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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SELECT CULLINGS
Get-riCh-GuiCk SChemerS.

No department OF the government
comes into closer or more constant
touch with the people than the post
office, and valuable though its serv-
ices are to all there is no class of men
who use them to such advantage az
the get-rich-Quick schemers. The post
master general is quoted as saying
that within a few years more than
500 OOO,C has been taken fraudulent
ly from the people through the ma
chinery of the postofTice and the spread
Of the rural free delivery system. This
Is an enormous amount, but the au-
thOrities declare that it is far below
the actual sum and possibly represents
less than one-haIf of the total amount
lOst-lost through the rascality of the
few and the blind crednlity of the
many, The whole nation would rise
in indignant protest if our postal au-
thOritics attempted to emulate those
of Russia by reading the private CORE
spondcnce of our citizens. The schem
ers know this and take advantage OF
it. From county tax lists, business dit
rcctOries and other sources they collect
the names of prospective victims. This
done the rest is easy.-Christian World
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
Marked Superiority.

Mrs Lasb-Dat makes me sick, Sis
tab Spradley--de proud and sassy airs
dat gal done puts on since she mar'd
Chinyman!
Mrs Spradley WelPm, she brags
dat she's de only culled lady in de
c'munity OATS got husband dat does
de washin'. Suppin' to dat, after all,
Sistah Lasht-Puck
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
vaaaries of Finance.

81 understand you have paid the
mortgage off your place."
''Yep," replied Farmer Corntossel.
'Then why do you complain of hard
times?"
"All the neighbors have done the
same thing. That leaves me with mon
ey on my hands that nobody wants to
borrow Washington Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
Eiahtina the Hat Spear.

Germany Is about to begin vigor.
Gus campaign for the suppression of
the dangerous long hatpin. With the
approval of the Bavarian government,
the chief Of the Munich police de-
partment has already issued an ordi-
nance forbidding its use in that city.
and the Berlin chief of police recently
announced his intention to take SINH
lar step.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
The Bandit Fooled.

''Pinch yer sisters muff, Jimmy. We
want dat muff fer de captains bear
skin cap"
''She won't femme have de muff."
"Well, amt yer got yer trusty two
handed sword"
Eyes, but she's got hatpin. New
ark Star.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
An indication.

"Do you think they approved of my
sermon?' asked the newly appointed
rector, hopeful that he had made
good impression.
Eyes, think So" replied his wife.
"They were all nodding." -Scotsman
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
One or the Other.

Nell--Is your boss engaged to that
girl he called. on so much?
Belle Ghe typewriter)-I don't know
whether she has shaken him or prom
ised to marry him.
Nell-What do you mean?
Belle - He has stopped buying her
costly Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
Il Must Have Been.

"Wbat's de matter wifi yo' face,
Rastus?"
Accident. Nah wife done throwed
a plate at me this mornin'."
"Do yo' call that an accident"
eyes. sab. Didn't she hit what she
was aiming attributable News.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
HUMOR or The DAY
Anecdotes of Eminent Persons.



Artistic and literary circles are in
high state Of amusement over an ex-
cruciatingly funny story related Of Mr.,
!. T. McKctchcm, the distinguished
artist, author, traveller and African
hunter. It seems that in company
with q friend he was luncbing the 9th
or day at high class restaurant Said
his friend, looking at the checks the
waiter had brought:
-Four dollars for 4 little spread like
this! That's the most outrageous, the
most cxasperating charge | ever saw"
"rhat shows" instantly retortcd Mr..
McKetchem, with a smile, that you
never saw the charge Of an Infatuated
rhinocerOs."
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
The Other Leos.

Benham-T don't see how you get
around In your hobble skirt.
Mrs Benham - Do you remember
when 1t took surgical operation to
get you out of your skin tight trou-
sers New York Press.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
BOIL. WR.Rvrts

ms Is the eighth year / will have
' 81, Up against the Boil Weevil, and to
ny hard, and get even with Uncle
80 and the tSate's Entos, | have
bought one-quarter interest in the
louisiana State Farmer to organize
i7ogs cotton Clubs and advertise the
fight. Friends who wish to assist
please send in their subscriptions
aifeet to me, 500 per year.
B. w. MARSTON.
Box 14o, Shreveport, La.
+ you need some stationery of the
better kind, telephone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
ouser soIutlen.

