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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
Hard 70 ca lnto the Arr2y.

What is the chance for a young man
to get into the army and sit down to
the improved mess table Of Roosevelt
rations? Well, in the first place. rs
Major w. L. Kenly. who has charge CT
the recruiting work of the army in
New York city. told me, only about
one man in ten who wants or thinks
he wants to become a United States
soldier is able to pass the examina-
ton. which is now Il rigorous one, be-
cause the ranks are about as full as
the war department cares to have
them. 1t is only to make up for the
losses by discharge. death and deser-
ton that Uncle Sam invites his neph-
ews into the service and not because
he cannot get all the strong, intelli-
gent men Of native birth that he needs
on short notice to take up arms for
their country Metropolitan Magazine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
Bismarck and schweninqer.

King Gustaf of Sweden has gone TO
Nice to consult Professor Schwenin-
ger, who was Bismarck's painting :"
or Fat reducer, and his body doctor fer
many years. Schweninger was the
hundredth doctor whom Bismarck had
consulted, the ninety-ninth having d.
agnosed the ailment as cancer in the
stomach. When Schweninger was first
introduced to Bismarck by his younger
son, Count Bill. whose bulk the new
doctor had reduced, the chancellor
complained that he asked too manJ-
questions. Every well, them said
Schweninger you had better call in
veterinary surgeon; he won't ask
you any"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
.HGMOR OF THE HOUR
Advice to the BabV.

Exercise Systematically the muscles
of the throat and lungs Remember
that for this purpose the night air is
the best
Remember that bedciothes have but
one use-to be kicked off. This eXer-
else is also fine preparation for foot
ball.
When being bathed suffer silently
There are some tortures that cannot
even be expressed in yeIls.
Always keep in reserveaa certain
amount of strength for the time when
your mother or the nurse is obliged to
go out, thus leaving you alone with
your father. At these periods you can
show what you really amount to.
Regard all relatives with suspicion.
but wear their clothes with compla-
cency.
Insist upon being rocked to sleep
every night. 1t viii endear you more
than ever to everybody.
When on railroad train keep as
quiet as the grave until everybody has
settled down to a quiet ride and the
serious old gentleman in the next seat
has remarked that he never saw such
a good baby Then begin to stir ana
settle down gradually to series of
bloodcurdling yells.
As you grow older and are taken out
in your baby carriage try to break
the springs by jouncing up and down.
If won SI1craad Won will hnrin RI mako
your parents see that they might rs
we'll reconcile themselves to paying for
your damages.-Life.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
SEVEN GoRED rUNIO SKIRT.

in the fullness of tunic or skirt toward
the bottom. This effect is striven for
even on fancy tailored suits.
Would you have a smart wrap for.
summer? Well, take a model seen at
a private view recently. It was sim
ply huge square of pale rose satin
ornamented ON each corner with heavy
dull silver tassels and cord.
The tunic skirt takes many Va~1a-
tons. This one is exceptionally grace
full and effective. 1t is Tapped at the.
front edges to give the one side effect
so much liked and includes full
length box plat at the back:
JUDO CHOLLET
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
1hA Matinae 90 Prohlenn.

The authorities OF the Cerele. at Ak
ies-Bains. have solved the matinee hat
difficulty. The whole length Of the the
alter is divided INFO two parts. "Aree
ehapeauy' sit to the right; sans chs
peaux ST Il the left. The solution ha.
the simplicity AMI the success of sheet
genius -Ielte- in London Times
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
a Good Suggestion.

81 like grand opera music" chirped
the chatty young lady.
"Um."
"But the chorus is seldom pretty"
'sUm."
However. if shut my eyes | can
enjoy it.
And if you shut your mouth the
rest of us can enjoy it" murmured a
voice in the rear.-Spokane Spokes-
man Review.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
FACTS AND FANCIES.
It's the Green Satin Coat Now-Les-
horn Hats Very Popular.

horn Hats Very Popular.
Voluminous coats of bright green
satin are smart for afternoon wear
and are among the new arrivals from
Paris They have shaped skirt put
on the top part under cord at the
hips. This gives them long pointed,
effect at the waist line in the back.
The sleeves have plain. smooth caps at,
the top. then gathered pieces, which,
are plated into a smooth cuff that has
a cord at the edges and is Tapped over.
at the back This coat has been copied
in black satin and corded silk.
Leghorn is used for every type of
hat from the severest street model to
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
sEMIPRINCEss DRESS.

slippers. and to accompany the latter
the lovelfest of silk stockings in silver
gray are cbtainable.
Semiprincess gowns are very popu-
lar. The frock illustrated includes n
novel bertha and sleeves that are
among the newest and prettiest Flow
cred organdie is the material used,
with lace banding and yoke of net.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
What Started the EIGHT.

