from 4 food equal 10 The
greatest on record. that of lSS2. ThPn
the system will contain 2%AtN00un ell
bic yards. nearly three times ttat OF
the excavation in the Cu!ehra rnt ct
the Panama canal. where conditions
permit the use of machinery inSteao
of negro and mule. Worlds Work.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up and estrayed before F. B.
Haynes, Justice of the Peace Ward One
Of Caddo Parish. Louisiana, by T. B..
Self, one red COW and calf; COW marked
crop and under-bit in each ear, about
years old The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property and pay
charges or same will be sold at Belcher,
Louisiana, Thursday, July 20, 1910.
N. TYSON,
June rs. Constable
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

But I've got cattle deal on that :
sure 10 bring me in more than that
much profit within few days"
Cooper began to cough.
Now. for Gods sake don't say no
said Merwin 4 owe that much mon
ey on a call loan It's been called.
and the man that called ii is ,nan
I've lain on the same blanket with in
COW camps and ranger camps for ten
years. He can call anything I've got.
He can call the blood out Of my veiils
and it'll come. He's got to have iEs
money He's In devil OF a-well. be
needs the rooney. and I've got to -.
It for him. Yon knew MY words ge,at
Cooper
NO doul7 Of ii. asSented teone
urnanely mt I've i pmrther $40
know In iHs fFea il lnakiils hii,s
And exef II yan lad Tie h,sst S.e.;ss,i
n ynni hssl.sls. lefmil We nt
accom- EsieG.ssF ge.u ID isse 1an I
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

GaSnt any security except Tom Mer-
wins word Somehow I've always
found that when il mans word is
good it's the best security there is
Oh. yes. Know the government
doesn't think SO guess I'll see Tom
about that note"
Mr. Todd dyspepsia seemed to
grow suddenly worse He looked ut
the chaparral banker through his dou
bic maguifying glasses in anazement
You See" said Longley. easily ok
Paining the thing away. Tom heard
of 1000 head Of twn-year-olds down
near Rocky ford. on the Rio Grande
that could be had for $S u head
reckon twas one of old Leandro Gar
ciaS outfits that he had Struggled over
and he wanted to make Il quick turn
on 'em Those cattle are worth $l5
on the hoof in Kansas City Tom
knew it. and | knew it. He had So.
COO. aud let him have the $4,000 t.
make the deal with. His brother Ed
took 'em on to market three weeks
ago. He ought to be back most any
day now with the money. When he
comes Tom II pay that note"
The bank examiner was shocked
1t was perhaps his duty to step out To-
the telegraph office and wire the situa
ton to the comptroller. But be did
not. He talked pointedly and effec
lively to Longley for three minutes
He succeeded in making the bankp!
understand that he stood upon the
border of a catastrophe. and then he
offered tiny loophole of escape.
81 am going to HildaIe's tonight
he told Longley, Ito examine a banE
there. | will pass through Chaparosa
on my way back. At IL O'Clock I,
morrow ! shall call at this bank, u
this loan has been cleared out of .th,.
way by that time it will not be men
toned in my report If not | will have
to do my duty
departed
The president of the First Natioua'
lounred in his chair half an hour long
er. and then he Lit mild cigar ana
went over to Tom Merwin's house
Merwin. ranchman in brown duck
with a contemplative eye, sat with his
feet upon a table. plating a rawhida
quirt.
Tom said Longley. leaning against
the table. you heard anything from
Ed yet?"
''Not yet said Merwin. continuing
his plating ~ guess Ed Il be along
back now in a few days"
There was a bank examiner" said
Lougley. "nOSing around our place to
day. and he bucked Il sight about thai
note of yours You know | know IT,.
all right but the thug is against he
banking laws | was pretty sure you'd
have paid it off before the bank was
examined again. but the son of a gun
slipped in on US. Tom, I'm short nf
cash myself Just now. or I'd let you
have the money to take 1t up with
I've got till IL o'clock tomorrow. and
then I've got to show the cash In place
of that note or
'Or what. Rill?" asked Merwin. as
Lonrley hesitated.
well. | suppose it means be jumped
on with both Of Uncle Sans feet
I'm try to raise the money for you
on time" said Merwin. interested in
his plating
''Al right. Tom concluded Long
ley as he turned toward the door. y
knew ron would If vou could "
AIerwin threw dowp his whip and
went to the only other bank In town
a private one run by Cooper & Craig
Cooper" he said to the partner Ivy
that name. 1--WE got to have $10.W6
today or tomorrow I've got house
and lot here that's worth about $6.Ota
and that's ali the actual collatprni
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

