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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
The LaborIna Mans Curse.

The great curse OF the laboring man
3 mtemperance.
1t has brought nor d~esolation to
he wage earners than strikes. or war.
5r sickness. or death
Ii is a more unresenting tyrant than
ne ggasping monopoiist. It has caused
title childr II TO be hungry, and cold.
0 grow up among evil associates. to be
cared without the knowledge OF God.
1t has broken up more homes and
srecked nor lives than any other
ause on the face OF the earth.-Car.
Iinal Gibbons.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

The girl who need not consider weaI
first can indulge In some of the e
hand bags in heavy watered silk, net
in a gold frame and finished with gold
tassels at each corner.
Especially good looking is a bias
of black watered silk. SO set with {
monogram. in gold In the left-hand
corner.
Velvet is sometimes used for ths
bags, but the moirs is newer and more
stylish; also does not catch dust SC
easily.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

pleased with the quick relief Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me. They drove
the pains away and restored my hd-
neys to a normal condition. I have
been free from kidney trouble for six
years."
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents .
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Seymour-What caused the Altoona
Life Insurance company to fail?
Ashiey-It was altogether too tree
in accepting risks. 1 don't believe IL
would have even refused to insure the
life of a turkey the day before Thanks
giving"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

ED GEERS. "The grand old man" he
h sss,sa IN i races ne He Il s So honest sf bi S,nd use5
SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE for Il
years, always with best success. 1t is the
only remedy l know TO cure al forms Of
dlstemper and prevent horses in same s4s-
bic having the disease" SOC and 81 a bot
tie. All druggists, OF manufacturers. Spohn
Medical Co., Chemists, Goshen, Ind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
Alternating circumstances.

Did you say" asked a gentleman
who was looking for rooms, did you
say that a music teacher occupied the
next apartment? That cannot be very
pleasant" Harper's Bazaar gives tn
landlady's reply.
"Oh." she said. eagerly, that's
nothing. sir. The music teacher has
IL children and they make so much
noise that you can't hear the piano "a
all"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
Safe.

You may say what you please
about poker. but 1t never hurt me
any,"
"Oh. you are one of those fellows
who always win. are you?"
Nope. I'm n of those fellows who
never play"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
DR.. MARrErs FEMALE PILLS.

Seventeen Years the Standard.
Prescribed and recommended for
Women's Ailments. A scientifically pre-
pared remedy Of proven worth. The
result from their use is quick and Per
manent. For sale at all Drug StorooL
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Did you have any narrow escapes
In the surf last SUMMER"
YES" replied the life-saver. One
lady whom l rescued was so gratsful
that b nearly married me-"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
Natural Sequence.

~The virtue OF sumo people is rather
spasIuodlc." remarked the moralizer.
'Well.' ~rejoined the. demoralizer.
What could Won expect Of anything
that is its own reward?"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
THE TIP

we could stand a nearly ripe banana;
l eat brown, PUPPY fellows myself; and
these, | assure you. always agree Will
the most delicate stomachs."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

What Murine Eye Remedy Does e
the Eyes is to Refresh. Cleanse.
Strengthen and Stimulate Healthful
Circulation, Promoting Normal Condi-
tons. Try Murine in your Eyes.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Sore throat leads to Tonsilitis, Quinsy
and Diphtheria. Hamlins Wizard Oh
used as a gargle upon the first symptoms
OF a sore throat win invariably prevent
al three of these dread diseases.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

There are lots of people who are
afraid to sit down at a table with Is,
but a hungry boy isn't one of them
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
The Regular Fare.

What makes you think that young
man will be q success in society,""
t~raordinary appetite for tea and sal
ads"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Chicago has a lot Of local pride,
hasn't it?"
WELL" replied Mr.. Lakemish; ~
depends On whether you are talking
about baseball or the grain business"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

cause granulation of the eyelids. PETTIT'S
EYE SALVE soothes and quickly relieves.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Bufalo,N-Y-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
Can You Blame HIM

PA. what Toes 'skeptical meant"
THAT describes a mans feelings
when a woman tells her age"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

In every part of my
body 1 rested poor
ly and was so stiff
in the morning I
found il hard to
dress. / became
tired easily, lost
flesh and was in q
bad WAY I WAS well
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Howell-Every man has his price.
Powell-Well. l wouldn't have u
borrow money to pay yours.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invizorate stomach. liver and bowels.
eugar-coated. tiny sranules, easy to take
as candy.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

The average man would not per-
lure himself IL he ploaded guilty TO
the charge of amounting to but little.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10
CURED SIX YEARS.
No Fear Of Further Kidney Trouble.