What Started the Fight.
Did you take my advice and see the
doctor?"
NO saw the doctor and took his
advice"
Did you take his Prescriptions
Yes took it to the druggist"
did he take and fill the prescrip-
tion?"
No He took and filed bottle"
Then did you take it?"
NO. The druggist took it."
What, took the bottlew
No Took my money. | kept the
bottle"
Then did you take the medicineT'
Yes | took it home"
Then did you take it?''
mo. already had it."
81 mean did you take it inwardly?
NO. took it out of the bottle"
Then did you take it?'
Yes took the bottle"
Took the bottle inwardly?"
mo. took it outside and put it in
the ash barrel"
Then you didn't take the bottle aft
er ALP
mo. The ash man took it after all"
''In fact. you didn't take anything?'
Eyes, did. took look and it was
gone"
Then who took the medicineT
MY wife took it. That's who | got
it for
Swat! Biff! Thud!-Pittsburg Press,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
Hard In Boston.

Mrs. De Hubb-You say you paid
only 80 cents for those shirts. You
shouldn't have purchased them You
should not encourage those manufac-
turers.
Mr.. De Hubb-Why not?
Mrs De Hubb-You must know by
the price that they are a product of the
perspiring system.-New York Weekly
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
JUDO CHOLLET.

This May Manton pattern comes in sizes
from 20 to 81 inches waist measure. Send
10 cents to this Office, giving number, 6675,
and it will be promptly forwarded to you,
by mail. If in haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage, which
insures more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
WHAT YOU'LL WEAR.

Here's the New Ri55on 5iouee-TieS%-
in Effects and 3snded-in Ideas.
\ separate blouse must be N ever
ones wardrobe The newest model Is
formed Of ribbon the same color OF
the skirt and is worn over lace slip
The, tied-in effect has given place to
the banGcd-in idea, Wide bands dr2v&
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from 81 to AZ inches bust measure. Send
10 cents to this Office. giving number, 6GIG,
and it will be promptly forwarded to you
by mail. If in haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage, which
insures more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
Easily Explained.

Seymour wonder why FoxleE
when he goes out walking with his
wife always makes her Keep NJ his
left side
Ashley Hes deaf on th.ss side. Chi
cago News.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
GETTING Together.

Yeast-Do you ever expect to see the
lion and the lamb lie down together!
Crimsonbeak-Oh guess SO. Neariy
every day we see the goats and the
'lobsters getting together onEers
Statesman.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29
FL0TsAM AND JETsAM.
The Demand For Pongee Is Undinin-
ished-SIeeves Are All Lengths.

The Demand For Ponsee Is Undimin-
ished-SIeeves Are All Lengths.
The demand for pongee has not di-
minished. Baroness pongee. although
quite heavily ribbed. is soft and plia
BILE. Tussah pongee is favorite. Sa
lone pongee is light in weight and is
a favorite for softly draped models
All the silk and wool mixtures are
shown in the smart shades of the sea
son.
Sleeves are all lengths. The long
close sleeve is out of fashions run
ming. but there are many ways of in
Producing fullness.
Parasols are to match the gown this
season. whether of silk linen or cotton
Old fashioned galatea in plain and
striped effects is used this season. and
those who saved jackets of former
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29

what Kind Of q nprsou is she?"
One of those wll0 always say hear
rendering Iii :. 81. sIsssgu:.s IzpTsi.>-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29

