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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18

CHARLEY, ARE YOU IN THIS DEAL TOOf'
curing a certain amount of courage
to carry him through unpleasant and
even dangerous situations.
"WeH, gentlemen" he exclaimed.
after a nod of welcome from the cir
Gle. Il suppose you have something to
say to me-"
You have finished the examination
of the mine, l suppose, Mr.. Bertrand"
tentatively queried Carstack, a thick
set mining adventurer, who Bertran
understood was at the head of the syn
dictate anxious to acquire the Bald
head mine.
eyes, my work is finished, and l
shall return in few days to report to
the owners"
You haven't sent any word yet-by
letter or by telegraph
mo, / have sent no word"
"And the report is to be-
A flush of annoyance mounted to his
cheeks at this unfinished question.
"Iy report is a matter Of business
secrecy with my employers" he an
swered simply, but with emphasis.
eve understand your position, Mr..
Bertran," said Carstack Business
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. etiquette - makes
you sensitive about giving US an ink
ling of your report But as OUR offer
for this mine is a liberal one and we
have much at stake in the transaction
| you can realize our anxiety to know
what you have found"
Bertran turned slowly toward the
speaker and replied eyasiVely:
"You know what my findings have
been and can guess what the tenor Of
my report will be-"
"Then your estimation of its value
is far greater than the price we've Of
fered. Would you mind stating what
value you place on it p
Bertran laughed.
1T would be dishonorable for me to
do So be replied quietly.
Topham, who up to this point had
remained passive listener, suddenly
burst all restraint and said sharply:
What is your price for the informa-
ton? Wen meet you on reasonable
grounds
Bertran swung around angrily, a
sharp retort on his lips. But the row
of grim faces dissuaded him. They
were not men easily intimidated. The
rugged, SCARED faces were not pleas
ant to look at. With a sudden change
of his features Montrous took up his
companions lead and added:
We'll not mince matters, Mr.. Der
tran. There are millions In that mine.
You know it, and we know it. Send
In report to suit us and your fortune
is made One-fourth interest-a mil.
lion or more will be your share"
The full extent of their plan was re-
yealed by this blunt speech. Bertran
disliked circumlocution, and now that
he knew fully their scheme he breath.
ed easier. He breathed easier for an
other reason. A fourth share of the
mine meant that there were only three
In the conspiracy. This let out Char
ley Ross Charley, who had been SO
dear to him in the old college days.
Good natured, but weak in character
and easily led, Bertran had feared
that the friend OF his younger days
had become involved in the sWindle,
It was for Charley's sake-and an
other's-that he had felt the painful
ness of his position.
When he came west In the interest
OF the owners of the Baldhead he
had no thought of meeting Charley
Ross. The reunion had been more
pleasant because Of the presence of an
other Vera Ross had always been a
-zz
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Where the Danger Lay.

81 understand you bad a narrow es-
cape at the seashore last summer"
Yes; | rescued a woman from
drowning"
Game near marrying you. eh?"
mo; she was married"
Then where does the narrow escape
come IMP
"She had son-in-law."-Houston
Post.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
His Method.

Senator, what is the secret Of your
success in politics? How do you man
age to beat down the opposition?"
Young man, don't try to beat 'em
down, pay 'em what they ask
Kansas City Journal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
I ottv-Were thew nleased?
Seems Possible.

Editor docking over new reporters
transcription say here. at was so
cold that the air fairly cracked"
How can the air be made to crack?
New Reporter-Well, cit might be
done with a MISUNDERSTANDING Trib
une.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
One Method.

"Do you always keep smiling about
your daily duties?"
NAV; look grouchy. Then l amt
asked to do no extra work."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
A Good Time to Call.

"Mrs. Brown dropped their phono,
graph this morning and ruined it."
is that so? Let's go over and call
on them tonight Detroit Free Press
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Discreet.

Discreet.
81 always choose the lesser Of two
evils"
do your
"Yes. When | met my wife l was
engaged to much bigger girl."-Chi-
cago Record Herald
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Practical.

He-If l should kiss you / suppose
you'd go and tell your mother?
She-No; my lawyer-Boston Tran
script.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Morse Yet.

1.-THE fashion news writer's say that
women this spring will wear helmet
hats"
Great Scott! Win they use spears
for hatpins ?"-Baltimore American.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Questionable.

