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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
A PROHIBITION FIGHT
Is Being Waged in Marshall, Texas,
With Spirit-The Pros Apparently
Have Some Advantage.

Marshall, Texas, is in the throes of a
prohibition fight, and as at other places
the ants are moving heaven and earth
to check and defeat the pros AS in
other towns, the ants are spreading lib
orally the kind of literature which is
encouraging to the saloon
On his return from Marshall, Texas,
Friday George NJ Agurs handed the
Caucasian copy of a circular 1t is ad-
dressed to the citizens. In this circular
is the sworn statement of w. w. Nolan,
lieutenant of police of Shreveport, and
of T. J. Pennock In these statements
prohibition in Shreveport is. declared to
be failure. In his statement T. J. Pen
mock cites as witnesses to the failure of
prohibition S. B. Simon, A Queries and
other citizens of Shreveport
In his. statement Lieutenant Nolan de-
clares that drunkenness has not de-
creased nor materially affected the sale
of whiskey or beer and that in his judg-
ment prohibition in Shreveport is a
complete failure
This is the Nolan view, but there are
others who do not agree with him. In
deed he stands in hopeless minority.
1t is true that some men have been
arrested and held in the police station
for having been drunk, but in the same
Citation, ;a,,+ap,,,+ No1,- 1,,c LoJ .,,o,,
in custody for stealing and for other
crimes. Because men steal is no reason
why the law against larceny is not eff
fectlve. If the town were wide open on
stealing and for thieves as some of the
ants would have it made open for wills
key, not man in Shreveport could
walk the streets in safety Thieves
would multiply as muchrooms
But why did not Lieutenant Nolan, as
an officer of the law, institute an inquiry
into the violation of the law, as evil
denced by the drunken men he held in
the station, then IN his care?
As an offset to the Nolan view and
to the exaggerated statement of T. J.
Pennock, of whom we have no know1-
edge, is submitted the facts from the
report of the Board of Health obtained
from the official record of E. o. Allen,
chief of police Under the head of
Comparative Statement" it is shown
in the report of Chief Allen that the
DRINKS for 1908 were "a, against 9 in
1909.
Drunk and disorderly I57 in 1908 as
against 40 in 1909. Drunk and down for
1908 were 22o. against 63 in 1909.
From the Nolan and the Pennock
views this statement giving the official
figures from the official report does not
mean anything.
1t is unnecessary to indulge in any
since some men will not be
convinced and if convinced would be
IF the same opinion still.
Suffice it to say that prohibition is
more effective than it was anticipated,
md that where saloons hourished there
ire business establishments doing a
thriving business.
But this query may be pertinent: Why
should Lieutenant Nolan and F. ]. Pen
lock submit to the citizens of Marshall,
Texas, statements which are favorable
o the saloon and the liquor traffic.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
A COMMISSION FORM OF GOV
EMINENT.

A few days since the Caucasian stated
that copies of a petition were being cir
cuIated for the signatures, of citizens
who are in favor of the commission
form of government for Shreveport.
Not only has the suggested movement
met with favor, but citizens OF prom
nenee and of influence are signing the
petition readily.
The commission form of government
appeals to all men who would secure
the best results for and from the mu-
nicipality. 1t may be recalled that soon
after the Galveston flood, when it was
believed that city would never arse
from its calamity, commission was
created for its government. Galveston
was overwhelmed in debt and there was
not CLEAN of hope for the future, but
in time Galveston was brought to the
front and is today one of the most pro-
gressive cities in the South.
Not only were the obligations of the
former system of the municipality pro-
yided for, but there were expended mil
lions of money for the improvement and
the betterment of Galveston. This
would have been impossible under the
system comprising mayor and coun-
cilmen who were more Or less subserv-
lent to the dictates of partisan political
influences.
In the commission form of govern
me11t there is a measure of guarantee
against graft and grafters, which is not
possible in the municipal system.
Besides Galveston, Texas, a striking
instance of the advantages of the COM
mission form of government is offered
IN the experience of Des Moines, Iowa,
which had suffered from grafters and
grating. Sioux City, Iowa, is also an
other example of what has been and is
being done for the public good by a
commission form of government.
The good effect of this system is be-
coming infectious, as indicated by Eau
Claire, Wisconsin, which has recently
been aligned against the municipal sys-
tenn.
According to the latest record obtain
able, fifty-seven cities have adopted the
commission form of government, which
In time will become the substitute for
the municipal government everywhere in
the United States.
In Pittsburg, Pa, is presented the evil
of the old system by the recent revela-
ton of rascality of public officials who
had been trusted as faithful servants of
the people.
1t must remain with the citizens of
Shreveport to determine if they want
Commission form of government, which, I
on proper proceedings by an amendment
to the city charter, must be secured
through the State Legislature.
At this time the citizens of Shreve-
port may give this attention and at an
early date through mass meeting will
be offered an opportunity for an ex-,
preston of the will of the majority.
In the meantime the citizens who
view with favor the commission form of
government are advised to sign the pc
tition when presented by any of their
friends.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING. SCHOOL
AND ORPHANAGE FOR COL
ORED CHILDREN.

