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The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
CONFUSING THE PUBLIC MIND
Astronomers Are More Than Usually Imaginative in Their Theories
 About tho Universe.

The astronomers are showing more than their customary activity of imagination just now, and as they differ fatly in their conclu- sions, the public mind is confused about what to believe in the way of news from space. It used to be said that astronomy was an exact science, about which all controversy was closed, and this was true of the period when astronomy was confined to it's mathematical aspects. But since the coming of Camille Flam- marion some 30 years ago the im- aginatiye school of astronomers has claimed possession of the field, and speculation as to what happens in the exterior universe has monopo- lized the public interest.
 Professor See of the Mare Island observatory told the American Phil osophical society the other day that Giving beings exist wherever star twinkles in the sky" On the othes hand, Professor Aitken of Berkeley insists that Mars is not inhabited, and the same learned conclave where Professor See expended his theory of the universe Professor Svaute Au- guste Arrhenius of Sweden told the assembled ssvants that all this stimulating speculation about canals on Mars was nonsense. The planet was too cold to support life, and the streaks which Flammarion first con- tended were canals are nothing bet ter than the sears left by earth quakes.
 The processes by which the rival astronomers arrived at their con- clusions were not disclosed, and the unlearned are invited to take their .hoiee between them without preju- dice.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
TIMBER LASTS : jNu.

The average life of Australian timbers naturally varies greatly, be- ing dependent on situation and eli mate. Tn western Australia iarrah bridge piles have been taken up per fectly sound after being 45 years in the ground, while instances are on record where the ironbark, redgum and gray box of the eastern states in similar situations have been discov- cred to have an equally long life. In the more humid parts of Queensland the life of bridge piles varies greatly, but it may be said to extend from fifteen to over thirty years.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
MORE NURTURE THAN NATURE
Character Depends Especially on Ones Surroundings, His Conduct and
 hls Habit.

A Chicago preacher gives this definition of character: "The mu- tual product of nature and nurture, with more of nurture than of na- ture." Ones surroundings, his con- duct, his habit, are more important than his ancestry and his blood. We note this every day-how children of alleged blooded stock drop out of the race and other fellows, with no heredity behind the old cottage or dusty shop, forge ahead. If there IS spirit in a mans blood he is all right. He will win. But this blood may have been pounding nails or hoeing corn for fifty years before.
 It is the knack of getting at a thing that tells, and when one stops to count the profit of it he will like ly fail. It is the doing of the thing unselfishly and almost blindly that commands success. Let any man go over his life and pick out some work or success that he is proud of, and he will find he didn't think it out, but rather strayed into it; saw an opening and wandered in. That is why so many poor boys get rich they had to do something, and did it.-Ohio State Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
RECORD IN PIANO PLAYING.

The Paris newspapers record 8 feat of endurance on the part of one Thorpe, described as a native of Bo- hemia, who played the piano for thirty hours and fifteen minutes without stopping. It seems that there is record even in this kind of folly and that it was formerly held by MT. Waterbury, whose per- formance extended over twenty-eight and half hours. The report states that Thorpe was fed and given stim- ulants during the entertainment. But nothing is said about the audi ence, as to whether they brought their beds or took their enjoyment in parts. @
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
DEEP MOURNING FOR DOGS
Fashionable Women of London Now Dress In Black When Their
 Pets Die.

DeeF mourning for pet dogs is the latest feminine fad in London. Deep n'ourning among human be- ings to a certain extent has gone out of fashion. Deep mourning for dogs is taking its place.
 A london woman tells how, hav- ing advertised the loss of her dog, she was surprised and shocked to receive the same evening an envelope in mourning nearly an inch deep. Inquiring of her veterinary surgeon what this meant, she was told that mourning fer dogs by memorial cards, with deepest black edging, and even by wearing black clothes, is becoming a definite fashion.
 "In one instance," he said, a clergyman accompanied dog to its burial. Many smart women owners now intimate the death of pet dog by mi ns of mourning cards.
 ''They use the deepest of borders sometimes three-quarters of an inch deep-on their envelopes, and have special mourning cards printed of the same pattern as those used when human beings are concerned" !"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
pIslLLUSIONE ED.

