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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the LEGISLATURE.

The Caucasian is authorized o an
rneunce that p. =. Keith is a candi-
date for The Legislature from Caddc
Parish, subject 10 the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce that W. II. II. Groom IS
candidate for reelection to the Leg
1slature, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian is authorized TO an-
n0unce that J. l.. Johnston. Jr., Is q
candidate for The Legislature from
Caddo parish, subject TO the action
of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian is authorized TO an
slounCe that e. Waylcs Browne Is
candidate for the Legislature from
Caddo parish, subject TO The action
of the Democratic party.
desire to submit my announce
tnent as candidate in The Democrat
tic primary, for recollection TO the
Legislature of ouisiana, and, Ill so
doing, | wish TO express my sincere
thanks to the citizens of Cadd0 Par
ish for past honors, and trust [ may
continue TO merit their confidence
and support, which is respectfully
solicited. l.. II. THOMAS.
The Caucasian is authorized TO an
nounce that Henry Hunsicker is a
candidate for recollection TO the Leg
islature. subject TO the action of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Committee Appointments.

The following committee was APP
pointed by Mrs. Youree at the Peli-
can chapters meeting Tuesday for
dispensing Christmas cheer at the
Charity Hospital: Mrs. ANA Ford
Vance, Mrs. W. G. Dalzell, Mrs.
Morcland. Mrs. A. u. Land, Mrs. S.
A. Guy, Mrs. Will Kendall Mrs. Me-
Cullough and Mrs. Field. The COM
mittee will visit the hospital on the
22nd. Packages will be received at
the home Of Mrs. Mccullough. Per-
sons are requested TO write on the
package for whom intended. man.
woman or child. and save the work
of opening and asserting.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Soldiers Christmas Boxes.

Generous contributions for the old
soldiers Christmas cheer were suf-
ticient to pack four good sized boxes.
Among the donations were gifts
from the children of the Orphanage
and the Training School. which were
greatly appreciated. The following
committee was appointed by Mrs.
louree to pack the boxes: Mrs.
James Ross. Mrs. Malone. Miss Net
lie Boisseau. Mrs. NJ. H. Williams.
A Christmas card from Shreveport
Chapter L. j.. &. marked each box
with The address Soldiers Home,
Camp Nichols. New Orleans
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Personal Mention.

Friends in Shreveport who knew
Mrs. Martha Mason Maulding OF
Marshall, Texas, were grieved 10
hear of her death. which occurred
December 1 at her home in Mar
shall. Mrs. Maulding was the sister
of Mrs. Josie Ford Of this city and
the grandmother of Mrs Harvey j
Frame of Waukesha. She was loved
and esteemed by all who knew her
Mrs. J. Bryan Ards and Mrs. Pcnnie
Mills attended the funeral.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Noel Memorial Church.

The corner stone Of Noel Memo
rial church is to be laid on next
Sunday. December II. with apprO-
PIRATE ceremonies. The church is
being erected in HE best style. The
construction Of ibis church is due
TO the generous libcrality Of J. s.
Noel and is 10 be a memorial TO his
son. The cost of this edifice will
aggregate about $1,000, Of which
Mr. Noel has contributed $4,000. Dr.
Felix r. Hill Jr.. is the pastor of the
church.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Personal Mention.

Mrs Rebebah Ellison Johnston
left Friday for New Orleans to at
tend the meeting Of the executive
board Of the Louisiana Music Teach
ers Associations of which she is the
president. The meeting was held
Saturday at Hotel DeSoto Mrs.
Johnston is the guest Of Mrs. Sid
ney Smith Of New Orleans, aud with
her attended the Methodist Gonfer-
enee now in session.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
For .ludoc OF the City Court.

The Caucasian is authorized to an
nounce Hon. Lal e. Blanchard as a
candidate to succeed himself as
fudge of The City Court subject to
Che action OF the Democratic party.
The Caucasian is authorized to an
nuunce that Hon. Roland Williamson
is a candidate for Judge of the City
Court, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Selected.