"Uncle, why do more blends get
married than brunet.esT
BECAUSE they're light headed, sup
pose."-spokane spokesman-Review.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Prisoners Will Arrive
In Los Angeles Thursday

DENVER, COLO, April 25.-Fleeing
from possible legal Intervention in
the shape Of habeas corpus writs,
the eleven detectives guarding John
J. Mcnamara, his brother, James W.,
and Ortie E. McManigal today are
speeding toward Los Angeles on
Santa sFe train No. 3. They should
reach Los Angeles Thursday.
John J. Mcnamara was taken from
Indianapolis on a Missouri Pacific
train bound for the coast. while James
W. Mcnamara and McManigal were
started west on the Santa Fe train.
They all arrived at La Junta, Colo.
late last night on the same Santa
Fe train.
John ]. Mcnamara had been taken
from the Missouri Pacific train at
Hoisington, Kas.. where an automo-
bile was waiting In company with
detectives and armed guards, he was
rushed to Great Bend, Kas., where he
was placed on the Santa Fe train
which bore his brother and McMani-
gal
The three prisoners are kept In the
drawing room Of the Pullman, eash
manacled to a detective. while other
detectives, armed with automatic
pistols and Winchester rifles, are con-
stantly on guard, both to prevent an
escape and TO resist an attempt to
rescue the prisoners. N
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26

Thousands OF men and women who
work every day have lame. weak, 'acn-
.ng backs.
They do not know that bad backs
IRE caused by sick kidneys.
Doans Kidney Pills have given
strong, sound backs and wsl kidneys
10 a multitude OF suffering men ana
women.
Backache is usually kidney'ache.
rhe kidneys are In the small or the
Jack, and when they get congested'
laamed and swollen Ga cold, fever,
.rain or hurt will often start the
.ouble) there is a dull. heavy, draggy
ain right in the small Of the back.
hat changes AT times to sharp. shoot
nc pangs. or stabilize twinges when
topping or lifting.
IL is torture 70 bend or straighten,
lard TO sit down or get up. or even to
turn over In bed You rise In the
morning tired, sore and lame.
And when the urine is dark-coiored.
Loudly or contains sediment like
grains of sand when passages are too
frequent or scanty, or scalding hot,
YOU have double proof that your kid
neys need attention. Neglect may
bring on gravel, dropsy or bad case
OF Bright's disease or diabetes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
TO EAT IN HURRY.
Board Of Commerce viii Adopt New
Plan at Luncheons.

For the purpose OF saving time az
the MONDAY luncheons OF the Board
of Commerce a change will be tried
at Thursdays affair at the Hotel Tul-
Ter In honor of Charles Hitchcock
Sheriff.. United States minister to
the Argentine republic.
At all previous affairs the luncheon
has been served in course, which has
taken much of the time the business
man would like TO have devoted TO his
labor. The Sheriff. luncheon will be
waiting on the table when the Board
of Commerce members arrive, leaving
only the coffee and dessert TO be
handled by the walters. In this way
Secretary Wilson hopes TO satisfy the
appetites In about fifteen minutes.
Serving In this way will permit the
many busy men to hear the great
series of speakers which the board is
bringing here, have his lunch, and be
away from his own affairs about an
hour.
The Sheriff. luncheon at the fuller
will start promptly at 12:lo o'clock
and those who have made reserva.
lions will expedite matters by report.
ing promptly. Mr.. Sherrill's topic
will be What South America holds
for United States"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Prosecution Won't Try To
ImpIicate Union Labor

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April 25.--
No attempt will be made by the state
in the Mcnamara and McManigal
trials TO implicate union labor as a
party TO the Los Angeles Times dyna-
hitting according TO District Attorney
Fredericks today.
Il believe the arrested men are
guilty" said Fredericks, And shall
make every effort to convict them.
But, personally, don't believe II
possible for the union, as a union, to
have committed the crime charged.
AS individuals these men are respon.
sible and as individuals we will at
tempt to punish them"
Mrs ID. II. Ingelsoll, who rented ali
apartment in San Francisco to u. H.
Bryce" before the Los Angeles Times
explosion is enroute here from San
Francisco. She was summoned by
the district attorney In connection
with the hearing to be given the three
accused men on their arrival here. Il
is expected that the woman will be
asked positively to identify James w.
Mcnamara as Bryce.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
BEER BOTTLES
ON RECI0R'slAWN
Sunday Morning Job Is Clearing
Away Debris From Saloon Next
Door, Says Rev. P. H. Ziegler.

