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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
THE NEGRO
In the South Is Used by Inscriptions
Politicians in Republican National
Conventions.

In the New York Times of December
20 is published a letter from John De
vine of Chattanooga, in which Sc says
THE negro is not Objectionable to
the South. He is needed and appreciat
ed lis place The honest and indus
trious class is prosperous and progress
i've, and enjoys all the advantages of the
white man He does not want nor does
he expect social equality. The vicious
element, which is growing less, twill be
gradually eliminated The intelligent
and w-abiding class has come to real
ize that the white mans destiny is its
destiny, and can no longer be driven 10
the polls and voted like cattle"
Commenting on this letter, the Times
says:
This is not only description of a
fairly satisfactory situation, but of one
that bids fair to improve steadily on the
same lines. Its political bearing, though
not Immediately applicable, is evident.
The greatest political abuse from which
the South has suffered in recent times,
so far as the negroes are concerned has
not been an attempt of the politicians to
establish anything like black dominion,
for that has long been absurd and i'm
possible. It has been the INSCRIPTIONS
use of negroeh as basis for schemes
in Republican National Conventions,
and for claims on appointments from
Washington As the better class of ne
groes increases in number and becomes
independent of the politicians this abuse
must dwindle.
"But while this development will tend
to do away with the solid South, the ac-
complishment of that result will depend
on the success in the long run with
which the South shall solve the problem
satisfactory to both races. In the meas
ure that that is done the negro question
will vanish from national politics, and
local politics as we'll The element in the
Republican party that seeks to exploit
the negro question will be helpless as
that question disappears.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
A PRINTERS NEW YEAR
PRAYER

0 Lord, let this year be filed with
some of the good things of life, deliver
us from the hell box and fill every de-
linquent's heart with Sis worth of re
morse; guard over the devil" and keep
him from wiping his hands on the office
towel; give us many periods of rest !;
keep our forms well Locked !, and our
stomach in condition to go up against
anything we by chance have to eat dur
ing the year. Deliver us from getting
out of sorts and if ossib1e give us the
patience of Job, SO that as long as our
business is picking up" no case will be
found wanting, and may our circulation
increase until by 1911 it will be UP to
the standard that requires no padding
even with the prospective patent medi-
cine advertiser Now, Lord if it is not
asking too much, allow us to manage
for our daily bread, but deliver us from
''pi'' under all circumstances, and when
our forms are locked for the hereafter
let them show a clean proof and make
a lasting impression on mankind Amen
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
MARRIED IN SHREVEPORT.

Bossier Banner Dec. so: Yesterday in
Shreveport at the home of the brides
father, Rev. 7. NJ Brown, Miss Sallie
NJ Brown was united in marriage to
Mr.. R. P Newton, Mr.. Brown per-
forming the ceremony.
Until recently the groom merchan-
dised at Yellow Pine, but he and Mrs.
Newton will make their home in Doy-
line, his former place of residence. He
is man of prominence in the social
and commercial world and in his home
community numbers his friends by
scores.
The brides father was resident min
lister at Benton for eight years, and the
young lady is well known, admired and
loved by many of our readers. AS both
assistant teacher and principal in our
high school she attained marked sue
cess. She is of a lovable disposition,
refined and cultured Her many friends
here and living elsewhere in the parish
are loath to part with her, but one and
all congratulate Mr.. Newton 5ver his
good fortune.
The writer extends his best wishes
and will be joined in his expression of
good feeling by many who see this in
print Long live you and yours, Mr..
Newton, and success throughout life to
You both.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
THE NEW YEAR.
The year 1909 is gone.
The year 1910 is here.

The year 1910 is here.
1t is the one mile mark of another
year! it leads to thoughts of self-exami-
nation, the turning of new leaf
AS we scan the record of the past
there is much for which we may express
our most sincere appreciation of bless
ings enjoyed.
On some of the pages of the volume
closed are records which revive mern-
cries sweet and bitter; yet, even the Bit
ter may be a sacred sweetness which
is cherished close to the heart.
It is well that the sunbeams give
cheer over the shadows After all, the
experiences of the past should be the
guide and the strength for greater and
better resolves for the future.
1t is the day when greetings sincere
may be voiced with the emphasis of
hearty handshakes, and when the joys
of friendship may be manifested freely.
In brief, it is "the season of kindling,
not only the fire of hospitality in the
hall, but the general fame of the char
ity in the heart.
As we bid farewell to the Old Year,
let there be fervent welcome for the
New, with the firm resolve of improv-
ing every opportunity, in the promotion
of good deeds.
To our friends everywhere we tender
the greetings of the New Year and
trust that one and all may realize the
fullest blessings of earth.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
A RESOLUTION FOR NEW YEAR