That heavenly music! What is it |
hear?
The notes of the harpers ring sweet
on my ear,
And see, soft unfolding those por-
tails of gold:
The King Of all arrayed in his beau
~ beholul
Oh, give me-oh. give me the wings
of a dove!
Let me hasten my flight to those
mansions above:
Aye, It's now that my soul on swift
pinions would soar,
And in ecstacy bid earth adieu ever
more
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10

ed to hold the next convention at
Tulsa. The delegates are pledged TO
work for tie passage of laws cover
ing the following subjects: Physical
inspection before marriage; age of
consent to be the same as legal age: ;
property rights Of married women
to be safeguardcd: laws protecting
working girls from too much stand
ing: reform in divorce laws; the
placing of women ON school boards
and on the boards of state CHART
able institutions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
For Assessor.

The Caucasian has been author
ICED TO announce that S. Q. Hoiiings-
worth is candidate for reelection
TO the office of assessor OF Cadd0
parish, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Caucasian has been author
lsed TO announce DIR. L. M. Comegys
a. q candidate for the office OF As
sessor of Caddo Parish, subject TO
the action OF the Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10

Mrs. Herman Loeb and Miss Eda
Loeb have returned from pleasant
visit to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Chapman re-
turned Wednesday from a delight
fuI wedding trip. At present they
are with Mrs. Chaplnan's mother,
Mrs. Potter. later they will go to
housekeeping on Grand avenue.
Capt. and Mrs. Peter YOuree made
u visit during the week TO Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Lloyd of Dallas.
Mrs. Clarence Ellcrbe and chill
dren have returned from beneficial
stay Of several weeks at Pass Chris
tian. Miss.
Or. Irwin Miller has returned
from Mineral Wells. where he left
Mrs. Miller and nurse i'll comfort
able quarters.
Mrs. Susie kretz of Fort Worth
has returned home after a delight
full visit TO her sister, Mrs. Peter
iouree.
Mrs. pennie A. Mills returned
during the week from Waukesha,
where she made charming visit to
her niece, Miss Harvey J. Frame.
Miss Lucille Worthy of Paris, Tex,
was the guest Of Madame Patrick
Tally during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Reed are now
residents welcomed to Shreveport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed are pleasantly
situated with Mrs. Hudson on Fan
min street.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Palmer are
housekeeping in comfortable cot
tage on Stephens avenue.
Mrs. John Carr of Natchitoches,
who was the welcome guest of Mrt
John Trichel. has returned home.
Mrs. Archie Wilson and children
Of Mansfield are visiting Mrs. James
Oliver on Jordan street.
Mrs. J. S. Swami. who was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Single
ton Swami and remained for the
meeting of The Pelican chapter. re-
turned home that evening.
Mr.. :. T.. Thomas has returned
from Lake Charles and is at home
al 40 Egan street.
Mrs. ]. II. LaFranee has returned
4. 4. 4. 4 a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Bereavement.

The advent days of Christmas,
bright with songs of gladness, are
saddened; deep note of sorrow
sobs through the air for the passing
away of one beautiful and beloved
sweet Otelia Jacobs. Just few
weeks ago, how fair the world was
to her-what promise, what happi-
ness it heidi But there came days of
sickness and suffering, days of de-
spair and days when the aching
hearts of the watchers took hope
then, the awful realization that all
was in vain.
She il was in that solemn hour,
who spoke words of comfort to her
dear ones: then. unafraid, and with
the trustfulness of little child.
she fell asleep.
with songs and dewy light.
Morning blossoms out of night,
She will open her sweet eyes,
Meath The palms of Paradise"
Miss Otcia Jacobs was the daugh-
ter OF olrf' late honored citizen, Mr..
Walter b. Jacobs and Mrs. Fannie
Abrams Jacobs. Her death occur
ring just two years lacking one
month. after the death of her eldest
sister. Mrs Elsie Jacobs Lloyd,
brings back the keenness Of sorrow
felt at the uIltimeIy death Of this
beloved young wife and mother.
Standing by the caskct Of this
Youngest of the daughters, pure and
lovely as The blossoms about her.
tears OF sorrow and sympathy fell
for the sorely bereavcd mother and
sister and brothers, and others who
loved her.
Under mantle Of roses she rests.
All about her earth's sweetest How
ers.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
gEor f;lerk Of the pistrict Court.

The Caucasian has been author
ised TO announce that Geo. Policeman
. 10 q candidate for the Office OF Clerk
of the District Court, subject to the
. sction of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian has been author
1ized 10 announce that s. N. KeTiey is
candidate for the Office OF Clerk OF
the District Court, subject TO The &C
aion OF the Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
For State Central Committee.

