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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
GEO. w. GORDON,
ELGIN H. BLALOCK.
By command of

Elgin H. ,Blalock,. who is an applicant
for the postmastership of the next Ma
tional House Of Representatives writes
from Washington that so far he has no
opposition for the office, and is receiving
aattering support from the members
elect. Mr. Blalock is a Harrison ccun-
ey boy, being still in the early twenties
He was in the Shreveport postoffice for
several years and at present is in the
War Department at Washington -
Times.
The appointment of Mr.. Blalock to
the Office he seeks would be most graft
flying to his friends, besides it would be
a recognition Of a young gentleman who
is well sualifed and is moved by laud-
able ambition to improve his condition.
The representatives of Louisiana in the
National Congress will make no mistake
in giving him their endorsement
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
extremely

motif. especially when mounted in sill
yer. This is particularly noticeable
when they are formed into hatpins,
When worn in fur or velvet hat they
are very effective 1t is fad this sea-
son to have hatpin. brooch and belt
buckle to match in stones and setting.
The eastern and barbaric color eff
fects have been developed in bead
work, and the metalized nets this sea
son and often an entire blouse are
made of brilliant net, which in turn is
covered with lattice-like effect of
beadwork in the richest colors rich
design is shown in the sketch. 1t is
quite new and illustrates the use Of
beads. braid and jewels. 1t is devel-
oped in crepe de chine. and the lower
part of the bodice and the sleeves are
incrusted with beads and braid. The
neck is trimmed with narrow gold
braid and crystal jewels.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29

brought by the government Cat Presi-
dent Roosevelt's request) against the
indianapolis News and the New York
World The decision will remove the
menace to freedom of the press which
the prosecution raised. The second de-
cision was of great Importance to ship
pers; it holds the initial railroad liable
for damage in shipments on connecting
lines. The third decision will probably
exert a still larger influence; it sustains
the bank guaranty laws of Oklahoma,
Kansas and Nebraska. The language Of
the decision is so emphatic and the rea-
soning so comprehensive that the move
ment for securing depositors is sure to
be greatly aided The Democratic
platform declaration on the subject has
received a striking vindication, The
people had an inning on January 3 and
no mistake.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
4 GREAT VICTORY.

The Comrnoner The decision of the
Democratic members of the House OF
Representatives in caucas assembled tc
take from the speaker the power to APP
point committees, placing that power
practically with the members themselves
is a great victory for popular govern
ment
When political leaders must recognize
the keen and widespread satisfaction
displayed by men of all parties in the
accomplishment of such reforms as this
it seems strange that reform work
makes such slow progress.
Democrats have but to put their
preaching into practice to win political
power as well as moral influence 1t IS
the broken promise or the poorly kept
pledge that loses the peoples confidence.
Champ Clark and his fellow Demo-
Gratis have as great an opportunity as
was ever brought to the door Of any
generation of men. It is the opportunity
of giving the American people the right
to believe that the Democratic party will
be true to its pIedges-the opportunity
Of giving to the American people the
right to hope that popular government
will be restored
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
CONFEDERATE VETERANS PEN
SIONS.

Coushatta Citizen; Quite a number of
Confederate Veterans will receive larger
pensions or be put on the pension roll
for the first time when the Pension
Board meets in the spring. The recent
election saw the adoption of the consti-
tional amendment Ievying a fourth of a
mill tax for the pension fund and the
Pension Board will have now $4,000 a
year to distribute in pensions. This sum
is considerably larger than they have
ever had before, and hundreds of wor-
thy veterans can now be placed on the
roll who have been denied heretofore.
Many pensions Will be increased also.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SPRING STYLES IN
SEPARATE SKIRTS.
New Models Fit Tightly Over
Hips and Flare at Bottom.