The Rev. Paul II. Ziegier, rector OF
st. Barnabas Episcopal church. com
plained before the council LIQUOR COM
mittee Tuesday, that the saloon At No
1901 Fourteenth-ave., next TO his
church, Is q nuisance, and said that
a ought not TO get a license after the
present lease expires next spring. Mr..
Ziegler lives on the premises, and he
says that Il Is one OF his Sunday morn
ing duties TO put out and pick up beer
bottles on the lawn and clean the
sidewalk before church services. The
bowling alley Is also an annoyance,
he says.
August Erzthaler, who has a saloon
on Jefferson-ave., near Belle Isle
bridge, wants permission to serve
meals In the skating rink next door.
Residents Of the neighborhood COM
planned to the committee that Err
thaler Is cutting door from his sa-
loon to the skating rink, and asked
that he be prevented from converting
the rink into beer garden.
Erzthaler told the committee, Tues
day, that he had larger dinner ira lie
than he could accommodate In his
saloon, and wanted to bra9ch cut.
The skating rink will accommodate
from 600 to 1000. The committee not
only refused to sanction the enlarge
ment, but held his license, previously
approved, until he should give assur-
ances that drinks will not be served
IN the skating rink building
Several old saloonkeepers who had
neglected to file their applications
with their bonds were taken care OF
BY the committee
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
SENATOR'S WILL !.
GO ON CRUISE
Smith and Townsend To Participate
in Annual Outing Of Board
of Commerce.

Replies TO the invitations 10 Sen
ators William Alden Smith aud
Charles +. Townsend. asking them TO
be guests OF the Board of Commerce
on the annual cruise, June Z TO IL,
have been received. Both say that
unless present plans are necessarily
changed they Will be present GOV.
Osborn writes that he will be out OF
the state during the time set.
Letters asking for reservations Icr
friends from members OF the Board
OF Commerce continue 10 arrive. "
Is impossible to grant these requests
principally because OF the greatly IN.
creased membership OF the Board OF
Commerce and the large number WEo
desire 10 go on the cruise.
The already famous Glee club be-
ing organized out OF the Board 81
Commerce membership will hold us
first meeting tonight in the board
rooms A membership of 80 is hoped
for and likewise the indulgence OF
the neighborhood.
Boos' band and orchestra has been
engaged for the cruise, likewise the
Pork Chop" band of Cincinnati. An
operator has been engaged 10 handle
the moving picture machine and Mr..
Lyday, OF the firm OF Hughes & Ly
day, has been signed as official photo
grapher.
Another meeting OF the anniversary
committee will be held, Wednesday
night, in the Penobscot, to make ar
rangements for handling the first
batch of reservations, expected
Thursday morning. At that time
reservations may be made at the
board rooms, but not previously.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Haywood Calls II Plot
TO DiScredit Labor

CLEVELAND. o.. April 25.-DeclaT-
ing that not only was the arrest oil
j. j. Mcnamara and the rushing OF
him out OF Indiana on charge OF
dynamiting the Los Angeles Times
building duplicate OF the manner
In which he and Pettibone and Moy-
er were kidnapped at Denver. Colo''
and railroaded out OF the fate TO
stand trial on charge OF assassinat'
ing former Gov. Steunenberg OF Ida
no. but that the present case, like
the former. will help 10 amalgamaie
labor all over the country In a fight
against capital. was the assertion to-
day OF William u. Haywood. OF the
federation OF miners, in the following
statement prepared for the United
Press
BY WILLIAM D. HAYWOOD.
The kidnapping OF j. j. Mcnamara,
secretary OF the Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers. from his Offices in
indianapolis. by Burns detectives.
and the mad flight with the labor
leader across the continent is not
new In the class war now on through
out the world
In 1906. Meyer. Pettibone. St.
John. Adams and myself were victims
of similar conspiracy when we
were arrested In Colorado. without
warrant, secreted for time and later
rushed 1000 miles to Idaho charged
with the murder OF former Gov.
Steunenberg-a man whom we never
had seen. Like Mcnamara. We were
given no chance to confer with our
friends or families or consult an attor-
ney. We were imprisoned Is months
through the powerful efforts OF the
Mine Owners association. backed by
the federal government Everybody
knows the result Of the trials. There
was no evidence that we had anything
whatever TO do with the killing OF
Steunenberg. predict that McNa-
mara and his associates will be vim
dicated as we were.
II Is remarkable that Mcnamara
was kidnapped from indianapolis. the
city where >ex-Gov Taylor OF Ken
lucky. lived so long fugitive from
justice. charged with the assassina-
tion OF Gov. Goebel Of Frankfort
The Republican politician was CIV
en- every opportunity to prove his In
nocence. In fact he never returned
20 Kentucky and was finally pardoned.
He never was forced to trial 1t Is
how easily the wheels OF
court move in the instances Of work
ingmen accused Of crime and how
securely the safety clutch holds when
an attempt Is made 10 prosecute cap
McNamaras case has all the ear
marks Of a conspiracy of employers
and detectives. = II is purely detec-
tivemade case as far as II has gone.
Detectives in labor troubles have been
so thoroughly discredited that an in
nocent man can no longer be convict
ed on their evidence.
The position taken by the officers
OF the Western Federation Of Miners
can be depended upon. as the mem
bership Of organized labor-unionists
and socialists-recognize the fact that
their officials would have been rail-
roaded to the gallows II II had not
been for the solidarity Of the work
ingmen and the general protest cx-
pressed throughout the country at
such high-handed proceedings.
There have been SO explosions In
Chicago during the past few years,
the result Of war among gamblers.
Nobody gets excited over these ex.
plosions. These show only too plain
~ the antagonistic attitude toward Ia
bor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
DETROIT TESTIMONY.