The Caucasian is authorized TO an
nounce that John Jenkins is q can
sidate for the position of Commit
teeman of the State Central Com
mittee from Caddo Parish, subject to
action of the Democratic primary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
For CITY Marshal.

The Caucasian is authorized to
announce that George T. Gerald is
. candidate for recollection TO the
Office of City Marshal subject to
the action Of The Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
For Police Juror.

The Caucasian is authorized to an
mounce that Capt. w. L. Crawford is
candidate for recollection as po-
aice Juror TO represent Ward -Four
of Caddo Parish, subject TO the &C
ton of the Democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Far sheriff.

The Caucasian has been author
sxed To announce that j. P. Fiournoy
10 q candidate for the effice OF Sher-
III and Tax Collector Of Caddo Par
ash, subject TO the action OF the
democratic party.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
Oklahoma Club Women.

The state convention OF. Women's
Clubs of Oklahoma, which closed a
four days session last week, deeid-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10
A Call Home.

The many warm friends Of the
Rev U. b. Currie and Mrs. Currie
will be glad to know that they will
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-12-10

We would like TO figure on your
printing Phones 1000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
NEWS FORECAST FOR THE WEEK

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug 5-The
week is expected to see the end of the
special session of congress and the de-
parture Of the President and the men,
bers of both houses for their belated
summer vacations. The vote on the
Arizona New Mexico statehood bill,
the last important item on the legis-
lative calendar, is fixed for Monday.
Admiral Togo, the famous Japanese
naval commander now visiting the
United States, will spend the early
part of the week in Washington,
where several notable dinners are to
be given in his honor. He will go to
Philadelphia Wednesday and after a
visit of one day in that city, he is to
become the guest of New York City.
The Department of Agriculture's
crop report showing the condition of
the principal crops on August 1 will
be issued Wednesday afternoon. 1t
will announce also the preliminary es-
innate of yield and quality of winter
wheat, the acreage Of buckwheat, hay
and rye, and stocks of oats and barley
in farmers hands on August 1st.
The Michigan School of Mines at
Houghton will celebrate it's quarter
centennial during the week. Presi-
dent Taft has designated Secretary
of Commerce and Labor to represent
the administration at the celebration.
Astoria, Ore, is to begin a notable
celebration of the one hundredth anni-
versary of the arrival on the Pacific
coast of the expedition sent from New
York by John Jacob Astor, which
formed the first American settlement
at Astoria and gave the United States
its strongest claim to the Oregon
country. The celebration is to last
an entire month and will be conducted
on an elaborate scale.
An international aviation meet will
be opened in Chicago Saturday, to be
continued for eight days. The pro-
HTuInme pToNiueS lof Taci1B lor Ndr-
ious distances around the flying
field, weight carrying, quick starting
and quick climbing contests, bomb
throwing from great heights and cross
water races.
The most notable gatherings of the
week will be the Worlds Congress Of
Zionists, at Basle, Switzerland, at
which both the United States and
Canada will be represented; the an
nual convention of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Unicn Of America, at
Scranton, Pa, and the Negro National
Educational Congress, which will
meet in Denver for a session of three
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
SOLVE MUNICIPAL PROBLEMS

CHICAGO, Ill.,, Aug. 5-Much in
terest is being manifested in the In
ternational Municipal Congress and
Exposition to be held in this city next
month, and arrangements are being
made for the reception of large num-
ber of visitors from the principal
cities of the United States and Canada
and several European countries. Ex-
perts of worldwide fame and known
ability in matters pertaining to NUM-
cipal government will be in attend
ance. Health and sanitation, includ-
ing garbage collection and its dis
position, and the prevention and sup
preston of epidemics will be given es-
pecial attention, as will also the SUBJ
ject of taxation. Among other sub
jects to be discussed will be that Of
public utilities. Included in this will
be the subjects Of franchises, NUM-
cipal ownership, street lighting, water
systems, docks and water transporta-
ton and modern housing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07

his arms around her and patted her
on the back. 81 can't let the father of
my babies go 10 prison. But we will
have to live apart"
"Never mind about that now" re-
piled the man who, the testimony
showed had hitched his wife to har-
rcw beside team of mules and had
driven her with club many times
around the plowed field. 1--WE can
settle all that when you get me out
OF the trouble which you have gotten
me into"
The story of the mans cruelty, as
related by his wife, who had been in
a Kansas City hospital for several
days receiving treatment for wounds
which her husband had inflicted upon
her body. The judge and large audi
ence heard the woman say her hus-
band had knocked her town, tied her
hands behind her, forced her to walk
with his mules while he narrowed six
times around a large field. thirds
OF the spectators were women and
many of them were moved to tears
as Mrs. Choat stripped up her sleeve
and displayed many great black and
blue bruises"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
A. L. STEPHENSON
SERIOUSLY INJURED