Briggs-I have made a will leaving
my brain to the hospital and just got
an acknowledgment from the authori
ties.
Lotty-Were they pleased?
Briggs-They wrote that every little
helps.-PhiladeIphia Times.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
cOOO O9E OF
GAOG,OOO.JI

$232, 1876 81
W. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
A. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
One Way Out.

One Way Out
Some people regard religion merely
m Ere escaDe.-PhiIadelphi Record
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Budget for 1911.

The finance committee of CaddO
Parish, Louisiana submitted the fol-
lowing budget for 1911:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23
G6e Farm Fires;de.
G'eaningS by Oar Country
correspondents. s,..
DISTRICT NO, SO.

DISTRICT NO. SO.
Election passed off very quietly in
this town.
Archie Lambert is hauling sand for
<plastering purposes.
Sam Lambert returned last Satur.
day from the woods.
Mrs. E. M. Fiero and children are
visiting in Wyanett for a few days.
John Schurer of Blue Hill has gone
to South Dakota to work during the
summer.
The teacher in district SC was hold
ing examinations on Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. G. L. Burley and Ernie
Campbell were visiting friends in
Blue Hill on Sunday.
Mrs. F. B. Mitchell and Mrs.
Berg of Princeton we're visiting Mrs.
C. L. Campbell on Thursday.
VIM. and James Franklin furnished
the music for the dance at the town
hall in Blue Hill on Friday night.
Everyone missed A. B. Damon at
the election this year. When among
us he never missed being at the polls
on election day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

had delivered their recitations, dia-
logues, etc., baskets were offered to
the highest bidder and the proceeds
we're about SIG.
Mr.. and Mrs. De Vries from Corsi-
ca, S. D., who we're visiting Mrs.
DeVries' brothers here for week, re-
turned home last week.
Sam Droogsma, who formerly
taught the singing society of Pease,
was pleasantly surprised by his class
last Thursday evening. They spent a
very pleasant evening in social way
and departed at a late hour leaving
to Mr.. Droogsma as token of esteem
a very handsome clock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23
LONG SIDING.

Dan Sunberg of Foreston spent
Sunday with Henry Uglem.
Mrs. Andrew Larson is spending a
few days visiting friends in Princeton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Anderson, jr.,
and family spent Sunday at Gust An
derson's, sr.
Miss Dena Carlson and Frank Pohl
visited at Henry Uglem's on Satur-
day evening.
Harry Knoble has returned to his
home in Minneapolis after spending a
few weeks with friends here.
~ Mrs. Peter Roadstrom and Miss
Della Larson of Princeton spent Sun.
day at the latter's home at this place.
The st. Patrick's dance given in
Long Siding hall was success and
every one who attended had a grand
time. rs
Miss Sophie Thompson. who has
been employed at Henry Uglem's, re.
turned to her home in Greenbush on
Saturday evening. -
Mrs. Henry Uglem and son, Milton,
Mrs. G.. E. Anderson and son,
Charles, and Mrs. Chris Larson and
children spent Monday afternoon a,
Ole Uglem's.
A basket social will be given in thu
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23
PEASE.

Quite a number of people around
here are suffering from la grippe.
A. @. Wilkes has finished saving on
the Rum river and moved to another
setting near Bogus Brook,
We are told that Milaca will have
another mail route in the near future.
This will be route and will serve
over 100 families.
Miss Kathryn Void had very sue
cessful program in her school last
Saturday evening. After the pupils
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23
Is Your Land for Sale?

We are beginning to receive in
quiries from prospective purchasers
and expect to bring in a number of
land buyers the coming season. If
you wish to sell list with US at once.
~ Essz#=. 80 Mcmillan & Stanley,
Successors to M. S. Rutherford &
Co., Princeton, MINI. 7-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