II. II. Ladd, 1872 Eighteenth st., Do
troit, Mich. says: I'm 1896 l hrst used
Doan's Kidney Pills. was sufferer
from kidney trouble In Its worst form
My back ached and the kidney score.
lions were profuse and unnatural. !
consulted doctors and tried every
remedy that was brought TO my attsn-
ton. but found no relief until used
Doan's Kidney Pills. Almost before
] realized II. | was we'll and able 70
resume work. I made these faots
known through the local papers about
ten years ago and at the present tins
my opinion Of Doan's Kidney Pills b
as high as ever"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26

Doan's Kidney Pills quickly help
weak Kidneys. Don't waste time ana
health and money trying other new
and unproven remedies Of simiiAr
names. Doan's have q record Of 10
years OF success In curing backachA
kidney and bladder troubles.
Deans Kidney Pills have won tame
all over the civilized world. and srs
endorsed by people whom you oan
call on for verbal proof.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
FURNITURE FACTORY
GRANTS STRIKERS DEMANDS.
Two Firms Have Signed Agreements
With Men, but Other Manufac-
turers Import Strikebreakers.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, April U.s.
Although the ranks Of the mannfac-
turers have been weakened by the
loss Of the Marvel and Volt Manufac-
turing companies. which have signed
ND with the furniture workers In the
strike here, they have voted to carry
the present strife to q finish. Strike
breakers are being imported. Ernest
Brockett, OF Cleveland. O.. an import
"a guard, was arrested and fined 500
this morning for carrying concealed
weapons.
At a meeting Of the manufacturers,
last night, It was voted to demand
that the citizens committee OF In
ouiry continue its investigations and
submit its findings to the workers,
employers and thep ublic. In reply
The commission has- decided To con-
finue its probe Of local Industrial
conditions in the furniture factories
and will employ an auditor on the
companies' books. to ascertain the
truth of the statements ofthe employ
ers regarding the scale OF the wages
paid. The strikers claim they are
the lowest paid furniture workers In
the United States. - I.
Trouble II imminent; az imported
guards have arrived I'm Tire city 10
assist the manufacturers In protect
ing their plants. This action Is re-
scented by the strikers. and clashes
today are immi1ent Outside con-
Germs are offering to operate the
closed factories under contract and to
furnish from 1000 to 1000 men to
operate machines. The strikers are
preparing to combat this new phase
Of strikebreahing system which the
Manufacturing association favors 40
cepting- $780,.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Admits Guilt to Save Husband.

ALBANY, y. Y, April 25.-Rather
than have the fact that his wife had
dishonored him disclosed to the
world, Charles l.. Green, farmer OF
New Scotland, this county, was will
ing to go TO the electric chair in Dan.
nemora prison. In an afidavit signed
by Mrs. Green she says the cause
of the shooting was the discovery by
her husband that she had been un-
faithful TO him. Green killed his
daughter, who tried to save her moth
err. Mrs. Green was seriously wound
ed. Gov. Dix has granted go days
respite.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
GRANTS 10 SALOON PERMITS.