The young man sat beside the beautiful maiden on the sofa.
 "Miss Nora," he began hesitating. ly, smay I ask you not to call me MT. Durand P" A rosy blush crept to the girls cheeks, and she cast her glorious eyes down at the carpet.
 "Well," she stammered, "our &C., quaintance is so short. Why should l not call you that?"
 Because, Miss Nora," answered the young man, "the fact is, my name in not Durand, my name is Dupont"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
FORGOT.

Willie-Say, pa, you ought to see the men across the street raise a building on jacks.
 Pa (absently)-Impossible, Will lie. You can open on jacks, but a man is fool to try to raise on them --er-I mean it must have been quite sight..-Puck.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
THE PERILs OF HONOR.

Scene 1--Gouty and grimly hu- morous old gentleman wires to his doctor.
 Scene 3 (doctor's wife reading telegram)-If you are interested in a pretty foot and ankle come over this evening.-Punch.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-09-28
THOUGHTFUL MAN.

q certainly have a considerate boss"
 sHow now?"
 "Gave me a two weeks vacation and three days extra to rest up."
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
Ferced to Leave Home.

Every year a large number Of
poor sufferers, whose lungs are
sore and racked with coughs, are
urged to go to another climate.
But this is costly and not always
sure. There's a better way. Let
Dr.. Kings New Discovery cure
you at home. 1T cured me of
lung trouble" writes w. R. Mel
son, of Calamine, Ark, when
all else failed and | gained ~
pounds in weight. Its surely the
king Of Sall cough and lung
cures. " Thousands owe their
lives and health to it. It's posi-
lively guaranteed for coughs,
colds. Ia grippe, asthma, Group
all throat and lung troubles. Soc
and 81. Trial bottle free at all
druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
Hoy's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. F. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
15years, and believe him perfect
ly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made
his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price Use per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constitution.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15

Court of the parish Of Caldwell
at the approaching primary cleo
ton.
Mr.. Hover needs no introduc,,
ton at our hands to the voters OF
this parish, as he was reared IN
this parish and has been in pub
lie life for the past eight years,
and is personally known by every
voter in the parish.
Mr.. Hover was first elected
Clerk of the Court in 1904, and
during his sever years in that Of
flee, he has made an envlable
record as a public official. tie
has been progressive and has
kept abreast of the times
in the way of improve
nents in keeping the records by,
having adopted the loose leaf
typewriter system, and has
made many other needed I'M
provements in his office. -,
Mr.. hover is a courteous and
accomplished gentleman, and
thorough in all business intrusted
to him, and if reelected, will
doubtless continue to keep the
clerks office on the high plane
that has been instituted.
We commend his candidacy to
a favorable consideration Of the
voters at the primary next jan
,larV.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
Five Dollars ($52O5).

rlVeSDOllaTS \2ozO0J.
And against, or in opposition
Proposition No. 2, Their,
were cast no votes.
And a majority in both mum
Der and amount Of the votes cas-
atsaid election were in favor Of
said Proposition No. 2.
And said Propositions Nos.
and 9 are hereby declared to have
been unanimously carried at said
special election,
Section 2. Be it further re.
solved, ETC., That the secretary
Of this board be and he is hereby
directed to file with the Secreta-
Il Of State of the State of Louis
! ma, and with the Clerk of the
81 j Judicial District Court and
q Oficio Recorded in and for
tie parish Of Caldwell, louisa
u !, each one copy of the minutes
q this meeting, to and including
Tie passage Of this resolution,
sine constituting a process ver-
III Of the manner in which the
hllot box has been opened, the
kllots counted in number and
mount, the returns canvassed
nd result Of the said special
election ascertained; and the said
s(cretary shall retain in his office
u copy hereof, together with
dher copies hereof, duly certifi-
"a by the Secretary of State and
Mid Clerk and ex-O fficio Record
h to have been duly filed and
accorded in. their respective Of
res, as required by law.
! Section 8. Be it further re-
blyed, ETC., That in accord with
HE authority vested in this board
" the vote Of the majority Of
property taxpayers qualified to
lote thereon, at the said special
|lection duly and regularly held,
/ special tax Of five mills on the
lollar Of the assessed valuation
! hereby levied on all property
hbject to State taxation in said
School District No. u OF the
parish Of Caldwell, State Of
louisiana, beginning with and
including the year 1911 and for
II subsequent years to and In
'luding the year 1916, for the
aforesaid.
Unanimously adopted.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
For State Senator.