The noblest resolution that any citi-
zen could make for the new year would
be the resolution to live more faithfully
by the golden rule, that sublime princi-
pie of conduct for this world and for
all worlds. Failure to live by this law
causes the chief sorrows and collisions
among men, says Edwin Markham in
Success.
Let each earnest man search into his
words and ways, determined to find the
special manner in which he breaks the
golden law-his special habit that works
injustice or unhappiness in his shop, his
office, his home, his city. He will find
perhaps, that in the shop he is in the
habit of misplacing tools, and this hin
ders the work of his comrades; that in
the Office he lis in the habit of being late
in keeping appointments, and thus steals
other peoples time; that in the club he
IS in the habit of belittling worthy COM
petitors, and thus joins the gang of
thieves who steal regulations; that in
the home he is in the habit of monopo
lizing the conversation, and thus fails to
draw out the powers of others; that in
the city he is in the habit of splitting on
the sidewalk, and thus spoils the com
fort of his townsmen; that in business
he is in the habit of disappearing his
goods, and thus robs under the cover of
custom.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
PROHIBITION AND ITS RESULTS
IN SHREVEPORT.

1t is conceded that prohibition will
not prohibit, at least in the sense ap-
piled by the brewers and the saloon
men. but the trafickers in intoxicants
can not refute the facts from the re-
cords by which they are confronted.
There are laws which provide penal
ties for larceny and other crimes, but
these are transgressed notwithstanding
the consignment of offenders to terms
IN jail and in the penitentiary.
If men, criminally inclined, were not
restrained by law, no mortal would be
safe in his life nor his property. The
highwayman and the petty thief, as well
as the murderer, would each be active
in his boldness in the light of day.
A comparison of the records of the
years 1909 and 1908 is striking. In the
absence of any other test the police re-
cord must be the guide.
In the year 1908 there were 1857 ar
rests, and in 1909 there were 1886, a
decrease of 1871.
OF this number in 1908 the DRINKS
and downs were "a; in 1900 they were 9.
In 1908 the DRINKS and disorderiy
were 15z, while only 40 were arrested
in 1909 on the same charge.
This is the record as to the results
of prohibition. as classified, which is
odious to the sellers of booze, but very
gratifying to law-abiding and law-ob-
serving citizens of Caddo parish.
The benefits of prohibition could be
anplifed as it is connected with trad
ing in a general sense It has been de-
constrated that many men who have
been in the habit of squandering their
wages for booze in the open saloon or
in beer houses have applied their earn
ings to the needs of the families who
were frequently left in want. From
these earnings the retailers have derived
the benefit of the proceeds, ninety per
cent Of which were spent for beer and
whislSey
From a practical, substantial business
view, the results of prohibition have
been satisfactory
Il is not questioned that some men
can obtain all the intoxicants they may
want. bit with the closing OF the
saloons aud the beer dives, the great
temptation 10 indulge IN intoxieafts has
been removed from many men and
q
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
RESOLVES FOR THE YEAR NINE
TEEN AND TEN.

Ruston Leader; That during 1910 I
will not be a crouch.
That | will be silent when I can not
speak word of cheer.
That l will not give advice that I do
not heed myself.
That I will not pass by on the other
side
That I will give what I can when
can to help fellow man
That I will preach only what I prac-
tee.
That I will look only on the bright
side.
That | will not be enYious-or no
more so than | can possibly help.
That l will do my best.
That ] will cut out grunab1ing.
That l will not speak i'll of neigh
Dor, nor listen to those who do.
That if | get the worst of it I will
make the best of it.
That what | can do for myself I will
ask no one to do for me.
And the Leader could have added
And finally, the Goldeh Rule shall be
my guide which I will follow without
reservation and to thd fullest of my
ability.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
NOW FORTY-NINE YEARS OLD
AND HAS THIRTY CHILDREN.