While the new models in separate
skirts are not actually wide, they are
much fuller than the skirts that have
been worn during the past season.
The fit is still smooth at the top, but
there is a decided flare about the feet
which the majority of women will fully
appreciate, for few wear the extremely
narrow skirts gracefully.
Plated separate skirts are not no.
ticeable among the new spring models.
The two main features are a smooth
straight up and down effect and de,
cided flare about the feet either by
means of cut or the addition of a
fiounce, The latter may be circular.
gathered or plated. depending entire,
~ upon the kind of material to be de,
veloped. Black only is seen in the
more expensive materials. These are
broadcloth and the finer serges In the
cheaper grades the skirts come in gray.
brown and navy blue as well as black.
In the separate skirts of tweed mix
lures of tan and brown prevail
Among the newest styles one that
viii be exceedingly popular because Of
its good lines is cut on the circular or
der, but with seams instead Of the bias
over the hips.
This makes the model practical for
all around wear, because there can be
no sagging. The average circular skirt
of walking length invariably says, but
the seams over the hiDs in thjS now
model prevent dropping. The back is
IN habit style, with welt seam. The
seams over the hips are welt also.
The closing is a little to the left side
front and is made by row Of buttons
passed under cords.
The pattern for this skirt is in three
pieces only and is a design that might
easily be copied at home from a short
length of material.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29

Rich level Effects.

1t is doubtful if there has ever beer
a season in which such attention has
been given to harmony of effects. Usu,
ally precious stones have appeared in
gold settings regardless of what eff,
feet they would create with the fash,
ionable' gowns, but this season sill.
yer jewelry has been designed to har'
monte with the dull and artistic tones
Of the modish costume. which is usual
" trimmed with dark metallic lace
Ancient and odd designs copied from
original Bohemian ornaments and also
from the barbaric Russian models are
important features of a costume this
winter and give the dash of originality
that makes a gown so fascinating.
Stones that are not counted among
the expensive jewels often have Il
brilliancy of color that makes them
extremely effective as a decorative
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.

One of the great needs of Shreveport
is conferred in industrial enterprises For
years the talk of factories has been gen
eraI with but limited results. There is
no reason why Shreveport should not
be numbered with> other communities
whose population has doubled and ire
bled in the past years.
The time has come when Shreveport
must avail itself of the opportunity pre-
scented for the development Of factories
At the meeting held in the court
house Friday night there was submitted
a plan which if carried out will lead to
the establishment and operation of four
factories, through which will be EN-
ployed a number of men aggregating
perhaps, a thousand wage earners.
An investigation by reliable business
men and on the report of commercial
authorities the proposed enterprise is
worthy the confidence of the people,
The promoters are men who can secure
these factories on a plan which is sim
pie and with a guarantee against any
failure in the fulfllment Of the contract.
1t is proposed to erect these factories
on the Mcmillan tract, a desirable loca-
ton, which is to be connected with
Shreveport by railway
As planned it is proposed to sell 600
lots at $500 per lot. If the plan outlined
is fulfilled, the lots will command a
ready value.
The plan of selling lots is more at
tractive and substantial than the issue
of shares of stock by company organ
lied for that purpose.
Now is Shreveport's opportunity.
The plan proposed to establish the
factories on the Mcmillan tract should
appeal directly TO every owner of real
estate
At the meeting Thursday night the
plan was endorsed by citizens of stand
inc who have subscribed for lots,
1t has been suggested by some citizens
that the promoters will make money by
their operation.
This is rather an encouragement, If
the promoters plan is money maker,
the people will share in the prosperity.
It is the Caucasian's opinion that
Shreveport should become actively en-
gagged in progressive development by
profting from the experience. of Allan
ia, Ga, Birmingham, Ala, and other
cities and towns (which have not relied
altogether on agricultural pursuits, but
have improved and grown to their pres
emf stage by and through the promotion
of industrial enterprises.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
STATE BONDS OF THE RECON
STRUCTION PERIOD.

1t is stated from Baton Rouge that
r. E. Carpenter of New York, retired
railroad builder, who holds many thous-
lands of dollars of Louisiana bonds, con-
ferred Thursday with State Treasurer
Steele in regard to some bonds issued
during the reconstruction period which
have been held by the court not to be a
valid obligation of the State. M. Carpen-
ter intinates that he will bring suit to
recover principal and interest. He wants
the matter to reach the United States
Supreme Court. ...
Let the gentleman proceed with his
litigation. Others have threatened.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
JUDGE HORACE L. DUFOUR.