DR.. B. II. Talbot, a resident of
the town of Dodson in the parish
of VIM, was in Columbia on
Tuesday, and while here he au-
thorized us to announce his can
didacy for the State Senate from
the 23rd senatorial district, COM
posed of the parishes of Cald-
well, Grant and VIM.
DR.. Talbot is a young man of
commanding presence and pleas
ing personality, and has the rep
utation Of being uncompromising
in his advocacy Of what is right
and in opposition to what is
wrong.
DR.. Talbot is a native of Jack
son parish, his father having re-
moved from Alabama before the
civil war and settled in Jackson.
DR.. Talbot is a self-made man,
who by his studious application
to his profession has won for
4
himself a reputation which any
physician may well be proud of.
In politics, DR.. Talbot il a demo-
!crat Of the progressive type, and
in every campaign he has always
been in the thick of the fight,
battling for the rights Of the
common people in opposition to
ring-rule and bossism. If elect
ed to represent the people of this
senatorial district, he will not be
held in check by the collar and
chain of any boss or politician,
but will stand forth boldly and
battle for the political freedom of
the common people.
Doctor Talbot made a fine inn
preston on the people whom he
met here, and we believe he will
receive a very respectable vote
in Caldwell. Up to this time he
is without opposition.
DR.. Talbot's announcement ap-
pears in this issue, and his plat
form will be published in our
next.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15

Prompt delivery and Shipments.
F. D. MEREDITH, Agt.,
Columbia Barber Shop.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15

To the Voters of Caldwell Parish:
| hereby announce myself candl-
date for reelection to the office OF Clerk
of the District Court for Caldwell
Parish, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party. Caldwell Parish is
now in the Fifth Judicial District, but
after January l, 1912, under Act No;
81 of 1910, will be in the 3Oth Judicial
District, composed Of the parishes OF
Caldwell and La Sale.
thank you for all past favors and
would appreciate your further indorse-
ment, promising if elected, tofaithfuily
and honestly discharge any public
duties that may come through the Of
flee. Respectfully,
N. L. HOVER.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Senator.

The Waterman is authorized to an
nounce DR.. 3. n. Talbert as candl-
date for the nomination for State Sena'
tor from this, the 23rd Senatorial Dis
trict, composed of the Parishes OF
VIM. Grant and Caldwell. His candi-
dacy is subject to the will of the voters
that will take part in the Democratic
primary election, 1912.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
We are prepared to do al
kinds Of job work.
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Baton Rouge, La, Au-
gust 8, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that John F.
Tolbert of Rosefeld, La, who, on Au-
gust "a, 1905, made Homestead Entry
No. 2751S, Serial No. 01778, for sw4,
section 18, township II north,
range 5 east, Louisiana Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Five Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore N. L. Hover, Clerk of Court, at
Columbia, La, on the
18th day of September, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Wayne
Orwell, William r. Tolbert, John
Lowery, John, Jordan, all of Rosefeld,
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
Aug IS Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
CONTINUED next week.

& have ! world Of confidence
d Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for | have used i with perfect
success, !" writes Mrs. NJ. |. Bas-
ford, Poolesyille, Nd. For sale
b. all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
Hon. N. L. Hover.

On account Of lack of space last
week we were unable to make
mention of the announcement of
Hon. N. L. Hover, who is a cam
liaasss for reelection as Clerk Of
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
School Board Proceedings.