The Peoples Democrat: A gentleman
named Dunn, of Baton Rouge, and who
is only AZ years 0 fage has the distinc-
ton Of being the father Of thirty chill
dren, all of whom are still living. The
society for the prevention of race sui
eide certainly can find no fault at Mr.
Dunn record
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

MEET TFG or STOCKHOLDERS
a mel fling of the Itockholders Of the
Plante fCuEsis eby called to meet
at the flee Ct the ionpany in the City
Of Sh 9 report on taesday, Jan. Il, 1910,
at Il o3cIeclz a. MI for the purpose of
elect 81 a new board of directors for
the cou3paily. and % perform such other
acts they maJ deem necessary,
w ROBERTS,
Jan Z. fIoIo. Secretary,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

Last night as the moon wssS,...,.
Last night, while all nature slept. 49,
Then he kissed me and caressed me.
Kissed me as l wept,
Someone told me he was false
That he never meant one word he'6
spoken
Last night as the moon shonel bright
Dry your eyes my darling, for your
love is true,
Don't believe those cruel words thew Z
told you,
once listened to those same woTdys
years ago,
And it parted my first love and me,
For they said my lover was unfaithful,
too,
| was young and innocent and babe
him go,
His kind heart was broken when those
words were spoken,
So, my dear, believe him true
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev Jos. H. Speariag, rector-Serv-
ices today as follows Morning prayer
and holy communion at II am; even
ing prayer at 5 pm. Sunday school at
$50 am. Regular meeting of Parish
Aid Society Monday at rectory q pm.
Everyday cordially invited to all
services
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
TWO SWEETHEARTS OF MIN

A crowd of young fellows one night at
a club
Were telling of sweethearts they had;
All of them jolly excepting one youth,
And he seemed downhearted and sad
Come, Ned, won't you join lis" his
comrades then asked,
For surely some girl has loved you"
Then raising his head, as proudly he
said,
why, boys, I'm in love with two"
CHORUS.
"One has hair of silvery gray, the other
just like gold,
One is gay and youthful, while the
others bent and old,
But dearer than life are both to me, and
from neither would | part,
One is my mother, God b1ees her, | love
her. the other is my sweetheart.
My sweetheart, you see, is poor
working girl,
But still I'm determined to we'd
My father says, No, it can never be so,
Go marry an heiress instead
I've won mother over, she knows how
it is, Fl
When father met her she was poor
She says, Med don't fret, she'll ia:
wife YET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02
DISTRICT COURT.

The SESSIONS Of the District Court.
civil and criminal Judges Bel and
AIslrf, will be resumed tomorrow.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

Sss8tFer saving him than any
side of his mother'h.
In the reformation of Il
home girl holds the winning Il
father, brother and lover.
Who will join the ranks of the
girl for 1910?
In this plain talk by charming
an there is an appeal which shot
ceive the most earnest considers
While this OBSCURE is directed to N
roe, it may be applied to Shreveport
and to every town and city where tn,
home girl" is limited and stands in
class all her own, from which, as i;
brilliant she sparkles increasingly in al
the charms of her loneliness. May thu
home girl everywhere be ATTENDED
with the choicest blessings of heaven
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

that [
pass
would
arctic exy
number, light III
sions and delica
subject to damage
from the. severe ciir
ding in sledge trans
necessarily more or
their renderings. All
subjected to careful j
return to observatorie
The astonishing ply
the arctic >explorers 1
conditions, ts1eir isolat
ly impending danger
by cold, half starved,
beyond human limits, tn
telligent sympathy with
ignorant companions, WI
in their scientific work,
the stories of their ex
intense interest. One
that any men situated
Commander Peary de
could calmly make
work out the prob
them with satisfaction
others.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

Subscription Price $a.oo a year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

If quality counts,
what we can offer
dCrery. Pc l,,., ~
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-02

Official Journal of Caado Parish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25
AND THERE WAS LIGHT.
And Plenty of II in This Lawrence
Homo, topeka Fixtures.