There was organized in Shreveport
last December the Hearts Ease Benevo-
lent Industrial Training School and Or
pilanage, whose purpose is to promote
the industrial and educational advance
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
REAL ESTATE TRANcEEpc

As furnished by the Caddo Abstract
company, office sly Marshall street, the
following real estate transfers were re-
corded during the day:
L. M. Morehead to H. F. Declue, acre
lot of 1o-acre lot of northwest quar-
ter Of northeast quarter section 8 10.
10; $500.
VIM Lowe to Shreveport Traction
20, west half of lots and 10 Bruins
WICK Grove subdivision; 5000.
arthur Chatwin to Paul Lowentha1,
lot "a block 7, Shreveport $4z5o
Queensborough Land Co. to LIZ.
Butler, lot 70 block II greensboro. $500
K. II. West to w. H. B. Groom, lot
"a block IS Queensborough; $3.50.
I, W. billiard to A. c. Steere, lot %
block K, Thornhill; $265o.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

II 1t IS question of quality and price
"hen 1t comes to stationery, we think
you are looking for us. Phone 1000 and
we will either come or send
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

Published three times week. on Sun
day morning, and Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoons, at sly Edwards ST.
by The Caucasian & Carney Printing
Company, Limited, proprietors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27
fHE CAUCASIAN.

Entered as second class matter February
II, 1904, at the postofice at Shreve-
port, La, under the Act of Congress
of March 81, 1879.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

Subscription Price $2oo a year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-03-27

Official Journal of CaSdO Parish
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
DINING WITH DOGS.

New York.-An old-fashioned Eng
lish hunt dinner-with hounds oc-
cupying seats at the table-marked
the ending in Smithtown of one of
the largest drag hunts ever held on
Long Island.
Those who partook of the feast,
which was given in the Head River
inn, represented every hunt club of
social prominence in and around New
York and from as great a distance as
Philadelphia.
Among the guests were noted rid
ers in the Rockaway, Westchester.
Meadowbrook, Smithtown and Staten
Island clubs. Many Quaker City
hunters were present
The bill of fare was gamy from
start to finish. but the most charac-
teristic of all were the costumes of
the diners. The women were in even
ing dress. Many of them had brought
with them their full array of dia-
monds and pearls for the occasion.
AS for the hounds, they were treat
ed in the old-time hunt dinner way as
if they not only were human beings,
but the near companions of the club
members and the fair richly-gowned
guests.
Dogs walked up and down among
the members of the festive company,
sat at the table when courses we're
served, and ate and drank to their
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
OVERPLANTING NOT OVERPRO.
DUCTON.