tending the state university, returned
home last week.
Miss Hannah ChristiansOn of Snake
River was tho guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. O. Anderson last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hotter, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. Hotter, and families we're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Dahl on
Sunday.
A large crowd attended the dance at
G. Anderson's on Saturday night.
Another dance was held at A. Ander-
sons on Sunday evening.
A large crowd attended the auction
at O. Il. Stays last Thursday in spite
of cold weather. Bidding was lively
and good prices were as a general
rule realized on all articles offered
for sale. Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Stay
will shortly leave for the west and
Glendorado is sorry to see them 60.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Anderson enter
tanned many friends On Sunday for
dinner. Among the guests we're Mr..
and Mrs: S. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Thompson, Greenbush; Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. George, Mr.. and Mrs. L. D.
Larson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Nelson,
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Olson and Miss
Lille Olson, Glendorado; Mr.. and
Mrs. Garberg, Mr.. and Mrs. Lofty,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bakken, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. q. ! Nelson,
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Stowe and Mr..
and Mrs. N. Johnson, Santiago. =;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

For rent, Is acres of good land
suitable for wheat, oats, corn or po-
tatoes. Share rent. Two and a half
miles west and one half mile south of
Princeton. 81. A. Humphrey,
Section l, Blue Hill 9-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

hall at this place next Saturday even
ing, March Is, for the benefit of the
baseball team. Everyone should at
tend and help a good thing along.
Flossie, Dora, Annie and Blanche
Burke, Mary Thompson, Olive Uglem
and Adeline Crepeau, spent Sunday
at the Thompson home. Ice cream
was served and the kids had a glori-
Gus time
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23
For Sale.

Good corn fodder, in bundles, also
20 tons of hay. Charles Gaulier,
Route 1, Box 70, Princeton. 1-tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

Milaca has a boosters club and at
it's last meeting, among other things,
proposition to assist the farmers of
the eastern part of Benton county to
get direct road to MiIaca was
favored. This is good idea.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-03-23

ZIMMERMAN.
Mrs. VIM. Owens is very ill this
week.
Jack Larson returned from North
Dakota on Monday with nine Shetland
ponies.
Martin Perman came home Satur-
day with a sore hand and will return
to Minneapolis as soon as he is able.
The Rebekahs will give an enter
tainment and basket social tomorrow
night. Everybody come and bring
basket.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. K. Iliff and two
sons, Donald and Gerald, and Miss
Dowley of Elk River were visiting
friends and relatives here on Sunday.
One of Ed Foley's teams ran away
last Friday night and was not found
until Sunday noon. The horses we're
found in the woods and were not hurt
at all, but the buggy was badly
broken. 3 -
GLEND0RADO AND SANTIAGO
Willie SUran called on friends in
Blue Hill-on Sunday.
Sam Walker of Santiago was g
Glendorado visitor on Monday. 9
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Odegard returned
from the twin cities on Thursday.
The two small children. of A. Abra-
hanson are i'll with an attack of scar
let fever. =, 5.
7. Knutson, Geo. Uran and O.. G.
Void transacted business in Foley on
Tuesday.
Miss Eta Stay who has been at
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25

The Y. NJ. G.. A. movement is get
ting a better hold on Nashville. The
average layman has an increasing
enthusiasm in the work and it is just
now at the place where something
r1can- be made Of it. State Secretary
McGill has become interested in the
ColOred branch Of the work and has
betterment At the state meeting he
spoke very vigorously concerning it
and emphasized to a considerable
degree both the bright and dark
sides Of the association work among
colored men. He referred to tho
very much in need Of building as
the present dingy and gloomy quar-
ters were not Of q nature to encour-
age. the increase Of it's membership.
He thought that Nashville was an
ideal location for building for the
colored branch because Of the many
educational institutions located here.
II. i. Keith spoke recently to the
members Of the association on pro
gress." He told them in very plain
manner what he thought was in the
way Of the associations growth in
| Nashville. He referred to the in
| fUence Of the saloon and gambling
element Of Nashville in systematical-
| ~ crowdng down every institution
and organization apparently design
ed to save the young men, and the
need OF united effort on the part Of
| Christian men whose duty it was to
| fight and conquer the growing evil
element. He told Of the boldness OF
the saloon and club room keepers
who are so constantly inviting the
younger element Of the race to visit
their attractive dens Of destruction
| He seemed to think that many Of
the most active church people were
not interested In the Y. M. G. A
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25
Twelve Nurses
Given Diplomas
oNE ,WDsT VIRGINIAAN AMONG
THE NUMBER WHICH GRADII-
ATED FRIDAY FROM THE
NURSE TRAINING SCHOOL OF
F1tEEDMEN'S HOSPITAL