Mrs. Josiah Clinker, State St, Tama,
Iowa, says: MY first symptom Of
kidney trouble was intense pain In my
back. This grew worse until / ached
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle At
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy fof
infants and children, and see hat It
signature sssas &c Of
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Mrs. Austins Buckxheat Flour gives the
real genuine cid time havor-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

But is doesn't take long to tame .
social li0r.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

Lots OF women dress as II H.,
YER hard OF hearing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

the band of embroidery which outlines
the neck extending over the shoulders
in a pointed tab. The skirt is the
conventional side-plaited affair. the
belt and cuffs of the embroidery. The
hat worn is of soft tan felt, with trim
mings of dark red velvet ribbon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-10

"Your automobile smokes"
MAYBE so. but it doesn't smoke cis
arettes."
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
Knew Mis- Man.

Ex-Governor Waller If Connecticut
once wanted to obtain charter for
a new corporation which he represent
ed. and the opposition called James @,
Patterson, an Insurance president. as
its star witness, He was asked by his
own side only two questions.
you have lived IN Hartford a great
many years. Mr. Battersonp
Yes, sir.
Are you Ia favor of granting this
eharterY"
mo. sir
Here his lawyers rested, leaving the
rest to chance. knowing that Mr.. Bat
terson could keep his end UP In any
verbal hattle with Ex-Governor Waller,
The latter began by asking,
'Afr Patterson, YOU have lived here
many yearsy"
II have"
Wen. sur, added Governor Waller
at is my wish that you may live in
Hartford many mere years. That is
all, sir
rhus was Mr., Batterson's opportunt-
ty to talk shelved Governor Waller
knew his man.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
OUT or THE WAY.

II was $50 a. m. The street cars
were lined up for half a block. The
clerks came down earlier These cars
were oiled with the bosses and heads
of departments. Restless aad Tuning,
a broker cried cut, whats the matter
aheadf"
Goal wagon down." said the con.
ductor.
"A coal wagonI Can't the company
keep these people of the iine2 Must
man miss business engagement be
cause of these driverBT
The coal hauler, in order to relieve
his rather weak team, had turned into
the car tracks, Warned by the elang
of car. he started of. The strain
broke an axle, aud the wheel smashed
down. Traffic was delayed te,, min.
utes.
That was all, except that the acct.
dent would cost the driver couple
Of days work and So,
A bagatelle2 Let us see.
A railroad Is Incorporated for $780,
100000, A great wreck occurs. The
loss is 100000. The newspapers are
full Of It. Well, The company loses one
fifteen.hundredths of It's capital
Now
Capitalize the coal hauler's outfit at
$3.50 The wagon, harness aud horses
are old, How much has he lost2
0ne4thlrtieth of his eapitall
The railroad company may cut a
fraction OF the dividends at the close
of the year on account of the wreck
The officials will not cut their salary
The coal haaler must make up his
loss by pinehing economy,
Go to his home. The wreck of the
wagon Is real calamity TO the little
cottage, 1t means dinners without
meat. 1t may mean failure 60 pay
rent Some bloodsucker may get
mortgage on team and wagon,
Ask the womanl
Little Johns coat is getting too rag.
ged for school, His sister needs shoes,
Her old shawl il "good enough for
her." but father suffers from the winds
In the bleak days because his under
clothing is thin
Aye. drag the old trap or the traeksl
We must get down TO buslhessl
And, alas for Christian charity under
the sun. perhaps none of those pros.
porous ones who passed the sooty faced
driver as he stood by the side Of his
battered wreck had a glinmer of
thought or pity for his tremendous
loss.
Out OF the wasl We must get to
business,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
sHERtFFs SALE.
No. s,2sS-Tn the Third District Court
of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana;
= e Wnpisv vs 4 Anvln,s