OF X.
through years of inopportunity, but
never my brothers. does it become ex-
tinct.
SO out of the chaparral came Long
branch on the Frio-a wife driven
man-to taste the urban joys of sue
cess Something like half a million
dollars he had. with an income steadi-
~ increasing.
Long Bill was graduate of the
camp and trail. Luck and thrift. ii
cool head and a telescope eye for
mavericks had raised him from cow
boy 10 be "A cowinan. Then came the
boom In cattle. and Fortune. stepping
gingerly among the cactus thorns.
came and emptied her cornucopia at
the doorstep Of the ranch.
In the little frontier city of Chapa.
rosa Longley built a costly residence.
Here he became q captive, bound to
the chariot of social existence He
was doomed to become a leading eiti
zen. he struggled. for time like a
mustang in his first corral. and then
be hung up bis CURT and spurs Time
hung heavily on his hands. He organ
lied the First National bank of Chapa
rosa and was elected its president.
One day dyspeptic man. wearing
double magnifying glasses. inserted an
official looking card between the bars
of the cashiers window of the First
National bank. Five minutes later the
bank force was dancing at the beck
and call of national bank examiner
This examiner. Mr. j. Edgar Todd
proved TO be a thorough one.
At the end of it slli the examiner put
on his hat and called the president.
Mr.. William r. Longley, into the pri
vate office.
We'll. how do you find thingsY
asked Longley In his slow. deep tones
ANY brands in the roundup you didn't
like the looks off,
THE bank checks up all right, Mr.
Longley." said Todd. land find your
iuanS in very good shape, with one ex
s.eption YOu are carrying one very
bad bit of paper. one that is so bad
that | have been thinking that you
surely do not realize the serious posi-
zion II places You in. refer TO n cat
loan of $4,000 made to Thomas Mer
win. Not only is the amount in ex
cess OF the maximum sum the bank
can loan any individual legally. but il
Is absolutely without Endorsement or
security. Thus you have doubly vio
lated the national banking laws and
have laid yourself open to criminal
prosecution by the government. A re
mort of the matter TO the comptroller
of the currency which | am bound 70
make-would. | am sure. result in the
matter being turned over TO the de
partment OF justice for action You
see what a serious thing it Is
Bill! Lougley was leaning his lengthy.
slowly moving frame back In his swiy.
ei chair. His hands were elasped he
hind his head. and he turned a little to
look the examiner In the face. The
examiner was surprised 10 see a smile
creep about the rugged mouth Of the
banker and kindly twinkle IN his
light hlue eyes Ii he saw the serious
Ass If IT, affair Il did MOI show in
iliS ctnnipaahee
scr eassr ron dent know Is'af
s,erwi4 sod l.ali-iey aliliesi ss'';i
~ tnow aguii 4. lasa Is
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
A Novel Rino.

A stunning ring for the little finger
Is made from four or six gold wires
joined at top only with a row of stones
that reach almost to the first joint.
These stones may be of one kind. as
turquoises-as many as there are Sec
tons to ring or they can be differently
arranged that initials of gems spell
name of wearer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
Rihhan Rnsos on Hats.

Wild roses in natural tones and the.
fashionable blues. puppies and tans
deftly fashioned from ribbon are en-
ployed By smart milliners for the trim
ming OF lace and lingerie hats. On one
hat Of white chiffon yelled With black
ehantilly garland of ribbon roses In
delicate pink made charming garni-
turp
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
FASHIONS REALM
The Linaerie Hat.