COlumDla, La, Sept. Z, l9il.
The Parish School Board met
this day, all members present.
Minutes Of July l, were read and
adopted, after an amendment
was made striking out that por-
ton of the minutes ordering an
election for Bills Creek district
and appointing officers of elec-
ton therefor.
On motion made, the following
teachers were elected:
/ Clarks j. T. Harwell, princi-
pal; Miss Pellie Erwin, assistant.
Ward 2, Miss Alicia Lee Thomp-
son; Hawkins, Miss Lille How
ell; Mt. Parnassas, Miss Rachel
Pace; Kelly, Miss Laura Stiles,
principal; Chick, Miss Berta Ok
ford; Martin, j. H. Bailey; Oak
Grove, T. j. Griffin; Pleasant
Hill, Surville Russell; Sardis, Miss
Stella Wiley; Sandy Bayou, W.
j. Bennett: Hebert. Miss Willie
Rabb; Loyal. Miss Lou Ella
Faust; Cotton Plant, ISIS Ernie
Coats; Copengagen, Miss Louise
Mitchell; Hudson, Miss Lydia
Pierce; Valentine, Miss Mary
Austin; Holum, Miss Alice Muir
ply,
Petition of citizens of ward 6,
asking for the establishment of a
school in the lower part of Dis
trict No. 6, and to appropriate
$50 toward the building Of a
school house at the new location,
was read and on motion, said re-
quest was granted. The Presi-
dent appointed ]. A. Meredith,
7! A. Hendrix and R. A. Vincent
as members Of the building COM.
mittee for the said school.
The Board at II o'clock resolv-
ed itself into a committee of the
whole to examine and canvass
the returns of the recent cleo
ton in District No. Is and pro-
ceeded, in open public session, to
open the ballot box, examine and
count the ballots in number and
amount, examine and CANVASS
the returns Of said election, and
then and there declared the re-
suit thereof, as follows:
Proposition No. Proposition
to levy special five mill tax on
all property subject to State tax
alton in School District No. Is Of
the parish Of Caldwell, Louisiana,
for the period of five years for
the purpose Of (a) giving addi-
tional aid to public schools. (b)
Purchasing Tor constructing) a
public school building, title to
which shall vest in the public; or
constructing a public school
building and purchasing a site
therefor, title to which shall vest
lin the public.
For, or in favor Of proposition
No. 1, there were cast ten votes
representiega taxable assessed
property valuation Of $52O5.
And against, or in opposition
to said proposition No. /, there.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
For Representative.

The Waterman is authorized to an
nounce
J. E. MCCLANAHAN
as a candidate for election to the office
of Representative of the Parish OF
Caldwell, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
For Sheriff.

The Waterman is authorized to an
nounce
w. E. GODFREY
as candidate for the Democratic nom
ination for the Office of Sheriff of Cald-
well parish, subject to the will of the
voters in the January primary.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
were cast no votes.