PONTIAC, Mich, April 25.-The
city commission granted ten saloon
licenses. yesterday afternoon. james
Il. Burns and Phillips q Knapp, who
have had licenses the past year. were
refused and George H. German aud
Byron " Woodward, who were turn.
cd down by the council a year ago
we're granted licenses. Fred Kilc,
who recently purchased Louis Doerr's
place. also. drew a license. Two other
Iicenses may be granted on May 90.
hat being the date the new ord.
nnnce. limiting the number Of saloons
~ ~ goes into effect
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Mccarty Holds 10 Resolution

Aid. McCarty announced. Tuesday,
that he will defer his resolution for
a charter commission for the present
Corporation Counsel Hally is expect.
General Kuhn as to the powers OF the
city under the new amendments TO the
home rule law, and II Is thought these
will have some effect on the situa-
ton, and. possibly. -obYiaie the need
Of a complete charter revision.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
IN SOCIETY

The annual elocution contests OF
the University OF Detroit will be held
In the auditorium Of the university.
Thursday, April 81, and Monday, May
/, at s O'Clock in the evening.
The fifteenth annual banquet OF
Epsilon chapter. Phi Rho Sigma, was
held in the Hotel Cadillac, Monday
night. The speakers we're: Clarence
L. Chandler, president OF the local
chapter; Dr. James A. Macmillan.
Judge Philip T. Van Zile. Rev. John
Britain Clark, Daniel c. Pugh, Jr.,
and DR.. William NJ. Donald. Health
Oficer Guy l.. Kiefer was toastmaster.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
New venlre For Condemnation Case.

Judge Hosmer has ordered a new
venire Of "a names TO be drawn, from
which win be selected jury TO hear
the condemnation proceedings
brought by the Michigan Central rail-
road to obtain land for its new sta.
ton. The order was made on the
application OF Attorney Albert Nc
sClatchey. representing Edwin Miller
and Burr Lobdell, owners OF land de-
sired. He declared that several
names included In the first venre
were OF men who had served on a
fury which heard the case about a
year ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
ALPENA MAN SLAIN.

ALPENA, Mich, April 25.-Sam
Cow. murdered in Chicago last night,
lived in Alpena a month last fall
He worked here in a pulp mill. He
is believed TO have been member OF
the black hand as he secured small
sum of money from a local Italian
fruit dealer against whom he is alleE.
ed to have made threats.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
MAN, IS; GIRL, IA, EL0PE.
jackson County Farmer 10 Bound
Over For SklppInd TO Detroit

Riley. 35, arrested in Detroit for
clipping with Dora Burdick. aged IA,
was arraigned In police court here to-
day, and in default of $1,000 bail was
remanded TO jail. The complaint was
made by Frank Randall. Blackman
township farmer, who is the girls
guardian. The couple were on their
honeymoon when Riley was arrested.
Riley says they got their marriage II.
cense in Detroit and that the girl
sworc she was is years old
Riley is charged with enticing her
away to marry her. state prison Of.
Tense. He has been married before.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26

the session. which would compensate
him for being in Lansing i6O days II
necessary.
AS a result OF thes peaker's wander
ings, about 100 bills have been held
waiting Tor his approval before they
could go To Gov. Osborn for his sig
nature. The governor yesterday cut
$4,000 out 0f the appropriation for
the Traverse City asylum. and vetoed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
MAOCABERs EN- SESSION.
Annual state Convention Opens With
500 Deleuates Present.

PORT HURON, Mich, April 25.--
Delegates to the annual state conven-
ton Of the Ladies' Of the Maccabees
OF the World began to arrive here In
large numbers this morning Before
noon 500 had been registered at head
quarters. Most OF the visitors came
from Detroit In the list Is a large
number Of field workers, who hope to
profit by the instructive work to be
done while they are In the city.
This morning was given over to a
reception to the delegates and bus
mess session at the Maccabee temple.
Tonight there will be public recep-
ton at the Masonic temple, and the
public will be given an opportunity to
meet the visitors. The gathering Is
the first to be held In Port Huron,
although the headquarters OF the or
der have been located here since the
inception Of the organization.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-26
Row In NIckelodeon.

The Idle Hour nickelodeon, on
Dix-ave., near Clark-ave, was the
scene Of merry row, Monday night.
Fred Sanderson, ticket seller, accus
ed three young men of making in.
sulting remarks about his mother.
The three who were arrested were
Herbert McKeown, Leonard Foster
and Edward Sexton. Police Justio 9
Stein put them under bond to keep
the peace for SIX months.