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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
A FREAKISH TEST
OF SHREWDNESS.
How an Embryo Detective Proved
His Skill

Mayor Gaynor at dinner In Brook
lyn condemned certain ideas OF civil
service that a German visitor from
Berlin had recommended.
Those ideas may do well in Ber-
lin" he said, 'but l don't think
they'd do well here. We are opposed
to freaks, and this new sort of civil
service examination Is as freakish as
Old Sleuth's.
.Old Sieuth, the detective chief. was
once examining new applicant for
the detective bureau. He thrust into
the young mans hand pale mass OF
ruffies and lace and cambria, wo-
mans skirt.
Find the pocket in that be said
.But the applicant shook his head.
".No, chief he admitted frankly
That's beyond me-
"Then Old Sleuth slapped hin
heartily on the back.
III you're smart enough. my boy.
he cried. to know it's no use to look
for the pocket in woman's Skin
you're smart enough to be a detective
Here's your star"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
An Ordinance

Be it ordained by the Police jury
Of the Parish of Caddo, that right
of way be and is hereby given to the
Shreveport Gas, Electric Light and
Power Company to construct, ope-
rate and maintain gas mains and
electric lines along and across the
following public roads in the Parish
of Caddo, to-wit:
Linwood avenue or Seventh street
and Line ovenue. Such right of way
to commence at the limits of the city
of Shreveport and extend along said
roads for a distance of not exceed
ing five miles.
Be it further ordained, that the
said Shreveport Gas, Electric Light
and Power Company shall place its
said gas mains at a distance of not
less than 18 inches below the bottom
of the drainage bitches, and when
ever or wherever it crosses either
of said roads, it shall restore the
said roads in as good condition as
they were then when said work was
done, and shall at all times maintain
such crossings or places where said
pipe may be laid, in good condition.
Be it further ordained, that the
said Shreveport Gas, Electric Light
and Power Company shall have the
right at all times to go in and upon
said public roads for the purpose of
repairing said pipe line, but ;ch
REPAIRS shall be made in such way
as not to impede traffic along said
roads, and same. shall be left in good
condition after said work is done.
That in laying said pipe lines said
company shall do so under the di-
rection of the superintendent of
Ipublic roads and in the event of any
change Of grade in said roads the
said pipes shall be lowered or
changed at the expense of said COM
| pany.
). Be it further ordained, that the
said Shreveport Gas, Electric Light
and Power Company shall have the
\ right to erect poles and string wires
along the outer edge of said roads in
r such a manner as not to impede
traffic, for the purpose of transmit
! ting and distributing electricity.
, By Mr.. Douglas: That the above
> ordinance be adopted. Carried.
w. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
: A. L. DURINGER, Clerk. 9-i9
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Parish Board Of School Direc-
Tors of the Parish of CaddO, Louis
Iana. at its regular meeting held on
the 18th day of September 1911, I,
Isaac Barron. president of said
board, hereby give notice that, in
with said resolution,
special election will be held in
School District No. I3 Of said Parish
of Cadd0 Louisiana, on Saturday the
2lsf day of October 1911, for the
purpose Of submitting TO the prop
erty taxpayers, qualified under the
constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana to vote at said election,
The following proposition, tO-wit:
To levy a special tax of five mills
OH the dollar on all property in
School District No. 10 of the Parish
of CaddO, Louisiana, subject to state
taxation, annually, for a period of
ten years, for the purpose Of
1. Purchasing, if necessary, site
or sites, constructing thereon one or
more public school buildings, title to
which shall vest in the public, and
the location of which shall be deter
mined by the School Board, to equip
and maintain same.
2. Giving additional aid to the pub
lie school or schools of said school
district.
For the purpose of said special
election the polling place will be
Gillian, and John T. Gardner, Il. t.
Douglas and H. C. Vaughn have been
appointed commissioners, and Will
Mercer has been appointed clerk.
At said special election the polls
will open at 7 o'clock am. and close
at o'clock pm, and the election
will be conducted in accordance
with the laws of Louisiana applica-
bic thereto.
Notice is also given that at 100
O'clock pm. on the oath day of Oc-
tober 1911, the said Parish BOaru of
School Directors of the Parish of
Caddo, Louisiana, will meet in its Of
flee in the court house, and in open
session proceed to open the ballot
boxes, examine and count the ballots
in number and amount, examine and
canvass the returns and declare the
results of said special election.
This 10th day Of September 1914.
ISAAC BARRON, President.
September 10, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
THINGS Not on Program.