No. s.2sS-In the Third District Court
of Claiborne Parish, louisiana
P, C. Morley VS., A. G. Werley
/ BY virtue of = writ of fieri fecias te
re directed from the Honorable Third
Judicial District Court of Claiborne
Parish, Louisiana. in the above nuna-
hered and entitled suit, | have seized
and will offer for sale for cash accord
ing TO law. during the LEGAL hours fer
sales, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, Ia, on
SATURDAY. FEB. s, tele,
Lots and of block 4 of the town of
0illianl as per map Of same in convey
anee book AZ, page 500. OF the records
of Caddo Parish. La
The above property seized as belong
ing TO the said defendant and 10 be sold
TO satisfy the debt specified in the said
writ say in kEe sum of $4,000 with 8
per cent interest from July I, 1908, aud
the further sum of $so4.oe with s per
cent interest from March Is. zoos, and
the further sum Of STSo.eo with s per
cent interest from November as, 1900,
less credits of $1,000 paid March 10,
1909, $toooo paid May 49, 1000 and
$boas paid tuly TO, 1900, aud the fur
ther sum of $4,000 with per cent in.
tersSt from November IS 1000 togeth-
etSSith 10 per cent attorneys fees on
the last two named sums, and all costs
Of suit. !. ?. FLOuRNOY.
Caucasian, Jan. 4 Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23

Aent brooklyn minister, found himself
worth that much money recently,
Or, Hillis came into possession of an
island IN the north Pacific. near Prince
Rupert Not long ago coal was dis
covered on the island.
The coal measures were prospected
by practical ceal men and full esti-
mate made of the deposit, The report
showed that the entire island was in
effect solid body OF ceal and worth
beyond all question S5,oo0,o00
How lucky. seu say.
Think OF the fun a fellow might have
with dive millions, of the luxuries 1t
would buy. of the comfort Cor loved
ones. Of the good the money would do.
And
Come to think Of it. who is better en-
titled to big Let of money than a
preacherg Who could use 1t to better
advantageg
Strange to say, that money fright
enetIsgae minister,
After struggling with the problem
presented by this great wealth, light.
ina It cut Oh his knees, Or. Hills went
out and sold the island for only little
more than he gave for it
QuixotlcG
Possibly SO from your standpoint
The preachers point Of view was
different He was not ordained to
make or handle money, but to make
converts and handle souls. He was
dedicated to spiritual uses,
This preacher said to himselfs II
cannot stay In the pulpit and do my
work If am incumbered with money,
The love of money is the root Of many
kinds of evil might grow to love
money"
Was he right9
From his angle of vision, yes. In
time the care and the love and the
lure Of money would have lessened his
energies, more or less deadened his
sensihilities and flnally put him out
of sympathetic touch with his strug-
Cling parishioners,
Therefore he Fled the temptation,
1t was big temptation But he de.
citled that to realise his ideals was
worth more TO him than eve millions
of money.
Did he choose the better part1
Yes or nog -"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
SnERlFF'S SALE,

No 1890 - In the First Judicial Dis
tfict Court of Caddo Parish, La
Meridian Fertilizer Company VS..
A. c. Pitts.
By virtue of a writ of fieri faciaS to
ME issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish.
Louisiana, | have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, for cash ac-
eerding TO law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana. during the legal hours
for sales, on
SATURDAY, FEB. S, 1910,
An undivided one-third interest in strip
of land containing IS acres. and more
fully described in deed from J, V Nc
Cathron to Louis Hebron, NJ. c. Wade
and A. c. Pitts, i'll conveyance book 81,
page orr, and southwest quarter of
southwest quarter section s, township
a, range IS, north half of north half
of southeast quarter; north half of the
south half of the south half of south
east Hgarter section q. township as,
range z, and all buildiiiss and improve
ments thereon, as per deec6sonveyance
book 40, page ana, and southeast quar-
ter of southwest quarter section IS,
township a, range 10 west Louisiana
meridian, containing 30 acres, as per
deed in conveyance book 50, page b4s
aud acres out of the northwest cor
ner of the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of section 2, township
20, range 10 west Caddo Parish, La,
as per deed conveyance book 3S, page
$50; also lots 6 and :, block 80 Ro-
dessa, La.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant, aud to be
sold to satisfy the amount specified in
the said writ, say in the sum of $3434R
with interest thereon from May /, A. D.
1900. until paid, at the rate of per cent
per annum. and all costs of suit.
J. ?. FLOuRNOY,
Caucasian, Jan 4 Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
ONE PIECE HOUSE GOWN.
Prevailing Fad Is One Of The Most