Owing to the public statement of
Prof. H. A Surface, State Zoologist,
at Harrisburg, that he feared an over
planting of fruit trees in Pennsylva-
mia at the present time, some persons
have construed his remark to mean
that this would result in overproduc-
tion and profitless orcharding. The
Zoologist explains the difference by
saying that while overplanting is
easily possible, owing to the planting
of many trees dominated by mercen-
ary motives only, and which will
surely be neglected, overproduction
will not be possible for the reason
that every tree that is of the right
variety, and is given proper care, will
produce fruit that can be marketed
for better price than ever before.
Modern facilities, in the form of re-
frigerator cars for transportation,
and cold storage rooms for the stor-
age of perishable fruit, make it pos
sible for the orchardist to produce
fruit in great quantities and hold the
same until the products can gradually
reach the consumer. Under such cir
good prices and no one who will
make real study of orcharding, and
produce first class fruit in abund-
ance, need fear that he will have
any difficulty to dispose of his crop.
The man who has more trees than
he can give his attention to, or, in
other words, who overplants; who
will not study the subject of horticul-
ture, and consequently does not be-
come personally interested in it, is
the one who will produce fruit of in
ferior quality, and consequently be
unable to get rid of it promptly or at
an advantageous price. Such a per-
son will declare that he is suffering
from overproduction, when, as mat
ter of fact, his real difficulties are
overplanting and lack of care.
There has recently developed a
common belief that it is possible for
any one, especially a professional or
business man, to start an orchard,
plant, spray his trees occasionally,
and in the course of time obtain good
crops from them at highly profitable
prices. This is a mistake. The only
successful orchardists will be those
who study their individual trees as
the dairyman studies his individual
cattle.
He will attempt to furnish each
with the balanced ration of fertilizer,
according to it's own needs and pos
sibilities, and will prune, spray and
cultivate each according to the gen
eral needs of the orchard and the
specific needs of that particular tree.
Those who determine to raise first
class fruits, and will study, master,
and enjoy the subject, and live
among the trees, rather than expect
their employees only to do this, need
not be discouraged with the outlook
for the prospects of the New Fruit
Culture in Pennsylvania.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
OBITUARY..

Warren X. Dimock
died on Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock after a lingering illness. Mr..
Dimock was 62 years of age last
Christmas. He suffered from paraly-
sis and has been confined to bed for
over year. He was born in Way
mart and came to HOnesdale in early
life. He was employed by the Ma
tional Bank for several years, af-
terward was in the mercantile busi-
ness, being located where c. f..
Bullock is now doing business. Af-
ter disposing of this business he went
to New York City and engaged in the
electrical business until illness COM
PEELED him to retire. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter, Miss
Edna p. Dimock, of Honesdale, one
son, Francis A. Dimock, of Brook
lyn, n. Y, and three brothers, DR..
Asa Dimock of Brooklyn; Lafayette
of Waymart, and Gordon, in the
West. The funeral services were
held at his late home on Thursday
afternoon at o'clock, Rev. w. II.
Swift officiating.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
PINCHOT ISSUES DEFY.
Challenges His Critics in a Bold
speech.

speech.
Washington, Dec. 2S.-Gifford Pin
chot's speech, which was to have been
delivered yesterday afternoon at New
Rochelle, was printed here. and is the
sensation of the day in Washington.
1t is called "a real Rooseveltian doeu-
ment, guaranteed to bring about some
action" 1t is conceded to be an ably
achieved, spirited and sincere exposi-
tion of Mr.. Pinchot's attitude to-
wards his opponents
Mr.. Pinchot has boldly challenged
his critics. He shows that he pos
sesses the courage of his convictions,
and that he is willing and amply able
to fight to uphold what he believes
to be the right. He does not mention
by name any of the forces that are
opposing him and his policy, but he
sets forth some things which are
quite as pointed as if he had men
toned names.
Mr.. Pinchot asserts that the forest
service has broken no laws. He says:
I'VE hold it to be the first duty of a
public officer to obey the law. But
we hold it to be a second duty, and
close second, to do everything the
law will let him do for the public
good, and not merely what the law
directs or compels him to do"
Leaders of congress who have in
charge the plans for the Congression-
al investigation of the Ballinger-Pin-
chot controversy have decided that a
joint committee of congress, consist
ing of six members from each house,
four of whom will be Republicans
and two Democrats. shall conduct the
investigation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
MONKEY AND PARROT TIME.
English Brewers and British Govern
ment Ready for Hot By-and-by.