The lingerie hal is in high favor
again this summer. and Il dainty and
new French model is shown in the
Illustration. The crown is decidedly
different in shape from the old models
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

and the ribbon. which is tied in fat
bow at the front. is caught at intervals
with rose and leaves. The lace brtma
is absolutely without fare and falls
softly against the hair.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26

when you are looking for the good
M 81 stationery. remember that We
still 1T sr7 Edwards street and VIII
FIT that kind for you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-06-26
w. v OLSON
S. N. KERLEY, secretary.

When you want strong, clean, fresh,
finely favored coffee call for LUZI-
ANNE.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05
IRRIGATION BY PUMPING

French g. Kellar unloaded a 90
horse power International Har.
vester gasoline engine Wednes-
day for A. V. Tabor, of Creole.
This engine will be used for plow-
ing and also to pump water for
irrigation. Mr.. Tabor has large
ranch west of town which he will
irrigate by pumping. The pump
will lift 1000 gallons Of water per
minute. Mr.. Tabor will pump
water from the Citizens ditch, in
which he has water right.
This will be quite an innovation
and will be watched by the ranch
men Of the Valley with much in
terest, especially by those who have
land above the level Of the canals.
Several callers at the Conant
home Thursday night, enjoyed
concert by noted artists through
the Edison Monograph. This
sort Of entertainment is becoming
very popular and is to a great ex.
tent superceding cards and gossip.
Mrs. Robinson will hold a pub
lie reception at her millinery par.
lors in the hospital building. Sat
urday, March 8. A general invi-
tation is extended to the ladies to
call and inspect her new and elab-
crate line Of hats.
Following is the record of snow
fall at Platoro for February: Snow
fall for month, 23.s3 inches. Snow
fnll for winter 1877 As inches. Snow
on the ground, 81 inches. Lowest
temperature for month II degrees
below on the 18th.
A. d. Ford came in from Den
yer Friday morning. He says the
meat strike has not lowered prices
any and 10 not likely to.
The Simpson house 10 being
taken down and soon tho work Of
building q 4O-room hotel on the
site will begin.
Jesse Stephenson and wife are
moving into their new home cast
Of town.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

The steam laundry received a
large, new modern power mangle
Monday which will add greatly to
their equipment. It is quite evil
dent that this enterpris,ng laundry
means to handle all busidess that
comes its way.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

The Valley has enjoyed one
week Of nice spring weather and
the ranchmen will soon begin
blowing.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

D. j. Gibbs has commenced
putting in a foundation for a 81
600 bungalow in the new Marsh
Park addition.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

The ladies of the Home Bakery
will have n sale March 10Th.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

Have good farm of l6O acres
in eastern Kansas sc miles from
Kansas City. Two miles from a
good town on the Santa Fc main
line double track II. Il This is
an A farm, will exchange for u
good residence 10 Monte Vista.
For quick action address lock box
No. 252. Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

The Farmers Mercantile com.
pany will take orders for Greeley
seed potatoes. Call on Peter
Keller, Repr. Phone Bank 81.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05
Notice!

OF 1mppr'ance to Horsemcn
That at time and place of X. E
Thomas sale, Saturday March 5,
A. G. Kline will sell at auction,
Black Prince, the ]. j. Maddox
horse. The same may be ex.
amined ut G. NJ. Thomas feed
stable.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

Woo Dick is contemplating
visit to China. He says it will
take five weeks to make the trip.
Dick has been in Colorado quite a
good many years.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

For RENT on unusually liberal
terms, farms Of 100 acres each.
Come in ut once. A. N. IsBELL
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05
Feed Grlaalss

Feed GelAd0o0
At the Experimental corner
every Wednesday.
CHAs MAIL.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-03-05

Don't forget the exhibition of
hats at Mrs. Robinson's, Saturday,
March 5.