A wagon show which had gaudy
paper, but little else, played to a very
unsatisfactory business in a small town
generally good.
Following the afternoon perform
ance two locals were checking up the
show from the thirty-two sheet stand
on the fence opposite the depot
"They didn't have this said one,
pointing to herd Of elephants
Nor this" said the other, designat-
ing a thrilling riding act.
Blamed if | saw this" No. 1 went
on, indicating flying trapeze perform
ance.
Popcorn George, who had suffered
keenly through a slack day, had over
heard the conversation. Stepping be-
tween them, he put his hand on a
scene showing mob storming a RED
wagon for tickets.
NO" said he, 'and they didn't have
this. Chicago Evening Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
TIMELY HINTS
FOR farmers
The Test For a Profitable Cow.

The percentage of fat in a cows
nik does not, IS a rule, indicate
whether she is profitable or not. says
Hoard's Dairyman. The COW may give
milk testing 2115 to per cent and still
be a very profitable animal. On the
other hand. she may give milk contain
ing 5 per cent fat and be an unprott-
able animal.
In order to judge whether an animal
is profitable or not it is necessary to
know the amount of milk she gives
and the percentage of fat it contains.
For example, a COW that will produce
10000 pounds Of per cent milk in
year would. under ordinary circum-
stances, be a profitable animal, but
COW that would yield but 5000 pounds
of 5 per cent milk would not, as rule
be profitable.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
NEW TALES
THAT ARE TOLD
Thanks For the Bishop.

The archbishop Of Canterbury is
known among his friends as especially
partial to two things-children and
jokes-and is rather fond of telling
the following story against himself:
As bishop Of London he was one
day walking in the suburbs OF the
British capital when he Glanced upon
a little girl who was standing looking
up somewhat wistfully at a four
barred gate.
"Oh, please, sir" she asked, will
you open this gate for me-?
Smiling upon the demure maiden,
the bishop lifted the latch and pushed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
The Shape of Layers.

Do you know the proper shape TOT
a heavy layer? If you can tell good
layer by her shape you have solved
one of the great problems in poultry
culture 4 bird with long. deep
body, with a broad back and full
breast, is the true egg type. There
must be a good constitution and a
properly shaped body for the creation
of eggs and egg cells.
What is necessary today is to breed
for the shape that is conducive to
heavy laying 1t is well, of course
to breed for the other qualities. but
the most important should be shape
for upon shape depends the future
profit of your flock.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
KEEP POSTED
Weekly Caucasian and the Weekly
Item Of New Orleans Combined
One Year One Dollar.

All the news Of general interest,
including politics, state and ma
tonaI, in the Weekly Caucasian, and
the Weekly Item for one year only
one dollar.
The Sunday Caucasian by mail
and the Item one year one dollar.
The Tri-Weekly Caucasian by
mail and the Item one year two dol
lars.
The Caucasian is the official jour
nal of the Police Jury of the Parish
of Caddo, and gives all the official
proceedings and the general publ
cations of interest to the people.
The Weekly Item contains in con-
densation the best features OF the
daily publications, and has de-
partment for farmers.
The Caucasian, besides its full
quota of news, local and general,
has the exclusive right to Fosters
Forecasts and to special features
which are alone worth the price OF
yearly subscription.
Sample copies will be mailed
when requested.
The Weekly Caucasian and the
Weekly Item one year $500; sl1
months soc, in advance.
Office 5l7 Edwards street. Postof-
fee box 567. Shreveport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
A Possible Contingency.


When James B. Reynolds. now
member of the tariff board. was as
sistant secretary of the treasury Sena-
tor Root. me secretary Of state. sent
for Reynolds to discuss with him mat
tiers concerning trade conference in
Paris which Reynolds had been Sc.
lected TO attend.
"By the way. Mr.. Reynolds said
Mr.. Root. you speak French. ] as
sumo"
.soh, yes" Reynolds replied. Il have
a little French. can make the watt
ers and cab drivers understand me"
Sum" said Root. But. Mr.. Reyn-
oIds. suppose these should be no wait
ers and cab drivers In the CONFER
ence - Philadelphia Saturday Even
Ing Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
SheriR's Sale.