London, Jan. 5.-The biggest
brewer in England states that the
consumption of beer has decreased
in five years by more than 100000
barrels-from 32 to 26 gallons a
head of population.
His manager says: THE Govern
ment have made up their minds to
damn brewers if possible. we have
made up our minds to damn this
government; it will be impossible for
us ever to pay a divident so long as
we have the legislation the present
Government wants to force upon us. ="
Lloyd George answered: well, if
the brewers damn the Government
and the Government damns the brew
ers long and loud enough we1l all
have a HI of time of it by-and-
by"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Two Employees of Gas Plant Became
Unconscious

Unconscious.
Conrad Klees and Lawrence Her
zog, employees at the gas plant, had a
very narrow escape from death on
Wednesday morning. 1t appears that
while they were working around one
OF the apparatus Herzog was over
come with the fumes of the gas and
collapsed. Klees came to his rescue
and managed to drag him, while un-
conscious. out into the open air. He
then went back to close a valve which
was open when he also became uncon-
scious. Fortunately David Coleman
was present and taking in the situa-
tion at a glance, went to the help of
klees and managed to get him out
into the open air. He then
summoned DR.. Griffin who, after con-
siderable work, resuscitated both men
Not many years ago two men lost
their lives under similar circum-
stances
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
VALUE OF FRUIT EATING.
Serves as Natural Stimulus to the
Digestive Organs.

writer in the Family Doctor says
in regard to fruit eating: I'VE are
all quite ready to agree that fruit
forms a food Of great value, but we
display great lack of judgment in the
manner in which we take advantage
of its valuable qualities. Most peo-
pie, instead of taking fruit on an
empty stomach, or in combination
with simple grain preparations, such
as bread, eat it with oily foods-gen.
orally cream. Then, perhaps, the
whole mass is washed down with tea,
coffee, or other liquid. To do its best
work, fruit should be eaten either on
an empty stomach or else with bread
merely, never With vegetables. Eaten
in the morning. fruit is very refresh.
Ing and serves as a natural stimulus
to the digestive organs; but even
when eaten at the proper time. it's
good effects are generally counter
balanced by its being saturated with
sugar Very few kinds Of fruit. il
thoroughly ripened. require any sugar.
particularly If eaten raw"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
Metal Has New Properties.

When 70 per cent. of cerium is al.
,oyed with 80 per cent. OF iron the
metal thus produced possesses the
remarkable property of giving of a
shower of sparks when struck lightly
by a steel wheel. This substance has
been employed for making auto ignit-
ers for gas burners, miners actty-
lene lamps and cigar lighters. Re-
Gently it has been proposed TO utilize
1t for igniting motor headlights. and
even as a substitute for electric igni-
tion in the cylinders.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
AGAINST STATUE OF GEN. LEE
New York Grand Army Post Sends
Protest to Conuress.

Washington, Jan. Ga petition Of
Rankin post, G. A. r., OF New York
protesting against any statue of per-
sons who fought on the side Of dis
union in the civil war being placed in
Statuary hall Of the capitol was pre-
sented in the house.
Representative Hollingsworth Of
Ohio, civil war veteran, has pre-
pared resolution directing that all
statues in Statuary hall shall be re-
moved from that place. Mr.. Hollings-
worth is up in arms over the proposal
OF Virginia to put a statue Of Robert
E. Lee in the capitol
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
A Complete Disguise.

Little Jessie was very proud OF her
new coat and bonnet that her mama
had just bought for her. One day. not
long afterward, she was going to visit
her cousin. After marching around
awhile with the new coat and bonnet
on she exclaimed. 20 mama. Dora
won't know me. will she? She'll open
the door and say Why! Jappie Don.
ueburKer. who are your"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
MANY Unknown REGIONS.

On any map Of the entire world IL
is impossible to indicate all the un-
known regions, since many Of them
are comparatively small. A map
showing every section Of the carth's
surface as yet unmapped would be
dotted with thousands of such areas.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