the most elaborate dress affair. Black
lace is usually associated with Leg
horn in many of the most charming
summer hats
Colored wheat of large size makes
good aigrets and is used in many other
ways as well. A charming wide brim-
med hat of white is faced with pale
green and trimmed with enormous yell
low and white buttercups and pale
green wheat.
At last there is actually something
new at the neckwear counter. The
new neckwear surprises you with
hint Of cream CT light ecru combined
with inst a touch of black-not too
much black, mind you, but in some of
the pieces 4 Iissle.
The lace, strange to say, is neither
Irish nor cIuu. but a softer variety
called hand run lace because of the
figures in it, which are outlined BY
hand
Here is a novel fancy waist that is
sure to meet With approval. Fine lawn.
makes the model trimmed with bands
of yaienctenrcs Tree, BIT shy fabric
that can be laid e Ere tuck f. anrro--
PIRATE JUDO 'CHOLLET,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-05-29

season may be thankful. for with &
few alterations they will conform 10
the models now used
Shirt waists that are made with
moderate fullness are generally beaom-
ing. This one is laid il d succcs+ on 6
plaits, and all except The eCts:de onas
are stitched full length, 80 taat fhere
IS only limited amount of fullness.
JUDO CHOLLEf
This May Manton pattern comes in slze.
from % to Il inches Jus- E.ea2Gse. s3.
10 cents to this e45e" ett<i--v ar~sfsr~. SIS.
and It will be pro-nl.tly forwarded 10 (
by mail. If ia haste sand -. "a. zi9z
two cent stamp f5s 7tte pr
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1910-03-17
PROF. J. p. ROWE,

Mining Geologist and Professor
Of Mining Geology, State University
of Montana, in report on Copper
smith last November, not only con-
firms all said by Engineer Elton,
but if anything more strongly en-
dorses the property.
He says the ore in face of work
ing tunnel is same formation as
Snowstorm. His report is very COM
plete, covering the geology, Ioca-
ton, surface indications and lodges,
development, management etc.
Wrok is now progressing under
the direction of Prof. Rowe and
will continue all winter.
Work has never let up since be-
gun last spring.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1910-03-17

SEND FOR REPORTS lusrated) Of Prof Rowe and Elton
and get special offer making for short time Remember
other wealth producer equals copper mine in salty and
profit probable that by next COPPERSMIH will ship
ping the shaft being the Exy ledge (which Prof Rowe
Nov gives such splendid howng and from the lower tunnel now
being extended we'll from the Inverness all at the same time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25

The report On the building and loan
associations of Pennsylvania displays
a gratifying thrift on the part of the
people who make use of these crgani-
cations t. save their money and build
homes They are entirely apart from
the millions of savings in the saw
ingS banks There are nearly 100000
shareholders in these associations in
Pennsylvania. and the most OF them
are investors for the purpose OF acquir-
ing homes, which the character of the
organization promotes. Philadelphia,
which proudly boasts of being the
city of homes. would not have lad any
such claim beyond other cities had it
not oecn for the advantages offered
by the building and loan associations
They have reached their highest de-
relopment in Philadelphia, ana their
utility is not to be disputed when it
can be officially reported that in SIN
gle Year they have aided in building
or purchasing 1864 homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25

Apparently every now invention
brings with it some evil. The British
Medical Journal points out that
among distinctivcly modern diseases
slrc the poisoning produced by the
fumes of calcium carbide Of acctylcnc;
thc headache dyspepsia. cardiac fail
urc and scnsory disturbances trace
able to the manufacture and use OF
inilinc dyes; the frUthing Of the blood,
known as caissOn disease, which fol-
Rows TOO rapid deconaHASS nnifS orb
ers at the foundations Of bridges; the
functional neurnsis known as the
tclcgraphers' cramp. resulting from
the use Of the Morse key, and the nu-
'ncrous affections Of the skin, ldngs
digestive tract and eyes due to irrita
ton by organic Or inorganic dusts OF
industrial origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
MULES OF HISTORY.
MULES OF FITS TCRY.
Automobile Can Never Equal the Elk.
PLOTS Of Saeacious Animal