thousand dollar order of electrical
lights and fixtures, selected last Fri
day. packed and shipped Saturday to
Lawrence and hung and trimmed
Monday and Tuesday in time for big
function Wednesday, is the record of
the H. B. Howard Supply company of
Topeka.
The work was finished in prompt
and less than schedule time and the
event went through without a ripple.
The lights installed in the magnificent
Lawrence home delivered approx
mately 1880 candle power.
The dining room scheme consisted
of an elaborate inverted dome in cut
glass and colonial cut prisms with a
set of beam 'anterns to match. This
room alone almost reached the two
hundred dollar mark. The latest de-
signs of lights and fixtures were used
in all the rooms as well as in the
dining room. The entire order was
filed from the stock on hand by the
Howard Electrical Supply company.
Howard demonstrated the fact that
it Is unnecessary to go to Chicago or
New York in this day and age in order
to secure the lest and latest. The best
and latest may be seen in their display
room at ITO Kansas avenue. where
they have fixtures for cottage or castle.
Other fixture orders were shipped
this week to Emporia, st. Marys, Okla
homa City, Kansas City, Decatur, ILL.,,
and Syracuse, New York state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25
Another Letter.

To the Editor of the State Journal.
1t is with much pleasure, I am fol-
lowing he proceedings, and noting the
sentiment of the mothers of this city
in this school reform crusade. I came
in antagonism with our school system
four years ago. At that time I should
have taken oureaooy from the publiei
school, had I known what to do with
him. was much pleased with the let
ter from East Tenth avenue, wherein
tie mother wished her children taught
to use their hands for something use
full. That was the same desire 1 had
for our child. I should be the last one
to oppose Latin or Greek, or anything
else, that would make better fathers
or mothers, or a stronger and more
healthful generation. To my mind that
is the most important issue of the day.
Is our public school system fitting our
boys and girls for fathers and mothers
Is it teaching them the Importance OF
q strong, healthful body, and how to
obtain and preserve it? Among my
acquaintance with the girls in school,
1 hardly know one who knows anything
about housekeeping. sewing, or the
many things that go to the making of
a wife and mother. And the boys are
home hardly long enough to eat and sleep,
to say nothing of proper eating and
sleeping or being helpful or useful in
the home. And as for knowing how to
either preserve and keep their health,
they are in perfect Ignorance. That
they become fathers and mothers with
70 knowledge of how to care for them
selves, or the little lives entrusted to
their cares. The result are divorces,
reform schools, prisons and hospitals.
Z was also glad to read Mrs. Noble
Prentiss' letter en- the dance, and Mayor
Green's sentiment with regard to the
same. 1 hope the day will soon dawn
when the dance, that will develop the
body in all its beauty and strength, will
be our recreation, and baseball, basket
ball, football. ard all athletics detri-
mental to health. will be forgotten ana
bull fights and all other fights are over.
/ have spent ten years studying the
different reforms. as they have come to
US and have spent much time in re-
form work. have left 1t all, and
centered upon what 1 know to be the
foundation of all reforn1-the building
ard rebuilding of perfect healthful
body. When this is learned. will leave
nothing to reform. On how this may
be accomplished, 1 hope to have more to
say about at some future time.
KITTIE SALMON ROCSGS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25

Items for the Oakland notes may De IeLC
at the Iowa Grocery or telephone TO ND
phone 1751-1
Mrs. A. Lindsey returned yesterday
from Silver Lake where she has spent
several days visiting relatives and
friends.
Miss Mamie Stewart is spending sew
era1 days with relatives and friends in
Andersonville.
Mr.. Homer Squires of Wichita spent
Wednesday and Thursday here on u
business trip
Mrs Ed Carter is improving after
several days illness with an attack of
the grip.
A called meeting of the Forestry club
was held this afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. H. E. Shuler. 306 Chester avenue.
1t was reported of Chas. Lingo, who
went to Amarillo, Tex, last Monday,
that he was to accept a position and re-
main permanently. Mr.. Lingo went for
the benefit of his health and will not re-
main if the climate is not beneficial 90
his health.
Mr. Walter Metzsker is improving
after being i'll several days with an at
tack of the grip.
Miss Margaret Williams left yester-
day for her home in Texas after spend
ing month here, the guest of relatives
and friends.
Miss Blanche Read will go to Usage
county Saturday to spend two weeks
with hep grandparents.
Mrs. VIM Swain of $50 Poplar street
entertained the sewing society of G. G..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25
CONCERNING THE SCHOOLS.
Two Letters From Mothers Who Take
Similar Views.