About $3.50 this morning A. L. Ste
phenson, who until recently ran the
Durango corral on West Ninth street,
and is now the proprietor of the Will
iams Rooming house, was run over
and seriously injured.
Mr.. Stephenson was sitting In .
wagon which was driven by Louden
Muller, when the accident occurred.
The team scared at the street car and
started to run away. Just as they
passed Harry Jackson's one end Of tho
spring seat dropped down, and Mr..
Stephenson was thrown out into the
street, falling beneath the wagon 10
that both wheels passed over his body,
before the team could be stopped.
He was picked up and carried into
the Topic saloon, and DIR. Robbins
summoned. After rendering first aid,
the doctor had him taken to his home,
where he is resting fairly comforta-
bly, this afternoon.
Examination revealed the fact that
two ribs were broken, and there are
possibly some internal injuries, but
the doctor hopes not, although II 10
too soon to say at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
REAL WAR ON IN HAITI
Revolutionists Have the Administra-
tiOn Forces on the Run
Western Press.

Western Press.
CAPE HAYTIEN, Aug. 5.-Twenty
men were killed and twice that num-
ber were injured in battle fought
in the streets today by the follow
ers of General Leconte and M. Firmin.
The conflict lasted two hours. Sew
eral were injured in fight last night
between the German marines and a
crowd of natives who attempted to
loot a store. All the warships in the
harbor are landing marines. One boat
lead was fired upon. German and
English marine are patroling the
streets. All the cafes have been
closed. General Simon and his fam
lily have departed for Kingston on the
Dutch steamship Prinz der Neder-
landen. The United States cruiser,
Salem, arrived here today.
General Leconte declared himself
the military dictator of the island and
it is rumored ne intends to break tip
congress when he reaches Port au
Prince. Firminists are believed to be
in the majority, however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
W0Ml.vL|k[
~ s; REP[NTS'
Wife Of a Brute Re|ents and Forgives Her
WretChed Mate

Western Press.
LIBERTY, Mo-, Aug. 5.-After
twice repulsing his hysterical pleas to
intercede in his behalf, Mrs. May
Choat, wife of Lafayette Choat, threw
the courtroom into excitement last
evening by suddenly throwing her
arms around her husbands neck,
promising him she would do all in her
power to obtain his release on bond
and his acquittal when his trial comes
up. He had just been bound over
after trial lasting the greater part
of the day, in which the wife had told
tale of cruelty and beatings at his
hands that caused tears to appear in
the eyes of hardened old lawyers, long
considered immune to sentiment. 1t
was after her husbands bond had
been placed that the woman relented.
81 will never testify against him."
she cried out to the court at is true
he was cruel to me, but he is the
father of my children, | will never
help send him to the penitentiary.
You might as well turn him out now,
for | will never help convict him, even
if have to go and hide in the woods.
81 can't do it, Lafe," she sobbed on
her husbands shoulder as he folded
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
BfATTIf NOW ON TRIAL
Troops Guard Court House While the
Trial Progresses
Western Press.

Western Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 5.-A COM
pany of militia, deputy sheriffs and
the detectives who have worked on
the Beattie tragedy, camped on the
green at the Chesterfield court house
during the trial of Henry Clay Beat
tie jr., charged with wife murder. The
deputy sheriffs and detectives will
sleep in tents SO as to be on hand
night and day during progress of the
trial and militiamen are present to
prevent any hostile outbreak against
the prisoner. An indictment has been
written charging the death of Mrs.
Louise Owen Beattie to her husband.
The jurors are ready to affix their
names. Throughout the ordeal the
aged father of Beattie and his aged
mother and the mother Of the mur-
dered woman have retained their
friendly feelings, the result of years
Of acquaintance.
Mr.. Owen, father of the slain wom-
an, says he wants justice done. Mr..
Beattie, the father of the accused boy,
declares his belief in his sons inno-
cence. Together the aged men are
doing everything possible for the well
fare Of the motherless infant which
is cared for by its aged grandmother,
Mrs. Owen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
FARMINGTON NEWS
NOTES Or THE DAY
Special to The Hera,I.