No. Is. 393-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
J. L. Jeffries VS.. The Hollar Oil
Company.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed from the Honor
able First Judicial District Court OF
Caddo Parish in the above numbered
and entitled suit, I have seized and
will offer for sale at public auction
without the benefit of appraisement,
for cash, at the principal front door
of the court house of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, during the legal hours OF
sales, on
SATURDAY, OCT. %, 19ii,
A certain oil and gas lease granted
by Allie Penrod and her husband, j.
wv. Penrod, to H. Hollar, and by him
assigned to The Hollar Oil and Gas
Co., on the following described land
The southwest quarter of the north
west quarter and the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter OF
section 80, township %, range Is
Caddo Parish, La, said lease being
dated July %, 1910, and recorded il
conveyance book 81, page GIG, of thu
records of Caddo Parish, La; ant
also the following described movable
property: One derrick, one block anC
tackle, 8 joints 8-inch pipe; 400 fee
piping; one gate valve; one joint o
4-inch pipe; one 4-inch ST, on
crown block; one treating plant; si7
Joints 8-inch pipe; 10 gauge valves
lone cypress tank, $50 bbl.; one go
Dbl. tank; joints 6-inch pipe; fiv
Joints 4-inch pipe; two 6-inch gat
valves; one derrick; one standard ri
complete; one canvas tent; 345 joint
Pinch pipe. Said property seized a
belonging to. the above defendan
company and to be sold to pay an
satisfy the debt as specified i'll sal
writ, say in the sum of twenty-fou
hundred dollars, with s per cent in
| terest thereon from March IL, 1871
Until paid, and all costs of this sui
/ J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctioneel
| Caucasian, September 26, 1914.
1
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Why He Kissed Her.

Daniel J. Shern was reminded or
story when he read the verdict in the
breach Of promise case against young
WalIing in New York.
81 was counsel for the girl in case
once" said the lawyer. land ! thought
we had a good case. One OF the
strongest points was the ardent WOO
ing Of the defendant He calculated
at least 1.244 kisses he had planted
upon the fair ones ruby lips. Imagine
our surprise when the defendant adj
mitted it.
ssThat's true said he, testifying.
4 had to do it. he explained.
"sHad to do it?' l reared. hoping to
embarrass him.
ayes he answered. 1 either had
to keep kissing her constantly or per-
NIT her to sing. and-weil. ! preferred
the kissing. '"-St. Paul Dispatch.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Hus+ Raths For Fowls,

Fowls need some kind of dust to
roll in. as that is natures way OF
freeing them from mites. Road dust
is the best of all, and the fowls seem
to like it best At this season of tie
year it requires only a little time to
wheel a few barrels and dump it in
some dry place for winter use. Then
arrange a frame about six inches deep
and three feet square and keep ii
filed with the dust Arrange the
frame in a sunny place, as the fowls
seem to like a bright spot when dust
ing
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
The New Mental Peril.

The young man from out of town
called at the home of an east end girl
the other evening and while there
made the acquaintance of her young
sister and brother
The sister came into the room, close
ly followed by the brother, and abrupt
" said to the guest, IF George Wash
ington got praised for hackin' cherry
tree what would he have got for Hack
enschmidt?"
And Immediately the small boy
chanted, Lock up the cat, sister; the
canary is out"
Good graciousr cried the guest as
the children withdrew. What was
that extraordinary question the little
girl asked me?"
"That was daffydil," the Older sis
ter replied.
"And the little boys remark
THAT was persifage."
But the young man went away mys
ltifed.-Clevaland Plain Dealer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Succession Notice,

No. 13,778-In First District Court,
Parish of Caddo, State Of La:
Succession of II. H. Youree.
Notice is hereby given that Peter
Youree has this day filed final &C
count in said succession, and unless
opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law the same
will be duly homologated as prayed
for. Witness the Honorable T. F.
Bell, judge of said court, this 9th
day Of September 1911
A. S.. HARDIN,
Sept: %. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01

back the gate, but in spite of its size
it swung so easily that he said.
you're such a big little girl that |
should think you could yourself have
opened SO nice a gate as this
"Oh, | could. sir" she replied, but
then / should have got my hands all
over fresh paint"
And then the bishop saw that was
Just what had happened to im.-Cos-
mopolitan.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
nna az tha HoIdovers.