General james Grant Wilson very
naturally begins his stories about
army muicS in Il recent issue of the
Ind pendent with Il few reflections on
the relation Of th. mule to civilization
Tut, however Wis" it may be in gcn-
cral for Il writer t. impress tn, read
or with the broad significance Of his
subject at the outset such Il device is
unnecessary when the subject is the
mule. Even ii the mule were III no
wise relate, t. the affairs of nations
his simple but interesting personality
would bt sufficient to sustain an arti-
Gle
For this reason we proceed at once
70 the stories of some Of the Individual
army mules that have made names for
themselves And first there was Mex
iGuc.
l.! fact Mexique, an ancient gray
mule, VAS practically enjoying the
freedom of the post at Mt. Vernon
barracks. near Mobile. Ala He was
too old aud stiff to do anything but
"a bit Of light work from time to time.
But because there was around him
thc glamour o: tradition that lie was
i'it t'I" Nn2h General Jackson s
ARMY cncamped in the vicinity in 1919
ne was honored above his fellows. And
because Of that same glamour. when
an or'ior to sell all unserviceable ami
mails came. the officers wrote to the
war Department asking that Mexiaue
be kept ard pensioned. General Sher-
man indorsed the request.
There is Gn file in the War Depart
ment an order. dated Oct. 90. 1882 and
signed by Robert r. Lincoln, Score
tary, when shows that Mexique's
CLAIMS were not overlooked even
though republics are sometimes un-
grateful. IT reads: Let this mule De
Kept and cared for at the pubic ex-
pense as long as ne lives
Old Whitley. of the Twelfth Army
Corps. was another famous army mule
according to General Wilson. There
was tradition that Old Whitley was
in the ammunition train at the hattie
OF Buena Vista and the stormine of
Monterey. like Mexique. But, whether
he proved his coura se on these strick-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
Did Much Good, Little Harm.
(NpW York TimeS)


Now that Tolstoi has breathed his
last. his illogical philosophy, his vague
and contradictory moral and social
system, his benevolent anu exalted
vagaries. are all gone, too. He will
live in history as a great and good
man. great in his attainments and his
genius, good because he was as true
as man can well be to the ideal he
cherished. That ideal would be hard
to describe definitely in q few words.
AS his practical and long suffering
wife has said. he frequently changed
his views. But he dreamed always OF
happiness on earth through purity and
BROTHERHOOD of the abolition of pov-
er;y. of the regeneration If man. and
he strove in his own inevitably i'm
perfect way to make the ideal real
ity.
The moral influence of his best books
which We're not the books he esteemed
IN his later years. was strong. His
literary workmanship in them was ad-
mirahle. Perhaps his influence on lit
erary art was larger out of Russia
than within his own environment. In
Russia he caused much apprehension,
needless perhaps. FOR many years, vet
There is likely to he great manifes-
tatior CT grief there over his death.
He had done little or no harm. He
was 10 political revolutionist He had
much good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
Our Own and European Railways,

The Official Railway Guide for No
parison Of railway travel in the United
states and in Europe. 1t is not only
OF more than passing interest to the
general public, but Is of value to those
who travel and to give those who do
not travel "A different understanding
than generally prevails regarding
the conditions in both countries.
The statement covers cost of travel
ing frst-claSs for one person over a
Course Of Pa miles in Europe. in
GLIDING eleven different journeys
varying IN length from 3S miles to 497
miles. with trunk Of the average
weight OF 1SS pounds. 1t shows that
:he total fare paid was 1865, and the
sla42. making 4 total of 1851. This
is nearly four and half cents mile
lin all. The average speed of the
trains was thirty and four tenths miles
per hour.
To. compare this expense with the
st of travel in North America a ia
bile has been made up of eleven differ
cnt journeys varying in length from
40 miles to All miles. over we'll known
routes. the total distance being 2211
miles. For this the total fares in
Guiding the cost of parlor car seats
figure up to S6o.15. with possible eX-
cess charge for baggage Of $2.75,
making a total of $3.50 or trife over
two and eight-tenths cents per mile,
the average speed being thirty-eight
and six-tenths miles per hour.
Reducing the calculation for Amer
lea to the distance actually travelled
in Europe. we find the following re-
suit:
Travelling first class 2154 miles in
Europe. at 3o.4 miles per hour, with
ali average of 16S pounds of baggage,
cost 1851, or 4.46 cents per mile
Travelling tirst-class. e154 miles in
North America, at $3.50 miles per hour.
with an average of 16S pounds of
baggage. including reserved seat in
parlor car. would cost SCI IS. or about
3.S6 cents per mile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
Editorial Comment.
A Queer Coincidence.
Glansas CITY Journal,