1t has been, announced authoritatively
that Judge Horace L. Dufour Of New
Orleans has withdrawn from the con
test for the Supreme Court vacancy ere
ated by the resignation of Judge Fran
els + Nichols,
Judge Dufour's candidacy had beer
endorsed by majority of the bar, but
he has declared that, after having adj
vised with his friends, he has concluded
the time is too short to make an active
campaign against the skilled politicians
who have taken over the canvass OF
Judge Son1merville.'
Having Withdrawn, the Democratic
committee will declare Judge Sommer-
vile the nominee, which is equivalent to
an election, and who will become the
successor of Judge Nichols.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERN.
MINT

Alabama is going after the commission
form of government for all of its cities,
statewide bill having Just been intro
duce din the Legislature. The idea is
popular in Alabama and the bill will
most likely pass, Alabama knows a good
thing when she sees it. Monroe Inde-
pendent.
The system tested through many
years in Galveston, Texas, and other
cities, has demonstrated its success. II
there be any failure, the men entrusted
with Office, as commissioners, and not
the system are accountable for failure
or diseredit ard not the system.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
UMBRELLA INDICATIONS.

Natchitoches Times To place your
umbrella in rack indicates that it is
about to change owners; an umbrella
carried over woman, the man getting
nothing but the drippings of the rain,
signifies courtship; when the man has
the umbrella and the woman the drip
pings, it indicates marriage; to carry it
under the arm signifies that an eye is to
be lost by man who follows you; to
put a cotton umbrella by the side of a
silk one means Exchange is no rob-
berry" to lend an umbrella may be in
terpreted i am a fool; to carry an UNI
brella just high enough to tear out mems
eyes and knock off mems hats signifies
I am woman,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29


The American Red cross mas lIq'l'
ed the Solicitor General OF 'lie = ''i'NN
States to advise 1t as TO 'ile plopo.
for the enforcement OF ti1at Seo'l'ii -
its Federal charter relating to the use u
its emblem and name lot "u'si '!9tl7
purposes by manufacturers le'"',o'7
physicians, charitable orga1nza'lol'S' VA
berS and others.
1t IS believed that many pei suns WIZ
use the emblem or the name u .''e i>cO
Cross tor advertising purposes ~ " =.
ignorance OF the tact that S"on "Se :
forbidden ny law Win peHd!''0' A0'
latlon which, IN aggravated o"9es' i'.''5
be fine OF $500 and imprisonment 10
one year, / ne scope OF the ID" Is S''o""
by the following extract
1T shall be ul'Ia"1ui LOT any po'90''
corporation, or assocla'lo" oIl'el '''''' =,
the AMERICAN National ked N'o9S anu
ITS duly authorized employees ''.'0 'so-''3 =,
and the army and navy s'!l'4'y "'io
hospital authorities OF lIle oi'l'S0 0t'''N7'
for the purpose OF TRACE or d9 <'ll 7u'0,
t1sement TO induce the size u @'iy d wv
whatsoever or IoF any business u >''''i
liable purpose 10 use WITH III 'ii0 VIA
tory OF the Onl'ed o'd'e9 u amy, 40
and Its exterior possessions tlie e'iiOi.i''
OF the Hreek Ned OIosS Oh "A-1'N
ground, or any sign VI lli'ls ,iiS ili''to
colored i'll 1hllla'loll IlIeleol' - ~ '-
words Red cross or Geneva oloS'' u
any co1nDlhation OF these "oiN'
Inc pnlted otateS mas eii'o' gu ii''0 q
treaty with all the cl'lli|eu governments
.ot the World 10 prevent inc. use u liz
emblem ana name OF tile Neu CioSs
.cept as ABOVE stated ana 'lii9 Id" 10 Il! Il,
tehded dS lIiedhS u Complying WIN
the terms OF the treaty
Already there are EVIDENCES Iil"' pun
nc sentiment IS responding 10 ullS Ilio'e
ment to respect the peculiar SlSIiilies'ii0N
OF the Ked GROSS ana 10 protect II nom
abuse. Inc American Ndedlcdl fASsoeid
ton, the American f1oSpl'al AS7oeidLloii
and the ASSOCIATION OF Mliltdly oul
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
BEST DRESSED WOMAN DEAD.