Prevailing Fad Is One Of The Most
Ceaveaieht Garments Ever Devised,
Although the uue pierxa gown for
street wear has not been Received with
the popularity viii, h was predicted for
It, Ii has attained a considerable vogue
for house wear The everyday house
fruck il really matter of much iIn-
portance. Az matter of fact, we
have advanced Il good deal since 1t was
sufficient TO make a house costume of
a cloth skirt and shirt waist Ii
took The woman world rather more
than decade to discover the truth OF
the matter in this shirt waist aud
skirt business. 1t was supposed popu..
larry TO be the most convenient house
wear possible. Now. however, a differ
ent opinion prevails.
lt is the fad now to find in the one
piece house gown the most convenient
garment ever devised. As Il is deveI.
oped today ii is made without u boned
lining II is held in place by three
inch titted girdle of betting There is
body lining of soft china silk. which
keeps the cloth from rubbing against
the skin The skirt is quite short, fire.
quently very short, and the neck is
finished with wide Peter Pan collar
of lace or embroidery, Those who
cannot make up their minds to part
with the stock have chemtsettes and
lower sleeves made of lace, net or
M
white muslin waist which IL fitted, but
not boned. Never make the mistake
of believing that chemisette can be
pinned ,.s into froek SO that ttE'l' he
The blouse part of this frock is
draped or folded or arranged In tucks
or small plaits The fastening Is usu.
ally in the back, except in the case of
the froeks that are fastened at the
left side of the front The sleeves are
made long aud are entirely of the ma
terial or have lower half sleeve of
tucked net or other contrasting mate.
rial.
The skirt ~ cut with a slightly high
waist aud is Joined to the blouse un.
der fitted band of the material or
girdle of soft satin sloping upward un-
der the arms toward the middle of the
back.
The fabrics used in tue construction
of these little costumes are legion, but
the .favorttes are soft wooden mate.
rails, worsteds, shepherds plaids aud
foulards. They may be trimmed in
variety of ways, bands of embroidery,
braid OF pinings in silk or satin all be-
Ing used. The yokes are of silk, net,
chiffon cloth or lace. as may be pre-
ferred
The yoke has come to stay. The rea.
son It has obtained such a hold on the
affections of womankind Is because in
some form or another Il seems to be
necessary TO enable most women to
appear at their best. Heavy or dark
materials carried up to the face line
are almost always unbecoming. They
may sometimes be worn that way on
account of vagary of the mode, but
everybody is glad when they give place
TO the universally becoming yoke.
Nowadays we have the yoke proper
and what Is known as the subyolte.
II the yoke is to have collar IL 10
not quite so simple, for It involves fur
Their lifting and boning. The overlap
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
RAGTIME IDEALS.

When a new ragtime song catches
popular fancy one hears it whistled
and hummed aud sung on every hand.
All at once 1t goes
The psychological moment when the
populace tires of Il COMES as suddenly
az did its first appearance Jingle
of words. cunning phrase, a catchy
meter. Jagged tune-it lives a butter
fly existence and dies
So there are fagtime ideatS- IDEAS,
that lure, but do not last.
Note the Ideals of a boy. His earliest
mental picture of that which Is admi.
rable is policeman or fireman, or
he Is attracted by the glitter Of the cir.
Gus and would wear bangles and hang
from a trapeze by one foot.
But "a he grows older his ideals
change. Like the ragtime songs, these
Ideals fade.
Grown people sometimes discover
they have cherished ragtlme ideals
A man wants money, He gets It. II
does not satisfy him. Il Is like drink.
ing salt water-the more he drinks the
more he wants. Another man wants
an office, He gets It. It spells him.
Ragtime ideals.
A woman dreams of social eonuuests.
she suceeedsAand Is not happy. One
woman cevets gowns, gems, equipage.
she gets thenl-and Is not satisfied.
Ragtime Ideals.
But the real song never dies. aud the
real Ideals dc not fade.
The real song, the song that comes
from the heart aud goes to the heart.
the song that Is worth whitehall
song does not die It cannot die.
And So of the true ideals.
Ideals of goodness aud truth, of love
md Kindness, of helpfulness and sac.
riifee for others these ideals are q
vision of what ought to be and cannot
fade away.
Rawtin1e iaeais apnear lite setne slit
tering pageant seen through the ever
shifting Kaleidoscope of cur passing
fancies. "Ah.s we say, "there ii my
vision of the truly admirable, The
much to be desireds But by aud by
The mirage rises.
eThe rivers II fancy lose their run.
acls IN LIES desert sands. DlsiIiusion
comes.
Ragtime ideals, like ragtime songs.
do not abide.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
nheanharenoent Eerssts