tfAduSdo lily JcuiHdi.J
1t would not be strange to see the
conditions Of 1890 ITO 1898 repeated
in the situation from now until 1912.
although due To entirely different
causes. In the period between the
passage of the Mckinley bill and the
election of President Cleveland in 1892
the prices Of many articles in common
use-particularly those that entered
into the manufacture of women :
wearing apparel-Were high, ana when
the women shoppers asked the reason
the almost invariable answer was
"the Mckinley bill" The feminine
population grumbled considerably at
this situation and the Democratic cam
paignerS. quick 70 seize the cue prom
is.d loudly that the election of a
Democratic president and congress
would be FOLLOWED quickly by lower
prices. This catCh-cry. growing out of
the dissatisfaction of the women with
the Mckinley bill as tho alleged cause
of the high prices of their niece sSitieS'
Of fine plumaSe contributed more than
any other one thing to til, success OF
the Democratic party in 1892. And IS
retrbutiOn follows close on the heels
of WrOngdoing in this world, whatever
it may accomplish in the next, this
catCh-cry led to the undOing Of the
Democrats in lS36-for. though prices
fell after the election of 1882. the work
inSn"n's jobs fell with n louder crash
and low prices became an idle mock
cry in company with empty dinner
pals. Porterhousc steaks at 10 cents
a pound restmbled an iridcsc,.nt dream
when the head OF the family could not
earn the 10 cents.
SO in the campaign this wear the
Democrats promised that lower prices
wonld follow the election Of a Demo-
cratic congress. And it really looks
AZ; if the prediction of lower prices
may be in a measure verified. Ger
tain cuts of meats have declined
slightly and reductions in other cdi-
bic commodities totally unaffected by
the tariff are expected. The causes of
this reduction are purely economic.
not political, but this will make no
difference in .he claims OF the Demo-
cratic politicians as to what produced
it. The MASSES Of untllinking people
may never trace the new condition TO
its proper source. but at least we may
be- permitted to hope that the conse-
qucnceS will not be the sane rs they
were after the Democratic victory in
1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
The Jim Jams" Zoo.

New York is scon to have the most
being established in the Museum OF
Natural History. and is planned to
obtain every known variety Of germ.
To these will ts @aded new ones as
fast as they are discovered and iden-
titled and appropriate scientific names
aihxe'l. The collection already in
Guides the microbes that have been
identified as a cause of various infec-
tious diseases, and others that are
known to be harmless. They will be
classified and arranged by families. so
il YOU have any particularly vicious
germs in your family. you will confer
a lasting favor on New York if you
will send them express paid.
To those Who have never enjoyed
co the visitation of delirium tremens,
the scientific term for which is Jim
jams, visit to the new zoo. where
one IS permitted to look through the
microscopes, and view in magnitied
form the various bacilli, will serve as
q very fair substitute. There one may
see the bugs" which cause typhoid
fever, tuberculosis, pneumonia and
other diseases The main purpose OF
the collection however, is TO- sna Die
scientific workers 10 sstaidy the struc-
ture ana habits of bacteria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-25
Coming Events.

Nov. 29-Meeting Of Governor and
Council Augusta.
Nov. 29-Dedication of Grange han,
Fast Nassalboro.
Dec. 5-DedicatiOn Of new High School
Building, Bingham.
Dec 6-7-S-Annual Meeting State DAIRY
mems Association, Augusta.
Dec. 9-l0-Annusl Meeting State SEED
Ass ocatiOn. Augusta.
Dec. 14-l5-16-17-Maine State Poultry
and Pet Stock Association. Portland.
Dec. 20-2i-State Grange. Augusta.
Dec. 27-23- 29-30-Freeport Poultry As5o
citation, Freeport.
Jan. 3-4-5-Western Maine Poultry As.
sociation. So Paris.
Jan. l1-Annual Meeting Of Maine Or.
ticians, Portland.
Feb. :l-23-Western Maine Pythiar
Jubilee. Lewiston.
April 19-26-East Maine Methodist Con
ference, Oldtown. Bishop Cranston pre-
siding.
April 1o-26-Maine Methods. Confer,
encc. Biddcford. Bishop Nicely presiding