,, Thousand $4,000 to run five
, years bearing interest at the rate
Of five per centum per annum,
payable annually for the purpose
of purchasing or constructing a
public school building, title to
which shall vest in the public, or
constructing a public school build
ing and purchasing a site there
for, title to which shall vest in
the public.
For, or in favor of said Propo-
sition No. 2, there were cast ten
votes representing a taxable as
sessed property valuation of Five
Thousand Two Hundred and Five
Dollars ($5205).
And against, or in opposition
to said Proposition No. 2, there
were cast no votes.
Whereupon R. L. Meredith Of
fered the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
Whereas, the Parish Board of
School Directors of the parish of
Caldwell, Louisiana, has in open
public session, opened the ballot
box, examined and counted the
ballots, examined and canvassed
the returns of the special cleo
ton held in School District No.
10 of the parish Of Caldwell,
Louisiana, on the 9Th day of Au-
gust, 1911, and ascertained the
results Of said election to be as,
set forth hereafter in this reso-
luton.
Section l. Be it resolved by
the Parish Board of School Dr.
rectors Of the parish of Caldwell,
Louisiana, That the results Of
special election held in School
District No. Is of the parish of
Caldwell, Louisiana, on the 9th
day of August, 1911, in conformi-
ty. to a resolution of this board
ordering said election, passed on
the first day Of July, 1911, are
hereby declared to be as follows:
Proposition No. Proposition
to levy special five mill tax on
all property subject to State tax
ton in School District No. Is Of
the parish of Caldwell, Louis.
lana, for the period Of five years
for the purpose Of (a) giving adj
ditional aid to puplic schools.
; Coz Purchasing Tor constructing)
a public school building, title to|
which shall vest in the public; OIL
constructing a public school
building and purchasing a site|
therefor, title to which shall vest
in the public.
For, or in favor of Proposition
No. !, there were cast ten votes
representing a taxableF assessed
property valuation of Five Thou.
sand Two Hundred and Five
Dollars ($52o5.)
And against, or in opposition
to said Proposition No. /, thereI
were cast no votes, and a MAORI
ty IN both number and amount|
OF the votes cast at said election
were IN favor Of Proposition
No. |.
Proposition No. 2 Proposition
TO incur debt and issue bonds ofE
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-09-15
For Clerk Of Court.
We are authorized to announce

M. L. MECOM
as a candidate for election to the office
of Clerk of the Court of the Parish OF
Caldwell, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-08
LARGEST EXHIBIT
AT The Big FAIR
RURAL SCHOOLS or cAss coUN-
Try WILL HAVE THE LARGEST
EXHIBIT AT THE INTERSTATE
FAIR THAT HAS EVER BEEN
OFFERED BY THEM.

The exhibit of the Cass county
schools at the Interstate fair to be
held in Fargo beginning July IL will
be the largest ever offered by the rural
schools of the county.
| Supt. ]. w. Riley and his corps OF
deputies are more than busy at this
time preparing the exhibit. Over 500
exhibits will be offered from the coun-
try children this year and Cass county
schools will have separate booth by
themselves, so large will be the dis
play made this year
Heretofore the showing OF the Cass
county schools has been very meagre
compared to the other schools of the
state. Even last year when the state
fair was held here Cass county was
way down in the list OF counties rep
resented, although the fair was held
in this county.
II has been the aim OF the teachers
over thescounty this year to have their
students take great deal of interest
in the display at the fair. AS a result
of this, exhibits commenced to come
in early this year and the competition
among the school children for awards
will be very keen.
Instead of having the manuscripts
in books this year. superintendent
Riley has a new plan for the display
of the higher class of work. All of
the best grade Of drawings, papers
and other manuscripts will be mount
ed In this way they can be seen
without a great deal Of trouble to the
visitors at the rural school booth.
Much of the work offered this year
viii be of the industrial training that
has been given the students. Sewing
will constitute the big bulk of what
the girls have done during the year
although some Of the little lassies viii
offer some bread and cakes for display.
even II the schools are closed. The
boys Of the county schools win show
a great deal of the work done in wood
carving and the making Of useful
things out of wood.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-08
SPEAKS ON GOOD ROADS
Man Who Travels Across Country in
. Prairie Schooner Wishes TO
Make q Speech in Fargo.

The commercial club of this city IL
in receipt of peculiar letter from
man who wants the whole town 10 get
out and boost for good roads when he
arrives in the city on prairie schoon-
err July IA. Accompanying the letter
were several press notices" and the
gentleman's picture.
After looking into the matter the
commercial club promptly decided that
the object sought, was very fine bur
that the manner Of going about Ii was
very much Of an impossibility. The
commercial club is never more willing
to help than when 1t comes to good
roads, but they did not quite like the
idea Of closing all the stores and ali
going out in body to meet this Eentle-
man with brass bands and the like as
he himself wished the people Of Fargo
would. The commercial club Accord
ingly wrote the gentleman and in
formed him that they found IL i'm
possible to comply with his wishes. II
is not quite certain whether he win
come to the city or not.