ST. Louis, Mo, Jan. 25-Mrs. John w.
Loader, known as the best dressed WON
an in ST Louis, died today. She had
been i'll since last September, when she
collapsed at Palm Beach from what ap-
peared to be nervous disorder, and
since October had been almost constant
~ unconscious. She had tu1nor on the
brain and pneumonia developed Satur-
day. It was Mrs. Leaders taste AMI
quick eye which enabled her to win her
title. Most of her gowns she made fer-
self. She declared that no woman shor d
require more than forty-fve minutes fer
the most fastidious toilet.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. I3,83o-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana A F. Herndon VS.. Minors Of
Louella and Katie Tyson.
By virtue of commission to- sell, to,
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo parish,
louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, I will offer for sale, for
cash and according to law, at public auc-
ton, at the principal front door of the
court house of Gaddo Larish, La, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, FEB. d, To11,
The southwest quarter of section four
teen (I4), township twenty-one (2I),
range fifteen (I5), and the east half of
the southeast quarter of section fifteen
(I5), township twenty-one (2I)y range
fifteen (I5), Caddo Parish, louisiana
together with all buildings and improve
ments thereon. Said property to be sold
as belonging to the parties Titigant for
cash and according to law for the pur-
pose of affecting a partition.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Ohicio Auctioneer
Caucasian, Dec. rs, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
BROUSSARD PAYING THE PEN
Al TV

Congressman R. F. Broussard has paie
the penalty for deserving the party and
voting with the Republicans in the rules
fight. He will be removed by the Demo
Gratis from the new ways and means
committee, to which he was appointed
by Speaker Cannon. Only tariff for
revenue" Democrats will be on the com
mittee and that leaves Broussard out
Coushatta Citizen.
And there are others.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SUCCESSION NOTICE

No. I4o85-First District Court, Parish
of Caddo, State of Louisiana: Sue
|, cession of Columbus Orr.
Notice is hereby given that Maggie
Orr, Administrative, has this day filed
tableau of degts in said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto with
in the time specified by law, the same
will be duly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. Z. w. Suther1in
judge of said court, this the. 18th day Of
January 1911. W. NJ. LEVY,
jan 20, Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SUCCESSION NOTICE

No, 4,Io8-First District Court, Parish
OF Caddo, State of Louisiana Sue
cession Of JET Henderson.
Notice is hereby given that Anna Hen
derson, administrators, has this day filed
tableau Of debts in said succession. and
unless opposition be made thereto within
the time pecified by law, the same will be
duly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutherlin
Judge of said court, this the 18th dav Of
January 1911 w. M. LEVY.
Jan. 29. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
Bio Exports In Tobacco.

Tobacco was the first American ex-
port, and New York city now sends
abroad 100000 worth each day.
While only small percentage of the
population of Mexico is capable of
purchasing fine and stylish mems fur
nishing goods, in all Mexican cities
there is an increasing number of men
who dress as well as those in any
country and who demand the latest
styles and best makes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SHFRIFES SALE
N111S III, IN N-Is4ANIO ALtNIIOIIN
Caucasian, Dec. rs, 1910.

No, I3e23-In the First Judicial Dis
Is tr1ct Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: louisiana Land, Lumber &
Coal Company VS.. Mrs. L. A. Lloyd
and W. T. Caldwell.
BY virtue of writ of feri facias to.
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ISL, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled case, have seized and will
otter for sale at public auction, for CASH
and according to law, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, La, during the legal hours for
sales, on
SATURDAY, MARCH a, 1911,
he east half of the northwest quarter
OF northeast quarter of section thirty,
township tWenty-one, range fifteen, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon
said property seized as belonging to the
above defendants, and to be sold to pay
and satisfy the debt specified in said
VIII say III the sum of one thousand
dollars, with 7 per cent interest thereon
rom January t4, 1907, until paid, less a
credit OF $4,000 paid June IS, 1900, and
all costs of this suit.
J. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff, ex-Offcio Auctioneer-
Caucasian, Jan. 20, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
WHY NOT

In the Tiines-Democrat of January 81
is a cartoon with the query "Shal1 the
public health be left to the politicians z
Why not?
Why should the public health be con
sidered if it be, or may be, operative
against the private or general interests
Of the Ward Bosses or some of their
heeiers?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
SWARM OF PENSION APPLICA-
TI0NS

Baton Rouge, Jan. .27.-More than 100
applications for pension have been re-
ceived by the St atePension board since
it was announced that the full $4,000
would be available for distribution at
the March meeting The board has ap-
proved $500 applications.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29