Travelling Mani wonder II the
landlord doesn't know that it's against
the law to use roller towels now?
Regular Boarder-Oh, yes; he knows
It. but thai law wasn't passed when
this towel was put up.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
The Eternal Feminine.

"You quarreled," said Maude.
eyes" replied Mamie. Il told MIN
never to speak to me again."
$50 that ends the engagement"
81 don't see why. | didn't say any
thing about his not writing to me-
Washington Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Music Unnecessary.

He-Do you approve Of dancing!
She-No.
''Why notY'
"why, it's mere hugging set to
music"
"Well, what is there about that you
don't like"
"The ."-Tit-Bits.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
September 10, 1911.

If it is a question of quality and
price when it comes to stationery,
you are looking for us. Phone 1000
and we will either come or send.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01

When quality and price are the
considerations. we believe it is to
your interest to let us figure on your
print that kind for you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
The Cow Stable.

No factory building needs to be
cleaner, drier, better lighted and ven
tilated than the place in which cows
are kept. See that yours enjoy the
benefits of these requirements to the
best of your means and ability. Even
IL you go d little beyond ''the means"
it will generally pay.-American Guilt
vator.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
A Mental offset.

.eWhat can we do to make up for the
eyiJ we think of othersY'
.sWell, I'VE given away thousands OF
dollars An my mind. kansas City
Journal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Wanted Correct Dope"

IT want to talk to the Office boy
about that ball game yesterday" de-
clared the junior partner.
sYou read the accounts OF the game, :
said the senior partner.
"That was the way the umpire saw
It l want to hear about the game as
it really happened. "-Washington Her
aid.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Horse Wisdom.

Better no colt than one from So
sire.
Better shear off the name where the
collar rubs.
The best bed for horse is clay
floor covered thickly with straw.
Horses working hard in harvest
need water several times day.
Every farm should furnish its own
horses at distinct saving In cost.
A horse with very full stomach is
neither fit for service, work or rapid
moving.
In training a colt teach him one
thing at a time, and do that thor
Oughly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
The Aunt knew.

Jacks Uncle Coming up on piazzal-
What do you suppose? Jack has just
rescued that young widow, Mrs. Wiles.
from the surf
His Aunt-There! / expected some
thing Of this sort. Now we'll have to
rescue Jack-Boston Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
POULTRY
FOR WINTER EGGS.
Be Sparing With Corn, as Fat
Hens Won't Lay.

1t is not a good plan to keep pullets
and mature hens together in the same
flock if we wish to get plenty OF win
ter eggs. Laying pullets require and
consume with advantage an amount of
food that will quickly overfatten the
hens, and the fat hen lays poorly or not
at all, writes W. r. Fisher In the
Rural New Yorker.
When layers OF all sorts and ages
are housed and fed together, either the
pullets will get too little or the hens
will get too much. and in either case
we diminish egg production and are
apt to injure some of the flock.
Overlooking is to be avoided In fowls
of all ages, but it is much easier to
oyerfeed the mature bird than the
growing pullet. The tendency to take
on fat is common in the yearlings and
older hens of all kinds, being most
marked In the larger and heavier
breeds. In order to avoid overlooking
one must take good many other con-
ditions into account. Each must
study his birds and learn the details
Of management for himself. Their be.
havior at feeding time is good indi-
cation OF the amount Of food that
should be given. II they are eager
and lively all goes well. II they move
about slowly and show indifference
the amount of the ration should be cut
down.
Breed should be considered Ths
active, hustling Leghorn will dispose
| of more grain in proportion to its sizs
and weight than the slow going
Cochin. Then the kind Of food tina
forms the bulk of the ration Is az
item Of importance. Look out for TIT
fattening effects Of corn. Too mucl
fat puts an end to laying. and 1t is tn
cause Of much Ill health and SOM
deaths in the poultry house in the win
| fer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01
Marshal's Sale.