washington, d. c., May 24-The
annual commencement exercises ~
the school for trained nurses of
freedmen's Hospital were held here
frlday- night at Andrew Rankin
memorial Church, Howard Uniyer-
SHY. Ihe church was crowded with
persons prominent in the business.
professional and social life Of this
community.
Followdng the invocation by Rev.
-. E. Wiseman, pastor of the church
OF Our Redeemer, Rev. DR.. W. G.
Baltimore. delivered an address TO
the graduates. DR.. William A. War
held, surgeon-in-chief Of the Freed
mems Hospital, presided.
AT the outset Of his address DR.
Hughes spoke Of the old-time nurse,
VINO was not only expected to look
after the needs of her patient but
TO the chores of the house, and con-
trasted her with her specially train
ed sister Of the present
ihls is an age of specialization, &"
ne said. THE world crowns the
man who knows one thing supremely
we'll, who can do something better
than his fellow, even if it only be
IN the art of raising potatoes. The
great men Of the world have been
those who have struck sledgeham-
mer blows until their purposes were
accomplished. In your particular
calling good cheer Is needed. The
medicine Of good cheer Is to be
compounded and administered by
.vourseives, and It will do as mulch
for you and your" patient ms any
medicine the doctor might leave"
He advised the graduates, in con-
Guiding to cultivate the highest pro-
feSsional standard.
President w P. Thirkield, Of
Howard University, conferred di-
plomas upon the following gradual
es: Misses Clara E. Backman, West
virginia.; Eva V. Clay, Pennsylvania;
Edna M. Coates, Washington; En-
lily F.. Green, Virginia; Sara E. Girls
by. Washington; Florence NJ Harris,
New York; Jennie c. Hopkins,
North Carolina; Ida J. Piper, Massa-
chusetts; Mae Irene Price, Massa-
chusetts; Nettie Bentley Stevens,
Georgia; Lulu Thompson, Washing
ton, and Martella NJ. York, Illinois.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25
49,
GRANDFATHER CLAUSE
ls Held to BE Invalid Because Con.
traTy to Constitution.

oklahoma City, Okla, May 22.--
Holding the grandfather clause"
amendment to the state constitution
invalid because it is in violation OF
the Fifteenth Amendment of the
Federal Constitution, Judge John II.
Cotteral Of the United States Dis
trIct Court, today overruled the DE-
murrer of defendants in the case or
the United States vs. j. J. Beal and
Frank Quinn, -. W. Jeffries and
Willard Smith, election officers. The
power to grant the right to vote, the
Court held, was not given to the
Federal government, but the Fif-
teenth Amendment says that the
right to vote shall not be denied any
person because Of race, color or
previous condition Of serVitude."
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25

the country. He Is splendidly edu-
Gated, he has had great experience
IN politics, he is a student of govern
mental conditions, and in manner
ls certain to reflect credit upon the
nation that sends him as It's repre-
sentative. The West Virginia dele
sation mas made no mistake in rec
ommendfng the appointment of Phil
waters, and President Taft will
make no mistake should he heed the
advice given by them"
The publication Of the above news
item and editorial has caused to be
showered upon Mr.. Waters many ex-
pressions OF we'll wishes from his
numerous friends and acquaintances
or poth races that he may be success
ful In landing the position.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25
AGED NEGRO PREACHER