To the Editor of the State Journal
As parent would like to know what
POSSIBLE knowledge can be gained by a
visit to our bic schools. 1t is the
results by which they are to be judged.
Last year number of autos of a GER
tain make were sold in Topeka, they
were no good--this winter men from
the factory have been sent out all over
the country making repairs free of
charge. It was either make good or
quit business. Now wouldn't it have
been worse than foolish If every time
a complaint was made. the manufac-
tUrers would write back: Have you
visited our factory? Until you do you
have no right to make complaint. We
demand a personal inspection of our
factory" 1t Is by the results that we
must judge our common school. Very
sincerely,
PARENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25
Wire Fencing, Nails,
Paint and Wall Paper

New Union Lock, Square Mesh Field and
Hog Fence-The best general farm fence ON
the market. The 24-inch high fence with
barbs at the bottom sell for CSC rod. 80
inch square mesh Union Lock fence, made of
plain wire SOC per rod. The 47-inch wide, per
rod 38c.
The New National Field and Hog Fence
Z bars, 20 inches high, per rod Csc.
The Best Poultry Fence, per 50. fit. &c
Made with a union lock, square mesh, strong
and close; the best fence on the market.
Nails at quantity prices-A of nails and
wire just in, and prepared to name you
the lowest prices quantity lots.
House Paint Barn Paint, Oils and White
Iead-A guaranteed house paint, per gallon,
S1.35. Barn Paint, in 5-gallon kegs, per gal
lon 75c. White Lead rs to 100-pound kegs,
&c and &c per pound.
Wall Paper-A complete line not
old pattern in stock. Our prices are much less
than exclusive dealers. good selection for
SC and &c per roll. For SC and Toe we offer
as good as you will find at most stores for
121&c to 15c For 121ac to zoe we have extra
good values. We will be glad to show you this
line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25

The prices quoted below are
such that by Saturday night
we do not expect to have a
single number of these adver-
tised lines represented in our
stock.
$500 Twilled Blankets $1.59-
Extra large wool finished, grey
biankets-weigh 3 " pounds.
$1.5O Cotton Blankets Csc
Grey with tinted border-12-4 size,
can't be bought on the market to-
day by the case at this price.
$1.5O Comforts, 9Sc-Covered
with fancy silkoline, filled with
snow white, fluffy cotton-tied with
Saxony cartwright 5 pounds.
$500 Comforts, $1.5g-Extra
large-French Saline covering
filled with soft. downy cotton
beautiful patterns in dainty col
ors. '--- -
$1.0O Horse Blankets 59c-DarI1
brown color, with fancy border
supplied with buckles and straps
-72x72 inches.
$1.OO Hotel Sheets 69c-These
sheets are 10 in. long and 80 in.
wide. The material in them is
worth 35c a yard. They are more
than 3 yards long. If you like
large, sanitary sheets, get busy to-
morrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25

75c Carriage Bags 39e-Medium
size-black leather-soft handles
coin purse fittings.
25c ScarfS and Squares 1Oc-
White and colors. Suitable for
pillow shams-commode. and dres-
ser scarfs.
75c Silk Scarfs 49c-A comfor-
table neck or head drapery-two
yards long-pink and light blue.
$1.5O Shawis z5c-Made of.
zephyr yarn-closely knit--fancy
and plain colors-40' in. square
scalloped borders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25

guest of Miss Anna Parker on Michi-
gan avenue
Mr.. Everett Long spent Wednesday in
Kansas CITY on a business trip.
Carl Watson is unable to be at work
on account of illness. He is suffering
with sprained ankle and an attack
of the grip.
Miss Ruth Stone left yesterday on a
months visit with relatives in Belen,
n. NJ.
Miss Ethel James is able to be at
work again after being off several days,
suffering with an attack of the grip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-25

Gage Relief Corps No. Sc at her home
Wednesday afternoon. Those present
We're: Mrs Flora James, Mrs. John
Ash, Mrs. Thomas Ash, Mrs. Mary
Norwood, Mrs. Ga1letly, Mrs. Eta
Bradley, Mrs. Frank Garland, Mrs. Roy
Harple Mrs L. K Bowers, Mrs. VIM.
Lowe. Miss Gertie', Bowers and Miss
Garland Harple. The officers for the
ensuing year were elected and were as
follows: Mrs. Frank Garland, presi-
dent; Mrs John Ash, secretary, and
Mrs. Flora James. treasurer.
Miss Marion Parker of Tonganoxie
came Tuesday to spend two weeks the