Special to The HeraiI.
f-A2MINGTON, N. Vi, Aug. A.
A flood in the La Plata river some
two weeks ago carried out the nume
which spans its mouth and which ac-
commodities the waters of the Cool
idge irrigation canal, leaving prac-
tically all farms under said canal with
out water. AS yet but slight effort
is being made apparently to replace
the flume, hence all farmers who take
water from the canal, and whose crops
will be practically a total loss, won
der why the company's lethargy. Sew
eral damage suits are threatened.
Harvey Hubbard, who has accumu-
lated snug fortune operating an In
dian trading post at the Shiprock
agency is moving to bayfield,.
The Andrews two-story brick build
ing is completed and the gr)und floor
front occupied by the Pennington
drug store. The Times-Hustler is 10
occupy the south half of the ground
floor, while the upper rooms will be
given over to offices.
The well being sunk by the Little
Standard Oil company fifteen miles
west of Pennington is reported nov
down 1,2O0 feet and progrcs sing nice
ly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
WANTS TO BUY RIGHT
HAND INDEX FINGER
Western Press.

Western Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Minnie
O'Herrin says she will gladly sacrifice
the index finger on her right hand in
order to give her 6-year-old daughter
Isla, a musical education.
The buyer of the living finger, II
the transaction is eliminated, will be
Mrs. Reginald Waldorf of Philadel-
rhia. Recently Mrs. Waldorf's index
finger on her right hand was injured
by cut from rusty nail. Blood
poisoning resulted and the finger was
amputated.
"There is but one thing that can
restore your hand to its former con-
dition," said the surgeon who am
putated the digit. "Some other wom-
an whose finger will fit and who is
willing to sell her finger must be
found. A new finger can be ampu-
tated and grated on"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07

matter when his identity was first dis
cussed. AS Inspector Ethridge trailed
and finally caught the man, after
spending about three weeks hard work
on the job, it appears that the re-
ward should be his. At least, it seems
that he has about $35 coming, but it
is not quite clear, at present, who
has it to pay.
Besides the SIS, Mr.. Ethridge has
possession Of the horse and saddle
which Moore had at the time of his
arrest. These were stolen, it Is
thought, from a man living on the
La Plata in New Mexico. The horse
is worth about $3.50 and the saddle
S25. The Montrose people, it is said,
tried to get possession of these also,
but Inspector Bthridge refused to al
low them to have anything to do with
what was clearly none of their busi-
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
N[RvY BOY
A[R0NAUT
Parachute Fails to Work and Airman
Slashes Balloon Wide Open

Western Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. g.
A crowd of 10000 summer visitors
trembled apprehensively for the life
of Howard Bennett, boy aeronaut,
aged only 18 years, who has been Civ
ine daily exhibition and soaring to
great heights in his balloon and then
making parachute drops.
At height of 1000 feet Bennett
pulled the cord which ordinarily re-
leases the parachute but it would not
work. He then climbed hand over
hand up one of the slender ropes which
supported his trapeze. The parachute
was attached to the side of the bal
Icon. When he reached the side of his
balloon he was seen by spectators to
hang on by one hand while with the
other hand he drew from his pocket a
knife. The blade Of this he opened
with his teeth, and then he tore a
cash in the side of his balloon, caus-
ing it to fall at rapid rate. 1t miss
ed the tall roof of hotel by only a
few inches. Then not many yards fur
ther It collapsed. But Bennett was
then directly over the Thoroughfare,
a strip of water that divides Atlantic
City from the mainland, and he fell
into the water. Half dozen boats
went to his rescue.
"If some one will give me a ciga-
rette I'll be all right" the aeronaut
said when he was hauled aboard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-07
KEEPING TAB ON THE MINORS.

The Portland Pacific Coast league
club has sold Buddy Ryan, a center
fielder, to the Chicago Americans.
The three DIS, Danville, Dubuque
and Decatur, are crowding each other
at the top in the Three-I league race.
1t looks as if Denver would bring
home the turkey in the Western league
with Pueblo and Lincoln close up.
Petersburg has fooled the Virginia
league fans by coming to the front
and giving battle to Norfolk for first
place.
The st. Louis Nationals get classy
performer in Outfielder Mills Of the
Edmonton Western Canada league
team.