tSwainsboro, Ca, May 21.-Rev.
Ben Smith, the aged leader Of the
Negro race in this section, was
hanged to the limb Of tree and his
body riddled with bullets by mob
Of white men at an early hour this
morning because he had wounded
Deputy Marshal Canady, who went
to the Smith home to arrest the
preacher.
Smith fled. but was pursued by 9
posse with bloodhounds and waS
captured about daylight In a SWAMP
near the town.
While the mob was chasing Smith
unknown parties dynamited the
Negro Odd Fellows Hall, entirely
destroying it.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25
Booker Addresses
Chicago Audiences
WAS HONOR GUEST
AT LUNCHEON GIVEN BY PROM
INENT MEN AND THEN DELIV-
F"E" TWO CHARACTERISTIC
TALKS.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 20-ChicagO
has again been visited this week by
Booker T. Washington, who has
brought hope and cheer to the Ne
gro citizens Of Chicago whose
breasts he has caused to swell with
pride because Of the special atten-
ti0ns which have been lavished up
on him by the most important peo-
pie Of this great city.
Thursday, May 18th, at 1890
O'Clock, noon, at the Hotel Black
stone, Chicago's newest and finest
hotel, he was the guest or
Of honor at luncheon rendered
him by Mr.. julius Rosenwald,, ;, presi-
dent Of Sears Roebuck and Company,
one Of the largest mail order houses
in the world. Mr.. Rosenwald> came
into prominence last January by his
offer to give $25, 900 to any city will
ling to raise $4,000 for a Negro Y.
M. G. A. building.
At the luncheon there we're pres
ent in addition to Mr.. Rosenwald,
Victor J.. Lowson, editor and proprie-
tor Of The Chicago News; II. II.
Kohlsaat, editor and proprietor Of
the Chicago Record-Hearld; Joseph
Medill Mccormick, editor and pro-
prietor Of the Chicago Tribune;
James Patten, the Wheat King"
and half dozen Chicago bankers
beside 16 others-2G in all Of the
most prominent business and pro-
fessional men Of the Western metro
polls.
At night, Mr.. Washington spoke
at a banquet given by the managers
.of the Y. NJ. G.. A. at the Auditor
ium Hotel, and on Friday evening,
at the Child's welfare Exhibit meet
ing held in the immense Coliseum
where the Republican National Con-
vention was held three years ago
On each Of the occasions, Dr.
Washington was accorded most
enthusiastic and Aattering recep-
ton. ...
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-25
~ ~ s. ...----A. ... .. ..-
Lynclled
FAKE TELEGRAM FLASHED ON
BOY JAILER AND HE SUR
RENDERED PRISONER
kiddled With Bullets
hy Mob Of Flordains We're Six Me-
groes Suspected Of Completely in
Inc Murder Of Prominent white
Citizen and Wounding Two others.

Lake City, Fla, May 21.-Six Ne.
sroes' suspected Of completely in the
murder of prominent citizens, We're
taken from jail here early this morn.
ing, carried to the suburbs OF tho
city, tied to trees and riddled with
bullets.
The Negroes were got out OF teil
by 10 men who claimed to be officers
and presented to the sevcnteen-year.
ofd son OF tn Sheriff fake telegram
which ordered him to release the
Negroes.
me boy had been left in charge OF
the jail by his father, and think
ing the telegram was straight at
once allowed the 10 men to take the
six Negroes whose names were men
toned.
The 10 men had autos, in which
they placed the Negroes, and then
speeded to the outskirts of the city,
where other members Of the mob
were waiting
The Negroes were bound to trees.
and at a given signal the members of
the mob, some 80 in all, opened fire
with rifles and pistols. Volley after
volley was fired until the Negroes
we're literally cut. to pieces.
Little Left to Identity.
When citizens went to the scene at
O'Clock they found it almost i'm
possible to identify the Negroes, as
all semblance of humanity had been
shot away.
The victims Of the mob were Man
Morris, Jerry Holmes, Sam Phillips,
Henry Jones, Zeke Chandler and
Tom Billups.
The. Negroes had been brought
here from Tallahassee to foil mob
WHICH. had threateBsd to lynch them.
They were accused OF killing Robert
B. Smith, OF Leon County. a. wealthy
lnmberman, and OF woundIng two
other white men,
1t it said that the men who lynched
the Negroes came from Tallahassee,
more than 100 miles away, and it Is
claimed that they made the trip Sat-
urday night in autos to avoid Great
ing suspicion. They evidently knew
away and that only his seventeen
year-old son was in charge there.
Fake Message Deceived.
The message which the leader Of
the mob showed to the boy pUrportei
to be from the Sheriff Of Leon county
and ordered the delivery Of the Ne
groes to the bearer
The boy just aroused from sleep,
compiled at once and delivered the
Negroes to the men, who had trav-
eled all night to kill them.
The first the people Of Lake City
knew Of trouble was when volley
Of shots was heard about sun-up.
The firing continued for long time.
and when investigation was made the
lynching was disclosed.
The men who went to the jail were
not disguised and the boy thinks he
could identify some Of them.