The phosphorescenee Of certain aga
ries of Borneo has more than once de-
noraliged Che supetstitious natives and
astonished whites. Seine years ago Il
party Of English engineers found Il
necessary to survey Il tract Of low "
ing country which was almost impene.
trahle, and to blaze the trail natives
were employed 60 work Mt night, 9th
ers during the day, The former came
into camp one hight stating that they
could not so through a portion of the
bush or forest. strange "spirits" on chic
trees telling them that evil would be
fall them If they continued. The .apir
ifs" proved to be magnificent displat
of phosphorescence enlanating from
agaries growing upon the deed limbs
Of the trees. These vegetable FIRE bod.
les were traced fof a considerable dis,
lance, producing 4 most remarkable
exhibition. tie ligllt iii some places
being SO brilliant Tint It MAS difficult
TO believe that the forest was not aiire.
To test the hrilliauey the men held
papers near the nest brilliant portions
and read by the light. London Globe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23
DRUNKEN WOMEN.

Tie other day ID New York city a
well dressed Young woman was ar,
raigned In police court fof being
drunk.
The policeman who arrested the girl
testified that he found her alone In
the streets the night before smiling
toolishly and talking TO herself.
Friends who interfered In her behalf
told the court that the young woman
had attended dinner party. had drunk
too much champagne and somehow
had wandered out into the streets.
Nothing strange about that
In the large cities well dressed won.
en- regularly get drunk ut dinner par
ties, only they seldom get into the
streets alone. Usually they are piled
into cabs or limousines by the coach.
men.
The disgrace OF III
Surely, Not mind you, the disgrace
of getting intoxicated. Tor In certain
circles thar Is more or less of a virtue.
hut the Disgrace of getting found QUIT
Discovery and publicity, not the lapse
Itself, constitute the shame.
One who happens into certain cafes
and swell restaurants knows the or
binary spectacle of women drinking
cocktails ct the beginning of a course
dinner. wines between aud ending up
with champagne or other intoxicants.
Also he viii Witness some of these
same women smoking cigarettes.
Scarlet women theses
Certainly not. Many Of them be-
long to The hest society" SO called.
And the men of the party hold her
adept aud hlase who can gulp down
her liquor without making face.
Also
In certain families of large wealth
the birthday Of a daughter or com
fng OUT party Is not thought to be
sufficiently celebrated unless the guests
have been wen drenched With fancy
wines.
Now
The drinking habit among the WON.
en- of the wealthler clnsses Nv well us
among the poorer classes is alarming.
IL on the Increase,
Can any woman losSSgher head 10
che very verge Of idiocy without los
ing something Of the finer flush Of
purity. something Of the fner edge of
svonanlneSsl
How eln any man lock with com.
riaeency on The intoxleation Of hts sis.
ter or daughter or wife or mother9
Poor New York grit She viii carry
The memory of that day IN police court
20 her grave
But Il was not her fault
Il was The fault OF her friends and
the degeneracy of that society Ia which
she moves.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-23

an enemy for seven years ought not to
have given an at enc reverse,
To be- sure, It Is trt:p that not only
does liQuat defeat il man in pitched
battle but fobS him temporarily of
the ability TO fght Nevertheless
"Up guards. and at EN-" ia the only
true slogan.
This also is true:
If the drinker would let his Zoe alone
It would never attack him, The In.
visible spirit of intoSication is like the
gaunt timber wolf-it tights only when
It is put In a Nrner, When you stop
the fight It slt$s8s away,
Men have a felicitous speech with
which to characterize the persistent
trinker They call him a booze
lighter"
Fight the booze and It will whip
you.
Let &c alone