Notice is hereby given that the Pres
idert Of the United States has, by eN-
ac,,+ive order of January 6, 1911, in &C
cordance with the provisions of Section
2252 Of the Revised Statutes OF Pc
United States, nd by virtue of the az
fhoritv therein given, directed that the
limited States Land Office at Natchl-
toches. La. be discontinued and the ar
cbives and business thereof be trans
ferred to the Land Office at Baton
Rouge, La.
In pursuance of said executive order
the Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
will be permanently discontinued at the
close of official business hours on March
y. 1917, and its business and archives
transferred to and made part Of the
and Office at Baton Rouge, La, on
April I, 1911.
Given under my hand at the City of
WASHINGTON. District Nof Columbia, this
tenth day of January A. D. 1911.
FRED BENNETT,
Commissioner of General Land Office
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
LOST, MIsLAID OR STOLEN.

Certificate No. 284o for one-half share
of paid-up stock of the Shreveport Mu-
tual Building Association, of value of
$4,000, in the name of Louisiana Tenn
pie No. E, Pythian Sisters. The public
is hereby warned not to purchase or ne
giate for same, as duplicate has been
applied for.
Shreveport, La, January 20.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
MANSFIELD BUILDING ASSOCIA
TT0N

Mansfield Journal: Mansfield has ste
ceeded in securing a building and loan
association through the untiring efforts
of J. Fl. Black and H. T. Liverman.
This means many new homes for north
and south Mansfield, and these two gen
tlemen and their friends deserve the
praise of the entire community as men
who do things.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
CASES MOL PROS

Cleveland Robertson, charged with
cutting and stabbing; Daisy Harris, both
coIored, mol pros ]. r Pitkin, violating
age of consent law, mol pros. Louis Grit
fin, robbery, continued. John Pickney
and Robert Pain, larceny at Caddo Ho-
tel, continued. Frank Candy, larceny
continued
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
a GREAT DAY.

The Coinmoner Tuesday, January 8,
was red-letter day. The Supreme
Court Of the United States handed down
three important decisions on that day
three decisions which will have a far
reaching effect One sustains the In
diana Judge who dismissed the Ebel suit
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
The Wheai Motif.

Huge 6ligree and jeweled wheel mo
tits now ornament gowns. They are
made Of old gold fiIigree like fret
work, tncrusted with giant sapphires
and imitation stones and linked to-
gether with heavy chains of beads and
gold fligree balls.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
CONCUBINAGE LAW.

Sadie Blakely, colored, and Walter
Swadley, a white man, tried by jury for
concubinage, were found to be not
guilty. The evidence disclosed that
Swadley had been seen about the house
of the woman, but the testimony was not
positive nor sufficient to convict.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
WANTED POSITION

Young man, anxious to work, wants
position Of some kind. Has had expo
rienee III printing office. Address Tn
dustrious, care. of Caucasian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
CONVICT SHOT AND KILLED.

Campti, La, Jan. 26.-Phi1ip Viii
liams, convict, was shot and killed
Tuesday morning three miles east of
here by z. c. Smith, captain of the con-
vict camp, while. he was attempting to
escape. Williams was native of East
Baton Rouge and was serving a four
year sentence for burglary and larceny.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29

Published three times week, on Sun
day morning, and Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoons, at 5I7 Edwards St,
by The Caucasian & Carney Printing
Company, Limited, proprietors.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
WILL DEVELOP LARGE TRACT

Baton Rouge, Jan. 2z-James Gould
of Pine Bluff, Ark, Judge Edwards OF
Oklahoma City, and Adolph Rosedale of
Enid, Okla, were here in the interest of
their Louisiana land holdings. These
parties have Just purchased 10000 acres
in LaSalle parish, which they propose
to develop
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29

ENUMERATION OF VETERANS.
Coushatta Citizen: An enumeration Of
the Confederate Veterans of the State
is to be made this year and the different
assessors have already begun the work.
This will be the first enumeration of the
kind ever made in the State.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-29
RUBBER STAMPS.

I am prepared to furnish rubber
stamps on short notice, duplicating old
plates and making stamps to order.
w. S. CARNEY,
New phone 1865. 1874 Jewell St.