N'NN DOhSy oPVhb ySobSiudy III
Scranton.
NJ. B. Lavo, of Bethany, was a caller
on Thursday.
Earl c. Ham, of Indian Orchard,
calle' on us Monday.
C. w. Bayley of Elk Lake, gave us
a call on Thursday.
Ed. Wonnocott of Waymart, made
us visit on Tuesday.
Mr.. Il. Bolkcom is seriously i'll at
his home at Beach Grove.
Carmine Striano of New York is
spending a few day sin town
Edward Katz has returned from
few days visit in Scranton
Blanche Starnes has returned from
few days visit in Scranton.
Louis Dirlam of New York City is
spending a few days in town.
Mrs. Coe Durland was a caller in
the Electric City Wednesday.
Miss c. Louise Hardenbergh is
spending a few days in Scranton.
John Bell of Scranton, was a busi-
ness caller in this place yesterday.
William Katz has returned from a
business trip to Scranton.
Mrs. w. f. Suydam entertained a
few friends at cards on Tuesday even
ing.
Thomas Kellow entered the employ
of the Consolidated Telephone Co
on Monday.
Geo. Deitzer, who has been spend
ing the holidays in New York, re-
turned Tuesday evening.
VIM. Riefler, Jr., returned to his
studies at the West Chester School
on Wednesday.
Miss Florence Riefer has returned
to Wilson College after spending the
holidays here.
Mrs. Neville Holgate is still con-
fined to her bed at her home on
Thirteenth street.
Gustave Schmidt, of Seelyville,
who is in the State Hospital, Scran-
ton, is improving.
Mrs. P. A. Carol, of Carbondale, |
is entertaining her sister, Miss Agnes
REILLY of this place.
Fred Colbert attended the funeral
Of his sister, Miss Emma Colbert, of
Wednesday.
John Rickert has arranged to rep
resent the American Knitting Mill of |
This place in western territory.
George Valentine returned to his |
home in New York after spending a |
few days with Honesdale friends.
John O'Neil returned to his work |
IN Philadelphia after spending the |
holidays at his home on Erie street |
Miss Florence Barnes of Philadel-
Dhia, is visiting at the home of her
aunt, Miss Ida Barnes of Court |
street.
Miss Alice McGrath of Boston,
Mass, is visiting at the home of Mr.. |
and Mrs, Thomas McGrath of Fourth |
street.
Charles Lozier left Tuesday for |
NewYork City and the west in the
interest of the Aldenville Cut Glass
Company.
Warren E. Perham was in town |
Wednesday. We hope to see Warren !
make another trial for the Legisla-
-ure.
Miss Nellie Bryant of Allentown,
who has been visiting in this place
'or the past two weeks, returned to |
her home on Tuesday.
Miss Helene Bishop, who for the
past few months has been bookkeep- |
er for Harry Deck, has taken a posi-
lion with Holl Brothers on Main
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fox and two
of Haggersville, Canada,
returned to their home Tuesday af-
er spending some time with Rev. and |
Mrs. A. c. Oliver.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

hearts content. Then, unlike the
human beings present, they lay down
and slept while the company closed
the feast with toasts, songs and other
ancient formalities used on such oc-
casions.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

ATTENTION.. The Kimble plan
ing mill is always ready to plane
match and rip lumber of any kind.
Also estimate on cabinet work. Wy
MAN w. KIMBLE. 1mo2
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

Public Schools an Their Cost.
The pubnc schools cost roughly
three hundred millions . year.-Sat-
urday Evening Post.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

$1,000 buys best stock farm in
Wayne county. Between coo and
zoo acres. Would make a great
club resort for city boarders. a
lake covering about 200 acres. Best
of fishing and hunting. IA build
ings, lumber, wood, etc. Il miles
from Beach Lake; miles from
Honesdale. Good roads. Come and
look at it. Inquire of
Z. Z. WILLIAMS,
97tf Honesdale, Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
Good ADVICE.

Ooou ADVICE.
Keep one lock on your pocketbook
and two on your tongue.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

WANTED Three inch maple, B.
inch wide, and up. Also one inch
bass wood. WYMAN w. KIMBLE.
IT,.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
! CENT A WORD COLUMN 8
Ae11eeseNeeeeeeeeeleeeeeekx

FOR SALE CHEAP-A set of
handmade light bobs. KREITNER
BROS, Honesdale. 2t2.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

WE CAN SAVE YOU big money
if you wish a Fire and Burglar Proof
Safe. Write or call and be astonish-
ed at the saving. WYMAN w. KIM
BILE. 1mo2
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

YOU WILL FIND the largest line
of sleighs. prices right, at e. T.
Smiths. 1920 Church street, Homes
dale, Pa. S9elS.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-07

FOR SALE--A heating stove, in
good condition, suitable for Office or
house. Inquire of Mrs. II. Wilson,
3O7 Fifteenth street S9tf.