No. H1i-In City Court Of Shreve-
port, La: j. R. Burkett VS.. Tom
Hill.
BY virtue Of writ Of fieri facias,
ISSUED in the above entitled and
numbered suit, by the Honorable l..
c. Blanchard, judge of the City
Court, Shreveport, Louisiana, and to
me directed, | have seized and Will
sell at public auction, at the Luns-
ford or Burkett place about one mile
west Of Jewella on the Greenwood
raaG Fourth Ward Of Caddo Parish,
louisiana, between the legal hours
for sales on
SATURDAY, OCT. 7, 1911,
One lot of household goods, one
horse, one buggy, two wagons, one lot
OF peanuts and potatoes. Said prop
erty seized as belonging to defendant
and to be sold to pay and satisfy the
debt specified in said writ, say the
sum of $4,000, and all cost.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of
appraisement. G. F. GERALD,
City Marshal
Caucasian, September &c, 1914.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-01

No. 71iI-In City Court Of Shreve-
port, La: J. r. Burkett VS.. Tom
Hill.
Fort Pierce news., 1911-12-08

Shopping lists, with race cards
matched,
See the early starters scratched.
But there will need to be no scratch
ing on account Of prices at our
store. We are are ready and you
are invited to mingle with the
crowds at the popular Drug Store.
ST. LUCIE DRUG COMPANY,
Fort Pierce, Florida.
Fort Pierce news., 1911-12-08
The Shopping List

Today she opens her shopping list;
In it no single friend is missed.
Let us observe it as it stands
Today, fresh from her lovely hands
The list today;
Pa,
Ma,
Uncle Jack,
Ed,
Fred,
Cousin Zack,
Clara,
Sara,
Aunty Sue,
Joe,
Flo,
Glands, too.
Jim,
Tim,
Little Willie,
Gertie,
Myrtle,
Also Millie.
Fay,
May,
Amarylis.
Daisy,
Maize,
Little Phyllis.
Mrs. Green,
Mrs. Breen,
Mrs. Cross -the-way.
Mrs. Black,
Mrs. Mack,
That is all to-day.
This is list to view with awe,
And make a poor man start to jaw,
Did he not know by Christmas day
The shopping list would look this
way:
Fort Pierce news., 1911-12-08
VOTE FOR BONDS.

Lest YOU forget we again you that next Tuesday the
av set apart for the special election to determine against
bond issue of 100000 for public utilities.
The amount involved divided follows $4,000 for
waterwork $4,000 for sewers $4,000 electric lights The
voters are asked to express against proposition
So far there appears opposition, the
general opinion that the will carry by large majority
However, there only days which qualify to
cast your vote you paid your 1911 city
once so that you will not be challenged at the polls.
Be sure and vote For all these propositions for certainly
do need the entire outfr have any.
Do not be luled into a supor false security of
the nonapparence opposition the movement The nbond
people kept but just beginning to show their
days before election will be made strenuous by
the issue least cripple by defeating
the light proposition this done resident parties will
daty ask for franchise probably get it,
Municipal ownership public utilities proven good
thing properly handled and there why ahoud
not hove it so here
Just hand and your Tuesday
for the bond issue
Saturday was cleanup day Pierce by the
mayor and the result of the day apparent
the improved many lots yards etc. especially in
the city, The mayor the thanks all
the citizens ORDER credit lining
up the property owners and tenants in the movement
Much of the success good rally Wednesday was due
to the work oe scores Of ladies worked untngy on the ar
rangemen and entertainment committees and oad at the feast
good things spread fact had not been
for affair would enjoyable
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
ACWoRTH FARMERS
SHOW MUCH INTEREST

AcwoRTH. Ca. Feb. 1.-THE farmers
az this vicinity are further advanced for
this time OF the year than perhaps ever
before. and that they are awake TO their
interests Is proven by the conditions OF
their farms During the several weeks
Of continued favorable weather the
farmers OF this section have been very
actively at work preparing the soil for
this years crop.
The land is in better condition now
than ever before ar this time. This is
probably the earliest the farms have been
turned under. The farmers are much
more interested in diversified farming and
farming on the intensive plan
The 500 offered BY the Acworth Corn
club for the best acre OF corn has added
considerable impetus Besides this
amount offered by the local club, several
local enterprises have nearly doubled
that amount The farmers are greatly
interested IN the agricultural college on
wheels and await its arrival with keen
interest This great enterprise VIII sug-
xest new ideas to them and stimulate
them with desire for greater things.